logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2023
17m 29s

Elementary | The Dice Game

ChinesePod LLC
About this episode

This ain't no slummy fuzzy pink dice dangling from some cracked rearview mirror, peeps. We're talking dice of the hardcore, extreme-sport-gaming-variety. Learn these dice or lose your shirt. We're gonna teach you--yes, not only Mandarin but also drinking games. Listen to this podcast, and may your fuzzy dice forever hang on that Impala dashboard with pride. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0742

Up next
Yesterday
Elementary | The Better Man
If you're going to treat men like objects, it's important to be able to compare them like objects. In this Chinese lesson, a group of ladies in the office compare two of their male co-workers. Listen in on the age-old debate of Xiao Wang vs. Xiao Li, and learn how to make compari ... Show More
17m 1s
Sep 2
Elementary | Hospitality Series 7: Hotel Room Cleaning
So you slept in until noon, and NOW it's convenient for you to have housekeeping clean your room? That's fine... you're the guest after all. Find out what both the request and the polite staff response are in this continuation of ChinesePod's hospitality series. Episode link: htt ... Show More
12m 58s
Sep 1
Elementary | Hospitality Series 6:Buying a Handbag
We revisit Ms. Wu's saga in New York in today's elementary lesson as we follow on a handbag shopping excursion. Will she be able to find one that suits her? Learn how to shop for handbags (and other products) in today's ChinesePod lesson! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/ ... Show More
12m 14s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2025
Intermediate | Monopoly, Uno, or Twister?
Today ChinesePod is exploring classic games. From the intense world of real estate to the physical challenges of contorting your body, we're exploring options for having fun with friends. Tune in to find out which game the people in today's dialog choose to play! Here's a hint: w ... Show More
17m 22s
Jul 2023
Upper-intermediate | Billiards
<p>Is there a better way to mix with the locals than by shootin&#39; some stick and throwing back some Tsingtao&#39;s? Those words that can often never get past the tip of your tongue will flow like wine by the third round of pijiu. You will need some basic billiard lingo in Mand ... Show More
13m 42s
Nov 2024
Intermediate | Drinking Game
<p>Baijiu, the Chinese liquor, tastes so bad that you need something to take your mind off the foul burning that is coating your mouth and throat. Why not play some drinking games? In today's Mandarin podcast, you'll learn all about how to win face and make friends over a few rou ... Show More
15m 47s
Apr 2024
Upper-intermediate | Fast Cars and Dangerous Driving
<p>This is a Chinese lesson about having fun in your brand-new car. The tires squeal as you tear around the bend, laughing and singing along with the radio. Learn how to take a spin in Mandarin Chinese, but drive responsibly. It&#39;s all fun and games until someone loses a limb. ... Show More
16m 52s
Aug 2023
Upper-intermediate | Saved by the Gong: Math class
<p>You thought the abacus was some sort of Chinese percussion instrument and that the guy in the market sign-languaging you number signals was challenging you to a game of rock, scissors, paper. You didn&#39;t take math in China, and you&#39;re gonna keep getting outnumbered till ... Show More
15m 2s
Oct 2020
Learning Vocabulary: Game shows
In this week's Premier Skills English Podcast, Rich, Jack and Rowan roleplay four popular UK game shows. The language focus is on words and phrases we use when are guessing, when we get things right and when we get things wrong. In this week's task, we want you to write a quiz qu ... Show More
26m 19s
Feb 2013
6 – Partying
<p>Imrprove your English the Real way with Chad and Trevor from Real Life English. Learn 5 cool new expressions:<br /> <br /> <span lang="EN-US" style= "font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font- ... Show More
18m 45s
Aug 2023
Dicebreakers!
The guys answer classic icebreakers, but with the caveat that their dice roll must correspond to the quality of their answer. This ep's obviously a 'natty 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
1h 3m
Dec 2024
Roll for Initiative: How Learning Chinese is Like a Game of Dungeons & Dragons
Host Jared Turner isn’t just a language enthusiast—he’s also a seasoned Dungeon Master! In this episode, Jared and John dive into thow learning Chinese parallels a game of Dungeons & Dragons. From creating your "character" as a language learner to rolling the dice in real-life co ... Show More
23m 42s