Upper Elementary Persian Syllabus
This upper elementary Persian course is designed to strengthen and expand participants’ language skills through engaging discussions on daily topics. Each lesson immerses students in interactive conversations, reading exercises, listening activities, and vocabulary-building sessions centered around the day’s theme. To further enhance proficiency, dedicated grammar sections will provide a deeper understanding of key structures. As this is an intensive course, students are highly encouraged to prepare ahead for each lesson by reviewing grammar, reading assigned materials, and completing homework. By the end of the program, participants will have developed the skills and confidence to engage in conversations on a wide range of topics, from everyday interactions to more complex discussions.
Week 1 - Introduction
During week one, students will dive into introductory topics. At the end of the week, they will be able to introduce themselves properly and describe their daily activities. Our primary grammatical focus will be on analyzing adjectives, their order and function in a sentence.
Week 2 - Appearance, Looks and Fashion
This week, we’ll explore topics related to appearance and clothing, focusing on essential vocabulary to describe clothes, colors, and fashion. Students will also strengthen their grammar skills — particularly adverbs — while improving their listening, reading, and writing abilities.
Week 3 - Personality and Social Life
This week, we’ll focus on personality, behavior, and the situations that bring people closer. Like previous weeks, each day will include a combination of grammar, reading, listening, and speaking activities.
Week 4 - Art and Literature
Exploring literature and art is essential for understanding a country’s language and culture. This week, we’ll dive into the Persian language and Iranian culture through the lens of its rich literary and artistic traditions.
Week 5 - Home
This week, students will focus on topics related to the home, including home appliances, rooms and spaces, furniture, and household items. They will also work with the past and future tenses. Daily lessons will emphasize reading, listening, and speaking skills, enabling students to confidently discuss various aspects of home life and household activities.
Week 6 - Sports and Daily Activities
During week six, students will explore topics related to sports and daily activities, including shopping and hobbies. The grammar section will focus on nouns in general, with detailed coverage of plural and compound forms. Finally, students will boost their reading and speaking skills through lessons on ezāfe construction and intonation rules. As always, each session will be rounded off with interactive talks and discussions.
Week 7 - School and Science
During this week, students will explore a range of topics, including school, Iran’s geography and history, artificial intelligence, and space. In addition to expanding their vocabulary on these subjects, students will dive into Persian-specific grammar structures to build on the basics they’ve already mastered. Each day will include a mix of reading, listening, and speaking activities, helping students engage with both practical and thought-provoking discussions.
Week 8 - Food and Diet
In the eighth week, the focus will be on food and diet, alongside advanced grammar concepts. Students will expand their vocabulary related to food, fruits, beverages, and dietary habits, while practicing their language skills through engaging activities. The week includes interactive grammar exercises, listening tasks, and lively daily conversations centered around culinary themes.
Week 9 - Natural World
During the upcoming week, students will continue to explore advanced grammar, texts, and listening. They are also expected to demonstrate increased fluency and coherence in their conversations and speaking assignments.
Week 10 - City and Travel
The final week of the Persian course will cover the topics of city, travel, and grammar. Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to participate in classes by preparing essays and presentations.