My boys had an outstanding experience at Anar Center. Their teacher Shiva is exceptional, passionate, patient, and skilled at making every lesson engaging. The structured curriculum balances grammar and conversation effectively. I highly recommend Anar Center to anyone looking to learn a new language. Thank you Shiva and Anar Center for making this journey so enjoyable. read more

I love Anar Center. My daughter has been taking Farsi classes here for years. I love how teacher Shiva not only works on the Farsi language but also celebrating the Persian culture. She does a wonderful job of making learning fun. It's a great way to learn about the culture in a way that is fun and also educational. I have friends who take the adult classes which provide more structure and detailed learning. It's also a wonderful place to take special workshops, which are so fun for the kids. My kids always look forward to Farsi class at Anar center! read more

My 6 year old had her first class today and what an amazing experience it was. Love the little cozy place with its subtle feel of a little Persia yet homey for the little ones. Beautiful set up for mommies to wait with tea and cookies, whilst the little ones sat in their bright classroom. My daughter walked our cheerful and excited with her little passport of stamps and new Persian alphabet and words. She was so excited she spoke about the class until we got home. So nice that a teacher can inspire kids to like a whole new difficult language in this way. Absolutely recommend it! read more

Anar center feels like home. Love oozes out of every minuet detail in the space. Every flower, decor and cookie treat is thoughtfully chosen. I've been taking Farsi classes here for a year now and my lessons are the best part of my week. Shiva, the owner and instructor, is enthusiastic, funny and caring. She is devoted to her craft and highly invested in the growth of her students. While my reading of the Farsi language has improved dramatically, the real change has been in my writing and reading comprehension. I am increasingly able to read college level reading materials and convey complex thoughts via writing. It's so comforting that such a space exists. It is so much more than just a language class... it is a beautiful representation of everything I cherish about my Iranian culture. I can't wait until my children are old enough to attend their own classes. read more

I learned so much over my time at Anar center. It is a really good learning environment and Shiva the headteacher is amazing and creates a safe learning environment perfect for kids and adults of all ages. I know so many people that came in not speaking Farsi and left fluent. I really loved my experience here both online and in person. I would highly recommend! read more

Best school to learn Farsi! The teacher is exceptional, not only an skilled person but very sweet and personable, she teaches adults and kids and is just very good at it. You will learn and enjoy every class. read more

I have tried before to learn Farsi several times before but with the Anar Center and the amazing Shiva, I am finally making some headway with this beautiful language. The space is welcoming and beautiful, the class is really well thought out and keeps you engaged. I would give 10 stars if I could!!!! read more

I've been coming to the Anar Center for just under a year now, and I cannot stress highly enough what an incredible environment it is for learning Farsi! Shiva is an excellent teacher with years of teaching the language under her belt, and it shows - I constantly feel that she is tailoring to course to perfectly fit my needs and move along quickly while ensuring I've mastered the material, both in the group and private classes (though I definitely recommend private if you want to move particularly fast, as I did). The space is also lovely, there is always (delicious Persian tea and sweets) and a slew of interesting Persian cultural paraphernalia. Quite frankly, if you're thinking about learning Farsi, and you want to do it in a friendly, accommodating space at any pace (anywhere from relaxed to reading and writing in mere weeks - I opted for the latter), you've found the right place. read more

I'm having the time of my life studying Farsi with Shiva at the Anar Center. I've been studying with Shiva privately for a while now and thought that was a great way to learn, but having other students by my side is AMAZING. Everybody supports each other and we laugh so much in the class. The school itself is like being inside a stylish and warm home. It's fun to go there and just hang out! I can already read and write well. Each day I'm gaining more confidence to go out into the world and speak Farsi. Tonight I had dinner at a nice restaurant and I spoke Farsi to the valet attendant. I can also understand a lot of what people are saying and hold short conversations in Farsi. All of this is because of how amazing Shiva is and how supportive the Anar Center is. I'm committed to becoming fluent and the Anar Center and Shiva are a big reason why I'm getting there. read more

If you want to learn Farsi, the Anar Center is definitely the place to do it. The center itself is in the heart of Westwood and is absolutely beautiful. From the moment you walk in, there is tea, coffee, and persian treats waiting for you and Shiva, the instructor, makes you feel like you're right at home. I have done both the group classes and private lessons with Shiva and she is incredible in both settings. The pace is tailored to you and/or the group and Shiva goes above and beyond to make sure you're getting exactly what you want out of the lessons. Whether you're new to Farsi, Persian and trying to impress your grandma, or anywhere in between, I highly recommend coming to the Anar Center to learn Farsi! read more

My 6-Year old daughter has been attending Anar centre since June last year. She always comes out of her class smiling and jumping! For me that says it all. She can say the alphabet, sing songs in Farsi and generally increased her interest in wanting to learn more Farsi at home. Shiva is an incredible teacher she is loving, bubbly and really knows how to engage kids in a fun way for them to learn. The class structure is dynamic, on the classroom tables you can use erasable markers to practice writing, colouring worksheets for colouring the letters of the alphabet, singing and flash cards. Aesthetically the centre is beautiful. Decorated in a traditional modern manner. You can have tea and Persian treats in the waiting room. read more

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I don't think there is are strong enough words to express just how much I appreciate and love Shiva. She is not only an amazing teacher, but she is one of the kindest, most enthusiastic and encouraging people I know. I am engaged to a Persian man and I wanted to learn how to better communicate with his family. I have made tremendous progress! She also helped me write and give a speech in Farsi at my engagement party, which blew everyone away. My fiance said it was the kindest, most thoughtful gift he has ever received and i owe it all to Shiva. If you are interested in learning Farsi, don't walk but run to take Shiva's class!!! She really cares about each and every one of her students and is an excellent teacher. read more

I'm so glad we found ANAR Center ! Before starting these classes, my son was not a fan of Farsi at all - he would hate it when we spoke Farsi near him, and would never respond to us in Farsi. Now, somehow, amazingly, Shiva has turned him into a Farsi loving child ! He really enjoys it - he looks forward to classes every week, wants to learn new vocabulary, and more important, I think he feels a sense of pride (instead of embarrassment) when he talks about the language to his friends or family. I'm so happy with the instruction, and Shiva and the whole ANAR team are amazing. They have a nice waiting area for the parents, with wifi, so you can catch up on work, and lots of interesting Persian books and decorations, coffee, and persian snacks like nuts and dates! The location is great, near other shopping and grocery stores, so you can get something done while you wait as well. Overall, a wonderful place ! read more

Great place for kids and adults to learn farsi. My son is 5 and surprisingly likes going to class. Shiva is a great teacher. She Makes learning fun. read more