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242 - Don’t be a tourist if you want to learn Chinese
Season 1 Episode 244
Living and travelling abroad can help you learn Chinese, but your attitude matters. To truly learn, stop being a tourist!
#learnchinese #tourist #trav…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
241 - Cramming vs. spaced repetition: When to use which method to learn Chinese
Season 1 Episode 241
Should you cram or use spaced repetition to learn Chinese? Discover when each method works best and why spaced repetition is key to long-term success…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
240 - The best YouTube channels for learning Chinese
Season 240 Episode 1
Videos are ideal for learning Chinese, because the visual element enhances comprehension and engagement. But what videos should you watch? What are t…
1 year ago
239 - Student Q&A: March, 2025: Chinese slang, leaving expat bubbles, and competing with other learners
Season 1 Episode 239
Is learning Chinese slang worth your time? What do you do when someone with less study time speaks better than you? And how can you escape the expat …
1 year ago
238 - Learning Chinese by playing board games
Season 1 Episode 238
Board games are more than just fun, they’re a powerful way to learn Chinese, boosting vocabulary, fluency, and communication skills!
#learnchinese #bo…
1 year ago
237 - Love and language: Challenges and opportunities in learning Chinese with a partner
Season 1 Episode 237
Some say that dating a native speaker is the ultimate shortcut to fluency. “You’ll learn effortlessly with a teacher always by your side!” But is lea…
1 year ago
236 - The Input Pyramid: Chinese Listening for Any Situation
Season 1 Episode 236
Most students of Chinese find listening comprehension a challenge. To truly become a fluent listener, use the Input Pyramid to rethink and upgrade yo…
1 year, 1 month ago
235 - Student Q&A: February, 2025: Improving listening ability quickly, using transcripts, and understanding rapid Mandarin
Season 1 Episode 235
How do you improve listening ability as quickly as possible? Are there any strategies to deal with rapid speech? And how many times should you listen…
1 year, 1 month ago
234 - Reader and listener survey + Lunar New Year discount
Season 1 Episode 234
I started Hacking Chinese to help people learn Mandarin, and your feedback is essential, so please fill out my listener survey. Also, to celebrate th…
1 year, 1 month ago
233 - The three roads to mastering Chinese
Season 1 Episode 233
You’d think that there are many roads to mastering Chinese, but in truth, there are only three.
#learnchinese #mastery #fluency #work #social #hobby …
1 year, 1 month ago