
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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In this lesson, we continue our discussion of the famous Tale of Zahhak from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Sahba Shayani. Here, having covered the background that led to Zahhak's rise to power, we begin to delve into Zahhak's own story in earnest.
In this lesson, we begin our discussion of the famous Tale of Zahhak from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Sahba Shayani. We use the end of the story of Jamshid as a prelude and begin to learn of how Zahhak becomes an evil king.
In this thrilling conclusion to Hafez's poem yoosofé gom gashté, we cover the words and phrases in the last four lines of the poem. Hafez concludes by acknowledging the difficulties the reader may face and reiterating his encouragement and confidence... more
In this lesson, we cover the words and phrases in the next four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez. In this part of the poem, Hafez provides the reader encouragement and inspiration for overcoming any difficulties they may face.
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I absolutely love listening to this podcast. I have learned so much - the Shahnameh episodes were fantastic!
Thank you for being such a patient interviewer and for letting your guest always speak and complete their thoughts while asking great questions about the subject as well - this is a favorite podcast hands down.
I love the style of this conversational podcast. After a break, I’m so pleased to see it’s still going AND with 3 episodes on Shahnameh, which I’ve just about finished reading (well, a translation by Dick Davis). Maybe one day I can read it in Farsi! Fantastic podcast, keep up the good work
So grateful for this podcast. For the depth of my heart thank you!
The best Persian learning 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 😉
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A language-learning show focused on practical conversational Persian, blending structured lessons with cultural and literary context. Episodes frequently center on real-life dialogues, pronunciation, and language tips, often weaving in poetry, mythology, and Iranian culture to deepen understanding. Listeners seem to value approachable teaching, clarity, and a friendly host dynamic that makes complex topics feel accessible. A standout feature is the recurring use of literary and cultural references (Shahnameh, Hafez) to illuminate everyday Persian, which may attract learners who enjoy culture-rich language study and a slower, explained approach to grammar and vocabulary.
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