Podcast Episodes

246 - Why using a good dictionary can be bad for your Chinese reading ability

Season 1 Episode 246

Digital dictionaries make reading Chinese easier, but they might also prevent you from learning essential strategies. Let's have a look at why using a good dictionary can be bad for your reading abil…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

245 - The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners

Season 245 Episode 1

Reading is the best way to expand vocabulary and learn about new things, but how should you approach reading in Chinese? And what are the best free reading resources out there?

#learnchinese #reading …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

244 - Student Q&A: April, 2025: Reading with Pinyin, Chinese texts on your phone, and deciphering handwriting

Season 1 Episode 244

Should you read Chinese with or without Pinyin? What are the pros and cons of reading on your phone? And how do you learn to read Chinese people’s handwriting?

#learnchinese #reading #yinyin #handwrit…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

243 - How to use mnemonics to learn Mandarin tones and pronunciation

Season 1 Episode 243

Memory is a skill that can be practised, learnt, and mastered. By using the right method, remembering even abstract things like tones and pronunciation in Mandarin becomes possible, even easy!

#learnc…

Published on 3 months ago

242 - Don’t be a tourist if you want to learn Chinese

Season 1 Episode 244

Living and travelling abroad can help you learn Chinese, but your attitude matters. To truly learn, stop being a tourist!

#learnchinese #tourist #travel #expat #languagelearning

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Published on 3 months ago

241 - Cramming vs. spaced repetition: When to use which method to learn Chinese

Season 1 Episode 241

Should you cram or use spaced repetition to learn Chinese? Discover when each method works best and why spaced repetition is key to long-term success.

#learnchinese #review #vocabulary #cramming #srs …

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

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 3 months, 2 weeks 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 3 months, 3 weeks 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

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Published on 4 months 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 4 months, 1 week ago