Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian)
A homemade podcast designed for intermediate Persian learners. It offers content to help improve listening and comprehension skills in Persian. The show is complemented by a sister podcast called 'Night Station | ایستگاه شب'.
Episodes
Summer, A Season for Great Leaps (Intermediate Persian)
Download accompanying PDFs on Patreon and Telegram for FREE. Let me know if you wanna participate in the Night Station, Farsi Plateau's sister show. I talked about the project in the episode. ymg21379@gmail.com
Print Revolution and Internet Blackouts (Intermediate Persian)
Enjoy!
Time, History and Renaissance (Intermediate Persian)
Enjoy learning!
The Real Dark Age in Human History (Intermediate Persian)
Enjoy. Download PDFs for new expressions and intermediate Persian reading content for FREE on Telegram and Patreon.
Night Station, Episode 03: Day of Ferdowsi
Night Station is my way to thank my paid members on Patreon. Every now and then I publish Night Station episodes here for Farsi Plateau listeners. This episode includes two parts. In the first part, I talk about Ferdowsi, arguably the greatest Persian poet of all time, on the Day of Ferdowsi. In the second part, I talked to my sister about her her profession, graphics, and how she got into it. I a
Why Ancient History Matters (Intermediate Persian)
Enjoy!
Homo Sapiens Before States (Intermediate Persian)
The next few episodes will likely be all history-related. I'm doing my best to make it sound fun! There are more than 50 "difficult" expressions I used in this episode. Download them for FREE on Patreon or Telegram.
Imaginary Worlds (Intermediate Persian)
enjoy.
"Wow... You're a Polyglot!" (Intermediate Persian)
Download PDFs for new expressions on Patreon for FREE.
Ebbs in Language Learning (Intermediate Persian)
Enjoy!
A Man of Ten Seconds (Intermediate Persian)
Download FREE PDFs for new expressions in each episode from Patreon.
My Story with English (Intermediate Persian)
[recorded on March 22]My relationship with the English language might teach you a thing or two about learning Persian. Lower audio quality and messy Expressions file on Patreon is due to technical issues I currently have. I'll replace the files with high quality ones as soon as possible. Download free PDFs containing new expressions in each episode on Patreon.
Mind-Body War (Intermediate Persian)
Intersection of war, sickness, journaling. All sound effects are recorded by me.Download PDFs for new expressions on Patreon for FREE. There is a nascent intermediate reading content library on Patreon, too - all for FREE. The low quality of the audio is because I had to reduce the file size to be able to upload it.
When You're Tired (Intermediate Persian)
Download PDFs for new expressions on Telegram and Patreon for FREE.
Why Is Listening So Tough? (Intermediate Persian)
Download PDFs for new expressions for FREE on Patreon and Telegram. You can also join our channel and group chat on Telegram. Thanks for listening!
Gold List Method (Intermediate Persian)
Watch this short video about the Gold List before listening to this episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2__3bGfSjuEAn article about the Gold List Method:https://www.languagementoring.com/goldlist-method-how-to-learn-vocabulary/Download an amazing Language Mentoring eBook about the Gold List Method on either their website or on the show's Telegram and Patreon pages.Feel free to share your o
Walking to a Mountain Bazaar (Intermediate Persian)
Download PDFs for new expressions on Telegram and Patreon. Thanks for listening.
Cooking Fast Food! (Intermediate Persian)
Thanks for listening. Download PDFs for new expressions on Telegram and Patreon.
A Tour Around the House (Intermediate Persian)
Thanks for listening. Download free PDFs for new expressions on Telegram and Patreon.
How to be a Good Mechanic? (Intermediate Persian)
[Listen first, then read this:]I forgot to mention that Grok and other ai platforms help a lot with what you need to know to become a 'good mechanic.' These systems sift through thousands of sources all over the internet in seconds and present to you a clear enough picture of almost anything 'technical.' Of course, that does NOT mean all Grok says is correct. Rather, it means it's a useful tool to
Biggest Hurdle in Language Learning
Let me know in the comments if you have had similar challenges while learning Farsi. I'm publishing so many new episodes these days because another internet shutdown or severe disruption is likely at any time.
Self-talk is your language learning superpower (Intermediate Persian)
Thanks for listening
Seeking a Minimalist Lifestyle (intermediate Persian)
Thanks for listening. Download free PDFs for new expressions on Telegram or Patreon.
Season 2. Episode 10: How was life in a blackout?
Thanks for listening!
Season 2. Episode 09: How does it feel to be in a protest in Iran?
