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Iran Language Institute: Your Gateway to Persian Fluency
Are you dreaming of unlocking the rich tapestry of Persian culture and history? Learning Farsi, the language of Iran, can be a transformative experience, opening doors to new friendships, exciting travel adventures, and a deeper understanding of a fascinating civilization. But finding the right path to fluency can feel overwhelming. This comprehensive guide will explore the world of Iran language institutes, helping you choose the best program to achieve your language goals, whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner. We’ll delve into what to look for in a reputable institute, discuss various learning methodologies, and address common questions prospective students often have. Let's embark on this journey to Persian fluency together.
Choosing the Right Iran Language Institute: A Critical Guide
Selecting the ideal Iran language institute is crucial for a successful learning experience. Don't just settle for the first program you find; consider these key factors:
#### Accreditation and Reputation:
Look for institutes accredited by recognized bodies. Accreditation signifies a commitment to quality instruction and standardized curriculum. Check online reviews and testimonials to gauge the institute's reputation and student satisfaction. Word-of-mouth referrals from current or former students can be incredibly valuable.
#### Curriculum and Teaching Methodology:
A strong curriculum should be structured and progressive, building upon foundational skills. Consider whether the institute uses communicative approaches (emphasizing real-world conversation), grammar-focused methods, or a blend of both. The best programs adapt their teaching to different learning styles. Look for institutes offering diverse learning materials, including textbooks, audio resources, and online platforms.
#### Instructor Qualifications:
The quality of instructors directly impacts your learning journey. Experienced and certified teachers who are native speakers or possess extensive fluency are essential. Inquire about their teaching credentials, experience, and teaching philosophies.
#### Class Size and Structure:
Smaller class sizes generally facilitate more personalized attention and interaction with the instructor. Consider whether you prefer individual tutoring, small group classes, or larger lectures. Find a class structure that aligns with your learning preferences and schedule.
#### Location and Facilities:
The institute's location should be convenient and accessible. Assess the facilities – are classrooms comfortable and well-equipped? Does the institute offer a supportive learning environment?
Beyond the Classroom: Enhancing Your Learning Experience
Effective language acquisition requires consistent effort and immersion. Here's how to maximize your learning:
#### Immersive Activities:
Many Iran language institutes offer cultural immersion programs, including excursions, social events, and interactions with native speakers. These activities provide invaluable practical experience and enhance understanding of the language's nuances.
#### Online Resources and Self-Study:
Supplement your classroom learning with online resources like language learning apps, podcasts, and online dictionaries. Consistent self-study strengthens your vocabulary and grammar skills.
#### Language Exchange Partners:
Connecting with native Persian speakers for conversation practice can significantly accelerate your fluency. Language exchange platforms and local meetups provide opportunities for interaction.
Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Needs
Different institutes cater to various learning styles and objectives. Some specialize in intensive short courses, while others offer longer-term programs leading to proficiency certifications. Consider your learning goals, time commitment, and budget when selecting a program. Research various institutes thoroughly and compare their offerings before making a decision.
Conclusion
Learning Farsi at a reputable Iran language institute can be a rewarding journey. By carefully considering the factors discussed above, you can find the program that best suits your needs and aspirations. Remember that consistent effort, engagement, and immersion are key to achieving fluency. Embrace the challenges, celebrate your progress, and enjoy the rich cultural experience that learning Persian offers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the average cost of attending an Iran language institute? The cost varies greatly depending on the program's length, intensity, and location. It's best to contact individual institutes directly for pricing information.
2. Do I need prior knowledge of Persian to enroll? Many institutes offer beginner-level courses for students with no prior experience. However, some advanced programs may require a certain level of proficiency. Check the institute's prerequisites.
3. How long does it take to become fluent in Persian? Fluency is subjective and depends on individual learning styles, dedication, and immersion. It can take several months to several years to achieve a high level of proficiency.
4. What type of visa is required to study at an Iran language institute? Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. You'll need to check the Iranian embassy or consulate in your country for the necessary documentation.
5. Are there online Iran language institutes? While many institutes offer in-person classes, some also provide online learning options. Research institutes that offer virtual instruction if you prefer remote learning.
