Podcast Episodes

116 - Are there any shortcuts for learning Chinese?

Season 1 Episode 116

Some say that there are no shortcuts for learning Chinese, others say that there are many shortcuts. So which one is it, are there any shortcuts for learning Chinese?

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Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

115 - The 10 best free Chinese listening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners

Season 1 Episode 115

Listening is the most important skill of all, because it accelerates all other learning and is crucial for social integration. What are the best free Chinese listening resources out there for beginne…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

114 - Learning the neutral tone in Mandarin

Season 1 Episode 114

The neutral tone in Mandarin Chinese can be tricky to learn. How is it pronounced? Is it a fifth tone? And how do you know when it should be used?

Link to article: Learning the neutral tone in Mandar…

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

113 - Training your Chinese teacher, part 1: Introduction

Season 1 Episode 113

Finding a good Chinese teacher is not easy, but there are many things you can do to get more out of the time you spend with a teacher, and  in a sense, train him or her to better suit your needs and …

Published on 2 years, 8 months ago

112 - From sound to meaning in Mandarin: Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 2

Season 1 Episode 112

Listening comprehension is essential when learning Chinese, but if we want to improve, we need to move beyond tīng bu dǒng and identify what the problem really is.

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

111 - A guide to Chinese listening comprehension: Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1

Season 1 Episode 111

Listening comprehension is essential when learning Chinese, but if we want to improve, we need to move beyond tīng bu dǒng and identify what the problem really is.

Link to article: Beyond tīng bu dǒn…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

110 - Kickstart your learning with the Skritter Character Course

Season 1 Episode 110

What’s the best way to learn Chinese characters as a beginner? The Skritter character course is my  best attempt at answering that question.

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

109 - Focusing on Mandarin tones without being distracted by Pinyin

Season 1 Episode 109

When Chinese characters appear next to Pinyin, the familiar letters distract us from the characters. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could keep information about the tones, but throw Pinyin away?

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

108 - Take responsibility for your Chinese learning now

Season 1 Episode 108

You should be responsible for your own learning, and if you outsource that to someone else, the results might be disastrous. This might sound obvious, but I think the problem is widely overlooked, es…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

107 - 50 beginner questions about learning Chinese

Season 1 Episode 107

Learning Chinese as a beginner can be confusing. Here are answers to 50 common questions asked by new learners!

Link to article: 50 beginner questions about learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchine…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago