Learn Persian with Podgap

Have you ever had a small disagreement that suddenly turned into a serious argument? In this episode of Podgap, Behnoush and Bahram have a little argument after Bahram forgets an important plan they made for Friday...

How good is your Persian vocabulary? Let’s put it to the test! Welcome to Podgap, the podcast that helps you learn Persian (Farsi) through real, simple, and engaging conversations. In today’s episode, we’re doing...

Are you a football fan and learning Persian? Then this episode of Podgap is for you! In this episode, Mohsen and Hanieh talk about an exciting match between England and Argentina while introducing useful and everyday...

Ever wondered why Persian food is considered a global culinary treasure? In this episode of Podgap, we travel back over a thousand years to the heart of the Silk Road to uncover the legendary secrets of three iconic...

Have you ever been invited to an Iranian home? In this episode, James visits Bahram and Behnoush for the first time You'll learn useful Persian expressions, practice a simple conversation, and discover some interesting...

In this episode of Podgap, we explore one of the most colorful corners of spoken Persian: dog-related idioms and expressions.<br /><br />You'll learn 10 common expressions that native speakers use in real conversations...

Did you know that “checkmate” comes from the Persian phrase “Shah Mat”?<br /><br />It means the king is helpless — and it’s one of the many ways Persian has left its mark on the world of chess.<br /><br />In this...

Are you struggling with the Persian /q/ sound?<br /><br />You’re not alone! This episode of Podgap focuses on the Persian sound /q/ — one of the most unique and tricky sounds in the language.<br /><br />Join Hanieh and...

Do you know the spoken form of “want” and “come” in the present tense in Persian?<br /><br />In this episode, we break down two of the most essential verbs — khaastan (to want) and aamadan (to come) — and show you how...

In this episode of Podgap, we explore the concept of “home” — not merely as a physical space, but as a source of identity, memory, and emotional connection.<br /><br />While many of us experience a sense of comfort when...

In this emotional and powerful episode of Podgap, Mohsen and Hanieh speak directly to their listeners during a difficult time, sharing heartfelt reflections on resilience, loss, and hope.<br /><br />As Iran faces the...

In this episode of Podgap, Mohsen and Hanie explore one of Iran’s most fascinating archaeological treasures: the Hasanlu Golden Bowl.<br /><br /> Discovered in 1958 in northwestern Iran, this remarkable artifact dates...

This week on Podgap, we’re going to talk about ride-hailing services.<br /><br />We have a dialogue about how a woman requests an online taxi and the conversations that take place between her and the driver.<br /><br...

In this episode, you will learn how to talk about losing and finding things in Persian.<br /><br />We will teach you useful words and simple sentences to explain what you lost or where you left something behind.You will...

The Shahnameh by Ferdowsi is one of the greatest epic poems in Persian literature It tells the story of Iran’s history, myths, and heroes.<br /><br />In this episode, we talk about 8 famous characters from Ferdowsi’s...