Testimonial by Yasmin Erwin

Student, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University, USA

10 weeks (or 6-9 weeks) 2026 Persian Language Summer School

I had such a wonderful time in my five week intensive Farsi program. Participating in class five hours each day, separated into listening, reading, and conversation, was extremely helpful to quick knowledge retention and properly understanding new concepts. Through this program, we participated in weekend trips to religious and natural sites throughout the country. I met likeminded people (in the other language sections as well) who were interested in archaeology, linguistics, and international security. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is looking to quickly bolster their language knowledge. Thank you Khachik, and thank you to all of the instructors in this program who helped make this an unforgettable experience.

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Our Persian language courses are open to anyone with upper elementary or intermediate knowledge of the Persian language. The lectures are organized with the academic interests of our participants in mind. Students as well as researchers working in Iranian Studies and relevant fields will benefit the most from our courses.

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Other Testimonials.

Anna Yarwood

Student, University of Edinburgh, UK

“I had a great experience studying Persian with Aspirantum this summer. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and we covered a wide range of topics in class, from politics, to classical literature, to colloquial Tehrani Persian.”

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Bridget Drager

PhD Student, Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, University of Pennsylvania, USA

“In class, we were able to practice listening, reading, comprehension, and speaking each day, which was hugely helpful in improving my skills. At the end of the program I feel I learned a lot of Persian and am more confident in my speaking.”

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Jude Konyar

Student, International and World History, Columbia University, USA

“Summer with Aspirantum allowed me to make significant progress towards speaking a new language while immersing myself in a truly one-of-a-kind city.”

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