Updated: 8 July 2019One of the struggles of learning Persian is the same as teaching it: written vs spoken form. As a learner, you spend your precious time studying, memorizing, and…
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Expressions and Idioms
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Updated: 19 August 2020There’s a Persian phrase that goes befarmâ, beshin, betamarg (please take a seat, sit down, sit your ass down) which just shows the different manners to express the…
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Updated: 8 July 2019There’s really no better way to learn a language than to be fully immersed in the environment. When people ask me if I feel my Persian has improved…
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Updated: 8 July 2019I’m an English teacher, true. But I see no reason to insist on English for everything- especially in a country where English is not the main language- by…
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Expat Life Expressions and Idioms Iranian CultureStudying Persian and Traveling in Iran: An Interview with French Student Aurore
Updated: 8 July 2019One of the greatest things for me since starting this blog is the fact that I’ve been able to connect with so many of you readers! Sometimes it’s…
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Updated: 8 July 2019Every city in Iran is unique in its own way. Each has its own local dishes with rich flavors and ingredients to try. There are even special handicrafts…
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Expressions and Idioms Iranian CultureDeath to America Explained & Other Persian Phrases Related to Death
Updated: 8 July 2019The other day I was feeling frustrated and muttered under my breath, khabare margeshun! (the news of their death!) and chuckled upon realizing what I had said. Suddenly…
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Updated: 8 July 2019When it comes to Persian, being well-versed in idioms and proverbs (and to some extent poetry) is a must to fully grasp the language. I’ve never felt that…