Download FREE expressions PDFs on Patreon and Telegram.https://linktr.ee/FarsiPlateau
Season 2. Episode 08: Protests in Iran, again and again and again
Download new expressions PDFs for FREE on Patreon and Telegram. https://linktr.ee/FarsiPlateau
Bonus | The Biggest Respect
Merry Christmas to you all! Download free PDFs for new expressions on Telegram and Patreon.
Season 2. Episode 06: Last days of fall 2025 in Iran. China's car industry slays!
Download free PDFs for new expression on Telegram or Patreon. https://linktr.ee/FarsiPlateauIRNA's End of Fall Photo Album:ایرنا - عکس های منتخب آذر ۱۴۰۴
Season 2. Episode 05: Joy amid chaos in Iran, rare earth chokepoints widening, AI chips competition
Watch the video version on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FkWyqMksYsDownload PDFs for new expressions in each episode from the show's Patreon and Telegram pages.t.me/farsiplateauFarsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | PatreonYou can also support the show on Patreon.
Season 2. Episode 04: Syria One Year After Assad
Download PDFs for new expressions for FREE on Patreon and Telegram. t.me/farsiplateauFarsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Season 2. Episode 03: Iranian Separatists Merger in the East, Sudanese Gold Mines, Russia Keeps Testing NATO
Download Expressions PDFs for FREE on Patreon and Telegram. Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreont.me/farsiplateau
Season 2. Episode 02: Boring News from Iran, Iranians Deported back to Iran, America's Corrupt Government, Clean Energy Prevails
Download FREE PDFs for new expressions in each episode on Patreon and Telegram.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreont.me/farsiplateau
Season 2. Episode 01: Russia recruiting Iranians?! Syrian minefields, and dowry laws in Iran
Download free PDFs for new expressions in each episode on Telegram and Patreon:t.me/farsiplateauFarsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Carpe Diem (Intermediate Persian)
About Dead Poets Society. Download new expressions pdf file from the show's Telegram channel: t.me/farsiplateauYou can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
How to Study History? (Intermediate Persian)
Tips for doing history, coming from eight years of serious study. Download new expressions pdf file from the show's telegram channel: t.me/farsiplateauYou can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Borderless Calendars (Intermediate Persian)
In this episode, I talk about occasions, holidays and traditions in Iran and my relationship with them. Download new vocabulary pdf files from the show's Telegram channel. Enjoy!t.me/farsiplateauYou can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Stoic Catch (Intermediate Persian)
Download new expressions from the show's Telegram channel: t.me/farsiplateauYou can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Iran-Iraq War (Intermediate Persian)
About revolution, war, oppression and the shaping of modern Iranian political culture. Download new expressions from the show's Telegram channel (for free). t.me/farsiplateauYou can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Detachment (Intermediate Persian)
About the 2011 movie Detachment. Download the expression file from the show's Telegram channel:t.me/farsiplateauYou can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Woman, Life, Freedom (Intermediate Persian)
Download a massive vocabulary PDF file for free from the show's Telegram channel. t.me/farsiplateauYou can also suggest topics for the next episodes. farsiplateau@atomicmail.io You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | PatreonCredit for the ending music: Ba'de Ma - Shervin Hajipour
Your Boy in the Barrack (Intermediate Persian)
In this episode, I talk about military service in Iran. Download expressions from the show's Telegram channel. t.me/farsiplateau Support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Winter is Coming (Intermediate Persian)
I talk about winter, snow, tea, and biting cold! Download new expressions on the show's Telegram channel. t.me/farsiplateauYou can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
About Reading (Intermediate Persian)
I'm talking about my relationship with reading and also why reading matters in general. You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Farsi Plateau on Telegram
Thank you for following Farsi Plateau. For reasons I describe at length in this audio file, I'm going to publish the next episodes, and previous ones, on the show's Telegram channel. There is also a group attached to the channel in which you can form a meaningful community of Farsi enthusiasts! The main reason for this move is that I want to freely use any music and audio clip I think is r
Steve (Intermediate Persian)
I talk about the movie Steve. You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Battle of Fears (Intermediate Persian)
Fear is the background layer. We become courageous once we reduce the opacity of that layer - bit by bit.