| iran language institute: English in Post-Revolutionary Iran Maryam Borjian, 2013-02-20 This book unravels the story of English, the language of 'the enemies', in post-revolutionary Iran. Drawing on diverse qualitative and quantitative fieldwork data, it examines the nation's English at the two levels of policy and practice to determine the politics, causes, and agents of the two diverging trends of indigenization/localization and internationalization/Anglo-Americanization within Iran's English education. Situating English in the nation's broader social, political, economic, and historical contexts, the volume explores the intersection of the nation's English education with variables such as power, economy, policy, ideology, and information technology over the past three decades. The multidisciplinary insights of the book will be of value to scholars of global English, education policies and reforms and language policy as well as those who are specifically concerned with education in Iran. |
| iran language institute: Language, Status, and Power in Iran William O. Beeman, 1986-10-22 ... excellent example... significant contribution... an important interdisciplinary work... -- Middle East Journal ... an important contribution to aspects of Iranian social communication and interpersonal verbal behavior. -- Language By showing the reader the intricacies of face-to-face sociolinguistic interaction, William Beeman provides a key to understanding Iranian social and political life. Beeman's study in cross-cultural linguistics will clearly be a model for the study of different languages and cultures. |
| iran language institute: The Iranian Languages Gernot Windfuhr, 2013-05-13 The Iranian languages form the major eastern branch of the Indo-European group of languages, itself part of the larger Indo-Iranian family. Estimated to have between 150 and 200 million native speakers, the Iranian languages constitute one of the world’s major language families. This comprehensive volume offers a detailed overview of the principle languages which make up this group: Old Iranian, Middle Iranian, and New Iranian. The Iranian Languages is divided into fifteen chapters. The introductory chapters by the editor present a general overview and a detailed discussion of the linguistic typology of Iranian. The individual chapters which follow are written by leading experts in the field. These provide the reader with concise, non-technical descriptions of a range of Iranian languages. Each chapter follows the same pattern and sequence of topics, taking the reader through the significant features not only of phonology and morphology but also of syntax; from phrase level to complex sentences and pragmatics. Ample examples on all levels are provided with detailed annotation for the non-specialist reader. In addition, each chapter covers lexis, sociolinguistic and typological issues, and concludes with annotated sample texts. This unique resource is the ideal companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of linguistics and language. It will also be of interest to researchers or anyone with an interest in historical linguistics, linguistics anthropology and language development. Gernot Windfuhr is Professor of Iranian Studies at the University of Michigan; he has published widely on Persian and Iranian languages and linguistics and related languages, as well as on other aspects of Iranian culture including Persian literature and Pre-Islamic Iranian religions. |
| iran language institute: The Iranian Languages Gernot Windfuhr, 2013-05-13 The Iranian languages form the major eastern branch of the Indo-European group of languages, itself part of the larger Indo-Iranian family. Estimated to have between 150 and 200 million native speakers, the Iranian languages constitute one of the world’s major language families. This comprehensive volume offers a detailed overview of the principle languages which make up this group: Old Iranian, Middle Iranian, and New Iranian. The Iranian Languages is divided into fifteen chapters. The introductory chapters by the editor present a general overview and a detailed discussion of the linguistic typology of Iranian. The individual chapters which follow are written by leading experts in the field. These provide the reader with concise, non-technical descriptions of a range of Iranian languages. Each chapter follows the same pattern and sequence of topics, taking the reader through the significant features not only of phonology and morphology but also of syntax; from phrase level to complex sentences and pragmatics. Ample examples on all levels are provided with detailed annotation for the non-specialist reader. In addition, each chapter covers lexis, sociolinguistic and typological issues, and concludes with annotated sample texts. This unique resource is the ideal companion for undergraduate and postgraduate students of linguistics and language. It will also be of interest to researchers or anyone with an interest in historical linguistics, linguistics anthropology and language development. Gernot Windfuhr is Professor of Iranian Studies at the University of Michigan; he has published widely on Persian and Iranian languages and linguistics and related languages, as well as on other aspects of Iranian culture including Persian literature and Pre-Islamic Iranian religions. |
| iran language institute: Peanut Butter and Jelly (A Narwhal and Jelly Book #3) Ben Clanton, 2019-01-22 A New York Times Bestselling series “Hilarious and charming. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad.” —NYT-bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav Pilkey Narwhal's obsession with a new favorite food leads the duo into hijinks and hilarity in the third book of this all-star early graphic novel series! Narwhal and Jelly are back and Narwhal has a new obsession . . . peanut butter! Narwhal is so obsessed they even want to change their name to . . . that's right . . . Peanut Butter! Ever-sensible Jelly isn't so sure that's the best idea, but is all for Narwhal trying new things (instead of just eating waffles all the time, no matter how delicious waffles are). In this third book, Narwhal and Jelly star in three new stories about trying new things, favorite foods and accepting who we are. Always funny and never didactic, this underwater duo charms again through their powerful combination of positive thinking, imagination and joyfulness. |
