When learning Chinese, questions about the language pop up all the time, but what's the best way to answer them? Link to article: Chinese language question triage: When to ask whom about what: https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-question-triage-general-guidelines/ #learnchinese #questions #answers #triage 5 websites to help answer your questions about Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/5-websites-to-help-answer-your-questions-about-chinese/ How to look up Chinese characters you don’t know: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-look-up-chinese-characters-you-dont-know/ The benefits of using Wikipedia to look up words when learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-benefits-of-using-wikipedia-to-look-up-words-when-learning-chinese/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

When learning Chinese, questions about the language pop up all the time, but what's the best way to answer them? Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-question-triage-general-guidelines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinese language question triage: When to ask whom about what</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-question-triage-general-guidelines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-question-triage-general-guidelines/</a> #learnchinese #questions #answers #triage 5 websites to help answer your questions about Chinese: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/5-websites-to-help-answer-your-questions-about-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/5-websites-to-help-answer-your-questions-about-chinese/</a> How to look up Chinese characters you don’t know: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-look-up-chinese-characters-you-dont-know/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-look-up-chinese-characters-you-dont-know/</a> The benefits of using Wikipedia to look up words when learning Chinese: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-benefits-of-using-wikipedia-to-look-up-words-when-learning-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-benefits-of-using-wikipedia-to-look-up-words-when-learning-chinese/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

101 - Chinese language question triage: When to ask whom about what

A good  principle for choosing what to learn is to focus on the most useful things first, but how do you know what's most useful? Frequency lists can be helpful, but are often misused. Link to article:  The most common Chinese words, characters and components for language learners and teachers: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-most-common-chinese-words-characters-and-components-for-language-learners-and-teachers/ #learnchinese #words #hanzi #components #frequency Three factors that decide how much Chinese you learn: https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-factors-decide-much-chinese-learn/ Vocabulary lists that help you learn Chinese and how to use them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/different-lists-for-learning-chinese/ The building blocks of Chinese, part 5: Making sense of Chinese words: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-5-making-sense-of-chinese-words/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

A good  principle for choosing what to learn is to focus on the most useful things first, but how do you know what's most useful? Frequency lists can be helpful, but are often misused. Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-most-common-chinese-words-characters-and-components-for-language-learners-and-teachers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The most common Chinese words, characters and components for language learners and teachers</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-most-common-chinese-words-characters-and-components-for-language-learners-and-teachers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-most-common-chinese-words-characters-and-components-for-language-learners-and-teachers/</a> #learnchinese #words #hanzi #components #frequency Three factors that decide how much Chinese you learn: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-factors-decide-much-chinese-learn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-factors-decide-much-chinese-learn/</a> Vocabulary lists that help you learn Chinese and how to use them: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/different-lists-for-learning-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/different-lists-for-learning-chinese/</a> The building blocks of Chinese, part 5: Making sense of Chinese words: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-5-making-sense-of-chinese-words/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-5-making-sense-of-chinese-words/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

100 - The most common Chinese words, characters and components for language learners and teachers

Being fluent in Chinese is more about being good at applying what you know, rather than knowing everything. Many students focus too much on learning new things, and neglect mastering what they've already learnt. Link to article: How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/ #learnchinese #fluency #fourstrands Which words you should learn and where to find them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-words-you-should-learn-in-and-where-to-find-them/ Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation’s four strands: https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/ Chinese listening strategies: Improving listening speed: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listening-strategies-improving-listening-speed/ How important is reading speed on tests like HSK and TOCFL? https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-important-is-reading-speed-on-tests-like-hsk-and-tocfl/ Language is communication, not only an abstract subject to study: https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-is-communication-not-an-abstract-subject-to-study/ Why you should use more than one Chinese textbook: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-should-use-more-than-one-chinese-textbook/ How narrow listening and reading can help you learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/narrow-listening-reading-can-help-learn-chinese/ How to improve fluency in Chinese by playing word games: https://www.hackingchinese.com/playing-word-games-to-practise-fluency/ 20 tips and tricks to improve your Chinese writing ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/20-tips-and-tricks-to-improve-your-chinese-writing-ability/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Being fluent in Chinese is more about being good at applying what you know, rather than knowing everything. Many students focus too much on learning new things, and neglect mastering what they've already learnt. Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to become fluent in Chinese</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/</a> #learnchinese #fluency #fourstrands Which words you should learn and where to find them: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-words-you-should-learn-in-and-where-to-find-them/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-words-you-should-learn-in-and-where-to-find-them/</a> Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation’s four strands: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/</a> Chinese listening strategies: Improving listening speed: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/listening-strategies-improving-listening-speed/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/listening-strategies-improving-listening-speed/</a> How important is reading speed on tests like HSK and TOCFL? <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-important-is-reading-speed-on-tests-like-hsk-and-tocfl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-important-is-reading-speed-on-tests-like-hsk-and-tocfl/</a> Language is communication, not only an abstract subject to study: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-is-communication-not-an-abstract-subject-to-study/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-is-communication-not-an-abstract-subject-to-study/</a> Why you should use more than one Chinese textbook: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-should-use-more-than-one-chinese-textbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-should-use-more-than-one-chinese-textbook/</a> How narrow listening and reading can help you learn Chinese: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/narrow-listening-reading-can-help-learn-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/narrow-listening-reading-can-help-learn-chinese/</a> How to improve fluency in Chinese by playing word games:<a href=" https://www.hackingchinese.com/playing-word-games-to-practise-fluency/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.hackingchinese.com/playing-word-games-to-practise-fluency/</a> 20 tips and tricks to improve your Chinese writing ability: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/20-tips-and-tricks-to-improve-your-chinese-writing-ability/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/20-tips-and-tricks-to-improve-your-chinese-writing-ability/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

