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Delivery & Shipping Policy At Englisi Farsi, we want you to know exactly when to expect your order. Here's everything you need to know about how and when we ship. Order Processing & Dispatch Time All physical books are produced using an on-demand printing system. Your order is dispatched from the printing facility closest to your delivery address, which: Reduces international shipping time compared to shipping every order from Australia Reduces our carbon footprint Dispatch time: Orders are printed and dispatched within 10–15 business days of purchase. Delivery Time by Destination Destination Estimated Delivery Time (after dispatch) Australia 10 business...

Persian words that make you laugh! Brand names that entered the Iranian market had their names adapted, changed and warped into something hilarious and usually take on a whole new meaning in Persian.    1. Shalvár Lee: Jeans! 2. Pírex: Tupperware 3. Teflon : Pot/pan 4. Tensoplus : Bandaid 5. Hoover : Vacuum         Do you have any more persian words that were derived from Western brands? Would love to learn more to add to our collection. Email englisifarsi@gmail.com or comment below- we would love to hear from you.        References/image credits: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%D8%A2%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B3 https://iranian.com/Features/1999/August/Gum/index.html https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/egpb0g/til_of_the_origin_of_the_farsi_word_for_chewing/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eug%C3%A8ne_Rimmel /Reddit...

Brand names that entered the Iranian market had their names adapted, changed and warped into something hilarious and usually take on a whole new meaning in Persian. 

1. 'Chesterfield' Popcorn 'chosefíl'

• This word is a mis-pronunciation of the word Chesterfield a brand of popcorn that was imported into Iran. After some deep diving I found some other words for popcorn in Persian.

  پوف فیل pofe fíl [the puff of an elephant]

  ذرت بوداده zorrat búdádeh [corn with a smell/smoke]

Englisi Farsi stands out as a unique resource for learning Persian due to several key factors: Bilingual Approach: Englisi Farsi takes a bilingual approach, presenting both English and Persian side by side. This allows learners to easily make connections between the two languages and understand the translations in context. The bilingual format is particularly helpful for beginners who may not be familiar with the Persian script yet. Phonetic Transliteration: One distinguishing feature of Englisi Farsi is the use of phonetic transliteration. Persian words are presented using the English alphabet, making it easier for learners to read and pronounce the words...

What are the best features of Englisi Farsi Persian books Englisi Farsi Persian books offer a range of features that make them valuable resources for learning Persian. Here are some of the best features of Englisi Farsi Persian books: Bilingual Format: Englisi Farsi books are designed with a bilingual format, presenting both English and Persian side by side. This allows learners to easily compare and understand the translation of words and phrases, making the learning process more efficient. Phonetic Transliteration: The books include a phonetic transliteration of the Persian text using the English alphabet. This helps those who are not...