| iran language institute: Identity and Language Learning Bonny Norton, 2013-10-04 Identity and Language Learning draws on a longitudinal case study of immigrant women in Canada to develop new ideas about identity, investment, and imagined communities in the field of language learning and teaching. Bonny Norton demonstrates that a poststructuralist conception of identity as multiple, a site of struggle, and subject to change across time and place is highly productive for understanding language learning. Her sociological construct of investment is an important complement to psychological theories of motivation. The implications for language teaching and teacher education are profound. Now including a new, comprehensive Introduction as well as an Afterword by Claire Kramsch, this second edition addresses the following central questions: - Under what conditions do language learners speak, listen, read and write? - How are relations of power implicated in the negotiation of identity? - How can teachers address the investments and imagined identities of learners? The book integrates research, theory, and classroom practice, and is essential reading for students, teachers and researchers in the fields of language learning and teaching, TESOL, applied linguistics and literacy. |
| iran language institute: Identity and Culture Shaped by Foreign Language Learning: A Case of Iranian University Students Shakiba Razmeh, Amin Davoodi, 2015-02-10 Scientific Study from the year 2015 in the subject Cultural Studies - Near Eastern Studies, , course: Language & Identity, language: English, abstract: As shifting identity and target cultural attachment act as important factors in the language learning process, this study aims to analyze the effects of learning English on the culture and identity change in Iranian EFL learners. To this end, fifty BA and fifty MA students majoring in TEFL participated in the study by answering the questionnaires. Also, twenty of them were interviewed along with ten EFL instructors. To control the factor of gender, all the participants were male. The data comes from two questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The data was analyzed using SPSS. The interviews were analyzed based on content analysis procedures. The results of the study revealed that the younger the participants were the more they were interested in shifting their identities and attaching to the target culture. The results further indicated that MA students had more information about both their native and the target culture and they could manage their shifting identities better than the BA students. |
| iran language institute: Assessing Second Language Reading Karim Sadeghi, 2021-08-25 This book investigates the issue of cloze-validity as a measure of second language reading comprehension. It starts off by making a distinction between general reading ability and the more specific reading comprehension followed by a thorough review of the related research on L2 reading comprehension and sorting out the confusion in the literature in this categorization. A comprehensive account of cloze procedure is presented discussing its origin, different versions, its use for teaching and testing purposes, as well the latest research on cloze as measures of readability, language proficiency and second language reading. The book includes studies conducted at several stages on validating cloze as a measure of reading and interview and questionnaire techniques are applied to investigate the validity of eight cloze tests, criterion reading tests, and other cloze and reading tests in general. Two new cloze tests, i.e. reader-centered cloze test and phrase cloze test, are also introduced and researched as measures of reading ability. The book concludes with suggestions for developing tests that can better measure reading comprehension in light of recent research insights on the complex and dynamic nature of reading. This book will appeal to researchers, lecturers and graduate and post-graduate students taking a course in Second Language Acquisition, Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Language Assessment, and Educational Measurement. |
| iran language institute: Essays On Nima Yushij Aḥmad Karīmī Ḥakkāk, Kamran Talattof, 2004 Situating Nima's life firmly within the context of 20th century Iranian history this book contributes to an emerging trend in literary scholarship on Persian literature that views Persian poetry as a living and constantly evolving tradition rather than an icon of some fading glory. |
| iran language institute: Remaking Multilingualism Bahar Otcu-Grillman, Maryam Borjian, 2022-02-08 This book is both a collection of cutting-edge research in the areas of multilingualism, translanguaging and bilingual education by leading scholars in these fields, and a tribute to the research and influence of Ofelia García. The chapters use a variety of methodological approaches and research designs to address topics across language policy, sociology of language and bilingual education, representing the full breadth of Ofelia García’s scholarship. Combined with the empirical chapters are more personal chapters which testify to the contributions Ofelia has made as a mentor, colleague and friend. The book recognizes Ofelia García’s place at the centre of a movement to remake multilingualism in the service of linguistic equality, justice, pluralism, diversity and inclusion in schools and societies worldwide. |
| iran language institute: The Syria-Iran Axis Nadia von Maltzahn, 2013-06-30 Since the Iranian Revolution, the close alliance between Syria and Iran has endured for over three decades, based on geopolitical interests between the two states and often framed in the language of resistance. In view of their strong relationship at a state-level, what have Syria and Iran each been doing to foster popular exchange and employ cultural tools to build and image in the other country? The Syria-Iran Axis examines the motivations, content and reach of cultural diplomacy between Syria and Iran to determine to what degree that two partners have been successful in bridging their world views and political outlooks. Beginning with a historical background of relations between the two countries before the overthrow of the Shah, Nadia von Maltazahn offers an analysis of the process of policy formulation, and they key themes which characterize Syrian and Iranian foreign and cultural relations. Whilst the relations between the two countries were limited in the pre-revolutionary period, bilateral relations developed very quickly in the aftermath of the revolution. Uniquely, The Syria-Iran Axis looks beyond the political and military cooperation between the leaders of these two countries, highlighting the economic and cultural connections between the populations. It therefore examines the scientific, academic, military, economic, industrial, telecommunications and cultural delegations that go back and forth between Damascus and Tehran. With key Shi'i shrines situated in Syria, such as the Sayyida Zaynab and the Sayyida Ruqayya mosques in Damascus, there has been for many years a significant level of religious tourism. Bearing in mind that these levels of inter-cultural connection have been threatened by the ongoing unrest in Syria, von Maltzahn also highlights the ways in which this key relationship has been affected by events in the wider geopolitical sphere. By examining the extent to which a state-directed cultural exchange can foster bilateral relations in the Middle East, von Maltzahn offers a unique analysis of the formation of foreign policy and diplomacy in the region. |