99 - How to become fluent in Chinese

Making mistakes is a natural part of learning Chinese, but how can you make sure you learn as much as possible from the mistakes you make? The answer can be anything from "ignore it" to "stop everything you're doing and get to the bottom of it", and it all depends on what kind of mistake you've made! Link to article:  How to get honest feedback to boost your Chinese speaking and writing: https://www.hackingchinese.com/about-the-importance-of-separating-various-kinds-of-mistakes/ #learnchinese #mistakes #errors #improvement How to get honest feedback to boost your Chinese speaking and writing: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-art-of-being-corrected/ 7 things you were taught in Chinese class that are actually wrong: https://www.hackingchinese.com/7-things-you-were-taught-in-chinese-class-that-are-actually-wrong/ Learning the third tone in Mandarin Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Making mistakes is a natural part of learning Chinese, but how can you make sure you learn as much as possible from the mistakes you make? The answer can be anything from "ignore it" to "stop everything you're doing and get to the bottom of it", and it all depends on what kind of mistake you've made! Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/about-the-importance-of-separating-various-kinds-of-mistakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to get honest feedback to boost your Chinese speaking and writing</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/about-the-importance-of-separating-various-kinds-of-mistakes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/about-the-importance-of-separating-various-kinds-of-mistakes/</a> #learnchinese #mistakes #errors #improvement How to get honest feedback to boost your Chinese speaking and writing: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-art-of-being-corrected/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-art-of-being-corrected/</a> 7 things you were taught in Chinese class that are actually wrong: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/7-things-you-were-taught-in-chinese-class-that-are-actually-wrong/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/7-things-you-were-taught-in-chinese-class-that-are-actually-wrong/</a> Learning the third tone in Mandarin Chinese: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

98 - How to learn from your mistakes and errors when learning Chinese

Chinese characters are beautiful, but they take a long time to learn, especially if you want to be able to write them by hand. But do you actually need handwriting? When might you be required to write by hand? And are there any other benefits with handwriting that might make it all worthwhile? Link to article: Do you have to learn to write Chinese characters by hand? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/ #learnchinese #handwriting #typing #reading #hanzi Do you have to learn to write Chinese characters by hand? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/ Chinese vocabulary challenge, June 2022: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge/ The new HSK 3.0 (2021): What you need to know: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-new-hsk-3-0-what-you-need-to-know/ Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-to-speak-chinese-before-you-learn-chinese-characters/ Skritter review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/ My best advice on how to learn Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/my-best-advice-on-how-to-learn-chinese-characters/ How to learn Chinese characters as a beginner: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-characters-as-a-beginner/ A minimum-effort approach to writing Chinese characters by hand: https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-minimum-effort-approach-to-writing-chinese-characters-by-hand/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Chinese characters are beautiful, but they take a long time to learn, especially if you want to be able to write them by hand. But do you actually need handwriting? When might you be required to write by hand? And are there any other benefits with handwriting that might make it all worthwhile? Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Do you have to learn to write Chinese characters by hand?</a> <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/</a> #learnchinese #handwriting #typing #reading #hanzi Do you have to learn to write Chinese characters by hand? <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/</a> Chinese vocabulary challenge, June 2022: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge/</a> The new HSK 3.0 (2021): What you need to know: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-new-hsk-3-0-what-you-need-to-know/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-new-hsk-3-0-what-you-need-to-know/</a> Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters? <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-to-speak-chinese-before-you-learn-chinese-characters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-to-speak-chinese-before-you-learn-chinese-characters/</a> Skritter review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/</a> My best advice on how to learn Chinese characters: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/my-best-advice-on-how-to-learn-chinese-characters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/my-best-advice-on-how-to-learn-chinese-characters/</a> How to learn Chinese characters as a beginner: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-characters-as-a-beginner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-characters-as-a-beginner/</a> A minimum-effort approach to writing Chinese characters by hand: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-minimum-effort-approach-to-writing-chinese-characters-by-hand/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-minimum-effort-approach-to-writing-chinese-characters-by-hand/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

97 - Do you have to learn to write Chinese characters by hand?

