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97 - Do you have to learn to write Chinese characters by hand?
Season 1 Episode 97
Chinese characters are beautiful, but they take a long time to learn, especially if you want to be able to write them by hand. But do you actually ne…
3 years, 10 months ago
96 - Which words you should learn and where to find them
Season 1 Episode 96
When learning a language, it's important to know many words, but it's also important that you learn the right words. How do you know which words to l…
3 years, 10 months ago
95 - Why you should use more than one Chinese textbook
Season 1 Episode 95
A textbook can only provide a sliver of the content and activities you need to learn Chinese, but rather than throwing your textbook away, try using …
3 years, 10 months ago
94 - Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation's four strands
Season 1 Episode 94
When learning Chinese, it’s hard to make sure you’re doing the right things. Paul Nation’s four strands allow you analyse and balance your learning!
…3 years, 10 months ago
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, 10 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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 …
4 years ago