| iran language institute: Language Diversity in Iran Charles G. Häberl, 2024-09-02 The current companion will offer a survey of the Afroasiatic, Dravidian, Indo-Aryan, and Turkic languages in contact with Iranian languages. Comparatively few of Iran's minority languages are well-documented or even widely known outside of a small cadre of specialists. A volume that organizes sketches of the non-Iranian languages of Iran offers a unique perspective on the history and structure of the Iranian language. |
| iran language institute: Magnetic and Superconducting Materials M. Akhavan, J. Jensen, K. Kitazawa, 2000-01-01 The great breakthroughs in the science and technology of superconducting and magnetic materials in recent years promoted many outstanding representatives of various scientific disciplines (physics, chemistry and materials science) to present their latest findings in a scientific atmosphere of the highest standard at the MSM-99 conference. Over 200 eminent scientists from 50 countries gathered to discuss the physics, materials science and application of magnetic and superconducting materials, and to foster research and development collaborations between the scientists and technologists of the regional countries and also with the international scientific community. The main topics of this book are the physics, materials science and application of magnetic and superconducting materials having a close relationship between the strong correlated electron system and magnetism. |
| iran language institute: Dynamic roles of anxiety and motivation in second/foreign language acquisition Meihua Liu, Chin-Hsi Lin, Yining Zhang, 2023-06-07 |
| iran language institute: Magnetic And Superconducting Materials (In 2 Vols): Procs Of The First Regional Conference M Akhavan, Jens Jensen, K Kitazawa, 2000-09-27 The great breakthroughs in the science and technology of superconducting and magnetic materials in recent years promoted many outstanding representatives of various scientific disciplines (physics, chemistry and materials science) to present their latest findings in a scientific atmosphere of the highest standard at the MSM-99 conference. Over 200 eminent scientists from 50 countries gathered to discuss the physics, materials science and application of magnetic and superconducting materials, and to foster research and development collaborations between the scientists and technologists of the regional countries and also with the international scientific community.The main topics of this book are the physics, materials science and application of magnetic and superconducting materials having a close relationship between the strong correlated electron system and magnetism. |
| iran language institute: Four Continents and Three Islands John Cushing, 2019-04-27 Four Continents and Three Islands covers John’s childhood in Hawaii, his education at Reed College, and his service in the Peace Corps and his years as a teacher in Japan, Iran, and Tacoma. It then describes his career as a Foreign Service Officer on four continents (Europe, Africa, Asia and North America) and three islands (Hispaniola, New Guinea, and Trinidad). |
| iran language institute: Enacting English across Borders Raqib Chowdhury, Roby Marlina, 2014-09-18 This book houses contemporary theoretical and empirical studies by emergent researchers and scholars in the disciplines of ELT, Applied Linguistics and TESOL who address several newly-emerged and emerging issues in the field from their own contexts (predominantly Asian settings). Each chapter, in its own unique way, challenges, unpacks and critiques existing misconceptions and pre-conceived assumptions of the use, learning and teaching of English in today’s fluid and globalised, postmodern era. While some contributors to the book have brought such issues to the forefront through a critical consideration of histories and policies, others have explored how English is enacted, practised, learned, and/or taught across a wide range of settings in order to further illustrate the various manifestations of the worldwide expansion of the language. Together the chapters of this book highlight the current discrepancies and inconsistencies in different areas of interest in the field of ELT, and provide carefully considered suggestions on how to address these issues. |
| iran language institute: The First Resort of Kings Richard T. Arndt, 2011 A landmark study of the most-neglected tool of U.S. foreign policy. |
| iran language institute: Free at Last Brian Hope, 2011-04-19 This is a book about the sufferings of an Iranian-Canadian gay human who has been through a lot and because his psychological needs he started to self educate himself by reading psychological books and every single book taught him great life lessons and those books helped him feel much better and to survive besides having medications. This book is about a gay human whose parents could not accept him as a gay person because of their culture and religious backgrounds and advised him wrongly to get married to a girl and the result of this marriage is a great son of his whom he loves and cares for a lot until the very last day he lives. |
| iran language institute: Oral Literature of Iranian Languages: Kurdish, Pashto, Balochi, Ossetic, Persian and Tajik: Companion Volume II Ulrich Marzolph, Philip Kreyenbroek, 2010-05-19 A new History of Persian Literature in 18 Volumes. Persian literature is the jewel in the crown of Persian culture. It has profoundly influenced the literatures of Ottoman Turkey, Muslim India and Turkic Central Asia and been a source of inspiration for Goethe, Emerson, Matthew Arnold and Jorge Luis Borges among others. Yet Persian literature has never received the attention it truly deserves. A History of Persian Literature answers this need and offers a new, comprehensive and detailed history of its subject. This 18-volume, authoritative survey reflects the stature and significance of Persian literature as the single most important accomplishment of the Iranian experience. It includes extensive, revealing examples with contributions by prominent scholars who bring a fresh critical approach to bear on this important topic. This companion volume deals with two of the most under-researched areas of study in the Modern Iranian field: the Persian oral and popular literature of Iran, Tajikistan and Persian-speaking Afghanistan on the one hand; and the written and oral literatures of the Kurds, Pashtuns, Baloch and Ossetians on the other. |
