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256 - 8 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand
Season 1 Episode 256
Does handwriting still have a place in modern Chinese learning? Let's explore 8 popular arguments in favour of writing characters by hand, each criti…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
255 - 7 characteristics of a great Chinese tutor or private teacher
Season 1 Episode 255
A great tutor can transform your Chinese learning, but how do you know if a tutor is good? Let's explore the key qualities that make a tutor truly ef…
7 months ago
254 - How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions
Season 1 Episode 254
Having a tutor can be great for learning Chinese, but how much progress you make depends as much on you as on the tutor. Come prepared, stay engaged,…
7 months, 1 week ago
253 - 8 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back
Season 1 Episode 253
Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let's explore eight myths that might be holding you back!
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7 months, 2 weeks ago
252 - Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 7: How to navigate different types of listening in Mandarin
Season 1 Episode 252
Listening is essential when learning Mandarin, but not all listening situations are the same. By recognising different types of listening, you can im…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
251 - Student Q&A: June, 2025: Beginner listening, group conversations, and Chinese news
Season 1 Episode 251
How do you get started with listening in Mandarin? What makes group conversations so challenging? And is it true that news broadcasts in Chinese are …
7 months, 4 weeks ago
250 - Will Hacking Chinese help you learn Mandarin?
Season 1 Episode 250
Is learning how to learn worth your time, or should you just engage directly with Chinese instead? The answer depends, but the longer your perspectiv…
8 months, 1 week ago
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 #c…
8 months, 2 weeks 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 i…
8 months, 3 weeks 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.
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9 months ago