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Learn Persian with Podgap

Podgap provides engaging Persian conversations for learners from beginner to advanced levels.

In each episode, you’ll expand your vocabulary, improve your grammar, explore Persian literature, and enjoy interviews with interesting guests. 

You’ll also get familiar with colloquial Persian, Iranian culture, and traditions through our special Iran Facts segments. 

With Podgap, you won’t just study Persian — you’ll learn how to speak it naturally in real-life, everyday situations.

You can contact us via email: podgapp@gmail.com
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Episodes

Podgap (84) | Persian Conversation (Beg.): Bahram and Behnoush (What's the Weather Like)

In this series of Bahram and Behnoush, they talk about the weather and different seasons. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration, Glossary & Worksheet of all the episodes that are published

Dec 03, 20239 minEp. 84

Podgap (83) | Iranology (Adv.): Polo (The Sport of kings)

Polo is a ball game played on horseback, a traditional field sport and one of the world's oldest known team sports. Polo has been called "the sport of kings" In Persia, polo became a national sport, played by the nobility and military men. The game was formalised and spread west to Constantinople, east to Tibet, China and Japan, and south to India. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail....

Nov 12, 20236 minEp. 83

Podgap (82) | Persian Vocabulary (Int.): chistān (1)

Welcome to our first ever episode of Guess this, Riddle or chistān in Persian. Listen carefully and first try to guess the answer! If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration, Glossary & Worksheet of all the episodes that are published

Oct 29, 20237 minEp. 82

Podgap (81) | Persian Vocabulary (Adv.): Different Types of “gir (گیر)”

In this episode you will know 9 different compound verbs with the word “gir” with many examples. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration, Glossary & Worksheet of all the episodes that are published

Oct 15, 202312 minEp. 81

Podgap (80) | Ask Me And I Will Tell You (Int.): Conversation (Household Chores)

The series of "Ask me and I will tell you" is designed and prepared for you to master Persian structures, grammar, words and expressions indirectly by actively listening to conversations or stories. Just listen to these episodes and answer the questions. After comparing your answer with our answer, repeat it out loud. If you're in a place where you can't repeat out loud right now, it's better to listen to this episode again later. Remember that this repetition and practice will help your pronunc...

Oct 01, 202316 minEp. 80

Podgap (79) | Persian literature (Adv.): Gulistan of Sa'di (Science and Knowledge)

If you want to improve your Persian language, as well as help your understanding of Persian culture, try to study Persian literature.Saadi of Shiraz, one of the greatest figures in classical Persian literature, has two books, the poetic Bustān, or Orchard, and the prose Golestān, the Rose Garden. In Persian literature, The Gulistan (Golestān) is one of the most outstanding and influential prose masterpieces.In this episode we narrate one anecdote from chapter 8 of Gulistan, explain its new vocab...

Sep 10, 20239 minEp. 79

Podgap (78) | Persian Discussion (Adv.): What kind of coffee shop do you suggest for friends gathering?

In this episode four friends want to hang out with each other and choose a coffee shop to go out. Before going out they consider some points for a perfect place. Each one gives his/her suggestions about the cafe. If you want to know more about their discussion there is no time to wait, let's listen to it. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/...

Aug 20, 20235 minEp. 78

Podgap (77) | Persian Conversation (Int.): How was your trip?

Recently Hanieh and Mohsen went on holiday. In this episode, they start talking about their travels when they meet each other.If you want to learn travel conversation questions while learning some expressions related to driving, you're in the right place at the right time. f Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Pers...

Aug 06, 202315 minEp. 77

Podgap (76) | Persian Conversation (Int.): Bahram & Behnoush (Telephone Conversations)

This Episode is all about speaking on the phone in Persian. It includes a vocabulary list and quiz in Bahram and Behnoush series. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration, Glossary & Worksheet of all the episodes that are published.

Jul 23, 20239 minEp. 76

PODGAP (75) | 2 Minute Grammar (Beg.): 4 Imperative Verbs

In this 2-minute Podgap, you will learn 4 imperative verbs such as, Go, come, sit down and stand up. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration, Glossary & Worksheet of all the episodes that are published

Jul 09, 20233 minEp. 75

Podgap (74) | Persian Discussion (Adv.): Talking about talking

In this episode Hanieh and Mohsen are going to discuss oral communication. You'll learn some of the most common words related to communication with people while listening to their interesting conversation. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration, Glossary & Worksheet of all...

Jun 25, 20239 minEp. 74

Podgap (73) | Persian Vocabulary (Beg.): Colors

This week, you will learn 10 colors in Persian with some examples. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration, Glossary & Worksheet of all the episodes that are published.

Jun 10, 20234 minEp. 73

Podgap (72) | Persian Conversation (Beg.): Bahram & Behnoush (What do you need?)

In this series of Bahram and Behnoush, let's see what Behnoush needs when Bahram asks her! If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration, Glossary & Worksheet of all the episodes that are published.

May 27, 20238 minEp. 72

Podgap (71) | Persian Discussion (Adv.): Different Types of Travel

Do you like to travel? Do you prefer travelling with your friends, family or alone? Do you pack lots of things with you or do you travel with a light bag? In this episode, Hanieh and Mohsen discuss travel and its different types.You’ll learn lots of Persian vocabulary, phrases, and more in this discussion-based episode. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at w...

May 13, 202317 minEp. 71

Podgap (70) | Language and Culture (Adv.): Making Polite Requests in Persian

Do you want to know how to make a polite request in Persian?In this episode, we are going to give you a list of phrases and expressions, then we’ll give you some examples by using them in situational conversations. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration, Glossary & Workshe...

