Chinese New Year | Intermediate | EnglishPod | Episode 028

Join Marco, Erica, and special guest Daini from the EnglishPod team for an intermediate lesson on Chinese New Year. This episode dives into the cultural practices and excitement of the celebration, introducing vocabulary like "dumplings," "firecrackers," and "fireworks." They explore the traditional aspects of the festival, such as the giving of red envelopes (Hong Bao), the dragon dance, and playing Mahjong. The dialogue captures the enthusiasm of a child eagerly anticipating the festivities. Additionally, learn phrases to express excitement like "I'm so excited about," "I'm really looking forward to," "I can't wait," and "I bet." Discover how Chinese New Year is celebrated with loud, awe-inspiring firecrackers and fireworks, and share your own New Year traditions at englishpod.com.