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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,…
9 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…
9 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…
9 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 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…
10 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,…
10 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!
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10 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…
10 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 …
11 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…
11 months, 1 week ago