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In this lesson, we will explore a fundamental aspect of communication: introducing yourself and others. This is not only an essential skill when learning a new language but also a great way to build connections with people. In the context of Iranian Persian, knowing how to introduce yourself can help you navigate social situations and establish rapport with native speakers.

Why is this important? In Iran, greetings and introductions are often the first step in building a relationship, whether personal or professional. Mastering this skill will enhance your confidence, making it easier to engage in conversations, understand cultural nuances, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Iranian society.

Lesson Structure:

1. Basic Vocabulary for Introducing Yourself

2. Basic Vocabulary for Introducing Others

3. Asking About Names and Professions

4. Practical Examples of Conversations

5. Exercises to Reinforce Learning

Basic Vocabulary for Introducing Yourself

Let’s start with some essential vocabulary you’ll need when introducing yourself.

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
من هستم	man hastam	I am
نام من	nām-e man	My name is
من اهل... هستم	man ahl... hastam	I am from...
من ... ساله هستم	man ... sāle hastam	I am ... years old
من یک دانشجو هستم	man yek dāneshju hastam	I am a student
من معلم هستم	man mo'allem hastam	I am a teacher
خوشحالم	khoshhālam	Nice to meet you
... از شما متشکرم	... az shomā moteshakkeram	... Thank you
من ... دارم	man ... dāram	I have ...
من فارسی یاد می‌گیرم	man fārsi yād migīram	I am learning Persian

Basic Vocabulary for Introducing Others

Next, let’s look at how to introduce others.

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
این ... است	in ... ast	This is ...
او هست	ū hast	He/She is
نام او	nām-e ū	His/Her name is
او ... ساله است	ū ... sāle ast	He/She is ... years old
او یک پزشک است	ū yek pezeshk ast	He/She is a doctor
او معلم من است	ū mo'allem-e man ast	He/She is my teacher
او یک دوست است	ū yek doost ast	He/She is a friend
این خانواده من است	in khānevāde-ye man ast	This is my family
این همسایه ما است	in hamsāye-ye mā ast	This is our neighbor
او از تهران است	ū az Tehrān ast	He/She is from Tehran

Asking About Names and Professions

To further enhance your conversational skills, it’s essential to know how to ask about names and professions.

Iranian Persian	Pronunciation	English
نام شما چیست؟	nām-e shomā chist?	What is your name?
شما اهل کجا هستید؟	shomā ahl-e kujā hastid?	Where are you from?
شما چند سال دارید؟	shomā chand sāl dārid?	How old are you?
شغل شما چیست؟	shoghl-e shomā chist?	What is your profession?
آیا شما دانشجو هستید؟	āyā shomā dāneshju hastid?	Are you a student?
آیا او پزشک است؟	āyā ū pezeshk ast?	Is he/she a doctor?
آیا شما معلم هستید؟	āyā shomā mo'allem hastid?	Are you a teacher?
آیا او از تهران است؟	āyā ū az Tehrān ast?	Is he/she from Tehran?
چه شغلی دارید؟	che shoghli dārid?	What job do you have?
آیا او یک دوست شماست؟	āyā ū yek doost-e shomāst?	Is he/she a friend of yours?

Practical Examples of Conversations

Now, let’s see how this vocabulary can be used in real-life situations.

Example 1: Introducing Yourself

• Person A: سلام، نام من علی است. (Salām, nām-e man Ali ast.)

(Hello, my name is Ali.)

• Person B: خوشحالم علی! شما اهل کجا هستید؟ (Khoshhālam Ali! Shomā ahl-e kujā hastid?)

(Nice to meet you, Ali! Where are you from?)

• Person A: من اهل تهران هستم. (Man ahl-e Tehrān hastam.)

(I am from Tehran.)

Example 2: Introducing Others

• Person A: این دوست من سارا است. (In doost-e man Sārā ast.)

(This is my friend Sara.)

• Person B: خوشحالم سارا! شما چه کاره هستید؟ (Khoshhālam Sārā! Shomā che kāre hastid?)

(Nice to meet you, Sara! What do you do?)

• Person C: من یک معلم هستم. (Man yek mo'allem hastam.)

(I am a teacher.)

Example 3: Asking About Professions

• Person A: سلام! نام شما چیست؟ (Salām! Nām-e shomā chist?)

(Hello! What is your name?)

• Person B: نام من مریم است. (Nām-e man Maryam ast.)

(My name is Maryam.)

• Person A: شغل شما چیست؟ (Shoghl-e shomā chist?)

(What is your profession?)

• Person B: من یک پزشک هستم. (Man yek pezeshk hastam.)

(I am a doctor.)

Exercises to Reinforce Learning

To solidify your understanding, let’s engage in some exercises.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using the vocabulary you have learned.

1. نام من ______ است.

2. من ______ ساله هستم.

3. این ______ است.

4. او ______ هست.

5. شما اهل ______ هستید؟

Solutions:

1. نام من [your name] است.

2. من [your age] ساله هستم.

3. این [friend's name] است.

4. او [profession] هست.

5. شما اهل [place] هستید؟

Exercise 2: Translate the Following

Translate the following sentences into Iranian Persian.

