The story behind Farsi Khuneh

Nice to meet you! I’m Ali.


I grew up in southeastern Iran, between deserts and mountains, and I’ve been living in France since 2018. Today, I help English speakers learn Persian through a clear, structured, and engaging approach.

Although I pursued a scientific rather than a literary education, I have always been fascinated by Persian literature. As a child, my favorite moments at school were when we had to write stories, essays, or dictations. Even then, I was drawn to the beauty and rhythm of words. That fascination has never left me.

For a long time, however, I struggled to learn foreign languages at school. It’s true that the education system—and sometimes certain teachers—can be discouraging. But I also believe the motivation simply wasn’t there yet. For me, the turning point came later.

A Late Awakening to Languages


When I realized how essential languages were for discovering the world beyond my own, I began teaching myself. That was the turning point. The spark had finally been lit, and from then on, I never stopped learning: English, French, Spanish…

This self-directed journey helped me understand what truly works when learning a language. I experimented, searched, adapted, and refined my approach. I experienced the frustrations, the doubts, and the common mistakes firsthand—because I had gone through them myself.

The Joy of Teaching

At the same time, I began teaching while I was still at university, initially in scientific subjects. That’s when I discovered something essential: I genuinely love teaching. Explaining, simplifying, making complex ideas easier to understand… For me, teaching isn’t just a profession; it’s something I truly enjoy.

What fascinates me most is the way languages are connected. Words travel, evolve, and change over time. I’ve always been fascinated by etymology. Every word has a story, and understanding that story makes it easier to remember and gives it deeper meaning.

Today, Farsi Khuneh brings together everything that inspires me: my passion for the Persian language, my experience as a self-taught language learner, and my love of teaching.

My goal is simple: to help you learn Persian through a clear, structured, and engaging approach.

To learn more about my teaching method and how my lessons are structured, visit the dedicated page:

Discover my teaching method

📩 Interested in learning Persian with me?
Feel free to send me a message at farsikhuneh@gmail.com. I’d be happy to hear from you.

My Experience

I started teaching Persian in 2022, first with just a handful of students, then gradually on a larger scale, both online and in person. Since then, I have worked with more than one hundred learners from a wide range of backgrounds and taught over 3,000 hours of lessons. Every student has helped me refine my teaching, better understand the specific challenges of learning Persian, and develop a clear, structured approach that adapts to different goals, learning styles, and paces. Today, Farsi Khuneh is the result of that experience: a place built on practice, curiosity, and the joy of sharing knowledge.

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What my students say

Ali is really a great teacher. His classes are dynamic and you don’t notice the time passing. He is passionate about the Persian language, and it shows. He knows how to make it interesting, and manages to blend speaking, writing, expression, and grammar at the same time without complicating things. His teaching materials are well-suited, and the lessons are structured enough to provide guidance, but not too much to allow for the freedom to explore things in more depth when he feels the need. Highly recommended for beginners in Persian.
Ben
Ali is very pedagogical and uses a method that can adapt to the student’s personal study time. In addition to being friendly, he always takes the time to explain the etymology of certain words, which makes the class even more interesting! In just 6 hours of lessons, I have already learned a lot and I am very happy about it. I highly recommend Ali for your future Persian learning! Ali ostadé zàbané farsi khleili khub-éh! Ruz békheir
Vincent
I have been taking classes with Ali for 2 months, and each week we learn in different formats, which makes the learning process attractive and very interesting. Ali takes the time to explain, rephrase, and especially makes us practice pronunciation thru dialog and exercises to do. I recommend him a thousand times!
Sarah
It’s been almost 4 months since I started learning Farsi with Ali, and I can assure you with complete confidence that Ali is an exceptionally competent, organized, and caring teacher, but also a cool and friendly person! His classes are well-structured, relying on various teaching methods to achieve the objectives, making them interesting and interactive. What I also appreciate are the etymological reflections, which help you immensely to enrich your vocabulary and help you remember the words! More interestingly, he draws inspiration from your personal interests (songs, poems…) and incorporates them into the lessons. Ali is always in a good mood, which allows you to relax and enjoy the learning experience. The teaching materials used by Ali vary depending on the courses but also on your personal needs and difficulties. خیلی ممنون علی
Ihab
Ali is a great teacher, he is really knowledgeable person and you can perceive that in the way he does the classes trying to make you understand also the culture and from where it comes the words. Also he is patient and kind, I feel really comfortable learning with him. Kheili mamnun Ali!
Adria
Ali is super knowledgeable about the Persian language. I am a very curious person so I often wish to understand what the roots of words, or their relationships to other words are. Ali consistently is able to give me a comprehensive understanding of all terms and how they connect. Great teacher and great teaching style! And the lessons are very well organised for me. Can’t recommend him more.
Nasir
I have been taking Farsi classes for over 3 months, they are structured, precise, and above all, interesting. I learn a lot in each class! The positive point is that Ali doesn’t make me memorize the lessons by heart but explains the why and how, which makes learning easier. Very satisfied with the lessons, I recommend!
Rafal
Ali is a Persian teacher I highly recommend. He’s very attentive, highly knowledgeable, and explains things clearly and patiently. Most importantly, he creates a comfortable, positive learning atmosphere – one that lets you learn from every mistake without pressure and start speaking confidently from the very first steps. Thanks to his approach and the environment he creates, learning feels natural and you make real progress. I highly recommend him! 🙂
Yoav
Ali is an excellent Persian teacher! He explains very clearly, adapts to everyone’s level and needs, and makes each class both interesting and enjoyable. Thanks to his method and patience, I have already made a lot of progress. I highly recommend his courses to anyone who wants to learn Persian effectively.
Mohamed Ali
I really enjoy learning Persian with Ali. He is very friendly, his teaching method allowed me to understand a completely unknown language in just a few sessions. He adapts to your pace and you will feel comfortable in the learning process. Thank you very much, Ali, and looking forward to the next part!
Victor
Ali is a fantastic tutor. His lessons are highly structured, and catered to my requirements. He takes care to make sure I understand things fully, while pushing me to improve every lesson. Ali also speaks perfect English and French which is an important bonus, especially for beginners of Farsi. I would recommend Ali to anyone who wants to learn Farsi.
Orestis