Discover the beauty of Persian poetry with English translation on LELB Society, a bilingual academy of English and Persian. As part of our online Persian school, we offer over 500 video lessons guided by experienced bilingual teachers to help you master Persian through literature. Whether you’re a language enthusiast or a poetry lover, our carefully translated verses with phonetic guides will deepen your appreciation and understanding of classical Persian literature.
Video of Persian Poetry with English Translation and Phonetic Guide
Why You Should Study Persian Classic Literature
Learning and studying Persian classic literature opens a gateway to centuries of profound wisdom, emotional depth, and timeless beauty. Works by poets such as Rumi, Hafiz, Sa’di, and Ferdowsi are not only masterpieces of poetic form but also rich sources of spiritual insight, moral philosophy, and emotional catharsis. These texts explore universal themes like love, justice, humility, and the human connection to the divine—making them relevant across cultures and eras.
Books like Rumi’s Masnavi and Hafiz’s Divan have become international best-sellers, translated into dozens of languages and embraced by readers around the world. The lyrical beauty of Persian poetry, paired with its deeply contemplative content, invites readers to reflect on life, embrace inner growth, and experience the healing power of literature. Studying these works not only enhances your linguistic and cultural knowledge but also enriches your soul.
Experience Persian Literature in Its Original Language
While translations of Persian classic literature can offer a glimpse into its depth and elegance, the true beauty and mystery of Persian poetry are best appreciated in the original language—Farsi. Language and culture are inseparably linked, and much of the wordplay, rhythm, cultural nuance, and spiritual undertone in Persian poetry often gets lost in translation. Reading the works of Rumi, Hafiz, and Sa’di in Persian allows you to connect more intimately with the poet’s intent, emotion, and cultural context, creating a much deeper and more authentic literary experience.
To help you unlock this richness, we invite you to join LELB Society, where students from around the world are learning Persian through classic literature. Our online Persian school offers multimedia-rich resources, including video lessons, phonetic guides, and comment forms for interactive learning. With full support from bilingual teachers, you can gradually decode the original texts and build a personal connection with Persian culture, history, and language.
Learn Persian Literature Anytime, Anywhere
At LELB Society, our Persian students and literature enthusiasts can enjoy the flexibility of asynchronous learning, making it easy to study Persian poetry and literature on their own schedule. Registered members and subscribers gain access to a rich library of Persian learning materials, including hundreds of video tutorials, interactive comment forms, and dedicated Persian forums. These tools allow learners to engage with classic literary texts while staying connected to our bilingual teachers who are fluent in both English and Persian.
To enhance communication and support, we’ve also integrated a live chat system into our platform. This feature allows students to exchange text and voice messages with their Persian teachers anytime, from anywhere in the world. Whether asking a question about a poem’s meaning or requesting pronunciation help, students can interact directly with instructors without being tied to fixed class times. This student-centered approach ensures continuous support and a personalized learning experience that fits each learner’s pace and needs.
Our subscribers and registered students enjoy exclusive access to high-quality Persian learning resources enriched with engaging videos and multimedia content. These resources are thoughtfully designed to support immersive and effective language acquisition. What sets our program apart is the full guidance of bilingual teachers who are not only fluent in Persian and English but also deeply knowledgeable in Persian literature and poetry. This ensures that students don’t just learn the language—they also gain a deep appreciation for its rich literary heritage.
Our video lessons focus heavily on the accurate pronunciation of classic Persian poetry, allowing students to master both the rhythm and nuance of traditional verses. In addition, learners can communicate directly with our Persian teachers through a live chat system that supports unlimited voice and text messaging. This asynchronous learning model empowers students to study and interact with instructors at their own pace, removing the need for fixed-time online classes and offering maximum flexibility and support throughout their educational journey.
Meet Our Top Persian Authors and Educators
LELB Society functions much like a dynamic educational wiki, where professional authors and educators actively publish and refine their academic content under their own names and profiles. Among over 30 distinguished contributors, we have selected five prominent Persian authors and educators whose work stands out in our bilingual academy. By clicking on their names below, you can explore their published articles, lessons, and resources, gaining deeper insight into their expertise and educational approach:
- Dr. Alireza Peyman, PhD in Persian Language and Literature
- Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl, PhD in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Hajar Aziz Zanjani, professional Persian teacher with 240+ published posts
- Jalil Ghadiri, MA in Persian Language and Literature
- Nafise Aghaee, experienced Persian teacher with 20+ published posts
Top Persian Resources with Video Lessons and English Translation
In this section, we highlight some of the finest Persian resources available in our bilingual academy, featuring video lessons on Persian poetry and literature accompanied by English translations. These carefully curated posts offer a unique learning experience rooted in flipped learning, where students watch instructional videos before engaging in deeper, self-paced study. Please note that access to these resources is exclusive to our registered members. The list is continuously growing, with new content being added regularly to provide an ever-expanding library of authentic and engaging materials:
- Do Not Grieve: A Sonnet by Hafiz with Translation & Phonetics
- Ferdowsi’s 10 Verses from Shahnameh on Creation + Translation
- Heartfelt Verses by Hafiz Shirazi: A Timeless Persian Sonnet
- The Athlete and the Headless Lion by Rumi from Masnavi
- The Donkey Dilemma by Molla Nasreddin
- The Donkey’s Gone from Masnavi by Rumi + Persian Poem
- Timeless Love: Sa’di Shirazi’s Persian Sonnet with Translation
- Value of Health or قدر عافیت from Golestan by Sa’di with Poem
- آموزش زبان فارسی با حکایت خر برفت از مثنوی معنوی مولانا
- آموزش فارسی داستان ضحاک و کشتن پدرش از داستان های شاهنامه فردوسی
- آموزش فارسی داستان ماردوش از شاهنامه فردوسی
- آموزش فارسی داستان مرداس از داستان های جذاب شاهنامه فردوسی
- آشنایی با شعر پروین اعتصامی برای آموزش زبان فارسی
- داستان پهلوان و شیر بی سر و دم از مثنوی معنوی مولانا
- داستان زندانی و هیزم فروش از مثنوی معنوی مولانا با شعر و ویدیو
- داستان فیل در تاریکی از مثنوی معنوی مولانا به زبان ساده
- داستان قدر عافیت از گلستان سعدی برای آموزش زبان فارسی
- داستان کر و عیادت مریض از مثنوی معنوی مولانا با ویدیو
- حکایت سلطان محمود غزنوی و ایاز از مثنوی معنوی مولانا
- حکایت هجدهم گلستان سعدی: گنج بی ارزش برای آموزش زبان فارسی
