Mahdi's Guide: Teach Yourself Farsi
Mahdi's Guide: Teach Yourself Farsi is a no-fluff method for going from staring at unreadable script to actually reading and speaking, built around the exact sequence that worked for me: learn the alphabet by shape family instead of memorizing 32 symbols one at a time, then use the language's own history to stop confusing the letters that sound alike, then build toward real reading and speaking. No apps, no years of flashcards, no waiting for a class that never starts. This ebook walks you through the real reason Farsi's script feels impossible and isn't, the alphabet broken into families so it finally clicks, and the historical trick behind why four different letters all make the same "z" sound, the kind of detail most textbooks skip and no one forgets once they see it. Whether you grew up hearing Farsi at home but never learned to read a word of it, or you're starting from zero, this book gives you the actual method, not just a vocabulary list. Please Note: due to the digital nature of this ebook, all sales are final and non-refundable.
Mahdi's Guide: Teach Yourself Arabic (eBook)
Mahdi's Guide: Teach Yourself Arabic is a no-fluff crash course designed for beginners who want to build a real foundation in Arabic without relying on expensive programs or endless grammar lectures. From understanding the alphabet to building useful vocabulary and grammar through real examples, this ebook guides you step-by-step. It’s not just about memorizing—it’s about truly grasping the structure and rhythm of the language. Whether you're learning Arabic for travel, religion, or pure curiosity, this book gives you the tools to start thinking in Arabic and making real progress. Please Note: due to the digital nature of this ebook, all sales are final and non-refundable.
Mahdi's Guide: Teach Yourself Italian
Mahdi's Guide: Teach Yourself Italian is a no-fluff method for going from zero (or from Spanish, like me) to genuinely fluent, built around what actually worked for me: a free YouTube teacher who did the heavy lifting on grammar and accent, a phone feed rebuilt to deliver Italian passively through notifications, and a recording-loop technique that replaced having a single native speaker to practice with. No apps, no classroom, no semester in Florence. This ebook walks you through the real reason Spanish speakers get an 80% vocabulary head start on Italian, the exact patterns to convert it in bulk, a complete beginner's grammar for anyone starting with zero Romance language behind them, and the self-taught system that carried me to fluency without a conversation partner for months. Whether you already speak Spanish, French, or Portuguese and have no idea how much Italian you already know, or you're starting completely from scratch, this book gives you the actual method, not just a vocabulary list. Please Note: due to the digital nature of this ebook, all sales are final and non-refundable.
Mahdi's Guide: Teach Yourself Spanish
Mahdi's Guide: Teach Yourself Spanish is a no-fluff method for going from classroom Spanish to actually fluent, built around the exact sequence that worked for me: reading and writing first, then heavy listening, then speaking before you feel ready. No apps, no gimmicks, no waiting years to sound natural. This ebook walks you through the real reasons Spanish is the most learnable language for English speakers, the conjugation system that unlocks everything, and the mindset shift that removes the ceiling most learners put on themselves. Whether you took Spanish for years and have nothing to show for it, or you're starting from zero, this book gives you the actual method, not just vocabulary lists. Please Note: due to the digital nature of this ebook, all sales are final and non-refundable.
Farsi: 1000 Most Common Words
A full set of the 1,000 most common Farsi words, built by me into a complete Anki flashcard deck with audio.
Every card gives you the word in Persian script with a clear romanization, so you always know how to pronounce it, the English meaning, and a natural example sentence in Farsi with its translation. Every word and every example sentence has clear high quality native audio, so you train your ear while you build your vocabulary.
Nouns come with their plural. Verbs come with both the infinitive and the present-tense form.
The deck is split into 9 modules that build on each other: greetings and basics, numbers and time, family, food and daily life, travel, work and study, emotions and descriptions, news and media, and advanced formal Farsi. The words are drawn from frequency lists, so you learn the most useful words first, plus the essential phrases for your first trip to Iran.
You will need Anki, the free flashcard app for Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android. Setup takes two minutes, and full instructions are included in the download.
- Download the file and unzip it.
- Install Anki (free) from apps.ankiweb.net, or AnkiDroid on Android / AnkiMobile on iPhone.
- Open the .apkg file (or in Anki: File > Import). It loads automatically, with all audio.
- You'll see a deck called "Farsi: 1000 Most Common Words." Click Study Now and start.
Arabic: 1000 Most Common Words
1000 Most Common Arabic Words: Complete Anki Deck with Audio
A full set of the 1,000 most common Modern Standard Arabic words, built by me into a complete Anki flashcard deck with audio.
Every card gives you the word with full vowel markings (tashkeel) so you always know how to pronounce it, a romanization, the English meaning, and a natural example sentence in Arabic with its translation. Every word and every example sentence has clear high quality native audio, so you train your ear while you build your vocabulary.
Nouns come with their plural. Verbs come with both the past and present forms.
The deck is split into 9 modules that build on each other: greetings and basics, numbers and time, family, food and daily life, travel, work and study, emotions and descriptions, news and media, and advanced formal Arabic. The words are drawn from frequency lists, so you learn the most useful words first, plus the essential phrases for your first trip to an Arabic-speaking country.
You will need Anki, the free flashcard app for Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android. Setup takes two minutes, and full instructions are included in the download.
Spanish: 1000 Most Common Words
1000 Most Common Spanish Words: Complete Anki Deck with Audio
A full set of the 1,000 most common Latin American Spanish words, built by me into a complete Anki flashcard deck with audio.
Every card gives you the word, the part of speech, the English meaning, and a natural example sentence in Spanish with its translation. Every word and every example sentence has clear high quality native audio, so you train your ear while you build your vocabulary.
Nouns come with their plural. Verbs come with both the present and past forms.
The deck is split into 9 modules that build on each other: greetings and basics, numbers and time, family, food and daily life, travel, work and study, emotions and descriptions, news and media, and advanced formal Spanish. The words are drawn from frequency lists, so you learn the most useful words first, plus the essential phrases for your first trip to a Spanish-speaking country.
You will need Anki, the free flashcard app for Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android. Setup takes two minutes, and full instructions are included in the download.
Italian: 1000 Most Common Words
The 1,000 most common words in Italian, built into a complete Anki deck with audio. Every card gives you the word, its part of speech, the English meaning, and a natural example sentence. You learn the most useful words first, and you train your ear from day one. REMINDER: You need to download Anki to use this!