May 31

Podgap (124) | Persian Stories (Int.): When There’s No Easy Way Out

Today, we’re diving into a few exciting and thought-provoking stories — situations where the characters face tough choices and have to decide between two difficult options. These are scenarios many of us might find familiar: like being late for class, getting stuck in the mountai ... Show More

10m 2s

May 17

Podgap (123) | Persian Discussion (Int.): In the Shadow of the Cypress, Iran's First Oscar for Animation

Join Mohsen and Hanieh as they dive into the moving story and powerful visuals of In the Shadow of the Cypress, the first Iranian short animation to win an Oscar at the 97th Academy Awards! They explore the film’s emotional layers, symbolism, the impact of war on the characters, ... Show More

6m 20s

May 3

Podgap (122) | Persian Proverb (Int.): Persian Proverbs with Āsh

Join Mohsen and Hanieh as they explore five popular Persian proverbs featuring the word āsh (a traditional Iranian soup). Learn their meanings, real-life examples, and the fun story behind "Āsh nakhorde o dahan sookhte"! Listen now and boost your Persian the tasty way! Intro Musi ... Show More

8m 17s

Jun 2020

Episode 3: Middle Eastern Weddings

‏My student and I will share our experiences with Middle Eastern weddings! You will find the original transcript with the translation on our website: www.nasmaofny.com Subscribe to our Instagram page: Levantine Arabic, made easier by Nasma of NY Special thank to https://kabbalis ... Show More

9m 1s

Apr 2011

Speak Lesson 6 | How to Talk More About Your Family, and How to Count to Ten

In this Persian (Farsi) language lesson, we expand on introducing family members to others, and we also learn how to count to ten in Persian! Also, we introduce a special guest at the end of the program. If you need a quick reference, the vocabulary for counting from one to ten i ... Show More

14 m

Feb 2011

Speak Lesson 4 | How to Say Where You Live, and Answer Simple Questions

In this Persian (Farsi) lesson, we review all past lesson materials. You'll have a chance to test out your comprehension of the vocabulary learned, and see if you're able to use the words and phrases in the correct context.We also learn the words needed to answer simple questions ... Show More

17m 2s

May 2020

Speak Lesson 65 | Food (Vocabulary Sprint)

In this vocabulary sprint lesson, Leyla and her husband Chris go over Persian/ Farsi vocabulary associated with food. Food is an important topic of conversation in Persian culture, as Iranians have a rich history of gathering and celebrating food. In this lesson, we go over diffe ... Show More

20m 23s

Dec 2020

Nasma of NY Presents: Levantine Arabic, made easier Season 2

‏Welcome to season 2 of Levantine Arabic, made easier. In this season I will interview successful and interesting bilingual guests. This podcast is great for intermediate level learners and also great for anyone who is interested in learning Arabic. if you get lost don’t worry we ... Show More

1m 21s

May 2011

Speak Lesson 8 | How to Talk About Your Likes and Dislikes

In this Persian (Farsi) lesson, you learn to talk about your likes and dislikes. Also, we will be learning the Persian sound ‘gh’. There are two sounds in the Persian language that you don't hear in English. The first is the sound 'kh' heard in words such as 'khoobam'- we went ov ... Show More

14m 43s

Apr 11

Easy Greek Stories #34 - Μέτσοβο: Βλάχικη φιλοξενία και περιπέτειες

Listen to a short Greek story, narrated by native Greek teachers at the Omilo School. Improve your listening skills, and learn extra new vocabulary. Every 2nd month a new story, taking place in Greece and at an Intermediate language level in Greek. text, video, and podcast link a ... Show More

34m 15s

Aug 2020

Episode 11: A Phrase is Worth a Thousand Words

‏In this Episode I talk about beauty of learning Arabic, famous Levantine phrases used in the Middle East, and I invited my Ozge to talk about her experience in learning a different dialect and she also shares her favorite phrases. Follow us on Instagram: @Levantinearabic_bynasm ... Show More

13m 28s

May 2021

046 Learning to Drive – Short English Conversation

Emma and Luke talk about how old they were when they learned to drive and how they enjoy driving now in this short English conversation.Read a transcript while you listen to the episode or review the vocabulary list on the Dialogue Frog website. Check it out here: https://dialogu ... Show More

2m 31s

Sep 2024

Easy Greek Stories #31 - Τι έμαθε ο Ηλίας για τους δασκάλους στην Ελλάδα;

Easy Greek Stories #31 - Τι έμαθε ο Ηλίας στο μετρό για τους δασκάλους στην Ελλάδα;What did Ilias learn in the metro about teachers in Greece? In this episode, Eva reads a story about Ilias overhearing a discussion in the metro, related to the life of a public teacher in Greece h ... Show More

27m 58s

PODGAP (03) | Persian Conversation (Adv....