When learning a language, it's important to know many words, but it's also important that you learn the right words. How do you know which words to learn? Where should you find those words? And how much can you express using only the ten hundred most used words? Link to article: Which words you should learn and where to find them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-words-you-should-learn-in-and-where-to-find-them/ #learnchinese #requency #wordlists #fluency June Chinese vocabulary challenge: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge/ Hacking Chinese on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackingchinese/ Skritter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skritterchinese/ xkcd’s Up Goer Five: https://xkcd.com/1133/ How to improve fluency in Chinese by playing word games: https://www.hackingchinese.com/playing-word-games-to-practise-fluency/ The most common Chinese words, characters and components for language learners and teachers: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-most-common-chinese-words-characters-and-components-for-language-learners-and-teachers/ Mapping the terra incognita of Chinese vocabulary: https://www.hackingchinese.com/mapping-the-terra-incognita-of-vocabulary/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

When learning a language, it's important to know many words, but it's also important that you learn the right words. How do you know which words to learn? Where should you find those words? And how much can you express using only the ten hundred most used words? Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-words-you-should-learn-in-and-where-to-find-them/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Which words you should learn and where to find them</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-words-you-should-learn-in-and-where-to-find-them/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-words-you-should-learn-in-and-where-to-find-them/</a> #learnchinese #requency #wordlists #fluency June Chinese vocabulary challenge: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge/</a> Hacking Chinese on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hackingchinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hackingchinese/</a> Skritter on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/skritterchinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/skritterchinese/</a> xkcd’s Up Goer Five: <a href="https://xkcd.com/1133/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://xkcd.com/1133/</a> How to improve fluency in Chinese by playing word games: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/playing-word-games-to-practise-fluency/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/playing-word-games-to-practise-fluency/</a> The most common Chinese words, characters and components for language learners and teachers: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-most-common-chinese-words-characters-and-components-for-language-learners-and-teachers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-most-common-chinese-words-characters-and-components-for-language-learners-and-teachers/</a> Mapping the terra incognita of Chinese vocabulary: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/mapping-the-terra-incognita-of-vocabulary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/mapping-the-terra-incognita-of-vocabulary/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

96 - Which words you should learn and where to find them

A textbook can only provide a sliver of the content and activities you need to learn Chinese, but rather than throwing your textbook away, try using several of them in parallel. Link to article: Why you should use more than one Chinese textbook: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-should-use-more-than-one-chinese-textbook/ #learnchinese #textbooks #input #reading #listening Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation’s four strands: https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/ Should you learn Chinese vocabulary from lists? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-chinese-vocabulary-from-lists/ Learn Chinese implicitly through exposure with a seasoning of explicit instruction: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-implicitly-exposure-seasoning-explicit-instruction/ Why your Chinese isn’t as good as you think it ought to be: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-your-chinese-isnt-as-good-as-you-think-it-ought-to-be/ The 7 best Chinese reading resources for beginners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-reading/ The illusion of advanced learning and what to do about it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-illusion-of-advanced-learning-and-what-to-do-about-it/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

A textbook can only provide a sliver of the content and activities you need to learn Chinese, but rather than throwing your textbook away, try using several of them in parallel. Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-should-use-more-than-one-chinese-textbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why you should use more than one Chinese textbook</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-should-use-more-than-one-chinese-textbook/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-should-use-more-than-one-chinese-textbook/</a> #learnchinese #textbooks #input #reading #listening Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation’s four strands: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/</a> Should you learn Chinese vocabulary from lists? <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-chinese-vocabulary-from-lists/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-chinese-vocabulary-from-lists/</a> Learn Chinese implicitly through exposure with a seasoning of explicit instruction: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-implicitly-exposure-seasoning-explicit-instruction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-implicitly-exposure-seasoning-explicit-instruction/</a> Why your Chinese isn’t as good as you think it ought to be: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-your-chinese-isnt-as-good-as-you-think-it-ought-to-be/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-your-chinese-isnt-as-good-as-you-think-it-ought-to-be/</a> The 7 best Chinese reading resources for beginners: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-reading/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-reading/</a> The illusion of advanced learning and what to do about it: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-illusion-of-advanced-learning-and-what-to-do-about-it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-illusion-of-advanced-learning-and-what-to-do-about-it/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

