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Learn Persian with Podgap | Real Persian for Real Life
Want to understand and speak Persian more naturally? Welcome to Podgap, the podcast that helps you learn Persian through engaging conversations, practical vocabulary, and fascinating stories about Iranian culture.
Hosted by Mohsen and Hanieh, Podgap offers Persian-learning content for learners from beginner to advanced levels. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your Persian to the next level, you'll find episodes designed to help you learn at your own pace and enjoy the journey.
🎧 What you'll discover on Podgap:• Everyday Persian: Learn natural, colloquial expressions and the way Iranians really speak in daily life.
• Persian conversations and stories: Follow engaging dialogues, build your listening skills, and learn how to express yourself in real situations.
• Vocabulary and grammar in context: Understand useful words, expressions, and grammar through meaningful examples rather than isolated rules.
• Iranian culture and traditions: Explore Iranian life, customs, history, and fascinating facts about Iran.
• Persian literature and more: Discover Persian literary works, explore interesting topics, and enjoy special episodes and interviews.
Our goal is simple: to help you go beyond memorizing words and grammar so you can understand real Persian, communicate more confidently, and connect more deeply with Iranian language and culture.
Listen, learn, and speak Persian with Podgap!
📩 Questions or suggestions? Contact us at podgapp@gmail.com
📚 Want to take your Persian learning further?
Join us on Patreon for additional learning resources, including Persian transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets, and exclusive content to help you practice and make steady progress. You can also join our community of Persian learners and support the continued creation of Podgap.
👉 Explore Podgap on Patreon: patreon.com/podgap
Every bit of support helps us keep creating content for Persian learners around the world.
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Podgap (161) | Persian Discussion (B1): An Autumn Hiking Trip
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Podgap (160) | Persian Conversation (A1): Bahram and Behnoush (Find a New Home)
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Podgap (159) | Persian Conversation (C1): Car Accident (2)
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Podgap (158) | Persian Conversation (C1): Car Accident (1)
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Podgap (157) | Persian Cuisine (B2): Shirazi Salad
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Podgap (156) | Persian Conversation (A1): Bahram & Behnoush (Going to the Supermarket)
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Podgap (155) | Culture and Tradition (C1): Iraj, A Legend of Persian Singing
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Podgap (154) | Persian Conversation (B1): Bahram & Behnoush (A Couple’s Argument)
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Podgap (153) | Quiz (A2): Can You Guess the Word?
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Podgap (152) | Sport: (C1): Learn Persian Through Football
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Podgap (151) | Persian Culture & Food: (C1): How Persian Flavors Traveled the World
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Podgap (150) | Persian Conversation (A2): Bahram and Behnoush (Visiting an Iranian Home)
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Podgap (149) | Persian Idioms and Expressions (B2): Why Do Persians Say “Dog” So Much?
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Podgap (148) | Culture & History (B2): How Persian Shaped the Language of Chess
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Podgap (147) | Speak Persian Naturally (A-C): Mastering the Sound /q/
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Podgap (146) | Persian Grammar (A1): Simple Present Conjugation of “Want” and “Come”
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Podgap (145) | Persian Discussion (B2): There's No Place Like Home
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Podgap (144) | Persian Conversation (B1): Bahram & Behnoush (Nature Day)
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Podgap (143) | History (B2): The Hasanlu Golden Bowl – A 3,200-Year-Old Story
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Podgap (142) | Persian Conversation (B2): Getting a Ride Online
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Podgap (141) | Persian Vocabulary (A2): losing and finding things in Persian.
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Podgap (140) | Persian Literature (B1): Eight famous characters in the Shahnameh
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Podgap (139) | Persian Vocabulary (A1): 8 Real-Life Uses of “Befarmāyin”
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Podgap (138) | Persian Discussion (C2): Understanding Friendship
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Podgap (137) | Persian Discussion (B2): Talking About Air Pollution
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Podgap (136) | Persian Vocabulary (A2): 10 Verbs with Zadan as an Auxiliary
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Podgap (135) | Persian Conversation (B1): Bahram & Behnoush (Making Food Together)
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Podgap (134) | Situational Conversation (C1): Speaking About Death and Condolences in Persian
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Podgap (133) | Iranology (Beg.): How can I talk about my country
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Podgap | Interview: Doga Narin from Turkey
"In this episode of Podgap, Mohsen and Hanie sit down with a Turkish guest who shares her journey of learning Persian. From the challenges she faced to the joys of discovering a new culture, we ask her everything about her experience with t
