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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 hard…
1 year, 6 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 …
1 year, 6 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 …
1 year, 6 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 literatu…
1 year, 7 months 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…
1 year, 7 months 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 l…
1 year, 7 months 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, shou…
1 year, 7 months 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…
1 year, 8 months 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 ro…
1 year, 8 months 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 abi…
1 year, 8 months ago