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93 - On accuracy, communication and comprehensibility when learning Chinese
Season 1 Episode 93
As if learning basic tones wasn't enough, tones in Mandarin also influence each other and change depending on context. Some of these tone change rule…
3 years, 7 months ago
92 - Obligatory and optional tone change rules in Mandarin
Season 1 Episode 92
As if learning basic tones wasn't enough, tones in Mandarin also influence each other and change depending on context. Some of these tone change rule…
3 years, 7 months ago
91 - How to find more time to practise Chinese listening
Season 1 Episode 91
Listening is probably the most important skill when learning Chinese, and the more you practise, the better. In order to listen as much as you should…
3 years, 8 months ago
90 - Are authentic texts good for learning Chinese or is graded content better?
Season 1 Episode 90
Authentic texts not written specifically for second language learners are rich, varied, interesting and engaging, but they can also be terribly diffi…
3 years, 8 months ago
89 - What to read to improve your Chinese and why
Season 1 Episode 89
Reading in Chinese has many benefits, but why you read should also inform your choice of what to read.
Link to article: What to read to improve your …
3 years, 8 months ago
88 - How to learn Chinese pronunciation as a beginner
Season 1 Episode 88
Tones in Chinese can be hard to master, but did you know that most of what you need is contained in just twenty words?
Link to article: How to learn …
3 years, 8 months ago
87 - Focusing on tone pairs to improve your Mandarin pronunciation
Season 1 Episode 87
Tones in Chinese can be hard to master, but did you know that most of what you need is contained in just twenty words?
Link to article: Focusing on t…
3 years, 9 months ago
86 - Time quality: Studying the right thing at the right time
Season 1 Episode 86
Many students think that learning a language is limited to going to class, working your way through difficult texts or having conversations with nati…
3 years, 9 months ago
85 - 500 resources for learning and teaching Chinese, tagged by level, topic and type
Season 1 Episode 85
Finding the right resources for learning and teaching Chinese can be tricky considering how much there is on offer. How do you find resources suitabl…
3 years, 9 months ago
84 - How to start learning Chinese again after a break
Season 1 Episode 84
Are you picking up Chinese again after a break, and struggle to find the words and characters? Does spoken Mandarin sound vaguely familiar but incomp…
3 years, 9 months ago