Farsi Body Parts: Head to Toe in Persian
A1 Part of the Vocabulary by Topic series A few years ago I walked into a pharmacy in Tehran with […]
Persian Vocabulary
Persian Vocabulary
Persian Vocabulary
How to Pronounce Fesenjan
Learn how to pronounce fesenjan correctly: feh-sen-JAHN. Get a simple sound-by-sound breakdown, common mistakes to avoid, and tips to say it like a native.
Persian Vocabulary
Persian Proverbs vs English: When Two Cultures Say the Same Thing (Differently)
Don’t cry over spilled milk — or water past the mill. 20 Farsi proverbs matched with their English cousins. The differences reveal everything.
Persian Vocabulary
Persian Emotions & Feelings: Beyond Khoshhâl and Nârâhat
B1 Part of the Vocabulary by Topic series Last week I was on the phone with my mom in Tehran,
Persian Vocabulary
Dark Persian Proverbs: Iranian Wisdom About Fate, Death, and Suffering
Patience is bitter but its fruit is sweet. 15 dark Persian proverbs about fate, suffering, and why Iranians laugh at the worst.
Persian Vocabulary
Daily Routine Verbs in Farsi: Wake Up to Sleep
A1 Part of the Vocabulary by Topic series A friend in Milan asked me last week how I describe my
Persian Vocabulary
Persian Proverbs About Money, Work, and Getting Screwed Over
The neighbor’s chicken is always a goose. 15 Farsi proverbs about money, laziness, and being street-smart in Iran.
Persian Vocabulary
Persian Numbers, Time, and the Calendar That Confuses Everyone
A1 Part of the Essential Vocabulary series I once watched a tourist in Tehran try to pay for a taxi.
Persian Vocabulary
Persian Proverbs About Love, Loyalty, and Heartbreak
Heart has a path to heart. 18 Persian proverbs about love, loyalty, and heartbreak — from Sa’di and Hafez to modern Iranian life.
Persian Vocabulary
Persian Adjectives: 60 Words to Describe Anything in Farsi
A1–A2 Part of the Essential Vocabulary series My first week teaching an Italian student, she asked me how to say