| iran language institute: Paths Made by Walking Amina Tawasil, 2024 There has been as yet very little written about educated women who are aligned with the Islamic Republic of Iran and part of the inner circle of the state. This book takes an entirely new approach to these women and works to disrupt stereotypes that portray them as mouthpieces of the regime by untangling the minutiae of their daily lives and connecting it to their aspirations. - Rose Wellman, author of Feeding Iran: Shi`i Families and the Making of the Islamic Republic [Tawasil]'s discussion of veiling and staying out of sight is the most complex, comprehensive, insightful, grounded treatment l have ever seen. Her understanding of the howzevi women's perspectives of the meaning of their veiling, of their purposes, their goals for their religious selves is outstanding. ... We do not have anything like this-a study of the world of female religious students and teachers, as women striving to become the religious selves they want to attain. - Mary Hegland, author of Days of Revolution: Political Unrest in an Iranian Village What can women's scholastic pursuits tell us about what building an Islamic state looks like for women who are loyal to its project? And what can an ethnographic study of women who are using Islamic education to transform their conditions in Iran teach us about our own humanity? Paths Made by Walking provides insight into these questions by examining how Iranian women have participated in Islamic education after the 1979 Revolution. The first ethnography on Iranian howzevi (seminarian) women, it reveals how ideologies of womanhood, institutions, and Islamic practices have played a pivotal role in religiously conservative women's mobility in the Middle East. Based on several months of participant-observation, Paths Made by Walking presents an ethnography of the seminarian women whose Islamic education has propelled some of them into powerful positions in Iran, from close ties with the state's Supreme Leader and Chief Justice to membership in the Basij (voluntary military organization). At the same time, these women often choose to remain hidden or to otherwise follow practices that seem inscrutable or illogical from a framework of politicized resistance. By centering the howzevi women's senses of self and revealing their complex interpretations of their beliefs, Amina Tawasil offers a fresh perspective on forms of feminine identity that do not always mirror supposedly universal desires for recognition, autonomy, leadership, or authority. Taking readers into the classrooms, living rooms, and compounds where howzevi women participate in intellectual discourse, this book invites readers to reconsider their conceptualizations of the women who support the Islamic Republic of Iran-- |
| iran language institute: Iran’s Language Planning Confronting English Abbreviations Fatemeh Akbari, 2020-01-01 This book addresses one of the most crucial and common questions confronting planners of languages other than English, that is, how the impacts of global languages on local languages should be dealt with: internationalization or local language promotion? This empirical study examines the implementation of Iran’s governmental language and terminology policy to accelerate rarely used abbreviation methods in Persian in order to preserve the language from the extensiveness of borrowed English abbreviated forms. This book provides an in-depth analysis of relevant linguistic theories as well as the structure and social context of the Persian language itself, rather than relying on personal opinions or beliefs either in favour of or against abbreviation. The text appeals to politicians, language planners, terminologists, lecturers, authors and translators of scientific works, especially those who are speakers of languages other than English and seek to promote their local languages. This book is particularly relevant to linguistics students (both undergraduate and graduate students) and language teachers and researchers in the broader areas of language education and curriculum design. |
| iran language institute: International Journal of Language Studies (IJLS) volume 11(2) Mohammad Ali Salmani Nodoushan, 2017-04-06 PAPERS IN THIS ISSUE: A rhetoric-thematic analysis of surah Waqi'a (1-16); Studying Chinese as a foreign language: Learner attitudes and language learning (17-40); Iconicity in the syntactic structure of Mandarin Chinese (41-66); The impact of English versus Persian songs on Iranian EFL learners' mastery of English letters (67-88); The role of culture in cooperative learning (89-120); The interface between ESP, genre analysis, and rhetorical structure analysis (121-160); Four key focus on form options (161-171); Book Review (172-185) |
| iran language institute: Handbook of CALL Teacher Education and Professional Development Dara Tafazoli, Michelle Picard, 2023-04-26 This comprehensive handbook provides an overview of current trends in computer-assisted language learning (CALL) teacher education and professional development across the globe. It highlights theories and practices in CALL teacher education and professional development in five sections, such as English language teaching, including pre-service teachers, in-service teachers, teacher educators, material developers, course designers and researchers. It explores the role of CALL teacher education and professional development in many underexplored countries such as Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. It stresses the critical role of professional development programs, from the use of technology in its generic sense. The theoretical and empirical chapters in the book provide a more inclusive and comprehensive picture of various aspects of CALL teacher education and professional development globally. It offers context-specific approaches and strategies to language teachers and teacher educators. It provides pedagogical implications and suggestions for promoting digital literacy and autonomy in online education. This book provides valuable insights for researchers, teacher educators and teacher trainers in applied linguistics. |
