Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation

Chai & Conversation

Hafez

Persian Language

Persian Poetry

Hafez's Ay Be Rendan Makon

Poetry

Iranian Culture

Nowruz

Language Learning

A Separation

Baba Tahir

Hafez's Poem

Garden Of Eden

Piety

Arabic Language

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	213	Founded	15 years ago
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Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Part 2

In this lesson, we go over the individual words and phrases in the first four lines of the poem yoosofé gom gashté by Hafez.

12 Jan 2026 • 19 min

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 6

In this lesson, we conclude our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh and reflect on its implications with Dr. Omid Arabian. In this last part, Ferdowsi explains the origins and significance of human being... more

5 Jan 2026 • 22 min

Poetry | Hafez's yoosofé gom gashté, Introduction with Sahba Shayani

In this introductory lesson to Hafez's poem yoosofé gom gashté, we're joined by Prof. Sahba Shayani to talk about the general theme and meaning behind this poem.

4 Jan 2026 • 53 min

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 5

In this lesson, we proceed to the fifth part of our discussion of the section “On the Creation of the World” from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Omid Arabian. In this part of the epic poem, Ferdowsi briefly concludes his discussion of the origins of p... more

15 Dec 2025 • 21 min

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Recent Guests

Nilo Tabrizy

Journalist and author of 'For the Sun After Long Nights'

New York Times

Episode: Interview | Growing Up Irooni - Nilo Tabrizy on the Cost of Telling Iran’s Story

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

Hosts

Omid Arabian

Host discussing themes from Ferdowsi's Shahnameh and its philosophical implications on creation and human responsibility.

Leyla

Primary host and educator; she brings enthusiasm into learning Persian, weaving in cultural context and educational methodology to engage listeners effectively.

Vijay

Co-host providing insights into conversational Persian lessons, often bringing a cultural lens and humor to the learning experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings

Best podcast!
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.
Apple Podcasts
5
Kritin1314
United States19 days ago
Shahnameh
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
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5
DrSalC
Australiaa month ago
Thank you
So grateful for this podcast. For the depth of my heart thank you!
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5
Soumi Vesali
United States2 months ago
I love u Chai and conversation！
The best Persian learning podcast！
Apple Podcasts
5
kyx20090514
China5 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
Canada9 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners express immense gratitude for the engaging style and depth of content which combines language learning with cultural insights.

There is a desire for even more content delivered in Persian as some recent episodes have transitioned into English, indicating a mixed preference.

The personal anecdotes shared in episodes resonate deeply with the audience, highlighting the emotional connections to language and culture.

Many find it a fantastic tool for learning conversational Farsi, with numerous comments about the accessibility and fun nature of the lessons.

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Apple Podcasts	#129	United States/Education/Language Learning
Apple Podcasts	#101	Canada/Education/Language Learning
Apple Podcasts	#219	United Kingdom/Education/Language Learning
Apple Podcasts	#237	Australia/Education/Language Learning
Apple Podcasts	#240	Italy/Education/Language Learning
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Talking Points

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Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 2

Q: Is there anything else you want to say just about everything that we've covered so far?

No, I think we're good. Just looking forward to continuing and seeing how the rest of it comes about.

Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, On the Creation of the World, Part 1

Q: Why is the Shahnameh important?

It gathers ancestral wisdom and explores timeless human concerns through mythology.

Interview | Growing Up Irooni - Nilo Tabrizy on the Cost of Telling Iran’s Story

Q: What do you think was different between 2019 and 2022 regarding the protests?

The inciting moment in 2022 was particularly potent because it involved a clear violation of personal dignity—a woman losing her life due to police brutality, sparking outrage and connecting the public on a fundamental level.

Interview | Growing Up Irooni - Nilo Tabrizy on the Cost of Telling Iran’s Story

Q: Can you tell me about your background, like where were you born and what was your relationship with the Persian language growing up?

I was born in Tehran and had a bilingual background, speaking Persian at home while also engaging with English through schooling, but I grew up in a strong Iranian cultural environment.

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.

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