logo
episode-header-image
Jun 2011
12m 48s

Speak Lesson 11 | How to Speak About the...

Chai & Conversation
About this episode

When talking to someone in something other than your native language, it sometimes helps to know what other languages they speak. This not only helps you to learn more about a person, but can also potentially give you insight into other things you have in common with them. In this Persian / Farsi lesson, we learn how to talk about the languages we can speak, learn the words for different languages, and learn to speak about the proficiency with with we speak certain languages. Also, importantly, we learn how to tell people to slow down if they're speaking too fast for us to understand.

KEY CONCEPTS:

  • Telling others which languages we can speak
  • Telling others the proficiency with which we can speak those languages
  • The names for different popular languages
  • Ask others to slow down when speaking
  • Ask others how to say something in Persian
Up next
Jul 7
Poetry | Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh, Part 2
In this third part of the discussion of Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh, we cover the next two lines in detail, beginning to contemplate the importance of love to all human beings. 
12m 51s
Jul 7
Speak Lesson 63 | Meeting Up with Friends
In this lesson, we learn some useful expressions for talking with friends or people we know, especially people who we haven't seen in a long time. 
31m 46s
Jun 30
Poetry | Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh, Part 2
In this second part of the discussion of Nizami Ganjavi's sokhanee chand dar eshgh, we go over the first two lines of the poem in detail. 
18m 23s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2024
Advanced English Conversation: Language Learning — B2/C1 Level
Calvin and I have a casual conversation about language learning—What languages we've learned, How we learn them and our language learning philosophies. What languages do you speak? Can you understand advanced English? Practice your advanced English listening skills as we shar ... Show More
8m 15s
Aug 2024
Do I really know 20 languages?
In today's video, I discuss how many languages I really know and what it truly means to know a language. 
7m 24s
Apr 2024
Mastering English Through Language, Culture, and Confidence with Kerstin from Fluent Language
🚀 Episode Summary: Welcome to Speak English Confidently! In this episode, Grace is joined by Kerstin from Fluent Language, a language coach and multilingual expert, to explore the deeper questions behind learning English. Whether you're a beginner aiming to build your founda ... Show More
28m 57s
Jun 2024
Language Learning for Life: Tips, Expressions, and Multilingual Motivation with Angel from French Fluency
🚀 Episode Summary:Welcome back to Speak English Confidently! In today’s episode, Grace is joined by Angel, a French coach and passionate polyglot behind French Fluency. Together, they dive into the world of language learning — from personal stories and mindset shifts to tried-an ... Show More
31m 38s
Dec 2024
Podgap (111) | Persian Vocabulary (Beg.): Numbers 10-20 in Persian
Here's a scenario for a Persian language learning podcast for A1 level, teaching numbers from 10 to 20, with a focus on using them in short conversations to help learners develop their listening, speaking, and comprehension skills. The conversations are designed to be simple and ... Show More
3m 22s
Oct 2024
How I became a polyglot
In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, Benny revisits the story of how he became a polyglot. He shares his early struggles with maintaining multiple languages, especially during his time learning Spanish, Italian, and French. Benny explains how his breakthrou ... Show More
12m 14s
Nov 2023
#4 What Languages I'm Learning & Why | English Listening Practise
In this episode, I tell you about the languages I'm learning and why. I had a cold when recording this so my voice might sound a little strange!Support the Show.Looking for some English listening practise? Well, you're in the right place. I will speak to you using clear ... Show More
10m 14s
Nov 2023
Learn Hindi: Are you fluent in Hindi?
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Hindi, to improve your Hindi vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Hindi. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Hindi language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or ... Show More
2m 22s
Nov 2020
Episode 57: U.S. Politicians That Speak Another Language
Learn about some of the famous U.S. politicians that can speak other languages. Interested in improving your language? Check out teachers that can help your achieve your goals at https://go.italki.com/speakingamericanenglish.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify. ... Show More
12m 17s
Jul 2024
Essential language tips for immigrants
Today's video is all about learning a language as an immigrant! Learn why your language skills are crucial, how to break the language barrier, and why traditional classes are not the answer. 
12m 15s