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272 - Learning (or not learning) Chinese slang
Season 1 Episode 272
Slang and swearing often top the list of what people want to learn in a foreign language. But is this curiosity actually helpful for learners, or jus…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
271 - 7 ways to learn to write Chinese characters
Season 1 Episode 271
Learning to write characters is an integral part of learning Chinese, but how do you practise writing them? Do you type? Write on paper? Or… on the c…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
270 - How to not teach Chinese characters to beginners: A 12-step approach
Season 1 Episode 270
I started learning Chinese well over a decade ago, and I have encountered many great teachers. But I have also seen truly terrible teaching, especial…
5 months ago
269 - Same building blocks, different characters: How component placement changes meaning in Chinese
Season 1 Episode 269
Chinese character components are usually placed in predictable ways, so if you remember the components, you can often write the character. But not al…
5 months, 1 week ago
268 - 16 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back
Season 1 Episode 268
Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let's explore 8 more myths that might be holding you back!
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5 months, 2 weeks ago
267 - How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor
Season 1 Episode 267
Most Chinese learners want one thing above all: to speak better. Many turn to a teacher for guidance, but that is only the first step. True progress …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
266 - What important words are missing from HSK?
Season 1 Episode 266
HSK is the most widely used proficiency test for Chinese, and many learners aim to master the vocabulary at each level. Yet some of the most importan…
6 months ago
265 - 5 common challenges in Mandarin listening comprehension and how to overcome them
Season 1 Episode 265
Can you ask questions in Mandarin but struggle to understand the answers? Do you feel that you know the words, but people just speak too fast? And wh…
6 months, 1 week ago
264 - Learning Chinese through comprehensible input
Season 1 Episode 264
Can you really learn Mandarin through listening and reading alone? What is comprehensible input, and how do you get enough of it?And how do speaking,…
6 months, 1 week ago
263 - Classroom Mandarin: Essential expressions for learning Chinese in Chinese
Season 1 Episode 263
The fastest way to learn to communicate in Chinese is to learn classroom expressions first. Master essential phrases that help you learn Mandarin wit…
6 months, 2 weeks ago