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08 - How to get honest feedback to boost your Chinese speaking and writing
Season 1 Episode 8
Feedback is important for learning, because it can show you how to not use the language and highlight things you hadn't noticed before. But getting h…
6 years, 1 month ago
07 - Diversify how you study Chinese to learn more
Season 1 Episode 7
How is it possible to spend 80 hours a week learning Chinese? And what can you learn from that, even if you find it hard to find any time to study wh…
6 years, 1 month ago
06 - Learning Chinese words: When quantity beats quality
Season 1 Episode 6
Everybody knows that having a large vocabulary is important, but how important is it for Chinese learners? And how should you go about learning more …
6 years, 1 month ago
05 - How to get the most out of your first semester of Chinese
Season 1 Episode 5
Taking a Chinese course is a great way to get started, but following the syllabus alone can leave important gaps. Here’s how to avoid unnecessary det…
6 years, 2 months ago
04 - Why not going to China now could actually be good for your Chinese
Season 1 Episode 4
Most people agree that immersing yourself in the language is the best way to learn, but what if I told you that delaying your trip might actually be …
6 years, 2 months ago
03 - How to not teach Chinese characters to beginners: A 12-step approach
Season 1 Episode 3
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…
6 years, 2 months ago
02 - What important words are missing from HSK?
Season 1 Episode 2
HSK is one of the most widely used proficiency tests for Chinese, and many students strive to learn the vocabulary associated with each level. But wh…
6 years, 2 months ago
01 - Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters?
Season 1 Episode 1
Should you learn Chinese characters from the start, or focus on speaking first? There are good arguments for both approaches, but one makes more sens…
6 years, 3 months ago
0 - Welcome to the Hacking Chinese Podcast!
Season 1
Are you studying Chinese and want to find a better way of learning? Do you want to avoid common problems and make sure you learn efficiently? Do you …
6 years, 3 months ago