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Learn How to Talk About Your Family in Persian

Did you know that only some reptiles and birds don't parent their offspring? Except for crocodiles, all reptiles (and one family of bird species called megapodes) hatch from eggs and grow up alone, without any family. The rest of us need family if we are to survive and thrive - humans and animals alike! At PersianPod101, we know how important family is. Therefore, we take care to teach you all the important vocabulary and phrases pertaining to family. Table of Contents Why Is It Important to Know Persian Vocabulary about Family? Learn a New Culture? Learn its Family Vocab first How PersianPod101 Can Help You Learn Persian Family Terms 1. Why Is It Important to Know Persian Vocabulary about Family? Well, if you're serious... Show more

PersianPod101’s Essential Persian Travel Phrase Guide

Traveling to foreign countries is nearly always an exciting, enriching, and beneficial experience. Yet, some things can be real downers, such as boredom on a lengthy flight to . Really, binge-watching onboard movies can only be interesting for so long! And jet lag - another huge downer. Did you know that jet lag is more severe when you travel from the West to the East? Well, we won't know how to beat that, but there are fortunately plenty of remedies around to investigate. To beat flight boredom, though, we may have the answer for you at PersianPod101! Why don't you take the time to study Persian travel phrases? We make this super easy and fun, with great downloadables, like our PDF Cheat Sheets. Quickly memorize these, and impress your ... Show more

How to Use Persian Numbers for Daily Usage

Especially if you're planning a prolonged visit to , using the correct Persian numbers for counting in Persian could be very important! Number systems are the other alphabet in any language. In fact, it is a language all of its own, and it serves a multitude of excellent purposes. Table of Contents A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems Why is it Important to Learn Persian Numbers? Learning Persian Numbers Why Choose PersianPod101 to Learn all about Persian Numbers? 1. A Brief History of Counting and Number Systems 1. The Ishango Bone The origin of counting, and with it numbers, is not clear to historians. While their art showed that prehistoric man had a concept of numbers, the first indication of a formal... Show more

How To Post In Perfect Persian on Social Media

You're learning to speak Persian, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Persian. At Learn Persian, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Persian in the process. 1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Persian Eating out is fun, and often an experience you'd like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Persian. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants! Bardiyaa eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of the occasion, and leaves this comment: POST Let's break... Show more

How to Say Sorry in Persian

Learn how to apologize in Persian - fast and accurately! PersianPod101 makes it easy for you to make amends. Start with a bonus, and download your FREE cheat sheet - How to Improve Your Persian Skills! (Logged-In Member Only) Table of Contents Common Ways to Say Sorry in Persian How To Refuse Something Politely in Persian Audio Lesson - Survival Phrases "How to Say Sorry" Why You Will NOT Be Sorry For Learning Persian through PersianPod101 1. Common Ways to Say Sorry in Persian Nobody’s perfect, not anywhere in the world. Everybody makes mistakes, and does and says regrettable things. Then it’s time to apologize, as saying ‘I’m sorry’ is not in vain. It can be very healing! Did you know that hearing a sincerely-meant... Show more

Persian Introductions: “My Name is” in Persian and More

As we know from ancient times, human beings have always tried to find a way of communicating with each other. They found out that the key to communication is a language with which to share and express their thoughts and transfer their emotions. Persian is one of the oldest languages spoken by mankind. Persian is a pluricentric language categorized in the Indo-European family with a 7500-year history. The subgroups of the Persian language are Gilaki, Mazanderani, Kurdish, Talysh, and Balochi. In Persian language-learning, how to introduce yourself (such as "My name is," in Persian) is one of the most essential pieces of knowledge you can gain. This, along with other introductions, is important to know if you’re going to travel to a... Show more

How to Say I Love You in Persian – Romantic Word List

Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in Persian could be just what you need to find it. Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your Persian partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At PersianPod101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your Persian lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material... Show more

Secret Revealed: The Best Way to Learn a Language on Your Own

Can You Really Learn Persian Alone? Learning a language on your own or without traditional classroom instruction may seem quite daunting at first. What if you run into questions? How do you stay motivated and on track to achieving goals? Don’t worry, not only is it possible to learn Persian or any language without traditional classroom instruction: PersianPod101 has created the world’s most advanced and extensive online language learning system. Not only is PersianPod101 specifically designed to help you with learning a language on your own, it’s actually faster, more convenient, and less expensive than traditional classroom options! Let’s look at some of the benefits of learning Persian or any language alone. Also, don't forget to... Show more

Language Learning Tips: How to Avoid Awkward Silences

Yes, even beginners can quickly learn conversational Persian well enough to carry on real conversations with native speakers. Of course, beginners won’t be able to carry a conversation the same way they could in their native language. But, just knowing a few tips like which questions to ask to keep a conversation going are all you need to speak and interact with real native speakers! But before we get to specific suggestions, let’s first take a closer look at how having real Persian conversations is so vital to your mastery of the language. Learning to Carry a Conversation is Vital to Mastery of Any Language Communicating with other people is the very point of language and conversation is almost second nature in our native tongue. For... Show more

How to Transform Your Daily Commute Into Learning a Language

Today, classrooms are no longer the only or even best place to learn a new language like Persian. More and more people are finding that they can easily learn a language just about anywhere they have a few minutes of spare time, including their daily commute to work. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American spends over 50 minutes a day commuting to and from work, or over 300 hours a year. Rethinking Your Daily Commute to Work But rather than simply sitting in traffic and wasting the time, you can instead use your daily commute to literally learn Persian in just a few short months! PersianPod101 has developed specialized learning tools that you can use on your commute to work (and home again) to master the language in... Show more