Elementary | Buying Sandals

Footsteps in the dark. Whispers in a call. Oh no, something shady is going down in today's dialogue. Fear not, you can still learn some Chinese during this dubious transaction. Now, grab your popcorn and enjoy this lesson before the police gets here! Episode link: https://www.chi ... Show More

Have you ever had that problem where you buy seats "together" (consecutive seat numbers), but it turns out they're actually not "together" (split across different rows rather than adjacent)? So have we! And we've decided to do something about this problem: create a Mandarin Chine ... Show More

Oh no! A hungry washer is eating all of the laundry! How are we going to stop him? Well the answer lies in today's lesson. Let's see how to say 'That's not allowed' using the word 可以. Let's check it out! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4249 

<p>Put on your walking shoes, lace up your boots, or slip on your sandals – this episode is all about footwear!<br /> We'll explore lots of vocabulary for different shoe styles, from sneakers to stilettos so that you can boost your English skills, one step at a time.  </p> <p>Sho ... Show More

In this episode, Pablo takes you on a journey into the world of shoes. From chanclas and tacones to navigating shoe sizes, he’ll teach you what you need for shoe shopping in Spanish 🥿🥾You’ll also learn how to answer the question ¿Qué talla calzas? and more useful vocabulary.👉 ... Show More

Could the shoes you're wearing every day be the reason for foot pain, ankle issues, bunions, plantar fasciitis, knee pain or even bad posture? After years of wearing ultra-cushioned, trendy sneakers (and dealing with constant foot problems), Chalene Johnson finally took the plung ... Show More

<p>What is the deal with the mob? Just when you think you've got it "made," they fit you with a pair of concrete galoshes and tell you to take a swim. Get organized, and listen to today's Chinese podcast about an involuntary amputation. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/11 ... Show More

From Nike’s historic link to Japan all the way to today’s thick-soled fashion craze, explore sneaker trends with me in slow, clear Japanese. We compare running, trail, and street pairs; decode words like “抽選販売” and “防水”; and chat about why ASICS fit my wide feet best. Includes a ... Show More

<p>It&#39;s that time of year when the tank tops and shorts get packed away in storage. Out come the long johns, the thick socks, and the ear muffs. Join us in today&#39;s ChinesePod lesson as we learn how to talk about winter clothing in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chines ... Show More

<p>Louise : Aïe ! Je viens de casser le talon de ma chaussure ! En plus j’adore cette paire… C’est naze !</p><p>Julien : Ah bah oui surtout qu’on a encore pas mal de route à faire. Va falloir que tu avances pieds nus…</p><p>Louise : Ou sinon, faut que je trouve un cordonnier sur ... Show More

Season 3, Episode 23, week of June 12, 2022 — Summer is coming, and TopToes and Ennie are discussing the quintessential piece of summer footwear, flip flops. We asked the audience a few questions to get to know more about what our community thinks about the beginning of flip flop ... Show More

Dr Chatterjee talks to co-founder of global footwear brand, Vivobarefoot, Galahad Clark. Galahad comes from the family behind shoe-making dynasty Clarks and he explains why he set up Vivobarefoot. They discuss why it is important to allow your feet to move naturally and what impa ... Show More

<p>The couple in this Chinese lesson are shopping for jewelry, with an unusual disregard for price. Learn how to discuss some of the specific Chinese vocabulary relating to these expensive accessories, and even find out where China&#39;s &quot;bargain jewelry&quot; is. Episode li ... Show More