Interview | Interview with Fared Shafinury
18 Jan 201721min
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 Maj 201612min
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
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 Mars 201611min
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 Mars 201615min
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
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
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 Juni 201413min
