Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• elham babaei velni ¹
• shohrealsadat sajjadi ²

¹ freelance researcher

² Faculty member member of the Persian Literature Department, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

This article analyzes the phonetic changes that occur in the present participle of verbs when transitioning from written to spoken Persian. The author argues that due to principles like the principle of least effort, spoken language is in a constant state of evolution, with speakers naturally seeking easier pronunciations. In contrast, the written form of the language remains relatively static.

With the widespread use of media like radio and television, and near-universal literacy, spoken Persian has become a critical form of communication. This makes it essential to document and teach both written and formal spoken Persian to non-native speakers. For many learners, a focus on spoken Persian is even more practical.

The researcher's study aims to categorize these common phonetic changes in present participles. The goal is to create a structured and sequential teaching method that makes learning spoken Persian more accessible, faster, and more efficient for foreign language learners.

Keywords

• Simple verb
• present participle
• spoken form of verb
• reading/writing form of verb
• teaching Persian to non-Persian speakers

Main Subjects

• Grammar and its role in Persian language education