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Persian New Year, Spring is coming (and so is autumn) and Haft Sín explained with Englisi Farsi
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Happy Norúz! Nowrúz! Nawrúz! Norooz! Nowrooz! Nawrooz! Nouroz! Have you ever wondered why you see a table of gold fish, garlic, coins and eggs magically appear in Persian homes around mid march? Mona Kiani, chief enthusiast from Englisi Farsi Headquarters breaks it down. The Persian new year is traditionally celebrated to bring in the start of Spring : Bahár : نوروز but this is only true for those dwelling in the northern hemisphere. What do those Iranians living in the Southern Hemisphere do? Do they celebrate it too? The answer is yes! Although we are very well aware that its autumn and winter months...
Under the Sea with Englisi Farsi
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From seaweed to sand, your child will be able to describe their day at the beach by using the words they learn from Englisi Farsi Under the sea (Zíre Daryá). Every language is a world Give your child the world The Gift of Language For the first time, Persian and non-Persian parents can teach their children Persian using the familiar phonetics of the English alphabet (finglisi). To cater to the next generation of multi-lingual and multi-national families, the series are available in printed book and e-Book form with interactive audio pronunciation and inviting, colourful images. Englisi Farsi Bilingual Book Series- Ready for Reading!...
Virtues with Englisi Farsi
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My son is constantly poking and prodding my household pets. Is your child being rough with your pets? How do you tell them to stop? Do you immediately switch to English when having difficult conversations with your child? I DID!! What is the word for Gentleness in Persian? How do you foster their creativity if you don't even know the word for it in Persian? Englisi Farsi Virtues will expand your Persian vocabulary and elevate your conversations with your children in Persian. Every language is a world Give your child the world The Gift of Language For...
The difference between translation and transliteration with Englisi Farsi
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Many people assume transliteration is equivalent to translation. However, there are some important distinctions. Translation allows words in one language to be understood by those who speak another language. Essentially, translation of a foreign word involves interpreting its meaning. Example: Cooperation: The action or process of working together to the same end. Transliteration: Cooperation: Hamkarí (transliterated into Persian) On the other hand, transliteration makes a language a little more accessible to people who are unfamiliar with that language’s alphabet. Transliteration focuses more on pronunciation than meaning, which is especially useful when discussing foreign people, places and cultures. Therefore, if you need to read text in another...
Tomato Tomatoe? with Englisi Farsi
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Tomato tomatoe? How would you pronounce it? Get your copy of Englisi Farsi Bilingual Book Series: Fruit For the first time, Persian and non-Persian parents can teach their children Persian using the familiar phonetics of the English alphabet (finglisi). To cater to the next generation of multi-lingual and multi-national families, the series are available in printed book and e-Book form with interactive audio pronunciation and inviting, colourful images. Englisi Farsi Bilingual Book Series