Poetry | Omar Khayyam's khosh bāsh Intro

Poetry | Omar Khayyam's khosh bāsh Intro

In this lesson, we introduce one of the greats of Persian Sufi poetry, Omar Khayyam. Khayyam was a 12th century poet and a true renaissance man- in addition to being one of the most well known Iranian poets, he was also a famed mathematician and astronomer. This shouldn't be surprising, however, as these disciplines greatly informed one another.This poem, which we are calling khosh bāsh, or 'be glad', is one of my favorites, and something I consider a sort of mantra in life. In it, he reminds us that life is fleeting, that we all will eventually die, and therefore, now that we are here, we should be glad.

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Speak Lesson 55 | The Etiquette of Being Hosted

Speak Lesson 55 | The Etiquette of Being Hosted

If you’re around Iranians often, chances are you’ll be invited to their homes. Iranians love hosting, and it’s common to invite someone over as soon as you meet them. So, let’s learn some of the langu...

3 Mai 201612min

Speak Lesson 54 | Common Persian Sayings and Expressions

Speak Lesson 54 | Common Persian Sayings and Expressions

In this lesson, we learn common Persian sayings that often don't make sense in English. Expressions, idioms- these are what make a language unique! We also learn some common Persian insults.

20 Apr 201611min

Speak Lesson 53 | Respect in the Persian Culture

Speak Lesson 53 | Respect in the Persian Culture

Respect is a big deal in Persian culture- respect for your family, respect for elders, among other things. We've learned about tārof- but this type of etiquette is just one aspect of showing respect f...

23 Mar 201611min

Speak Lesson 52 | Navigating 'Tā'arof' in Different Social Situations

Speak Lesson 52 | Navigating 'Tā'arof' in Different Social Situations

In this lesson, we continue our discussion of the Persian concept of 'tārof'- we learn different situation in which 'tārof' comes into play, and how to successfully navigate through these situations. ...

9 Mar 201615min

Speak Lesson 51 | Introducing 'Ta'arof'

Speak Lesson 51 | Introducing 'Ta'arof'

In this lesson, we talk about one of the most important concepts when it comes to learning about Persian culture- the concept of tārof. Tārof is basically the code of etiquette Iranians use in all soc...

24 Feb 201614min

Speak Lesson 50 | More about Daily Routines

Speak Lesson 50 | More about Daily Routines

In this lesson, we learn more about how to talk about daily routines, especially routines associated with waking up and going to bed.

27 Aug 201412min

Speak Lesson 49 | How to Talk About Daily Routines

Speak Lesson 49 | How to Talk About Daily Routines

In Lesson 49, we learn to talk about simple daily routines. These include things like eating breakfast, going to work, having meals, and resting.

26 Jun 201413min

Speak Lesson 48 | How To Discuss Travel

Speak Lesson 48 | How To Discuss Travel

In this lesson, we learn the Persian words for different types of transportation, including airplanes, cars, bicycles, and motorcyles.

29 Mai 201411min

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