| iran language institute: Welcome to Iran! Wallace Shellenberger, Evelyn, 2013-11-08 During their four years of living in Iran and sharing their lives with the Iranian people, Evelyn and Wallace Shellenberger encountered and experienced God many times and in many ways. In Welcome to Iran! they narrate how their years in Iran transformed their thinking on religion, politics, and the cultural differences between the Middle East and the West. Shortly after arriving an Iranian woman challenged the Shellenbergers: Arent the Iranians enemies of the Americans? Why did you choose to live with your enemies? This book opens to you this challenge of being where you are not expected. Beginning in 2001, the Shellenbergers had the opportunity to live among the Iranian people as part of a student-exchange program sponsored by Mennonite Central Committee, a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches involved in relief, development, and peacebuilding efforts. Welcome to Iran! describes how they were welcomed as strangers in a foreign land and how they came to know a people seeking peace and justice. Focusing on the positive outcomes of their experiences as they witnessed firsthand the beauty and contrast of Iran, this personal narrative reveals a vastly different picture of Iran and its people than the media portrays. The Shellenbergers share the aspects of Iran they were able to see by the candlelight of their eyes and hearts. |
| iran language institute: Conversation Analytic Perspectives on English Language Learning, Teaching and Testing in Global Contexts Hanh thi Nguyen, Taiane Malabarba, 2019-02-26 This edited volume brings together 10 cutting-edge empirical studies on the realities of English language learning, teaching and testing in a wide range of global contexts where English is an additional language. It covers three themes: learners’ development of interactional competence, the organization of teaching and testing practices, and sociocultural and ideological forces that may impact classroom interaction. With a decided focus on English-as-a-Foreign-Language contexts, the studies involve varied learner populations, from children to young adults to adults, in different learning environments around the world. The insights gained will be of interest to EFL professionals, as well as teacher trainers, policymakers and researchers. |
| iran language institute: Harbor Knight Ralph A. Garcia, 2013-03-05 Growing up in Da Harbor, a rough steel town with more than its share of notorious criminals passing through, a young boy seemed destined to a life of crime or, at best, a hazardous life in the steel mill. In Harbor Knight: From Harbor Hoodlum to Honored CIA Agent, Ralph Garcia reflects on pivotal moments when his life in East Chicago, Indiana might have taken a horrible turn for the worse. Harbor Knight follows Garcia through his tumultuous childhood, to fatherhood at age sixteenand to a bunker in Vietnam, where an unconventional message to the CIA gains him an exciting career in covert defense of the United States. With much humor (and a few other emotions), the author shares incidents from his life of espionage and speaks frankly of how this career has affected his family life. In retirement, Garcia describes how he has been given a second, unexpected opportunity at fatherhood. Keeping one foot in the spy business, he also assists veterans and youth on a variety of fronts and has become involved in politics. an account of the life of that guy next door, the average American, doing his best overseas and at home to defend US national security. Michael J. Sulick, former CIA Director of National Clandestine Service |
| iran language institute: Decolonisation, Globalisation Angel Lin, Peter W. Martin, 2005 This volume brings together scholars from around the world to juxtapose the voices of classroom participants alongside the voices of ruling elites with the aim of critically linking language policy issues with classroom practice in a range of contexts. The volume is suitable for postgraduate students, researchers and educators in a range of areas. |
| iran language institute: The Iranian Diaspora Mohsen Mostafavi Mobasher, 2018-10-03 The Iranian revolution of 1978–1979 uprooted and globally dispersed an enormous number of Iranians from all walks of life. Bitter political relations between Iran and the West have since caused those immigrants to be stigmatized, marginalized, and politicized, which, in turn, has discredited and distorted Iranian migrants’ social identity; subjected them to various subtle and overt forms of prejudice, discrimination, and social injustice; and pushed them to the edges of their host societies. The Iranian Diaspora presents the first global overview of Iranian migrants’ experiences since the revolution, highlighting the similarities and differences in their experiences of adjustment and integration in North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East. Written by leading scholars of the Iranian diaspora, the original essays in this volume seek to understand and describe how Iranians in diaspora (re)define and maintain their ethno-national identity and (re)construct and preserve Iranian culture. They also explore the integration challenges the Iranian immigrants experience in a very negative context of reception. Combining theory and case studies, as well as a variety of methodological strategies and disciplinary perspectives, the essays offer needed insights into some of the most urgent and consequential issues and problem areas of immigration studies, including national, ethnic, and racial identity construction; dual citizenship and dual nationality maintenance; familial and religious transformation; politics of citizenship; integration; ethnic and cultural maintenance in diaspora; and the link between politics and the integration of immigrants, particularly Muslim immigrants. |
| iran language institute: English Language Education Policy in the Middle East and North Africa Robert Kirkpatrick, 2016-12-15 This volume offers insights on English language education policies in Middle Eastern and North African countries, through state-of-the-art reports giving clear assessments of current policies and future trends, each expertly drafted by a specialist. Each chapter contains a general description of English education polices in the respective countries, and then expands on how the local English education policies play out in practice in the education system at all levels, in the curriculum, in teaching, and in teacher training. Essays cover issues such as the balance between English and the acquisition of the national language or the Arabic language, as well as political, cultural, economic and technical elements that strengthen or weaken the learning of English. This volume is essential reading for researchers, policy makers, and teacher trainers for its invaluable insights in the role of each of the stakeholders in the implementation of policies. |
| iran language institute: Essays on Typology of Iranian Languages Alireza Korangy, Behrooz Mahmoodi-Bakhtiari, 2019-10-21 The Iranian languages are one of the world's major language families. With an estimated 150 to 200 million native speakers, these languages constitute the western group of the larger Indo-Iranian family, which represents a major eastern branch of the Indo-European languages. Geographically, the Iranian Languages are spoken from Central Turkey, Syria and Iraq in the West to Pakistan and western edged of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China in the east. Iranian languages have long been among the major interests of the philologists and general linguists, and European scholars have made tremendous contributions to the study of this language family. In light of such efforts, now we know that the Iranian languages can be historically divided into three phases, that are old, middle and new Iranian languages, and the new Iranian languages may be generally grouped as Eastern and Western. In recent years, the orientation towards typology has led to the appearance of somewhat more ponderance on the subject but the work has not included description of some of the very important languages of the Caspian, and or of the religious minorities (such as those of the Zoroastrians or the Jewish community), of the four-fold Central Plateau dial. |
| iran language institute: Languages of Iran: Past and Present D. N. MacKenzie, 2005 From the table of contents: C.G. Cereti, Some Notes on the ?kand Guman?g WizarI. Colditz, Zur Adaption zoroastrischer Terminologie in Manis ?abuhraganA. Degener, The significance of the date palmPh. Gignoux, A propos de l'anthroponymie religieuse d'epoque sassanideGh. Gnoli, Further notes on Avestand geographyPh. Huyse, Ein erneuter Datierungsversuch fur den Ubergang vom Schluss-y der mittelpersischen Inschriften zum Endstrich im Buchpahlavi (6.-7. Jh.)Ph. Kreyenbroek, Yezidism and its Sacred Literature: Eastern and Western PerceptionsG. Lazard, Structures d'actances dans les langues irano-aryennes modernesM. Macuch, Language and Law: Linguistic Peculiarities in Sasanian JurisprudenceB. Meisterernst, D. Meisterernst-Durkin, Some remarks on the Chinese and Sogdian SCEA. Panaino, The Rook and the Queen Some Lexicographic Remarks about the Sasanian Chess PiecesL. Paul, The language of the ?ahname in historical and dialectical perspectiveCh. Reck, Reste einer soghdischen Version von Huyadagman I in der Form eines Responsoriums zwischen Erwahltem und HorerM. Schwartz, On Khwarezmian Loss of -R-Sh. Shaked, Iranian words retrieved from AramaicD. Shapira, Pahlavi FlowersN. Sims-Williams, Fr. de Blois, The Bactrian calendar: new material and new suggestions |
| iran language institute: The Sociolinguistics of Iran’s Languages at Home and Abroad Seyed Hadi Mirvahedi, 2019-06-29 This book examines the sociolinguistics of some of Iran’s languages at home and in the diaspora. The first part of the book examines the politics of minority languages and the presence of hegemonic discourses which favour Persian (Farsi) in Iran, exploring issues such as language maintenance and shift, linguistic ideologies and practices among Azerbaijani and Kurdish-speaking communities. The authors then go on to examine Iranians’ linguistic ideologies, practices and (trans)national identity construction in the diaspora, investigating both the challenges of maintaining a home language and the strategies and linguistic repertoires employed when constructing a diasporic identity away from home. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of minority languages and communities, diaspora and migration studies, and language policy and planning. |
| iran language institute: Atlas of the World's Languages R.E. Asher, Christopher Moseley, 2018-04-19 Before the first appearance of the Atlas of the World's Languages in 1993, all the world's languages had never been accurately and completely mapped. The Atlas depicts the location of every known living language, including languages on the point of extinction. This fully revised edition of the Atlas offers: up-to-date research, some from fieldwork in early 2006 a general linguistic history of each section an overview of the genetic relations of the languages in each section statistical and sociolinguistic information a large number of new or completely updated maps further reading and a bibliography for each section a cross-referenced language index of over 6,000 languages. Presenting contributions from international scholars, covering over 6,000 languages and containing over 150 full-colour maps, the Atlas of the World's Languages is the definitive reference resource for every linguistic and reference library. |
| iran language institute: The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy of Persian Pouneh Shabani-Jadidi, 2020-07-16 The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy of Persian offers a detailed overview of the field of Persian second language acquisition and pedagogy. The Handbook discusses its development and captures critical accounts of cutting edge research within the major subfields of Persian second language acquisition and pedagogy, as well as current debates and problems, and goes on to suggest productive lines of future research. The book is divided into the following four parts: I) Theory-driven research on second language acquisition of Persian, II) Language skills in second language acquisition of Persian, III) Classroom research in second language acquisition and pedagogy of Persian, and IV) Social aspects of second language acquisition and pedagogy of Persian. The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy of Persian is an essential reference for scholars and students of Persian SLA and pedagogy as well as those researching in related areas. |
| iran language institute: Emotions in the Workplace: Advances in Research for the Well-being María del Carmen Pérez-Fuentes, José Jesús Gázquez, María del Mar Molero, Mahia Saracostti, 2022-02-11 |
| iran language institute: Bilingual Community Education and Multilingualism Ofelia García, Zeena Zakharia, Bahar Otcu, 2012-09-07 This book explores bilingual community education, specifically the educational spaces shaped and organized by American ethnolinguistic communities for their children in the multilingual city of New York. Employing a rich variety of case studies which highlight the importance of the ethnolinguistic community in bilingual education, this collection examines the various structures that these communities use to educate their children as bilingual Americans. In doing so, it highlights the efforts and activism of these communities and what bilingual community education really means in today's globalized world. The volume offers new understandings of heritage language education, bilingual education, and speech communities for bilingual Americans in the 21st century. |
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| iran language institute: Iranian and Minority Languages at Home and in Diaspora Anousha Sedighi, 2023-01-30 While the typology, syntax, and morphology of Iranian languages have been widely explored, the sociolinguistic aspects remain largely understudied. The present companion addresses this essential yet overlooked area of research in two ways: (i) The book explores multilingualism within Iran and its neighbouring countries. (ii) It also investigates Iranian heritage languages within the diasporic context of the West. The scope of languages covered is vast: In addition to discussing Iranian minority languages such as Tati and Balochi, the book explores non-Iranian minority languages such as Azeri, Tukmen, Armenian and Mandaic. Furthermore, the companion investigates Iranian heritage languages such as Wakhi, Pashto, and Persian within their diasporic and global contexts. In the current era of migration and globalization, minority and heritage speakers are increasingly valuable resources. By focusing on the speakers, the companion provides new insights into a multitude of sociolinguistic issues including language attitude and identity, language use and literacy practices, language policy, language shift and loss. The companion is an essential reference for those interested in Iranian languages, minority languages, heritage languages, sociolinguistics, bilingualism, language policy and planning, diaspora and migration studies, as well as those researching in related fields. |
| iran language institute: The Discovery of Iran Ali Mirsepassi, 2021-11-23 The Discovery of Iran examines the history of Iranian nationalism afresh through the life and work of Taghi Arani, the founder of Iran's first Marxist journal, Donya. In his quest to imagine a future for Iran open to the scientific riches of the modern world and the historical diversity of its own people, Arani combined Marxist materialism and a cosmopolitan ethics of progress. He sought to reconcile Iran to its post-Islamic past, rejected by Persian purists and romanticized by their traditionalist counterparts, while orienting its present toward the modern West in all its complex and conflicting facets. As Ali Mirsepassi shows, Arani's cosmopolitanism complicates the conventional wisdom that racial exclusivism was an insoluble feature of twentieth-century Iranian nationalism. In cultural spaces like Donya, Arani and his contemporaries engaged vibrant debates about national identity, history, and Iran's place in the modern world. In exploring Arani's short but remarkable life and writings, Ali Mirsepassi challenges the image of Interwar Iran as dominated by the Pahlavi state to uncover fertile intellectual spaces in which civic nationalism flourished. |
Literary Translation through the Lens of Poststructuralism
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The Effects of Output Task Types on Noticing and Learning of …
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53) from Iran Language Institute in Tehran. Convenient sampling in which the researcher uses any subjects that are available to participate in the research study was used to select the participants …
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institutes (College, Ferdowsi Language Institute, the Iran Language Institute, Kish Air, and Jahad-e-daneshgahi) in Mashhad, a city in north-eastern Iran. These institutes were selected
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Dialectologia 18 (2017), 107-127. ISSN: 2013-2247 109 using taboo language is a double-edged sword as what is taboo can be deemed as both ‘sacred’, ‘consecrated’ and ‘forbidden’ and ...
The Relationship between English Language Learners’ …
Eighty-two (44 females, 38 males) English language learners studying English at Iran Language Institute (ILI) in Khorramabad, Lorestan, Iran, participated in this study. The participants were all …
Causal Relationships between Integrative Motivation, Self …
educational model of second/foreign language learning was used. Research participants were 240 intermediate EFL learners at the Iran Language Institute. The participants were administered the …
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The effect of intertextuality on Iranian EFL learners’ critical writing
Advanced EFL students from three intact classes at the Iran Language Institute and assigned them randomly into three groups. After assuring the groups’ homogeneity in terms of their general …
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The Representation of Culture in Iran Language Institute Advanced Level Textbooks Nasser Rashidi and Reyhaneh Najafi An Analysis of the Factors Affecting Huck’s Growth ... In language teaching, …
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end, 117 intermediate EFL learners at the Iran Language Institute (ILI), Gorgan adult male branch, Iran, having been selected as the participants of the study through convenience sampling,
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foreign language in a language learning institute in Iran, participated in this study. The data were analyzed by Pearson product-moment correlation and the result showed that there was a …
The Effect of Written Corrective Feedback on EFL Learners’ …
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The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and …
advanced learners of Iran Language Institute (ILI) at Shiraz branch (30 males and 70 females) were selected to participate in this study. The Bar-On (1980) Emotional Quotient Inventory …
An Analysis of the Associations between Ambiguity …
and a reading test were administered to 114 (60 female and 54 male) intermediate level EFL learners of Iran Language Institute. The results of data analyses indicated that no statistically significant …
Analyzing Idioms and Their Frequency in Three Advanced ILI …
true for materials of certain language institutes which are written specifically for in-school purposes. One of the largest language schools of Iran is the Iran Language Institute (ILI). It …
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understanding of the target language. The findings have implications for materials developers, syllabus designers and language teachers. This is an open access article under the CC–BY-SA …
The Role of Mediational Discourse in Developing an EFL …
English language teacher teaching at Iran Language Institute (ILI) in Shiraz, Iran, in order to represent the development of student-focused oral feedback in an EFL teacher over time. …
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Language Institute in Khoram Abad, Iran were selected using stratified random sampling. After measuring the learners‟ FD/FI degrees with use of the Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT), the …
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