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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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9 months, 1 week 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, 2 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 …
9 months, 2 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…
9 months, 3 weeks 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!
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10 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 i…
10 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.
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10 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 …
10 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 r…
11 months 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 ha…
11 months, 1 week ago