Persian Language
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Salām vs. Dorud: Two Ways to Say Hello in Persian
When learning Persian, one of the first words you encounter is Salām (سلام), a common way to say hello. However, you might also come across Dorud (درود), another greeting that...
Salām vs. Dorud: Two Ways to Say Hello in Persian
When learning Persian, one of the first words you encounter is Salām (سلام), a common way to say hello. However, you might also come across Dorud (درود), another greeting that...
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Why Learning the Persian Alphabet Matters
In this blog, I aim to answer three key questions: Why does the Persian alphabet matter? What unique benefits does it bring to language learners, especially the diaspora? How can...
Why Learning the Persian Alphabet Matters
In this blog, I aim to answer three key questions: Why does the Persian alphabet matter? What unique benefits does it bring to language learners, especially the diaspora? How can...
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Persian Subject Pronouns
Whether you're navigating a friendly chat or composing formal written texts, understanding subject pronouns is key. Personal pronouns are the handy words we use to replace nouns when they...
Persian Subject Pronouns
Whether you're navigating a friendly chat or composing formal written texts, understanding subject pronouns is key. Personal pronouns are the handy words we use to replace nouns when they...
Culture and More
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ای (Ey) in Persian: Let’s Break It Down!
Ever wondered what the Persian ای (ey) actually means? Depending on how you use it, it can mean "Hey," "O," or "Oh," and sometimes, well… something in between. Let’s break...
ای (Ey) in Persian: Let’s Break It Down!
Ever wondered what the Persian ای (ey) actually means? Depending on how you use it, it can mean "Hey," "O," or "Oh," and sometimes, well… something in between. Let’s break...
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A National Win: In the Shadow of the Cypress
A Couple Representing Iranian Women and Men Today, I was super energized—happy and courageous. The great news of In the Shadow of the Cypress winning an award, thanks to the...
A National Win: In the Shadow of the Cypress
A Couple Representing Iranian Women and Men Today, I was super energized—happy and courageous. The great news of In the Shadow of the Cypress winning an award, thanks to the...
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Wait… Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day?!
I was scrolling the other day when I stumbled upon a reel claiming that Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day—and I thought, No way! Mehregan is a beautiful festival, but it...
Wait… Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day?!
I was scrolling the other day when I stumbled upon a reel claiming that Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day—and I thought, No way! Mehregan is a beautiful festival, but it...
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Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی):The first known fem...
Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی) is often regarded as the first known female poet in Persian literature. Most of her life is considered to be obscure.[1] Living in the 10th century, she...
Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی):The first known fem...
Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی) is often regarded as the first known female poet in Persian literature. Most of her life is considered to be obscure.[1] Living in the 10th century, she...
