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Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation

Chai & Conversation
Hafez
Persian Language
Persian Poetry
Hafez's Ay Be Rendan Makon
Poetry
Language Learning
Iranian Culture
Nowruz
A Separation
Baba Tahir
Hafez's Poem
Arabic Language
Garden Of Eden
Piety
Rudaki
Community
Hospitality
Noroos
Payam-E Nasim
Khusha Imshu

Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation teaches you conversational Persian in a fun and casual manner in weekly lessons of about 15-20 minutes each. Check out our website chaiandconversation.com for more information.

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Tara Grammy
Actor, producer, and creator focused on the Iranian diaspora.
Episode: Interview | Growing Up Irooni – Tara Grammy, An Iranian Take on Identity, Comedy, and Being All Up in Your Business
Chelsea Fagan
Founder of The Financial Diet and author
The Financial Diet
Episode: Speak Lesson 62 | Getting Attention
Dr. Sahba Shayani
Lecturer at UCLA specializing in classical Persian poetry.
UCLA
Episode: Poetry | Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh, Introduction with Dr. Sahba Shayani
Vijay Haas
Linguist and polyglot with a keen interest in learning languages
Episode: Speak Lesson 61 | Meeting on the Street
Omid Arabian
Co-founder and director of Universal Center, dedicated to spreading the ideas of Iranian mystics
Universal Center
Episode: Culture | Attar's Parable of the Moths, Part 1
Anna V. Eskamani
First-generation Iranian American, state representative in Florida
Florida State Legislature
Episode: Interview | Growing Up Irooni- Anna Eskamani and Doing The Good Work in the Face of Hostilities
Jasmin Mozaffari
Director of the short film Motherland.
Episode: Interview | Growing Up Neem-Rooni - Jasmin Mozaffari, Director of Motherland, on Identity in a Problematic Time
Fadi Shafi Noudi
Musician who discussed the overall meaning and philosophy behind the poem
Episode: Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Part 2
Muhammad Ali
A poet and educator passionate about Persian literature
Persian Poetics
Episode: Poetry | Hafez's aybé rendān makon, Introduction with Persian Poetics

Hosts

Leyla Shams
Co-host and primary instructor, offers engaging language lessons while incorporating cultural insights. Known for her approachable teaching style and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Dr. Sahba Shayani
Co-host and expert on Persian literature and language, contributes academic insights and discussions on literary themes, enhancing the overall richness of the content.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • I love u Chai and conversation!

    The best Persian learning podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kyx20090514
    China2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Well-paced. Enjoying it as the spouse of an Iranian who has learned a lot of conversational Farsi, but who is still missing a lot. This podcast is great because it starts from the beginning and is helping shore up the holes in my Farsi foundation. Would enjoy more grammar lessons, but perhaps those are coming. I’m only on Lesson 15 😉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JaneGSalim
    Canada6 months ago
  • Jewel of the Persian Diaspora

    This podcast and the associated learning platform are by far the best options out there to acquaint oneself with the ancient and rich Persian culture—its language, its traditions, its poetry and also to discover the wealth of Persian contributions not only within the Persian diaspora but world wide.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connie624622
    United States2 years ago
  • Brilliant 🤩

    I met with my daughter’s grandparents yesterday, they don’t speak much English and I really wanted to have a conversation with them, so I decided last night I was going to learn Persian so I am able to speak with them. I came across this podcast last night and I love it, I learnt a few phrases and sent them over WhatsApp, they thought it as brilliant and loved my Persian accent 😄

    I have also followed the instagram page and have enjoyed the content posted on there

    I would absolutely recommend ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lia715
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great tool for learning Farsi

    My fiancé tells everyone he taught me all the a Persian I know. It was actually this podcast 😂😂🤭🤭 I like following the podcast with the lesson guide on the website!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keller100
    United States2 years ago

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The blend of cultural elements with language instruction resonates well with audiences, highlighting the importance of understanding context.
Many have reported significant improvements in conversational skills, with personal anecdotes showcasing memorable learning experiences.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and interactive style of learning Persian, finding the sessions informative and easy to follow.

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 1
Q: Who was Ferdowsi and why did he write this?
Ferdowsi was a landowner from Khorasan who was commissioned by a king to write the Shahnameh, but he faced challenges in receiving the recognition and reward for his work.
Interview | Growing Up Irooni – Tara Grammy, An Iranian Take on Identity, Comedy, and Being All Up in Your Business
Q: So how do you feel about having a show like this, even like posting when something horrendous has happened?
I want to find the joy and find the moments of levity because I think life is both.
Interview | Growing Up Irooni – Tara Grammy, An Iranian Take on Identity, Comedy, and Being All Up in Your Business
Q: Can you introduce yourself and tell us what you do?
I'm Tara Grammy, primarily an actor, but I also write and produce, focusing on the Iranian diaspora in my work.
Speak Lesson 62 | Getting Attention
Q: How did you choose for the male love interest to be from Iran?
Chelsea discusses wanting to learn more about the Persian culture and the representation of socioeconomics, noting the stereotypes and misconceptions about Persian American identities in media.
Speak Lesson 62 | Getting Attention
Q: How did this happen?
Chelsea describes writing romance novels as a side hustle and explores her motivations for her new book in terms of socio-economic issues and personal experiences during the pandemic.

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