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Paul Nation

When learning Chinese, it’s hard to make sure you’re doing the right things. Paul Nation’s four strands allow you analyse and balance your learning! Link to article: Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation's four strands: https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands #learnchinese #fourstrands #sla #input #output #fluency Nation, P. (2007). The four strands. International Journal of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 1(1), 2-13. Chinese language logging, part 2: A healthy, balanced diet of Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-2-a-healthy-balanced-diet-of-mandarin/ Why your Chinese isn’t as good as you think it ought to be: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-your-chinese-isnt-as-good-as-you-think-it-ought-to-be/ Time quality: Studying the right thing at the right time: https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/ An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/ Learn Chinese implicitly through exposure with a seasoning of explicit instruction: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-implicitly-exposure-seasoning-explicit-instruction/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

When learning Chinese, it’s hard to make sure you’re doing the right things. Paul Nation’s four strands allow you analyse and balance your learning! Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation's four strands</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands</a> #learnchinese #fourstrands #sla #input #output #fluency Nation, P. (2007). The four strands. International Journal of Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, 1(1), 2-13. Chinese language logging, part 2: A healthy, balanced diet of Mandarin: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-2-a-healthy-balanced-diet-of-mandarin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-2-a-healthy-balanced-diet-of-mandarin/</a> Why your Chinese isn’t as good as you think it ought to be: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-your-chinese-isnt-as-good-as-you-think-it-ought-to-be/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-your-chinese-isnt-as-good-as-you-think-it-ought-to-be/</a> Time quality: Studying the right thing at the right time: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/</a> An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/</a> Learn Chinese implicitly through exposure with a seasoning of explicit instruction: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-implicitly-exposure-seasoning-explicit-instruction/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-implicitly-exposure-seasoning-explicit-instruction/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

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As if learning basic tones wasn't enough, tones in Mandarin also influence each other and change depending on context. Some of these tone change rules you have to learn, but others are better left alone and will be absorbed naturally over time. Link to article: On accuracy, communication and comprehensibility when learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/on-accuracy-communication-and-comprehensibility-when-learning-chinese #learnchinese #errors #communication #accuracy Learning the third tone in Mandarin Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/ About jumbling letters in English words: https://www.dictionary.com/e/typoglycemia/ The Persistence of Comprehension (by Hexacoto): https://hexacoto.com/2014/03/12/the-persistence-of-comprehension/ The importance of tones is inversely proportional to the predictability of what you say: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-tones-is-inversely-proportional-to-the-predictability-of-what-you-say/ Standard pronunciation in Chinese and why you want it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/standardised-pronunciation-in-chinese-and-why-you-want-it/ Learning to understand regionally accented Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-to-understand-regionally-accented-mandarin/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

As if learning basic tones wasn't enough, tones in Mandarin also influence each other and change depending on context. Some of these tone change rules you have to learn, but others are better left alone and will be absorbed naturally over time. Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/on-accuracy-communication-and-comprehensibility-when-learning-chinese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On accuracy, communication and comprehensibility when learning Chinese</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/on-accuracy-communication-and-comprehensibility-when-learning-chinese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/on-accuracy-communication-and-comprehensibility-when-learning-chinese</a> #learnchinese #errors #communication #accuracy Learning the third tone in Mandarin Chinese: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/</a> About jumbling letters in English words: <a href="https://www.dictionary.com/e/typoglycemia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dictionary.com/e/typoglycemia/</a> The Persistence of Comprehension (by Hexacoto): <a href="https://hexacoto.com/2014/03/12/the-persistence-of-comprehension/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://hexacoto.com/2014/03/12/the-persistence-of-comprehension/</a> The importance of tones is inversely proportional to the predictability of what you say: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-tones-is-inversely-proportional-to-the-predictability-of-what-you-say/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-tones-is-inversely-proportional-to-the-predictability-of-what-you-say/</a> Standard pronunciation in Chinese and why you want it: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/standardised-pronunciation-in-chinese-and-why-you-want-it/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/standardised-pronunciation-in-chinese-and-why-you-want-it/</a> Learning to understand regionally accented Mandarin: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-to-understand-regionally-accented-mandarin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-to-understand-regionally-accented-mandarin/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

93 - On accuracy, communication and comprehensibility when learning Chinese

As if learning basic tones wasn't enough, tones in Mandarin also influence each other and change depending on context. Some of these tone change rules you have to learn, but others are better left alone and will be absorbed naturally over time. Link to article: Obligatory and optional tone change rules in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/optional-obligatory-tone-change-rules-mandarin/ #learnchinese #tones #sandhi #pronunciation Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/ Learning the third tone in Mandarin Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/ The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-hacking-chinese-guide-to-mandarin-tones/ The above article about the challenge also contains a lot of advice on what to listen to as a beginner, intermediate and advanced learner! Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

As if learning basic tones wasn't enough, tones in Mandarin also influence each other and change depending on context. Some of these tone change rules you have to learn, but others are better left alone and will be absorbed naturally over time. Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/optional-obligatory-tone-change-rules-mandarin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Obligatory and optional tone change rules in Mandarin</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/optional-obligatory-tone-change-rules-mandarin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/optional-obligatory-tone-change-rules-mandarin/</a> #learnchinese #tones #sandhi #pronunciation Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/</a> Learning the third tone in Mandarin Chinese: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/</a> The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin tones: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-hacking-chinese-guide-to-mandarin-tones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-hacking-chinese-guide-to-mandarin-tones/</a> The above article about the challenge also contains a lot of advice on what to listen to as a beginner, intermediate and advanced learner! Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

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Listening is probably the most important skill when learning Chinese, and the more you practise, the better. In order to listen as much as you should, you need to stop thinking about listening as a study activity and start thinking about it as a way of life! Link to article: How to find more time to practise Chinese listening: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-find-more-time-to-practise-listening/ #learnchinese #listening #extensive #immersion Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/ Chinese listening challenge: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-listening-challenge/ The above article about the challenge also contains a lot of advice on what to listen to as a beginner, intermediate and advanced learner! Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Listening is probably the most important skill when learning Chinese, and the more you practise, the better. In order to listen as much as you should, you need to stop thinking about listening as a study activity and start thinking about it as a way of life! Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-find-more-time-to-practise-listening/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to find more time to practise Chinese listening</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-find-more-time-to-practise-listening/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-find-more-time-to-practise-listening/</a> #learnchinese #listening #extensive #immersion Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/</a> Chinese listening challenge: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-listening-challenge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-listening-challenge/</a> The above article about the challenge also contains a lot of advice on what to listen to as a beginner, intermediate and advanced learner! Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

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Authentic texts not written specifically for second language learners are rich, varied, interesting and engaging, but they can also be terribly difficult and confusing. Should you use such texts for learning Chinese, or are you better off using content tailored to language learners? Link to article: Are authentic texts good for learning Chinese or is graded content better? https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-authentic-texts-good-for-learning-chinese-or-is-graded-content-better/ #learnchinese #reading #comprehensibility #authenticity The new paperless revolution in Chinese reading: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-new-paperless-revolution-in-chinese-reading/ The 7 best Chinese reading resources for beginners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-reading/ An introduction to comprehension-based Chinese teaching and learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-comprehension-based-chinese-teaching-learning/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Authentic texts not written specifically for second language learners are rich, varied, interesting and engaging, but they can also be terribly difficult and confusing. Should you use such texts for learning Chinese, or are you better off using content tailored to language learners? Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-authentic-texts-good-for-learning-chinese-or-is-graded-content-better/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Are authentic texts good for learning Chinese or is graded content better?</a> <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-authentic-texts-good-for-learning-chinese-or-is-graded-content-better/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-authentic-texts-good-for-learning-chinese-or-is-graded-content-better/</a> #learnchinese #reading #comprehensibility #authenticity The new paperless revolution in Chinese reading: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-new-paperless-revolution-in-chinese-reading/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-new-paperless-revolution-in-chinese-reading/</a> The 7 best Chinese reading resources for beginners: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-reading/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-reading/</a> An introduction to comprehension-based Chinese teaching and learning: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-comprehension-based-chinese-teaching-learning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-comprehension-based-chinese-teaching-learning/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

90 - Are authentic texts good for learning Chinese or is graded content better?

Reading in Chinese has many benefits, but why you read should also inform your choice of what to read. Link to article: What to read to improve your Chinese and why: https://www.hackingchinese.com/what-to-read-to-improve-your-chinese-and-why #learnchinese #reading #comprehensibility #authenticity The 7 best Chinese reading resources for beginners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-reading/ 6 challenges students face when learning to read Chinese and how to overcome them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/6-challenges-students-face-when-learning-to-read-chinese-and-how-to-overcome-them/ An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/ How narrow listening and reading can help you learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/narrow-listening-reading-can-help-learn-chinese/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Reading in Chinese has many benefits, but why you read should also inform your choice of what to read. Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/what-to-read-to-improve-your-chinese-and-why" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What to read to improve your Chinese and why</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/what-to-read-to-improve-your-chinese-and-why" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/what-to-read-to-improve-your-chinese-and-why</a> #learnchinese #reading #comprehensibility #authenticity The 7 best Chinese reading resources for beginners: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-reading/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-reading/</a> 6 challenges students face when learning to read Chinese and how to overcome them: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/6-challenges-students-face-when-learning-to-read-chinese-and-how-to-overcome-them/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/6-challenges-students-face-when-learning-to-read-chinese-and-how-to-overcome-them/</a> An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/</a> How narrow listening and reading can help you learn Chinese: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/narrow-listening-reading-can-help-learn-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/narrow-listening-reading-can-help-learn-chinese/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacking-chinese-podcast/id1536284827" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.breaker.audio/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaker</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5oYWNraW5nY2hpbmVzZS5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcast</a>, <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1536284827/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overcast</a>, <a href="https://pca.st/krpad2ge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, <a href="https://radiopublic.com/hacking-chinese-podcast-8jq95p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RadioPublic</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5iCRv1jg3j3yJZGJlYVYaO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HackingChinese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

89 - What to read to improve your Chinese and why

Tones in Chinese can be hard to master, but did you know that most of what you need is contained in just twenty words? Link to article: How to learn Chinese pronunciation as a beginner: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-pronunciation-as-a-beginner/ #learnchinese #pronunciation #beginner #tones Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/ All articles on Hacking Chinese tagged with “pronunciation”: https://www.hackingchinese.com/tag/pronunciation/ Learning to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-to-hear-the-sounds-tones-in-mandarin/ Mimicking native speakers as a way of learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/mimicking-native-speakers-way-learning-chinese/ Making progress in Chinese in spite of praise: https://www.hackingchinese.com/advancing-in-spite-of-praise/ How to get honest feedback to boost your Chinese speaking and writing: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-art-of-being-corrected/ A smart method to discover problems with Mandarin sounds and tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-smart-method-to-discover-problems-with-tones/ Why learning Chinese pronunciation by using English words is a really bad idea: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-learning-chinese-pronunciation-by-using-english-words-is-a-really-bad-idea/ A guide to Pinyin traps and pitfalls: Learning Mandarin pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-guide-to-pinyin-traps-and-pitfalls/ Learning the third tone in Mandarin Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Tones in Chinese can be hard to master, but did you know that most of what you need is contained in just twenty words? Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-pronunciation-as-a-beginner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to learn Chinese pronunciation as a beginner</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-pronunciation-as-a-beginner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-pronunciation-as-a-beginner/</a> #learnchinese #pronunciation #beginner #tones Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/</a> All articles on Hacking Chinese tagged with “pronunciation”: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/tag/pronunciation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/tag/pronunciation/</a> Learning to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-to-hear-the-sounds-tones-in-mandarin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-to-hear-the-sounds-tones-in-mandarin/</a> Mimicking native speakers as a way of learning Chinese: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/mimicking-native-speakers-way-learning-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/mimicking-native-speakers-way-learning-chinese/</a> Making progress in Chinese in spite of praise: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/advancing-in-spite-of-praise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/advancing-in-spite-of-praise/</a> How to get honest feedback to boost your Chinese speaking and writing: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-art-of-being-corrected/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-art-of-being-corrected/</a> A smart method to discover problems with Mandarin sounds and tones: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-smart-method-to-discover-problems-with-tones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-smart-method-to-discover-problems-with-tones/</a> Why learning Chinese pronunciation by using English words is a really bad idea: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-learning-chinese-pronunciation-by-using-english-words-is-a-really-bad-idea/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-learning-chinese-pronunciation-by-using-english-words-is-a-really-bad-idea/</a> A guide to Pinyin traps and pitfalls: Learning Mandarin pronunciation: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-guide-to-pinyin-traps-and-pitfalls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-guide-to-pinyin-traps-and-pitfalls/</a> Learning the third tone in Mandarin Chinese: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacking-chinese-podcast/id1536284827" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.breaker.audio/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaker</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5oYWNraW5nY2hpbmVzZS5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcast</a>, <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1536284827/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overcast</a>, <a href="https://pca.st/krpad2ge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, <a href="https://radiopublic.com/hacking-chinese-podcast-8jq95p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RadioPublic</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5iCRv1jg3j3yJZGJlYVYaO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HackingChinese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

