Podcast Episodes

240 - The best YouTube channels for learning Chinese

Season 240 Episode 1

Videos are ideal for learning Chinese, because the visual element enhances comprehension and engagement. But what videos should you watch? What are the best YouTube channels?

#learnchinese #youtube #v…

Published on 4 days, 2 hours ago

239 - Student Q&A: March, 2025: Chinese slang, leaving expat bubbles, and competing with other learners

Season 1 Episode 239

Is learning Chinese slang worth your time? What do you do when someone with less study time speaks better than you? And how can you escape the expat bubble and start learning Mandarin?

#learnchinese #…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

238 - Learning Chinese by playing board games

Season 1 Episode 238

Board games are more than just fun, they’re a powerful way to learn Chinese, boosting vocabulary, fluency, and communication skills!

#learnchinese #boardgames #game #fluency #communication

Link to arti…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

237 - Love and language: Challenges and opportunities in learning Chinese with a partner

Season 1 Episode 237

Some say that dating a native speaker is the ultimate shortcut to fluency. “You’ll learn effortlessly with a teacher always by your side!” But is learning Chinese with a partner really the silver bul…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

236 - The Input Pyramid: Chinese Listening for Any Situation

Season 1 Episode 236

Most students of Chinese find listening comprehension a challenge. To truly become a fluent listener, use the Input Pyramid to rethink and upgrade your listening practice!

#learnchinese #listening #in…

Published on 1 month ago

235 - Student Q&A: February, 2025: Improving listening ability quickly, using transcripts, and understanding rapid Mandarin

Season 1 Episode 235

How do you improve listening ability as quickly as possible? Are there any strategies to deal with rapid speech? And how many times should you listen before using a transcript?

#learnchinese #improve…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

234 - Reader and listener survey + Lunar New Year discount

Season 1 Episode 234

I started Hacking Chinese to help people learn Mandarin, and your feedback is essential, so please fill out my listener survey. Also, to celebrate the Lunar New Year, I'm offering a hefty discount on…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

233 - The three roads to mastering Chinese

Season 1 Episode 233

You’d think that there are many roads to mastering Chinese, but in truth, there are only three.

#learnchinese #mastery #fluency #work #social #hobby #motivation

Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Th…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

232 - Best of Hacking Chinese 2024

Season 1 Episode 232

Another year has come to an end. Which were the most popular articles on Hacking Chinese in 2024 The most popular podcast episodes? It's time to summarise the year that was and highlight the things y…

Published on 2 months ago

231 - Student Q&A, January 2025: Chinese that reads like English, feedback from AI, and writing formal Chinese

Season 1 Episode 231

What do you do if your teacher says that your text reads like English written with Chinese words? How can you get good feedback on your Chinese writing from ChatGPT? And how can you learn to write in…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago