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271 - 7 ways to learn to write Chinese characters
Season 1 Episode 271
Learning to write characters is an integral part of learning Chinese, but how do you practise writing them? Do you type? Write on paper? Or… on the c…
9 months, 1 week ago
270 - How to not teach Chinese characters to beginners: A 12-step approach
Season 1 Episode 270
I started learning Chinese well over a decade ago, and I have encountered many great teachers. But I have also seen truly terrible teaching, especial…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
269 - Same building blocks, different characters: How component placement changes meaning in Chinese
Season 1 Episode 269
Chinese character components are usually placed in predictable ways, so if you remember the components, you can often write the character. But not al…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
268 - 16 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back
Season 1 Episode 268
Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let's explore 8 more myths that might be holding you back!
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10 months ago
267 - How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor
Season 1 Episode 267
Most Chinese learners want one thing above all: to speak better. Many turn to a teacher for guidance, but that is only the first step. True progress …
10 months, 1 week ago
266 - What important words are missing from HSK?
Season 1 Episode 266
HSK is the most widely used proficiency test for Chinese, and many learners aim to master the vocabulary at each level. Yet some of the most importan…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
265 - 5 common challenges in Mandarin listening comprehension and how to overcome them
Season 1 Episode 265
Can you ask questions in Mandarin but struggle to understand the answers? Do you feel that you know the words, but people just speak too fast? And wh…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
264 - Learning Chinese through comprehensible input
Season 1 Episode 264
Can you really learn Mandarin through listening and reading alone? What is comprehensible input, and how do you get enough of it?And how do speaking,…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
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…
11 months 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 …
11 months, 1 week ago