88 - How to learn Chinese pronunciation as a beginner

Tones in Chinese can be hard to master, but did you know that most of what you need is contained in just twenty words? Link to article: Focusing on tone pairs to improve your Mandarin pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-tone-pairs-to-improve-your-mandarin-pronunciation/ #learnchinese #tones #tonepairs #pronunciation Link to pronunciation course: Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://pronunciation.hackingchinese.com/ Focusing on tone pairs to improve your Mandarin pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-tone-pairs-to-improve-your-mandarin-pronunciation/ A smart method to discover problems with Mandarin sounds and tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-smart-method-to-discover-problems-with-tones/ Chinese speaking challenge, April 2022: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-speaking-challenge/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Tones in Chinese can be hard to master, but did you know that most of what you need is contained in just twenty words? Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-tone-pairs-to-improve-your-mandarin-pronunciation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Focusing on tone pairs to improve your Mandarin pronunciation: </a><a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-tone-pairs-to-improve-your-mandarin-pronunciation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-tone-pairs-to-improve-your-mandarin-pronunciation/</a> #learnchinese #tones #tonepairs #pronunciation Link to pronunciation course: <a href="https://pronunciation.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence</a>: <a href="https://pronunciation.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pronunciation.hackingchinese.com/</a> Focusing on tone pairs to improve your Mandarin pronunciation: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-tone-pairs-to-improve-your-mandarin-pronunciation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-tone-pairs-to-improve-your-mandarin-pronunciation/</a> A smart method to discover problems with Mandarin sounds and tones: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-smart-method-to-discover-problems-with-tones/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-smart-method-to-discover-problems-with-tones/</a> Chinese speaking challenge, April 2022: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-speaking-challenge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-speaking-challenge/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacking-chinese-podcast/id1536284827" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.breaker.audio/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaker</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5oYWNraW5nY2hpbmVzZS5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcast</a>, <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1536284827/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overcast</a>, <a href="https://pca.st/krpad2ge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, <a href="https://radiopublic.com/hacking-chinese-podcast-8jq95p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RadioPublic</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5iCRv1jg3j3yJZGJlYVYaO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HackingChinese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

87 - Focusing on tone pairs to improve your Mandarin pronunciation

Many students think that learning a language is limited to going to class, working your way through difficult texts or having conversations with native speakers. These all contribute to your learning, but learning is not limited to things you can schedule in your calendar. If you think of it like that, you'll miss so many learning opportunities! Link to article: Time quality: Studying the right thing at the right time: https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/ #learnchinese #time #busy #schedule Chinese language logging, part 2: A healthy, balanced diet of Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-2-a-healthy-balanced-diet-of-mandarin/ The time barrel: How to find more time to study Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-time-barrel-you-have-more-time-than-you-think/ The cheapest and most convenient way to improve your spoken Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-cheapest-and-most-convenient-way-to-improve-your-spoken-chinese/ Why you should preview before every Chinese lesson: https://www.hackingchinese.com/preview-every-chinese-lesson/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Many students think that learning a language is limited to going to class, working your way through difficult texts or having conversations with native speakers. These all contribute to your learning, but learning is not limited to things you can schedule in your calendar. If you think of it like that, you'll miss so many learning opportunities! Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Time quality: Studying the right thing at the right time</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/</a> #learnchinese #time #busy #schedule Chinese language logging, part 2: A healthy, balanced diet of Mandarin: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-2-a-healthy-balanced-diet-of-mandarin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-2-a-healthy-balanced-diet-of-mandarin/</a> The time barrel: How to find more time to study Chinese: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-time-barrel-you-have-more-time-than-you-think/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-time-barrel-you-have-more-time-than-you-think/</a> The cheapest and most convenient way to improve your spoken Chinese: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-cheapest-and-most-convenient-way-to-improve-your-spoken-chinese/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-cheapest-and-most-convenient-way-to-improve-your-spoken-chinese/</a> Why you should preview before every Chinese lesson: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/preview-every-chinese-lesson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/preview-every-chinese-lesson/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacking-chinese-podcast/id1536284827" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.breaker.audio/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaker</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5oYWNraW5nY2hpbmVzZS5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcast</a>, <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1536284827/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overcast</a>, <a href="https://pca.st/krpad2ge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, <a href="https://radiopublic.com/hacking-chinese-podcast-8jq95p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RadioPublic</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5iCRv1jg3j3yJZGJlYVYaO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HackingChinese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

