Teaching Persian proverbs —Newspaper Reading Course as a case study

Proverb is a form of language that is influenced by culture and also influences culture. Proverbs are widely used in newspaper materials, especially in news headlines. However, due to different cultural backgrounds and contexts sometimes similar proverbs may have opposite meanings. This article will analyze the similarities and differences of Persian proverbs in the context of existing research, and explore how to teach Persian proverbs to non-native Persian speakers through newspaper reading courses. When reading news from different countries, readers may misunderstand the content due to cultural differences. As language learners and translators, it is essential to choose a more appropriate way of translation to enhance mutual understanding and reduce misunderstandings between the two nations.Proverb is a form of language that is influenced by culture and also influences culture. Proverbs are widely used in newspaper materials, especially in news headlines. However, due to different cultural backgrounds and contexts sometimes similar proverbs may have opposite meanings. This article will analyze the similarities and differences of Persian proverbs in the context of existing research, and explore how to teach Persian proverbs to non-native Persian speakers through newspaper reading courses. When reading news from different countries, readers may misunderstand the content due to cultural differences. As language learners and translators, it is essential to choose a more appropriate way of translation to enhance mutual understanding and reduce misunderstandings between the two nations.