“I just had my third class with Yashar and he’s an absolute delight. I truly appreciate how thoroughly he understands the language and its building blocks, and (thanks to his doctoral studies) how easily he can translate them to the structure of other languages that I’m familiar with (like Japanese and French as well as English) so that I can make links between them and learn faster. He regularly prompts me to create sentences that build on the principle that he just taught me, and is excellent in guiding me towards an answer without immediately giving it away. Yashar has a super sunny disposition and just genuinely loves teaching, which means that I love all the time I spend learning with him!”

“I don’t think I’ll ever rave about Yashar enough. I decided a month ago to take on the challenge of learning Farsi before my upcoming trip to Iran. I posed the challenge to Yashar, and now just 48 hrs before my flight departs I must say there’d no one more apt at the job than Yashar!! A lot of heart goes into his course preparation. New grammar concepts are always thoughtfully embedded in the materials prepared so that introduction will flow with ease from one to another. I especially appreciate his sharing of Haft Sang, a TV series to help me warm up to the rhythm of speech prior to my departure. The 12 lessons we’ve had have led me beyond where I imagined I could land in a month, and Yashar has been more than supportive like a friend. I do sincerely wish more classes are like this! My deepest appreciation for your work Yashar. May many more have the opportunity to be led through the door of Farsi by you!!”