Podcast Episodes

249 - Zi.Tools: A powerful free resource for exploring Chinese characters

Season 1 Episode 246

Zi.Tools is a great free resource for exploring Chinese characters. See what it offers and how you can use it to boost your learning!

#learnchinese #chinesecharacters #hanzi #etymology #analysis #dict…

Published on 7 months ago

248 - Student Q&A: May, 2025: Learning Chinese characters and words with flashcard apps

Season 1 Episode 248

Should you focus on learning many words superficially or few words well? How do you stay motivated when flashcards get boring? And how can you tell if you really know a word?

#learnchinese #vocabulary…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

247 - 7 kinds of tone problems in Mandarin and what to do about them

Season 1 Episode 247

Tones in Mandarin are tricky, and students face many different kinds of problems. Identifying the type of problem is important for fixing it.

#learnchinese #tones #pronunciation #challenges #speaking …

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

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 7 months, 3 weeks 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 7 months, 4 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 8 months 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 8 months, 1 week 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 8 months, 2 weeks 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 8 months, 3 weeks 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 9 months ago