Learn Persian with Podgap
150-plus free episodes with levelled titles, from first words up to C1 topics.
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In this episode of Podgap, we talk about Iraj Khajeh Amiri, one of the most iconic and memorable voices in Iranian music. Known as the “Pahlavan-e Avaz” (Master of Singing), Iraj had a remarkable career spanning more than seven decades. We talk about his life, his powerful and distinctive voice, his connection with traditional Iranian music, and his memorable performances in classic Iranian films. We also listen to a short part of one of his well-known songs and take a look at how his voice became part of the memories of several generations of Iranians.For Persian learners, we also explain some useful Persian expressions from the episode: 🔹 چشم به جهان گشودن — to be born 🔹 چشم از جهان فرو…
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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 lunch! Through their conversation, you'll learn several natural and commonly used Persian expressions that you can hear in everyday conversations, especially when people are arguing or getting annoyed. In this episode, we explain expressions such as: • کارها رو جمع و جور کردن • درست و حسابی • باز شروع کردی • سرت تو گوشیه • آدمو عصبی میکنی • حق با توئه • مسخره بازی درآوردن • از دست تو This episode is especially useful if you're learning spoken and colloquial Persian and want to…
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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 something a little different. Instead of simply listening and learning new words, you’re going to play along with us! We’re playing Twenty Questions, a fun and easy guessing game that gives you a chance to practice Persian vocabulary, listening, and simple questions at the same time. You’ll learn useful Persian words related to animals, objects, food, and everyday life, while hearing them naturally in context. And the best part? You can play the game yourself and try to guess the…
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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 football vocabulary in Persian. You’ll learn words and expressions such as striker, defender, midfielder, winger, cross, assist, possession, counterattack, one-on-one, stoppage time, comeback, and final whistle — all explained in both Persian and English, with practical examples. This episode is perfect for Persian learners who: ⚽ love football 📚 want to expand their Persian vocabulary 🗣️ want to learn natural Persian expressions 🌍 want to be able to talk about football in…
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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 Iranian ingredients: Saffron, Barberry, and Rose Water. Join your hosts, Hanieh and Mohsen, as we blend history, science, and linguistics. Discover how these ingredients didn't just flavor the world—they powered ancient caravans, revolutionized global perfumery, and shaped medicinal history. [What You’ll Learn] The fascinating history of "Red Gold" (Saffron) and its journey from Persia to Europe. Why Barberries (Zereshk: The sour ruby of the desert) were the life-saving…
What it is
Each episode builds vocabulary and grammar around a theme, with Persian literature segments, guest interviews and recurring Iran Facts sections on culture and tradition, and episode titles that tell you the level so you can jump in at the right point. It was still publishing in mid-2026 and the whole archive is free. The catch is that the project's own website is offline, so the podcast feed is effectively the resource — no transcripts, no worksheets, nothing to read along with.
Episodes are played straight from the publisher's feed — nothing is hosted here, and the five newest are whatever the feed served when this page was last built. All Persian podcasts →