Zebaan

Zebaan — Step Into Iran's Living Culture Begin your journey on the streets of Tehran and learn Persian (Farsi) as locals speak it every day. From there, dive into 2,500 years of Persian poetry, epic legends, and a culture that shaped half a continent. Zebaan isn't another flashcard app — it's a door into one of the world's richest civilizations. 🌆 NOT A WORD LIST, A LIVING WORLD Your journey begins in Tehran and stretches to the blue domes of Isfahan — the Grand Bazaar, Golestan Palace, the metro, university cafés, mountain trails. Every place teaches words in their true context. 🔤 START FROM ZERO — THE PERSIAN ALPHABET New to Persian? No problem. Begin with gentle, patient alphabet lessons — letter by letter, sound by sound. You'll be reading in days and speaking in weeks. 🎭 TALK WITH ALI AND SARA Have real Persian conversations with Ali (your friendly teacher) and Sara (your local guide). Order tea at the chaikhaneh, bargain at the bazaar, ask for directions on the metro — all in authentic spoken Persian. 🕵️ DISCOVER SECRET TEHRAN Unlock the hidden side of the city: 30+ discoverable scenes, cultural clues, the rituals of taarof, local cuisine, conversations with Mahmud jan. Every corner holds a new piece of Iran. 📚 PERSIAN STORIES WORTH READING From the fables of Kalila wa Dimna, to the epics of the Shahnameh (including Zal and Simurgh), to Rumi's tales from the Masnavi — dive into 18 illustrated stories straight from the heart of the Persian world. Each story builds your reading comprehension. 🧠 SMART SPACED REPETITION A modern SRS system schedules your practice so words actually stick. Spend ten minutes a day, watch your Persian grow. 🗣️ NATIVE PRONUNCIATION Every word, every sentence is voiced in authentic Tehran accent. Hear how the language really sounds. 🏆 TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Earn XP, build daily streaks, protect your hearts — and compete with learners worldwide on the leaderboard. Motivation, always within reach. 🐱 A FRIENDLY COMPANION Your cat guide is with you throughout the journey. Cheers your right answers, supports you when you struggle. 🌍 YOUR INTERFACE IN 15 LANGUAGES Turkish, English, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Russian, German, Korean, French, Chinese, Spanish, Azerbaijani, Japanese, Portuguese, Italian — Zebaan speaks your language so you can focus on Persian. 🌓 EASY ON THE EYES Light and dark themes — learn comfortably from morning tea to late-night reading. 🎁 FREE + FLEXIBLE PREMIUM Start free. Don't want a subscription? In 12 countries, watch a short ad and unlock all features for 24 hours. Or subscribe monthly, yearly, or once with lifetime access. ✨ WHY ZEBAAN IS DIFFERENT Most language apps drown you in word lists. Zebaan teaches Persian within its culture — through characters who remember you, stories worth reading, and cities that come alive on your screen. Take your first step into Persian today. Your journey starts in an instant, but carries you to the heart of an ancient civilization.