Meaning
A language spoken in another country.
Cultural Background
Learning English is the most common form of 'zaban-e khareji' study, often started in middle school. Similar to Iran, Persian speakers here value foreign languages like English and Urdu for trade. Russian is often considered a 'zaban-e khareji' in academic contexts, though it is widely spoken. For Iranians living abroad, the local language of their new country becomes their 'zaban-e khareji' until they master it.
Practice daily
Even 5 minutes of a foreign language helps.
Be polite
Always ask 'Which foreign language do you speak?' instead of assuming.
Meaning
A language spoken in another country.
Practice daily
Even 5 minutes of a foreign language helps.
Be polite
Always ask 'Which foreign language do you speak?' instead of assuming.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
من میخواهم یک ________ یاد بگیرم.
The sentence is about learning, so 'foreign language' fits best.
Which is the correct way to say 'Foreign language' in Persian?
Choose the correct option.
The standard form is noun + adjective.
Match the term to its meaning.
Match 'زبان خارجی' to its English equivalent.
Zaban-e khareji is the direct translation of foreign language.
🎉 Score: /3
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Practice Bank
3 exercisesمن میخواهم یک ________ یاد بگیرم.
The sentence is about learning, so 'foreign language' fits best.
Choose the correct option.
The standard form is noun + adjective.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Zaban-e khareji is the direct translation of foreign language.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it applies to any language from another country.
No, that would be 'zaban-e madari'.
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