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307 - How technology can stop you from learning Chinese
Technology can make learning Chinese easier, but only if it helps you engage more with the language. Used poorly, the same tools can get in the way o…
3 days, 4 hours ago
306 - How technology can make learning Chinese easier
Season 1 Episode 306
Technology can make learning Chinese easier, not by doing the learning for you, but by helping you spend more time on what actually matters: listenin…
1 week, 3 days ago
305 - When spaced repetition fails, and what to do about it
Season 1 Episode 305
Spaced repetition software is designed to delay reviews as long as possible without letting you forget. For learning Chinese, though, barely remember…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
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 weeks, 3 days 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 month 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…
1 month, 1 week 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…
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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…
2 months ago