Pod Persian
Pod Persian
Parvaneh and Alex
Persian language lessons for beginners. Hosted by Parvaneh, a native Persian speaker who teaches professionally, and Alex, a Persian language learner. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podpersian/support
26 – Late for a Scuba Dive
Hello again, dear listener! In this episode we finish our exploration of conditional phrases with Type III Conditional Sentences. Tag along with us as we consider what we should have done to be better prepared for a scuba dive. You can find the episode worksheet here. It has the full dialogue plus translation, grammar, and vocabulary. 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Type III Conditional Sentences 10:09 Dialogue 11:40 Breaking down the dialogue 28:34 Dialogue with parts switched 30:19 Cultural note --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podpersian/support
Jan 17, 2024
32 min
25 - If I Were You...
Welcome back dear listener, Your place was so empty that our hearts became narrow for you! In this episode we cover these and other idioms. We also continue our exploration of conditional phrases with Type II Conditional Sentences. If I were you, I’d stick around for this one! You can find the episode worksheet here. It has the full dialogue plus translation, grammar, and vocabulary. 00:00 Introduction 02:34 Type II Conditional Sentences 08:11 Dialogue 10:11 Breaking down the dialogue 27:37 Dialogue with parts switched 29:47 Cultural note --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podpersian/support
Jun 28, 2023
33 min
24 - A Million Dollars
Hello lucky listeners, what would you do with a million dollars? Join us in our latest episode as we explore type one conditional sentences by answering the question what we would do with a million dollars. You can follow along with this episode’s worksheet here. It has vocabulary, grammar, and the entire dialogue along with translation. 07:45 Conversation 1st time 09:22 Conversation breakdown 30:24 Conversation 2nd time Check out our YouTube channel Follow us on Twitter @PodPersian تندرست و پیروز باشید --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podpersian/support
Mar 24, 2023
35 min
23 - The World Cup
Hello fan-tastic listeners, how did your team do in the World Cup? Join us in this week’s episode as we discuss the game between the US and Iran national teams. You can follow along with this episode’s worksheet here. It has vocabulary, grammar, and the entire dialogue along with translation. Check out our YouTube channel Follow us on Twitter @PodPersian تندرست و پیروز باشید --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podpersian/support
Feb 3, 2023
40 min
Bonus - The Protest Song "Barayeh"
Dear listener, as you are likely aware, protestors in Iran are demanding the government respect their fundamental rights to self-expression and freedom. The government responded to their demands with a violent crackdown. Instead of a regular episode, we discuss the protests through Shervin Hajipour's song Barayeh. The song reflects the frustrations of many young people living in Iran whose wishes are suppressed by their government. We discuss some new vocabulary, interesting idioms, and include some short grammar lessons about forming nouns from adjectives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podpersian/support
Oct 24, 2022
57 min
22 - Preparing for an OPI
Hello, dear listeners. Are you getting ready for a Persian speaking test? This episode we’re doing something more advanced than usual by covering cohesive devices used to improve speaking fluency. You can follow along with this episode’s worksheet here. Parvaneh’s monologue with translation and a list of cohesive devices for supporting an opinion. Follow us on Twitter @PodPersian In this episode we mention two text-to-speech services from Microsoft. They are Microsoft Translator and Azure Text to Speech. تندرست و پیروز باشید --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podpersian/support
Sep 16, 2022
27 min
21 - Stung by Insects
Hold still, dear listener. A mosquito just landed on the back of you arm. There! Got it! Join us this episode as we talk about being stung by insects and what to do about it. You can follow along with this episode’s worksheet here. It has vocabulary, grammar, and the entire dialogue in translation. Follow us on Twitter @PodPersian --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podpersian/support
Aug 12, 2022
30 min
20 - Cycling
Hello sporty listeners, ready to pump up those tires and hit the road? Join us in this week’s episode as we learn how to discuss cycling and learn words related to bicycles. You can follow along with this episode’s worksheet here. It has vocabulary, grammar, and the entire dialogue along with translation. Follow us on Twitter for podcast updates @PodPersian --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podpersian/support
Jun 11, 2022
40 min
Bonus - Happy Nowruz 1401!
Happy Nowruz, dear listeners! Ready to party like it's 1401? Join us in this week’s episode as we have a free form discussion about the traditions surrounding Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Follow us on Twitter @PodPersian تندرست و پیروز باشید --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podpersian/support
Mar 21, 2022
52 min
19 – Trying New Music
Hello aesthetic listeners, Join us in this week’s episode as we learn how to talk about our favorite music. You can follow along with this episode’s worksheet here. It has vocabulary, grammar, and the entire dialogue along with translation. Check out our YouTube channel. Follow us on Twitter @PodPersian تندرست و پیروز باشید --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/podpersian/support
Jan 12, 2022
46 min
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