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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…
9 months, 1 week 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,…
9 months, 2 weeks 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!
#learn…
9 months, 3 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…
9 months, 4 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 …
10 months 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…
10 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…
10 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…
10 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.
#learnch…
11 months 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 …
11 months, 1 week ago