How to Read and Write Persian Script Easily

 understand how the alphabet works, you’ll see that it’s logical and actually fun to learn. Persian uses a modified Arabic script with 32 letters and is written from right to left.

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Basic Facts About the Persian Script

• It has 32 letters.

• Most letters change shape depending on their position (start, middle, end, or isolated).

• It’s cursive, so letters usually connect to one another.

• There are no capital letters in Persian.

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Vowels: What You Need to Know

Persian has:

• 3 short vowels: َ (a), ِ (e), ُ (o) – not written in most texts

• 3 long vowels: آ (aa), ای (i), او (u) – written like normal letters

So a big part of learning to read Persian is practicing with familiar words and guessing short vowels based on context.

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Reading Tips:

1. Start with familiar words. Names or borrowed English words help.

2. Read right to left. It feels strange at first, but you’ll get used to it quickly.

3. Recognize letter shapes. Focus on how a letter looks in the middle vs. at the end.

4. Use vocalized texts. These help with beginners who need vowels.

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Writing Tips:

1. Practice writing each letter in all forms: beginning, middle, end, isolated.

2. Use lined paper to get the flow and slant right.

3. Copy words from books or websites.

4. Watch calligraphy or handwriting videos for stroke order and beauty!

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Letters That Look Similar

Many Persian letters look very similar, especially at first. These can be tricky:

• ب، پ، ت، ث → all same shape with different dots

• س، ش → similar with added dots

• د، ذ / ر، ز → look almost identical

With practice, your eyes will quickly learn to tell the difference.

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Conclusion:

Learning the Persian script is a great first step in mastering the language. With consistent practice, you’ll soon be reading signs, messages, and even poetry! It’s a beautiful and artistic script, and it brings you one step closer to understanding Persian culture.