mārīgušmārīh | Grammar
A descriptive grammar of the Pārsīg language as far as we have it.
This section includes morphology and phonology, and to a certain extent syntax in near future.
mārīgušmārīh | Grammar
Online Courses
Beginner (Pārsīg 1.1 & 1.2)
pārsīg ī āsān I | Easy Pārsīg I (Beginner Course [P1])
By the end of this Beginner's course, which employs to a certain degree the Natural Approach and Immersion Method in teaching Pārsīg, you will be able to:
Natural Communication: You will have developed the ability to engage in basic conversations in Pārsīg, using simple phrases and expressions to convey everyday needs and interact with others in a simple yet meaningful way.
Listening Comprehension: You will be proficient in understanding spoken Pārsīg in context, allowing you to follow simple dialogues, instructions, and conversations.
Grammar: You will have a solid grasp of fundamental grammatical structures in Pārsīg, acquired through constant exposure and usage rather than explicit rule memorization.
Contextual Understanding: You will have developed the skill to infer meaning from context, aiding your comprehension of unfamiliar words or phrases without resorting to translation.
Fluency in Basic Situations: You will be fluent in handling common situations that require basic language skills, such as greetings, introductions, asking for directions, and making simple requests.
Vocabulary Building: You will have acquired a basic but useful vocabulary through exposure to conversations and materials, enabling you to understand and use a range of words and phrases.
Cultural Context: Through immersion, you will have gained insights into the cultural and historical context of the language, understanding some of its ‘manners of expression’ in literature, society, and communication of its time.
Reading and Writing: You will be able to read short texts or passages from the classical Pārsīg corpus, and while writing, you'll be able to compose basic sentences, write simple letters, and express a range of ideas in the language.
Preparation for Intermediate Level: You will have laid a strong foundation for progressing to the intermediate level of Pārsīg learning, where you can continue to expand your language skills and explore more complex aspects of the language.
➡️ It's important to note that the Natural Approach and Immersion Method emphasize learning in a context-rich environment, mimicking the way people naturally acquire their first language. Your progress will depend on consistent exposure, practice, and engagement with the language beyond the course.
20 Lessons and 3 Labs in 36 hours
Cost: contact us by email parsig@protonmail.com
- 2 lessons per week (in total, 10 + 1 week)
- Each lesson lasts 1.5 hours (in total, 30 hours)
- Each lab lasts 2 hours (in total, 6 hours)
- Sessions last 10 weeks, with one week dedicated to labs.
- The first lab will be held in the sixth week, and the other two at the end of the course.
- Classes are conducted in either English or Persian, depending on the students' capabilities. If needed, there is also the possibility of communication in Italian or French.
- The class can have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 students. A second class could eventually be formed if there are more than 30 registrations.
- Please contact us by email if you need more details.
➡️ Those who are interested in our courses but cannot afford to pay the full fee are encouraged to contact us. We'll find a way. contact us by parsig@protonmail.com
Notes
- We do NOT teach or use hāmdibīrīh, the so-called ‘Book Pahlavi’ script, or any other traditional Iranian scripts in our courses and other educational programs. We use the standardised transcription in adapted Latin script. For more, see Notes on orthography.
- We strongly advise our students to have a look into the 'Pārsīg in 30 Lessons' program in order to gain a clear understanding of our approach to the language.
- Within the preliminary registration form, in order to accommodate everyone's schedules effectively for our upcoming course, we ask you to share your preferred days of the week when you'd be available for two 90-minute sessions. Your input will help us find the most convenient time for our class. (Please note your timezone too!)
- After submitting your registration, we will contact you to make further arrangements.
Intermediate (Pārsīg 2.1 & 2.2)
pārsīg ī āsān II | Easy Pārsīg II (Intermediate Course [P2]):
Upon completing the Intermediate Course for the Pārsīg Language, you will be able to:
Extensive Vocabulary: You will have significantly expanded your vocabulary, allowing you to understand and use a wider range of words and expressions in various contexts.
Complex Grammar: You will have a strong command of more complex grammatical structures and sentence patterns in Pārsīg, enabling you to create more sophisticated and nuanced sentences.
Reading Proficiency: You will be capable of reading and comprehending more sophisticated and intricate texts in Pārsīg, including literature, historical documents, and other advanced materials.
Effective Writing: Your writing skills will have improved, and you'll be able to compose coherent paragraphs, letters, or reports in Pārsīg, expressing complex ideas and arguments.
Enhanced Conversation Skills: Your ability to talk and understand spoken Pārsīg, even in more challenging and rapid conversations, will have advanced, allowing you to follow and participate in discussions and speeches more comfortably.
Cultural Appreciation: You will have gained a deeper understanding of the cultural nuances present in the Pārsīg Language, recognizing its significance within the broader historical and literary context.
Translate and Interpret: You will have the basic skills to translate a variety of genres of Pārsīg literature into your native language and vice versa, as well as the ability to interpret and explain complex concepts to others.
Literary Exploration: You will be prepared to explore Pārsīg literature more extensively, appreciating its depth and contributing to discussions about its different branches, themes and also its cultural evolution and impact within the Iranian world and beyond.
Preparation for Advanced Proficiency: The completion of the Intermediate Course will serve as a stepping stone to further advanced studies, where you can strive for near-full fluency and expertise in the Pārsīg Language.
➡️ Remember that reaching medium-to-advanced proficiency is a gradual process, and consistent practice, exposure to authentic materials, and ongoing engagement with the language will be crucial to achieving high levels of mastery.
