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 conversations, they discuss how elements like leveling up, overcoming challenges, and wielding the right weapons will help you through your language encounters and lead you towards your ultimate quest: mastering Chinese.

Links from the episode:

• Living in China is like an RPG (sinosplice.com/life/archives/2006/01/13/living…) | SinoSplice