Apr 22, 202310 minEp. 70

Podgap (69) | Persian Conversation (Int.): Bahram & Behnoush (Birthday)

In this series of Bahram and Behnoush, they go to the restaurant and Bahram celebrates her birthday and surprises her. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration, Glossary & Worksheet of all the episodes that are published.

Apr 01, 202311 minEp. 69

Podgap (68) | Persian Cuisine (Adv.): Tahchin

In this episode, we have another Persian cuisine for you. Tahchin is one of the elegant and authentic Iranian cuisines which can be cooked with meat, chicken, vegetables, etc. This delicious meal consists of rice, yogurt, egg, saffron and barberries. We are going to tell you how to cook "tahchine morq" in this episode. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at ww...

Feb 25, 202311 minEp. 68

Podgap (67) | Persian Quiz (Int.): General Questions About Iran

In this series of Persian quiz, we asked you some questions about the culture, geography, and religious facts of Iran, you can check your knowledge about Iran and learn many things! If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration, Glossary & Worksheet of all the episodes that are pu...

Feb 18, 20238 minEp. 67

Podgap (66) | Persian Conversation (Beg.): Bahram & Behnoush (Overseas Guests)

In this series of Bahram and Behnoush, they have overseas guest from London, and they have a conversation with a 9 years old boy who is learning Persian. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration & Worksheet of all the episodes that are published.

Feb 11, 20238 minEp. 66

Podgap (65) | Persian Vocabulary (Adv.): Different meanings of "qarār" in Persian

In this episode we are going to talk about one of the most confusing words in Persian (qarār) and by helping you to understand where to use it and how to deal with it, hopefully you won't have any problem after listening to it. By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Glossary, Transcription, Transliteration & Worksheet of all the episodes that published. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a ...

Feb 04, 20238 minEp. 65

Podgap (64) | Persian Vocabulary (Int.): Different ways to say “THANK YOU” and “YOU`RE WELCOME” in Persian

If you want to talk like an Iranian when you want to thank and reply to it and also understand the concept of ta'arof (tarof) in Persian culture of giving thanks, you'd better take your time and listen to this episode. There are many ways to say "thank you" and "you're welcome" in Persian language. In this episode we’ll give you many different ways to say “thank you” and “you’re welcome” in Persian, by giving you some examples to create an idea of when to use each phrase depending on whom you're...

Jan 28, 202310 minEp. 64

Podgap (63) | Persian Vocabulary (Beg.): Season and Months

In this episode, you will be familiar with what calendar we use in Iran, and how it works! Meanwhile, you will learn how we say season and the month of the calendar in Persian. By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Glossary, Transcription, Transliteration & Worksheet of all the episodes that published. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com...

Jan 14, 20234 minEp. 63

Podgap (62) | Persian Proverb (Adv.): Have you ever dropped the ball?

Proverbs are one of the best ways to understand Iranian culture. In this episode we'll bring you a proverb with its origin story, meaning, and usage in Persian. We'll use the proverb in different contexts and conversations as well. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration & W...

Jan 07, 20238 minEp. 62

Podgap (61) | Persian Conversation (Beg.): Bahram & Behnoush (Party)

In this series of Bahram and Behnoush, they are preparing to go to the party. You are going to learn the new vocabularies at the same time, trying to answer the questions after you listen carefully to the dialogue and the new vocabularies. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration...

Dec 31, 20227 minEp. 61

Podgap (60) | Persian Vocabulary (Adv.): 30 Different Usages of Take (gereftan)

In this episode we are going to talk about different meanings of take in Persian and you will be familiar with more than 30 different usages of take (gereftan) in Persian. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration & Worksheet of all the episodes that published....

Dec 17, 202217 minEp. 60

PODGAP (59) | Persian Grammar (Beg.): Simple past tense (1)

In this Persian Grammar series, we focused on simple past tense. You will learn the construction and usage of this tense. You will also be familiar with different sentences related to this tense! If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration & Worksheet of all the episodes that pu...

Dec 10, 20225 minEp. 59

PODGAP (58) | Persian Conversation (Int.): Bahram & Behnoush (Look for sb/sth)

In this episode, Bahram and Behnoush try to find something they've lost and a particular kind of thing or person. We provide you with some useful tips about the subject and many interesting conversations in different situations. In this case we will help you to improve your speaking. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get acc...

Dec 03, 202213 minEp. 58

PODGAP (57) | Persian Conversation (Beg.): Bahram & Behnoush (Breakfast)

This week, we introduced the new series of Bahram & Behnoush stories! this series will cover Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. you will learn the new vocabulary of the dialogue and you will test yourself by answering the questions and comparing them with our responses. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get acce...

Nov 19, 20227 minEp. 57

PODGAP (56) | Iranology (Int.): Iranian Breakfast

In this episode, we are going to talk about the most important meal of the day and that is breakfast ad specially the Iranian breakfast. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.patreon.com/podgap you will get access to Persian Transcription, Transliteration & Worksheet of all the episodes that published....

Nov 12, 20228 minEp. 56

PODGAP (55) | Iranology (Adv.): Zan

In this episode of Podgap, we are going to talk about women in ancient Persia and the role of women in Persian literature. Persian women, both royal and non-royal, enjoyed certain privileges and power that helped them gain economic independence and equal right in society. Let's listen to know more details about it. If Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com By subscribing to us at www.pat...

Oct 25, 20228 minEp. 55
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