This thematically organized basic vocabulary of Persian for beginners and advanced learners offers around 3,000 keywords and phrases covering all areas of modern life. The book is divided into a thematic part and a systematic part. The first part contains words and phrases from contemporary usage. The second part includes the most important structural words as well as verbs and their forms. Numerous example sentences with phonetic transcription and German translations present the entries in everyday contexts, making it easier to learn the Persian language. An introduction and a brief overview of the Persian language and alphabet precede the main part. Additionally, a German glossary at the end of the book allows for quick and convenient lookup of individual terms.