Jul 17

Intermediate | The Little Tadpoles in Search of Their Mother

It's a story that all Chinese children know: the story of the little tadpoles looking for their mother. Follow along on this epic journey and pick up a nice stack of measure words while you're at it. (For extra credit, you'll also be asked to make "the frog noise" the Chinese way ... Show More

18m 11s

Jul 15

Upper-intermediate | Hot Spring Vacation

For a wintertime getaway, bathing in a hot spring is a popular pastime for many Chinese, not only to relax but also for certain, often dubious, health benefits. Of course, that's not the only thing in doubt. How clean are these hot springs? And are they really hot springs or just ... Show More

19m 25s

Jul 13

Intermediate | Mending Clothing

Many homes have what's called a "mending pile," which is also referred to as "the place where old clothes go to die." In China, though, it's so easy to find someone to mend, patch, and alter all your clothing woes! In this Chinese lesson learn the key words to describe how clothe ... Show More

18m 35s

Jun 2023

#343 Win the Lottery or Live Twice as Long, Difficult Questions, and Playing a Funny Game!

Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>. How about a little game? Playin ... Show More

30m 47s

Aug 2023

Elementary | The Dice Game

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. Lis ... Show More

17m 29s

Feb 2024

Squid Game Too

Players Bob (420), Mark (069), and Wade (000) discuss which childhood games would be perfect for Squid Game competitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52m 46s

Mar 2025

Mario Party Minigame or Hit Rap Song? - Game Showdown

Check out Monster Hunter Now here! https://mhn-web.onelink.me/ZLW3/tswfcfq5 A tough game about top 10 lists, guessing the in-game board games, and can the guys distinguish Mario Party minigames from hit rap songs. Season 3, Episode 7 Thank you for the support! Run of Show - Learn ... Show More

47m 56s

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

May 2022

Newbie | What Are You Doing?

We’re all about the classics here – Chuck Taylors, Pong, New Coke, the lot. So why not help you out with the classic question: “what are you doing?” Why not, indeed! Listen to this podcast and learn it in Mandarin Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0372

10m 34s

Dec 2024

426: Game Mixology

This Thanksgiving week the hosts gathered to play a bit of a game, trying to match short games to randomly chosen genres and adjectives. What’s a David Lynchian Platformer, or an “I Want To Go To There” Card Game? What on Earth is Snacks ‘n Jaxson? All will be revealed. Happy Hol ... Show More

54m 59s

Mar 2021

Game Scoop Presents: The 100 Questions Challenge (March 2021 Ed.)

It's time for another special all 20 Questions episode! The gang has 100 questions to guess five games. Can they get them all? Play along and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

58m 39s

Jul 2022

Elementary | Do You Have Class This Afternoon?

Chinese class is over and it's time to have some fun. In this lesson, learn how to talk about getting out of class, telling time and playing sports. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/2065

12m 48s

Apr 2021

Would You Rather

Join us for this week's episode as we play the game "Would you Rather".

29m 35s

Intermediate | Monopoly, Uno, or Twister...