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#7 - Tourism Cafe: A Cup of English

Mohammad Yazdanfard speaks with Mohammad Reza Akbarizad and Shahrzad Baghaipour from Tourism Cafe, a unique space where English learners and teachers, travelers, and locals come together. Mohammad Reza, a former tour guide and English teacher, founded the cafe to create a welcoming environment for language exchange and cultural connection. Shahrzad, an English teacher with an MBA, has played a key role in shaping the cafe’s outreach and online presence. Join us as we explore their journey, the cafe’s impact, and their ambitious plans to expand across Iran’s tourism triangle — Yazd, Isfahan, and Shiraz!


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