Why You Can’t Understand Iranian Movies: Spoken vs Written
I break down why spoken Farsi sounds nothing like the written version and how to train your ear for real Iranian conversations and movies.
Narges Mohammadi 2025: Why Tehran Panicked in a Graveyard
I use the Narges Mohammadi graveyard incident to teach you 15 Persian words about justice, protest, and political tension in modern Iran.
How to Use Anki for Learning Persian: A Practical Guide
I show you exactly how to set up Anki for Persian with the right settings, deck structure, and card types so you retain vocabulary long-term.
Learn Farsi Online: The No-BS Guide That Actually Works
I tested dozens of online Farsi resources and built this guide around the ones that actually work, so you stop wasting time on bad ones.
Learn Persian: A 30-Day Plan for Beginners (2026)
I built the beginner guide I wished existed when I started Farsi. It covers alphabet, grammar basics, and a clear 90-day learning roadmap.
Tehran Air Pollution: A Grey-City Survival Guide
I cover Tehran air pollution vocabulary and survival tips so you can talk about smog, school closures, and grey days like a real Tehrani.
Bahram Beyzaie: Iranian Cinema Giant Who Died in Exile
I tell the story of Bahram Beyzaie, the legendary Iranian filmmaker who shaped Persian cinema and died far from the country he transformed.
Tehrangeles: 6 Bonds Between California and Tehran (2026)
I dig into the Tehrangeles connection between LA and Tehran, covering the diaspora culture, language shifts, and identity that link both cities.
Iran Cafe Crackdown: The Persian of Coffee Resistance (2026)
I explore how Iranian cafe culture became a battleground and teach you the Persian vocabulary around coffee, protest, and social resistance.
Yalda Night: 7 Iranian Rituals for the Longest Night (2026)
I explain everything about Yalda Night: why Iranians eat watermelon in winter, read Hafez poems, and stay up until dawn on December 21st.