Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation

Chai & Conversation
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Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation

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. Interview | Growing Up Neem-Rooni - Jasmin Mozaffari, Director of Motherland, on Identity in a Problematic Time

    12/31/2024

    Interview | Growing Up Neem-Rooni - Jasmin Mozaffari, Director of Motherland, on Identity in a Problematic Time

    In this episode, Leyla sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Jasmin Mozaffari to discuss her short film Motherland, a poignant exploration of cultural identity, family trauma, and resilience. Jasmin reflects on her upbringing as a neem-rooni (half-Iranian, half-Canadian) in post-9/11 North America, the generational trauma of Iranian immigrants, and how her father’s story during the Iran Hostage Crisis shaped her art. Together, they delve into themes of assimilation, cultural pride, and rediscovering one’s roots. Jasmin also shares behind-the-scenes insights into Motherland—a film set in 1979 about an Iranian immigrant navigating love and hostility in America—and how the Woman, Life, Freedom movement has deepened her connection with the Iranian diaspora. Plus, learn about her exciting new projects and how she’s using storytelling to bridge generations and cultures. Watch Motherland on Vimeo (available until mid-January)Follow Motherland on Instagram for updatesConnect with Jasmin on Instagram: @jasminmozaffariVisit Jasmin's website: jasminmozaffari.com

    28 min
  2. Poetry | Ibn Yamin's ān kas ké bedānad va bedānad ké bedānad, Introduction with Alan Eyre

    12/23/2024

    Poetry | Ibn Yamin's ān kas ké bedānad va bedānad ké bedānad, Introduction with Alan Eyre

    In this lesson, we introduce the poem ān kas ké bedānad va bedānad ké bedānad by Ibn Yamin and discuss it with Alan Eyre.

    42 min
  3. Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Part 5

    10/28/2024

    Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Part 5

    In this discussion on Hafez's barafshān, we go over the last two lines of the poem.

    13 min
  4. Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Part 4

    10/21/2024

    Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Part 4

    In this discussion on Hafez's barafshān, we go over the fifth and sixth line of the poem.

    11 min
  5. Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Part 3

    10/14/2024

    Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Part 3

    In this discussion on Hafez's barafshān, we go over the third and fourth line of the poem.

    11 min
  6. Interview | Growing Up Neem-Rooni - Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr! On Martyr, Trauma, and Collateral Damage

    10/09/2024

    Interview | Growing Up Neem-Rooni - Kaveh Akbar, author of Martyr! On Martyr, Trauma, and Collateral Damage

    Kaveh Akbar is the Iranian-American author of the critically acclaimed and heavily lauded novel Martyr! In our long-awaited conversation we dive deep into the themes of his powerful book, Martyr, which explores the human cost of so-called “collateral damage” and the real-world trauma often reduced to mere statistics in Western media. I had so much I wanted to ask Kaveh about the deeply personal and timely relevance of his work, especially in light of ongoing global events.  Check out the full episode, and let me know what you think! Related Links:Kaveh's webpageKaveh on Instagram

    1h 25m
  7. Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Part 2

    10/07/2024

    Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Part 2

    In this second part of the discussion for Hafez's barafshān, we go over the first two lines of the poem in detail.

    18 min
  8. Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Introduction with Fared Shafinury

    09/30/2024

    Poetry | Hafez's barafshān, Introduction with Fared Shafinury

    In this introductory lesson on Hafez's poem barafshān, we're joined by musician Fared Shafinury to go over the overall meaning of the poem. You can hear Fared's version of this poem in this track from his debut album.

    40 min
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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.

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