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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…
9 months, 1 week ago
262 - Getting the most from Hacking Chinese in 2025: Back-to-school course discount, 2025
Season 1 Episode 262
There are over 500 articles and more than 1 million words on Hacking Chinese. How are you supposed to absorb all that information and inspiration as …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
261 - Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters?
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…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
260 - 16 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand
Season 1 Episode 260
Does handwriting still have a place in modern Chinese learning? Let's explore 8 more popular arguments in favour of writing characters by hand to see…
10 months ago
259 - Using AI chatbots for low-stress Mandarin speaking practice
Season 1 Episode 259
You don’t need to be fluent to speak Mandarin with AI. These beginner-friendly chatbot activities offer low-pressure practice that builds confidence,…
10 months, 1 week ago
258 - How to find the perfect Mandarin tutor for you: A complete guide
Season 1 Episode 258
A great tutor can accelerate your learning, but finding the right one isn’t easy. To get the best results, you need to be patient and try many option…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
257 - Student Q&A: July, 2025: AI feedback, input methods and topics for writing
Season 1 Episode 257
How do you get good feedback on your Chinese writing using AI? What’s the best input method for students? And how do you find interesting topics to w…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
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…
10 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…
11 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,…
11 months, 1 week ago