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119 - Standard pronunciation in Chinese and why you want it
Season 1 Episode 119
What pronunciation should you learn if your local friends say one thing and your teacher something else? How should you navigate the space between st…
3 years, 3 months ago
118 - Tone errors in Mandarin that actually can cause misunderstandings
Season 1 Episode 118
Accidentally saying “chest hair” in Chinese when you actually mean “panda” is certainly amusing, but it rarely causes misunderstandings. Let’s talk a…
3 years, 3 months ago
117 - How to study Chinese when you don’t feel like it
Season 1 Episode 117
The more you study the better, but what if you don't feel like studying at the moment? Instead of giving up, gear down and find ways of learning Chin…
3 years, 3 months ago
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 …
3 years, 3 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…
3 years, 4 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?
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3 years, 4 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 sens…
3 years, 4 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 prob…
3 years, 4 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 prob…
3 years, 5 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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3 years, 5 months ago