EP136 Playing Chess | Elementary
May 15, 2025•14 min•Ep. 129
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Summary
This English Learning Podcast episode introduces the game of chess, discussing whether it's a sport and guiding listeners through the movements and roles of various pieces like pawns, rooks, and the king. It also covers essential chess vocabulary such as "capture" and "checkmate," providing a "Fluency Builder" segment. Finally, the episode delves into the surprising ancient Persian origins of the term "checkmate," tracing its linguistic journey.Episode description
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