Spotlight on… studying Persian
Known as Farsi in Iran, Dari in Afghanistan and Tajik in Tajikistan, Persian has over 120 million native speakers, ranking it among the world's 20 most widely spoken first languages. From language courses for complete beginners, to a masters programme in Persian Civilisation, we are your gateway to a rich and diverse culture that has produced major epic and Sufi poets, exquisite miniature painting, fine textiles and world-class cinema.
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