Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation

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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.

  1. Speak Lesson 70 | Thanking a Shopowner

    27 OCT

    Speak Lesson 70 | Thanking a Shopowner

    In this lesson, we learn some more expressions for expressing thanks, particularly in the context of visiting a jewelry store or other shop and making arrangements in advance.

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

    22 OCT

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

    In this episode of Growing Up Irooni, journalist Nilo Tabrizy joins Leyla Shams to talk about her groundbreaking book For the Sun After Long Nights — The Story of Iran’s Women-Led Uprising, recently long-listed for the National Book Award. Nilo reflects on what it means to love a country she can no longer return to, the emotional toll of reporting on Iran from afar, and her friendship and collaboration with Iranian journalist Fatemeh Jamalpour, who reported from inside Iran during the Women Life Freedom movement. Together they discuss: The personal cost of choosing to tell Iran’s story The rise of forensic journalism and verifying truth in the digital age The trauma and beauty of living between worlds The responsibility and tensions within the Iranian diaspora Why every act of defiance by Iranian women still mattersThis conversation offers a rare glimpse into the human side of reporting on revolution, identity, and belonging. 🔗 Related Links 📖 For the Sun After Long Nights by Nilo Tabrizy & Fatemeh Jamalpour → Book Link  🎧 Listen to Nilo Tabrizy on Pod Save America → [Episode Link] 📰 Follow Nilo Tabrizy’s work → Instagram @badboystomeninblackhawkdown | X @NiloTabrizi📺 Watch the video interview on YouTube → YouTube Link to Full Conversation 🌸 Learn Persian with Leyla Shams → chaiandconversation.com

    1h 6m
  3. Speak Lesson 69 | Giving Thanks

    20 OCT

    Speak Lesson 69 | Giving Thanks

    In this lesson, we learn some other tārof-related expressions for expressing thanks, especially when talking to people at a party or other social gathering.

    18 min
  4. Speak Lesson 68 | Talking with a Neighbor

    13 OCT

    Speak Lesson 68 | Talking with a Neighbor

    In this lesson, we learn a few more tārof-related expressions useful when talking with neighbors and also learn some useful phrases about gardening.

    17 min
  5. Speak Lesson 67 | How to Talk About School

    6 OCT

    Speak Lesson 67 | How to Talk About School

    In this lesson, we learn how to talk a little bit about school.

    18 min
  6. Speak Lesson 66 | Tārof When Welcoming Guests

    29 SEPT

    Speak Lesson 66 | Tārof When Welcoming Guests

    In this lesson, we continue to explore examples of tārof relevant in situations where we have guests at our houses.

    29 min
  7. Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 5

    15 SEPT

    Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 5

    In this lesson, we cover the thrilling conclusion to the Story of Zal in the Shahnameh with Leyla and Dr. Sahba Shayani, where Zal returns with Sam to their palace in Zabulistan, where he enjoys a hero's welcome.

    23 min
  8. Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 4

    8 SEPT

    Culture | Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, Part 4

    In this lesson, we continue our discussion of Ferdowsi's Shahnameh with Dr. Sahba Shayani to the fourth part of the Story of Zal, where Simorgh reunites Zal with his father, Sam.

    19 min
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