Unique Beings (Intermediate Persian)
humans are unique.You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Being Responsible (Intermediate Persian)
I talk about responsibility, especially at work and home. I don't talk about our responsibility for society because that requires a slightly different argument. You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
You Are the Company You Keep (Intermediate Persian)
I talk about my 'company!' I'm probing for new people! You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Taste of Cherry (Intermediate Persian)
Talking about small little things keeping us mentally alive. You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
The pain of (not) knowing (Intermediate Persian)
The separating line between knowing and not knowing is murky! You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
On Political Violence (Intermediate Persian)
I talk about my thoughts on political violence. Sorry if my opinion bothers you. I only care about human life. NOTHING is more important than being alive, physically and/or mentally healthy. You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Reining in indignation (Intermediate Persian)
I talk about anger and how I control it.You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Bad Habits (Intermediate Persian)
I talk about my bad habits. You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
On Accents and AI (Intermediate Persian Monologue)
In this episode, I talk about what makes us different from AI. I try to say it in Esfahani accent.You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
The Beauty of True Detective (Intermediate Persian Monologue)
I talk about why I love the season one of the TV Show True Detective. You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Shortcomings of Formal Education (Intermediate Persian Monologue)
In this episode, I talk about the shortcomings and problems of the educational system. I talk mostly of my experience with the Iranian educational system, but I've heard stories about other countries. Good luck with you if your university gives you and your classmates enough freedom, to the point where you don't feel pressured or stressed about irrelevant courses! You can support the show
My Selfish Narrative About Life! (Intermediate Persian Monologue)
In this episode I talk about my life. Sorry for being self-centered. It won't happen again, hopefully! You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Houses and Apartments in Iran (Intermediate Persian)
Here are new words: ذهنم درگیر بود: I was so busy (mentally)خوشبختانه: fortunatelyمتاسفانه: unfortunatelyدیکشنری مصور: visual dictionaryدوزبانه: bilingualدر یا درب: doorچوبی:woodenآهنی: metalپنجره:windwoنورگیر: dormer windowدودکش: chimneyبام یا پشت بام: roofحیاط: yardنما: Façadeآجر: Brickدو طبقه: two-storeyراه پله: staircaseنردههای راه پله: hand railsواحدهای آپارتمانی: flatsآیفون: intercomآسانسور
My Life's Rhythmic Foundation (Intermediate Persian Monologue)
I talk about my relationship with music from my childhood up to July 2025!
Summertime Iran (Intermediate Persian monologue)
Sometimes not even power-gulping ACs can cool our house!
Ordinary Voices from Iran at War (Intermediate Persian Monologues)
Anahita, from the north, Fateme, from the south, and I, fromthe center of the country, share our feelings about the war. I asked more people to participate. However, all but two refused because we are almost overwhelmed by confusion and fear, unable to form a solid judgment on what is happening to us. At the time of recording, the US is about to join Israel in bombing Iran. New expressions:یک سیر
Iran At War Again (Intermediate Persian Monologue)
The internet speed has become so slow since the war began, unfortunately, and I uploaded this episode with utmost difficulty! I may be unable to upload new episodes if the situation gets worse. I wish safety for all in Iran and Israel and for everyone caught in the middle: the Iraqis, Jordanians, Syrians and Palestinians. You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) |
Why Reading News is Important? (Intermediate Persian Monologue)
In this episode, I talk about my opinion about reading news and why I think it is important. Farsi Plateau is a podcast for intermediate learners of Persian. You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
Places of Residence in Persian (Intermediate Persian monologue)
In this episode, I talk about places of residence in Persian. Farsi Plateau Podcast is suitable for Persian learners at intermediate and advanced levels. You can support the show on Patreon.Farsi Plateau (Intermediate Persian) | Patreon
A New Way to Learn New Vocabulary in Any Language (Intermediate Persian Monologue)
Farsi Plateau is a brand-new podcast for all intermediate-level learners of Persian.In this episode, I talk about a new method I devised while learning Levantine Arabic. It's fully applicable to Persian, too! Enjoy listening!
"Where the Tyrants Finally Rest." (Intermediate Persian monologue)
Farsi Plateau is a podcast mainly for Persian learners at A2-C1 levels. In every episode, the host talks about what's on his mind at the time of recording. By making such unscripted voice recordings, he aims at establishing more intimacy with the audience.In this episode, he talks about death, "where the tyrants finally rest," as Sadeq Hedayat put it.You can support the show on Patre
On Hobbies (Intermediate Persian Monologue)
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On Dream Jobs (Intermediate Persian Monologue)
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Listening with or without script? (Intermediate Persian monologue)
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Why Do We Learn Foreign Languages? (Intermediate Farsi Monologue)
Credit for the ending music: MadGal.
On Walking and Self-Reflection (Intermediate Farsi Monologue)
The Host loves you!
On Friendship (Intermediate Farsi Monologue)
The host loves you.
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