Podcast Episodes

213 - Student Q&A, September 2024: Slowly spoken Chinese, passing listening exams and understanding numbers

Season 1 Episode 213

Should you slow down the Mandarin you listen to? How can you prepare for difficult listening exams? And how can you understand Chinese numbers in context?

#learnchinese #rateofspeech #slowaudio #exam…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

212 - Getting the most from Hacking Chinese in024: Back-to-school course discounts

Season 1 Episode 212

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 a student? Let’s discuss how to get the most out o…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

211 - Three things I wish I had known as a beginner student of Chinese: The time machine, part 1

Season 1 Episode 211

I started learning Chinese more than 15 years ago. Here are three things I wish I had known back then, as a beginner!

#learnchinese #beginner #timemachine #learningstrategies

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Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

210 - The 10 best free Chinese listening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners

Season 1 Episode 210

Listening is the most important skill of all, because it accelerates all other learning and is crucial for social integration. What are the best free Chinese listening resources out there for beginne…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

209 - Student Q&A, August 2024: Avoiding mental translation, untranslatable words and why practising translation is good

Season 1 Episode 204

How can you stop translating in your head? What are some Chinese words that can’t be translated? And why is translation a worthwhile learning activity?

#learnchinese #translation #mentaltranslation

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Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

208 - Insights from my recent trip to China: The importance of top-down listening

Season 1 Episode 208

Understanding Chinese involves more than just knowing words and phrases; it's about using context to interpret meaning. My recent trip to China highlighted the crucial role of top-down listening in n…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

207 - Chinese character variants and font differences for language learners

Season 1 Episode 207

Small details sometimes matter when writing Chinese characters, but sometimes they don't. Figuring out which details to pay attention to is made harder by character variants and font differences!

#le…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

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 1 year, 3 months 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 1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months ago