1. My name is John.

2. I am a student.

3. This is my brother.

4. She is a doctor.

5. Where are you from?

Solutions:

1. نام من جان است.

2. من یک دانشجو هستم.

3. این برادر من است.

4. او یک پزشک است.

5. شما اهل کجا هستید؟

Exercise 3: Role Play

Pair up with a partner and practice introducing yourselves and asking about each other’s names and professions using the vocabulary learned.

Instructions:

• One person introduces themselves.

• The other person asks questions.

• Switch roles after a few minutes.

Exercise 4: Create Your Dialogues

Write a short dialogue introducing two people. Use at least five different vocabulary words from the lesson.

Example:

• Person A: سلام، نام من نادر است. من اهل اصفهان هستم. (Salām, nām-e man Nāder ast. Man ahl-e Isfahān hastam.)

• Person B: خوشحالم نادر! این دوست من سارا است. (Khoshhālam Nāder! In doost-e man Sārā ast.)

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise

Match the questions with the correct responses.

| Question | Response |

|----------|----------|

| نام شما چیست؟ | من یک مهندس هستم. |

| شما اهل کجا هستید؟ | نام من لیلا است. |

| شغل شما چیست؟ | من از شیراز هستم. |

Solutions:

1. نام شما چیست؟ → نام من لیلا است.

2. شما اهل کجا هستید؟ → من از شیراز هستم.

3. شغل شما چیست؟ → من یک مهندس هستم.

Exercise 6: Listening Comprehension

Listen to a short audio clip of people introducing themselves and answer the following questions.

1. What is the name of the first person?

2. Where is the second person from?

3. What is the profession of the third person?

Solutions: (Based on the audio content)

Exercise 7: Write a Self-Introduction

Write a short paragraph introducing yourself in Iranian Persian. Include your name, age, profession, and where you are from.

Example format:

• نام من [your name] است.

• من [your age] ساله هستم.

• من [your profession] هستم.

• من اهل [your place] هستم.

Exercise 8: Group Activity

In small groups, create a presentation introducing each member of the group using the vocabulary from this lesson.

Instructions:

• Each person introduces themselves.

• Other group members can ask questions.

Exercise 9: Vocabulary Quiz

Take a quiz on the vocabulary learned in this lesson. Translate the following words into English.

1. خوشحالم

2. معلم

3. شغل

4. خانواده

5. دوست

Solutions:

1. Nice to meet you

2. Teacher

3. Profession

4. Family

5. Friend

Exercise 10: Reflective Practice

Write down three sentences about what you learned in this lesson and how you plan to use this knowledge in your conversations.

Example:

1. I learned how to introduce myself in Persian.

2. I can ask people about their names and professions.

3. I will practice these phrases with my language partner.

As you can see, introducing yourself and others is an engaging and vital part of learning Iranian Persian. Take your time to practice these phrases, and soon, you’ll feel comfortable navigating social situations in Iran. Always remember that practice makes perfect, and the more you use these phrases, the more natural they will become.

Table of Contents - Iranian Persian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Unit 1: Basic greetings and introductions

• Lesson 1: Saying "Hello" and "Goodbye"
• Lesson 2: Introducing yourself and others

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Unit 2: Sentence structure and basic verb conjugation

• Lesson 3: Word order in Persian sentences
• Lesson 4: Present tense conjugation of the verb "to be"
• Lesson 5: Present tense conjugation of regular verbs

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Unit 3: Talking about daily routines

• Lesson 6: Talking about your daily routine
• Lesson 7: Talking about others' daily routines

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Unit 4: Object pronouns and possessive pronouns

• Lesson 8: Direct object pronouns
• Lesson 9: Possessive pronouns

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Unit 5: Persian culture and customs

• Lesson 10: Persian etiquette and hospitality
• Lesson 11: Persian holidays and celebrations

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Unit 6: Food and drink

• Lesson 12: Ordering food and drink
• Lesson 13: Talking about food and drink

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Unit 7: Past tense and regular verbs conjugation

• Lesson 14: Past tense of regular verbs
• Lesson 15: Word order in past tense sentences

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Unit 8: Persian literature and arts

• Lesson 16: Persian poetry and classical literature
• Lesson 17: Persian cinema and music

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Unit 9: Travel and transportation

• Lesson 18: Means of transportation
• Lesson 19: Travel preparations and bookings

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Unit 10: Imperative mood, infinitives and complex sentences

• Lesson 20: Using the imperative mood
• Lesson 21: Using infinitives
• Lesson 22: Complex sentences and conjunctions

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Unit 11: Persian history and geography

• Lesson 23: Persian civilization and ancient history
• Lesson 24: Modern history and contemporary issues

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Unit 12: Leisure and entertainment

• Lesson 25: Sports and active recreation
• Lesson 26: Entertainment and leisure activities

Other Lessons

• Reptiles
• Say Yes
• Negative feelings
• Christmas
• Pharmacy
• Phrases to sound educated
• Doctor or Dentist
• Count from 1 to 10
• Martial Arts
• Idiomatic Expressions

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