By: Common Language Project
Age: 14
Home: Babol, Iran Languages: English and Farsi
Religion: Islam
Favorite subject in school: Math
Favorite food: Pizza
Parents: Pardis’ dad is an electrical engineer and her mom teaches high school literature
Siblings: Pardis has one younger sister, age 5
Favorite sport: Swimming
Music: Her favorite music is rock and she loves Britney Spears
Career: Pardis wants to be a doctor because, she says, “It’s good to help people.”
LEARN A LITTLE FARSI
*also called Persian
Hello: Salam
Goodbye: Khoda Hafez
Thank you: Motashakkeram (or Merci)
Water: Aab
Bread: Naan
Book: Ketaab
Ball: Toop
Dragon: Exhdeha
IRAN QUICK FACTS
Population: 70 million
Capital: Tehran
Official language: Farsi (Persian)
Religions: Shi’ite Muslim (89%), Sunni Muslim (10%)
President: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Major exports: oil, carpets, fruits, nuts
