Learning Journal #3

[Haley Harris]

So far I have been focusing on learning the Farsi alphabet, which basically entails me writing it over and over again. I'm afraid that I only know the letters in order, like I only know "d" because it comes after "c." Tomorrow I'm going to make flashcards. I feel a little overwhelmed at this point. I do want to focus on being able to read and write so learning the alphabet is going to be a major hurdle. The letters are written differently depending on where it's placed in the word (the first letter, last letter, etc.). Once I get through the alphabet it will be easier.

I imagine that my main resource will be the internet. The website "Livemocha" is supposed to be good. People describe it as Rosetta Stone for free. I already watch a lot of Persian movies but I plan on watching even more now.

My progress seems limited due to the fact that I'm still working on the alphabet but I feel as though I have made steps in the right direction.

[Global Studio]

'Live Mocha' is highly recommended--and you may be able to find some virtual language partners there, too. Don't be overwhelmed by the alphabet--try to spend most of your time on accomplishing tasks in the language, e.g., understanding some dialogue in a movie.