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Lesson LibraryCulture Class: Essential Persian Vocabulary
Beginner
Culture Class: Essential Persian Vocabulary
Let Iranian culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.
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Contents
25 Audio Lessons
1

National Holidays

Learn about Persian national holidays

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 • 6 Minutes
2

Foods

Learn about Persian foods

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 • 6 Minutes
3

Beverages

Learn about Persian beverages

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 • 6 Minutes
4

Popular homecooked meals

Learn about Persian home cooking

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 • 6 Minutes
5

Sweets and desserts

Learn about Persian sweets

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 • 6 Minutes
6

Fruits

Learn about fruits that are popular in Iran

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 • 5 Minutes
7

Vegetables

Learn about vegetables that are popular in Iran

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 • 5 Minutes
8

Food Souvenirs

Learn about popular Persian food-related souvenirs

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 • 5 Minutes
9

Pop and Traditional Culture

Learn about Persian pop and traditional culture

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 • 6 Minutes
10

Traditional Clothing

Learn about traditional clothing in Iran

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 • 6 Minutes
11

Historical figures

Learn about Persian historical figures

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 • 6 Minutes
12

Animals

Learn about animals that are common in Iran

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 • 5 Minutes
13

Plants

Learn about plants that are common in Iran

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 • 5 Minutes
14

Geographical features

Learn about various geographical features of Iran

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 • 6 Minutes
15

Cities

Learn about Persian cities

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 • 5 Minutes
16

Sports

Learn about sports that are popular in Iran

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 • 5 Minutes
17

Tourist attractions and places

Learn about well-known tourist attractions in Iran

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 • 6 Minutes
18

Common things in the homes

Learn about items you'll find in an Iranian home

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 • 5 Minutes
19

Commonly used medicine and drugs

Learn about medicines that are common in Iran

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 • 6 Minutes
20

Natural disasters

Learn about natural disasters in Iran

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 • 6 Minutes
21

Frequently used modes of transportation

Learn about widely-used modes of transportation in Iran

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 • 6 Minutes
22

Shops or services in town

Learn about shops and services that are common in Iran

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 • 7 Minutes
23

Popular chain stores

Learn about chain stores that are common in Iran

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 • 5 Minutes
24

Artists and musicians

Learn about popular Persian artists and musicians

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 • 6 Minutes
25

Writers

Learn about popular Persian writers

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 • 7 Minutes