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122 - Learning Chinese words, characters and components
Season 1 Episode 122
Vocabulary is the foundation of all other language skills. But how should you learn Chinese words, characters and character components?
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3 years, 3 months ago
121 - Using what you already know to aid listening comprehension in Chinese: Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 3
Season 1 Episode 121
Listening comprehension is not only about extracting information from the spoken Mandarin you hear, it's also about applying what you already know an…
3 years, 3 months ago
120 - The simple trick I used to double the amount of Chinese I listen to
Season 1 Episode 120
Learning to understand spoken Chinese requires an awful lot of listening practice. In this episode, I’ll introduce and explain a simple trick that al…
3 years, 3 months ago
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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 5 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, 5 months ago