num_pages: 240
description: This is a book for reference and revision, aimed at those in the early stages of studying the Persian language. It uses the official reformed spelling, and covers handwriting, educated standard and educated colloquial pronunciation, as well as the important polite forms. The grammar is explained with numerous examples that are given in both Persian script and Roman transcription. Grammatical themes are grouped logically, and there are cross-references, appendices and a subject index to facilitate the search for the right form.John Mace has worked in the Diplomatic Service, as a British Council lecturer in Iran, as a personnel officer in the Middle East and as a European Commission Delegate. He has written Persian, Arabic and German language manuals, and a verse translation of Russian poetry.
language: English
title: Persian Grammar
titlecomplete: Persian Grammar
genres: Reference, Linguistics, Language
ratings_count: 29
publisher: Routledge