Testimonial by Robert Allan

Student, University of Oxford, UK

16 weeks 2024 Persian Language Semester Program

Aspirantum was a great experience for me. I learned a lot, both about the Persian language and culture and about Armenia. We had lessons 4 hours a day covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and the results by the end of the 16 weeks were obvious. Indeed, we met various Iranians in Yerevan and were able to converse with them with a degree of confidence that I was not expecting. The classes were engaging and allowed for discussion and participation. On the weekends, trips were organized around the country to fascinating places, which were guided brilliantly by the professors, allowing further insight into the country. Extra Armenian lessons were also organized, allowing us to immerse even further in the culture of Yerevan. I would recommend it.

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Eloise Stevens

Student, University of Oxford, UK

“Our teachers, Vardan and Ani were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Their style of teaching and the structure of our classes were very clear and our lessons covered such a broad range of topics. We also were able to improve all language skills including writing, speaking and listening.”

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Grace Stapelberg

Student, University of Oxford, UK

“Thanks to the wonderful teachers at this program, my Persian has improved immensely. Learning with other students under the instruction of Professor Vardan and Ruben was an incredible experience.”

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Grace Martin

Student, United States Military Academy at West Point

“The instructors are passionate, patient, and experts in their fields. You won’t find more qualified instructors anywhere else. Their vast knowledge of the language, its origins, and uses today is unmatched.”

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