Persia Club Publications Persiaclub.com Persian for busy travelers is a book for tourists and business people. It is for those who travel to Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Designed as a quick reference and study guide, this book is structured for quick access to phrases related to basic phrases, transportation, shopping, and other common circumstances. A phonetic pronunciation accompanies each phrase. This concise phrasebook gives business and vacation travelers everything they need for a smooth, successful trip. Organized by subject, you can quickly find the vocabulary relevant to the situation accompanied by a pronunciation guide. Persian language and culture can vary greatly from place to place and among different people in the same place. While the Persian offered in this book represent common and standard form of the language, it doesn't cover all the variation of the speech one may see in Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan. However, the common phrases and words in this book assured that you can communicate with others, even though people may pronounce words differently, or have entirely different words for things. Remember that all Persian speakers can understand "Standard" Persian, even if that's not what they speak themselves. "Persian for busy Travelers" effortlessly teaches all the essential phrases you'll need to know before your trip. This book can be used as a self-study course - you do not need to work with a teacher. (It can also be used with a teacher). You don't even need to know a little Persian before starting.