Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation11 Syys 2023

Interview | Growing Up Irooni: Samira Mohyeddin on Navigating Culture, Identity, and the Reverberations of Politics

In this episode, we dive into an enriching conversation with Samira Mohieddin, discussing her experiences growing up in a Persian family that migrated to Canada. We unpack the challenges and dynamics of navigating multiple cultures, languages, and political climates.

Highlights:

Samira reflects on her sudden rise in Instagram followers and the oddity of newfound attention.
A mention of Ari's project, Water Well, and its resonance post-George Floyd protests.
Samira shares her early life in Tehran and the subsequent move to Canada when she was just four years old. The move was prompted not by choice but by necessity due to political upheavals.
We learn about the initial struggles of adapting to a new country, including linguistic hurdles. Her family was a blend of French, English, and Persian speakers.
Samira candidly discusses her experiences in Persian school, a journey filled with mischief, laughter, and some rebellious moments.
A poignant memory of the aftermath of the Iran hostage crisis is recounted, showcasing the profound impact of geopolitics on immigrant families.

This episode offers a deep dive into the lived experience of an Iranian-Canadian, illustrating the power of personal stories in bridging cultural gaps and dispelling misunderstandings. Join us for an intimate journey of laughter, nostalgia, and reflection.

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Speak Lesson 7 | How to Talk About Your Job and Where You Work

In this Persian (Farsi) lesson, you learn how to talk about your job, say where you work, and whether or not you like your job. We learn vocabulary for a long list of jobs, including: student engineer...

27 Huhti 201113min

Speak Lesson 6 | How to Talk More About Your Family, and How to Count to Ten

In this Persian (Farsi) language lesson, we expand on introducing family members to others, and we also learn how to count to ten in Persian! Also, we introduce a special guest at the end of the progr...

8 Huhti 201114min

Speak Lesson 5 | How to Talk About Your Family, and Introduce Their Names

In this Persian (Farsi) lesson, we learn the words for members of your immediate family, and learn how to introduce your family members to other people. We finish off the lesson by learning how to int...

25 Maalis 201116min

Speak Lesson 4 | How to Say Where You Live, and Answer Simple Questions

In this Persian (Farsi) lesson, we review all past lesson materials. You'll have a chance to test out your comprehension of the vocabulary learned, and see if you're able to use the words and phrases ...

7 Helmi 201117min

Speak Lesson 3 | How to Introduce Where You are From, and Introducing the Different forms of You

In the Persian language, there are two different ways of saying 'you'- a formal version (shomā), and an informal version (tō). In this lesson, we learn both forms, and learn when it's appropriate to u...

21 Tammi 201111min

Speak Lesson 2 | How to Greet People at Different Times of Day, Say Goodbye, and Introduce Yourself

In this lesson, we build on the last lesson, and learn how to greet people during different times of the day, several forms of the word goodbye, and how to introduce yourself in the Persian language.

13 Tammi 201114min

Speak Lesson 1 | How to Greet People and Ask How They're Doing

Salām, and welcome to the first-ever Persian (Farsi) language lesson of Chai and Conversation! In this lesson, we learn one of the most important things in any language – how to greet people and ask t...

28 Joulu 201015min