Podcast Episodes

206 - Why you should preview before every Chinese lesson

Season 1 Episode 206

Previewing before Chinese lessons is a simple yet frequently overlooked method to enhance learning. By previewing, you maximise the benefits of each lesson, allowing you to focus on areas where you t…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

205 - How I used a notebook to learn more Chinese, and why you should too

Season 1 Episode 205

The humble notebook is a powerful tool for learners of Chinese. Whether an exquisite leather-bound journal or a digital text file, a notebook offers more than a space to record information about voca…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

204 - Student Q&A, July 2024: Reading speed, children’s books and Chinese literature

Season 1 Episode 204

How can you read Chinese faster? Which children's books are best for second-language learners? And what's the ideal entry point into Chinese literature?

#learnchinese #reading #q&a #speed #genre

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Published on 1 year ago

203 - The three factors that determine how much Chinese you learn

Season 1 Episode 203

When learning Chinese, your progress depends on three factors: the content you study, the methods you use, and the time you dedicate. To achieve your goals quickly and efficiently, strive to optimise…

Published on 1 year ago

202 - Habit hacking for language learners

Season 1 Episode 202

Habits are routines that become smooth and effortless with repetition. By developing the right habits for learning Chinese, you can learn more with less effort!

#learnchinese #habit #routine #studyma…

Published on 1 year ago

201 - Should you learn the pronunciation of radicals?

Season 1 Episode 201

Learning the building blocks of Chinese characters is a great idea, but what should learn about each character component? And more specifically, should you learn the pronunciation of radicals?

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Published on 1 year ago

200 - Student Q&A, June 2024: How much time on flashcards, Remembering the Hanzi, and resources for learning characters

Season 1 Episode 200

How much time should you spend on flashcards? Is Remembering the Hanzi good for learning Chinese characters? And what resources should you use if you want to understand the writing system better?

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Published on 1 year ago

199 - Chinese character learning for all students

Season 1 Episode 199

Learning to write Chinese characters by hand takes a lot of time, but in today's digital society, is handwriting even necessary? Let's explore the role of handwriting when learning Chinese as a secon…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

198 - Learning to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin

Season 1 Episode 194

As infants, we perceive the world without filters. Learning our first language, we form categories of sounds, aiding understanding but losing the ability to hear sounds we don’t need. As adults learn…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

197 - 24 great resources for improving your Mandarin pronunciation

Season 1 Episode 197

Using the right resources is important when learning anything, but it's essential when learning Mandarin pronunciation. Here are 24 great resources, most of them completely free!

#learnchinese #pronu…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago