Learn Persian / Farsi: 1 - How to Greet People and Ask How They're Doing (Conversational Lesson)
Published 2018-03-26
Learn how to greet people and ask how they're doing, in Persian! You will also learn how to answer back when asked how you're doing.
The first thing you learn when learning any language is how to say hello.
In Persian, 'hello' is “Salam.”
And, 'how are you' is “chetor-ee.”
I would like to note here that in Persian, as in French, Spanish and many other languages, there is an informal and formal way of speaking. Formal is used only when speaking to people you don’t know very well, or people who are older than you. Because we’re trying to learn conversational and casual speaking, for today we’re going to be using informal speech.
The lesson follows lesson 1 of Chai and Conversation- check out the free podcast and all the supplemental learning materials on the website.
For FREE Lesson Notes: www.chaiandconversation.com/lesson1
All Comments (21)
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Thanks for this video, i am in school to be a nail technician and a girl from iran has only been here for 7 months and doesnt know many people and doesnt feel confident to talk english. I want to make her more comfortable and try to learn her language since i know how it feels to be in her position!
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My boss is Persian and we agreed to teach each other our native tongues lol exchanging his Farsi for my Spanish , imma surprise him with these greetings haha
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I'm a Turkish person interested in Farsi and Iranian culture! Our cultures share so many commonalities. Thank you for this channel and greetings from Turkey <3 <3
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I’m half Iranian but never really learned growing up. I’ve always wanted to connect more with this side of my heritage, and I think learning the language is one of the best ways to do it. So glad I found your chanel!
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I am dating a Persian guy and I was staying at his house for a week. his parents a that I did was definitely more stronger in Farsi, I kept hassling him to teach me the language but he would not he would not even tell me something that I did was disrespectful after I did:< one afternoon he taught me how to say good morning. after a few days of perfecting it I finally felt confident enough to try. I was so nervous but once the words came out of my mouth, his parents looked so happy. so now i am determined to learn:> thank you<3
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I’m two years into a relationship with my Iranian partner and I am proud of my small accomplishments with learning Farsi. I’d love to be fluent. You have to have goals. Merci 🙂
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The way you two teach is so sweet I kept answering your questions about my own mother tongue lol Movafagh va piruz bashin🌺
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You are a FANTASTIC teacher! This is with no doubt the best YouTube channel to start learning Farsi!
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It is really nice to learn Farsi and be able to see the words while listening all in one place! Thanks <3
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I am SO glad I found you! I was just about to give up on Farsi, You've answered my prayers and encouraged me to keep going. I like how Matt Is learning along with us too. Ugh this is so good.
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I'm a persian native speaker and I was searching to see if there is a youtube channel that teaches my language and finding you really made me happy... you are doing great. keep up with this channel👌❤
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Love it. Keep it up! Merci!
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You rock guys, I admire you, and may god bless you, for real
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Thanks for your video guys. Im from Germany but my father is from Iran. Unfortunately I've never learned Farsi but I've great motivation to learn it now! :-)
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This is a great idea . Not only good for spouses. Will you be introducing your family like in the lessons? Your Mom , your aunt? Fun! You guys are a lovely couple.
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Great presentation. Salaam is used in Persian, but it is used due to the influence of Arabic. The Persian word is DOROUD! Thank you = Merci is derived from french; the Persian word is = SEPAS GOZAR
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Merciiiii, I love it!! My sweetheart is Iran and wants me to learn Farsi. thank you guys!
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I really enjoy your classes! Thanks from Brazil!
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You guys are great! Very well done lesson. I am using your podcast and your YouTube lesson to teach my grandchildren. It would be great if you create a short lessons for children without too much background info since their attention span is not that great. Mercy, Mamnoon, wish you the best.
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This was amazing guys! SOOOOO LOVE THIS
