What is it like to learn English as a student in Iran? In this episode of Talking TESL, Sivan sits down with Hamid, a Master's student in the Applied Linguistics program at Concordia University, to discuss his experiences learning English as an Iranian student. How is English typically taught in Iran? Why is it so difficult for Farsi speakers to pronounce "gangster?" If you are planning on teaching Iranian students, or are just a TESL enthusiast who wants something to listen to while you have some Persian tea with baghlava, we've got the episode for you!