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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, 3 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?
Li…
3 years, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 4 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, 4 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…
3 years, 4 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…
3 years, 4 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 question…
3 years, 4 months ago
106 - Learning to pronounce Mandarin with Pinyin, Zhuyin and IPA
Season 1 Episode 106
Which transcription system should you use when learning Mandarin: Pinyin, Zhuyin or perhaps IPA? Let’s discuss their pros and cons!
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3 years, 5 months ago