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Apr 2017
10m 56s

Speak Lesson 57 | Proposals, Marriages a...

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In this lesson, we learn all the vocabulary associated with getting married in Persian! Includes the process of proposing, getting married, and language associated with the wedding ceremony. As promised, here are some links to some of our favorite Persian wedding songs! 

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