25 Lessons and 5 Labs in 48 hours
Cost: contact us by email parsig@protonmail.com
- 2 lesson per week (in total, 12 + 2 weeks)
- Each lesson lasts 1.5 hours (in total, 38 hours)
- Each lab lasts 2 hours. (in total, 10 hours)
- Classes are conducted in either English or Persian, depending on the students' capabilities. If needed, there is also the possibility of communication in Italian or French.
- The class can have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 students. A second class could eventually be formed if there are more than 30 registrations.
- Please contact us by email if you require any additional information.
- This course requires the learner to be familiar with preliminary Pārsīg.
➡️ Those who are interested in our course but cannot afford to pay the full fee are encouraged to contact us. We'll find a way. contact us by parsig@protonmail.com
Advanced (Pārsīg 3)
pārsīg ī āsān III | Easy Pārsīg III (Advanced Course [P3])
Advanced-level courses in Pārsīg Language would build upon the foundation established in the Beginner and Intermediate courses and would delve deeper into the language's intricacies and specialised areas of study. Here are some areas of focus for Advanced-level Pārsīg courses:
Grammar and Syntax: In-depth study of complex grammatical structures, sentence patterns, and syntactical nuances in Pārsīg, especially in unique texts like Dēnkird.
Literary Analysis: Further exploration of classical Pārsīg literature with a focus on analysis and interpretation.
Specialised Vocabulary: Expansion of specialized vocabulary in areas like philosophy, medicine, law and religion to prepare students for specific fields of study or research.
Translation and Retro-translation: Advanced translation exercises, including the translation of complex texts and poems, idiomatic expressions etc. Retro-translations of old (Pārsīg) texts which have been survived through languages like Arabic and Syriac, and can be adequately retranslated in Pārsīg by experts.
Cultural Seminars: Preparation for in-depth discussions and seminars on Pārsīg and Late Antique Iranian culture and civilty, including its art, architecture, music, and societal norms.
Contemporary Pārsīg: Study of modern usage of Pārsīg, such as its use in projects of Ērmān and other cultural preservation, academic research, and religious contexts for the establishment of a new era for the future Iranic world.
Advanced Writing Skills: Advanced composition and writing exercises, including creative writing and scholarly texts in Pārsīg.
Research Projects: Opportunities for students to engage in independent research projects related to the Pārsīg Language and culture.
The advanced course would cater to individuals who have a strong foundation in Pārsīg and wish to achieve a high level of proficiency, whether for academic, cultural, or professional purposes. The course might have its own specific focus, depending on the students’ research orientation and specialisation.
10 sessions and 10 labs in 40 hours
- Each session is 1.5 hours long (in total, 15 hours).
- Each lab lasts 2 hours (in total, 20 hours).
- 2 sessions per week (in total, 5 + 5 weeks)
- The dates are to be set.
- Please contact us by email if you require additional information.
*The prerequisite for this course is that the student be enough familiar with Pārsīg, equal to the degree of the Intermediate Course)
Self-study
pārsīg ped sīh ebyāh | Pārsīg in thirty lessons (Self-study)
pārsīg ped sīh ebyāh | Pārsīg in thirty lessons (Self-study)
‘Pārsīg in thirty lessons’ is designed for people with little to no previous knowledge of the language. Primary emphasis is placed on developing the proficiency necessary to converse on a variety of everyday subjects. Language contexts covered include: meeting people; forms of greeting; describing things; shopping; traveling; leisure time; occupations; families; village life and talking about health issues.
By the end of this unit you should be able to read and write basic Pārsīg and engage in simple conversations with other Pārsīg speakers anywhere in the world.
‘pārsīg ped sīh ebyāh’ is the first package of three parts of didactic materials that we offer to our students.
It is composed of 30 lessons, mostly of conversational and colloquial nature, and aims to build and consolidate the ‘living character’ of Pārsīg in the mind of the students, by enabling them to think and converse about almost every topic of daily life in a simple yet ‘correct’ Pārsīg.
It is composed of 30 lessons, mostly of conversational and colloquial nature, and aims to build and consolidate the ‘living character’ of Pārsīg in the mind of the students, by enabling them to think and converse about almost every topic of daily life in a simple yet ‘correct’ Pārsīg.
These lessons are usually part of the materials taught by our instructors during our online courses, but they also could be used without teacher and as a self-study program. In this case, some additional materials should be given to students.
vāznāmag | Dictionary
vāznāmag | Dictionary
We will give here a Compendious Dictionary of Pārsīg (*for now only an early version of the English-Pārsīg Glossary) in order to meet the needs of our students during all paces of education: this glossary, which will be updated regularly, might be suitable to be consulted during all three grades of Pārsīg courses and/or through the self-study program.
Eng-Per Dictio - vafgāh
We’ll also provide short Thematic Lexicons for more specific words in areas like cuisine, clothing, geography, architecture etc.
A separate Compact Lexicon for Philosophy and Sciences, hopefully, will be prepared soon.
🞲 The Pārsīg-Englandīg version is currently under development.
A Compendious Dictionary of Pārsīg
Eng-Pārs Glossary (Google Docs)
Pārsīg-English Dictionary
(andar pesāzišn | under preparation)
Thematic Dictionaries
Geography and flora and fauna
Human geography: architectre, urbanism and man-made structures
Food and drink
Human body and health care
Family and kinship
Transportation and travel
Clothing
Education, sports, arts
Science and technology
Institutions: law, politics, economics and trade
Language
Religion
A compilation of 30 short stories in Pārsīg
(andar pesāzišn | under preparation)
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