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304 - How to make Chinese easier by using mnemonics and memory techniques
Season 1 Episode 304
Mnemonics are clever memory techniques that can be used to memorise everything from decks of cards to speeches, but how do you use them to learn Chin…
3 days, 14 hours ago
303 - Learn Chinese by playing Chinese chess (象棋, xiàngqí)
Season 1 Episode 303
Chinese chess, or 象棋 (xiàngqí), is more than a classic strategy game. It’s a fun, practical way into Chinese language and culture.
#learnchinese #xian…
1 week, 3 days ago
302 - The best podcasts for learning Chinese in 2026
Season 1 Episode 302
Podcasts let you create your own Chinese immersion experience, with level-appropriate stories and authentic conversations. Learn flexibly on the go w…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
301 - Effective progress or experience points? The double-edged sword of measuring your Chinese learning
Season 1 Episode 301
Measuring your Chinese progress is a double-edged sword: it can keep you motivated, but it can also tempt you to chase numbers that don’t reflect rea…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
300 - Why learning Chinese pronunciation by using English words is a really bad idea
Season 1 Episode 300
Learning Mandarin pronunciation is not easy, so some people try to use English words to learn or teach the sounds. This is a really bad idea.
#learnch…
1 month ago
299 - How to not memorise Chinese characters: The anatomy of bad mnemonics
Season 1 Episode 299
Mnemonics are clever memory techniques that help you remember everything from PIN codes to Chinese characters. Good mnemonics make learning easier, b…
1 month, 1 week ago
298 - The best time to start learning Chinese is now: A guide for expats
Season 1 Episode 298
The best time to start learning Chinese might be behind you, but the second-best time is now. If you’ve been surrounded by Mandarin for years and kee…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
297 - Improve your Chinese conversations by listening to the listener
Season 1 Episode 297
The obvious way to learn Mandarin is to listen to a person speaking the language. The less obvious way is to listen to the person who isn’t speaking …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
296 - Chinese is fascinating and exciting, not weird and stupid
Season 1 Episode 295
When learning a foreign language, some things might appear weird or even stupid. But does a negative attitude towards Chinese make it harder to learn…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
295 - Which Chinese language course should you take?
Season 1 Episode 295
The answer to the question of which Chinese language course you should choose is that it depends. But what does it depend on, and how do you make the…
2 months ago