Is Farsi Hard? The Spoken/Written Trap Nobody Warns About
I break down exactly what makes Farsi hard (and surprisingly easy) so you can stop guessing and start learning with real expectations.
I break down exactly what makes Farsi hard (and surprisingly easy) so you can stop guessing and start learning with real expectations.
I break down why spoken Farsi sounds nothing like the written version and how to train your ear for real Iranian conversations and movies.
I use the Narges Mohammadi graveyard incident to teach you 15 Persian words about justice, protest, and political tension in modern Iran.
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.
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.
I built the beginner guide I wished existed when I started Farsi. It covers alphabet, grammar basics, and a clear 90-day learning roadmap.
I cover Tehran air pollution vocabulary and survival tips so you can talk about smog, school closures, and grey days like a real Tehrani.
I tell the story of Bahram Beyzaie, the legendary Iranian filmmaker who shaped Persian cinema and died far from the country he transformed.
I dig into the Tehrangeles connection between LA and Tehran, covering the diaspora culture, language shifts, and identity that link both cities.
I explore how Iranian cafe culture became a battleground and teach you the Persian vocabulary around coffee, protest, and social resistance.