Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation11 Sep 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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Poetry | Omar Khayyam's khosh bāsh Part 3

In this lesson, we go over the following lines of the poem: chon āghebaté kāré jahān neestee hastچون عاقِبَتِ کارِ جَهان نیستی اَستSince the end of the affairs of the world is nothingness engār ké n...

11 Feb 201912min

Poetry | Omar Khayyam's khosh bāsh Part 2

In this second part of the Persian language/Farsi lesson on Khayām's Khosh Bash we go over the following section of the poem, along with all the vocabulary and phrases associated with the words learne...

4 Feb 201911min

Speak Lesson 62 | Colors (Vocabulary Sprint)

In this Persian (Farsi) lesson, we go over the most common colors in the Persian language, as well as some incidental vocabulary associated with the colors. This is a vocabulary sprint, meaning you ca...

1 Feb 201913min

Speak Lesson 61 | Animals (Vocabulary Sprint)

This is a vocabulary sprint, which means you can listen to the lesson no matter where you are in the learning process. It's just a way to get a number of vocabulary words in your tool belt.In this Per...

1 Jan 201917min

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...

10 Dec 201815min

Poetry | Forough Farokhzad's fathe bagh Part 5

In this last part of our series on Forough Farrokhzad, we learn the final part of the selection of the poem we've been learning. In addition, we learn about three birds that feature prominently in the...

6 Nov 201814min

Poetry | Forough Farokhzad's fathe bagh Part 4

In this fourth part of the Persian language/Farsi lesson on Forough Farrokhzad's Fathé Bāgh, or Conquestion of the Garden, we go over the following section of the poem, along with all the vocabulary a...

26 Okt 201810min