86 - Time quality: Studying the right thing at the right time

Finding the right resources for learning and teaching Chinese can be tricky considering how much there is on offer. How do you find resources suitable for your level, apps designed to help you meet a particular challenge, or information and advice in general? You go to Hacking Chinese Resources, of course, which features 500 resources for learning and teaching Chinese, tagged by level, topic and type. Link to article: 500 resources for learning and teaching Chinese, tagged by level, topic and type https://www.hackingchinese.com/500-resources-for-learning-and-teaching-chinese-tagged-by-level-topic-and-type/ #learnchinese #resources #links #hackingchinese Link to Hacking Chinese Resources: https://resources.hackingchinese.com/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Finding the right resources for learning and teaching Chinese can be tricky considering how much there is on offer. How do you find resources suitable for your level, apps designed to help you meet a particular challenge, or information and advice in general? You go to Hacking Chinese Resources, of course, which features 500 resources for learning and teaching Chinese, tagged by level, topic and type. Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/500-resources-for-learning-and-teaching-chinese-tagged-by-level-topic-and-type/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">500 resources for learning and teaching Chinese, tagged by level, topic and type</a> <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/500-resources-for-learning-and-teaching-chinese-tagged-by-level-topic-and-type/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/500-resources-for-learning-and-teaching-chinese-tagged-by-level-topic-and-type/</a> #learnchinese #resources #links #hackingchinese Link to Hacking Chinese Resources: <a href="https://resources.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://resources.hackingchinese.com/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacking-chinese-podcast/id1536284827" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.breaker.audio/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaker</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5oYWNraW5nY2hpbmVzZS5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcast</a>, <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1536284827/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overcast</a>, <a href="https://pca.st/krpad2ge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, <a href="https://radiopublic.com/hacking-chinese-podcast-8jq95p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RadioPublic</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5iCRv1jg3j3yJZGJlYVYaO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HackingChinese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

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Are you picking up Chinese again after a break, and struggle to find the words and characters? Does spoken Mandarin sound vaguely familiar but incomprehensible? Then this guide will help you get back on track! Link to article: How to start learning Chinese again after a break: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-start-learning-chinese-again-after-a-break #learnchinese #recover #gettingback #hackingchinese Chinese language logging, part 2: A healthy, balanced diet of Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-2-a-healthy-balanced-diet-of-mandarin/ Training your Chinese teacher, part 2: Speaking ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/training-your-chinese-teacher-part-2-speaking-ability/ Overcoming the problem of having too many Chinese words to learn: https://www.hackingchinese.com/overcoming-problem-many-chinese-words-learn/ Is your flashcard deck too big for your own good? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-your-flashcard-deck-too-big-for-your-own-good/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Are you picking up Chinese again after a break, and struggle to find the words and characters? Does spoken Mandarin sound vaguely familiar but incomprehensible? Then this guide will help you get back on track! Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-start-learning-chinese-again-after-a-break" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to start learning Chinese again after a break</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-start-learning-chinese-again-after-a-break" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-start-learning-chinese-again-after-a-break</a> #learnchinese #recover #gettingback #hackingchinese Chinese language logging, part 2: A healthy, balanced diet of Mandarin: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-2-a-healthy-balanced-diet-of-mandarin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-2-a-healthy-balanced-diet-of-mandarin/</a> Training your Chinese teacher, part 2: Speaking ability: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/training-your-chinese-teacher-part-2-speaking-ability/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/training-your-chinese-teacher-part-2-speaking-ability/</a> Overcoming the problem of having too many Chinese words to learn: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/overcoming-problem-many-chinese-words-learn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/overcoming-problem-many-chinese-words-learn/</a> Is your flashcard deck too big for your own good? <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-your-flashcard-deck-too-big-for-your-own-good/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-your-flashcard-deck-too-big-for-your-own-good/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacking-chinese-podcast/id1536284827" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.breaker.audio/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaker</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5oYWNraW5nY2hpbmVzZS5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcast</a>, <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1536284827/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overcast</a>, <a href="https://pca.st/krpad2ge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, <a href="https://radiopublic.com/hacking-chinese-podcast-8jq95p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RadioPublic</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5iCRv1jg3j3yJZGJlYVYaO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HackingChinese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

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Stroke order can feel difficult and pointless for beginners, but if you want to be able to write Chinese characters, it's important to get it right from the start. Instead of taking my word for it, let me explain why stroke order matters!  Link to article: Is it necessary to learn the stroke order of Chinese characters? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-the-stroke-order-of-chinese-characters/ #learnchinese #characters #strokeorder #hanzi Link to the first episode about difficult courses (#80 on the podcast): https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-taking-a-chinese-course-thats-too-hard-good-for-your-learning/ Is it necessary to learn to write Chinese characters by hand?  https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/ All the resources you need to learn and teach Chinese stroke order: https://www.hackingchinese.com/everything-you-need-to-learn-chinese-stroke-order/ Skritter review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

Stroke order can feel difficult and pointless for beginners, but if you want to be able to write Chinese characters, it's important to get it right from the start. Instead of taking my word for it, let me explain why stroke order matters!  Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-the-stroke-order-of-chinese-characters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Is it necessary to learn the stroke order of Chinese characters?</a> <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-the-stroke-order-of-chinese-characters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-the-stroke-order-of-chinese-characters/</a> #learnchinese #characters #strokeorder #hanzi Link to the first episode about difficult courses (#80 on the podcast): <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-taking-a-chinese-course-thats-too-hard-good-for-your-learning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-taking-a-chinese-course-thats-too-hard-good-for-your-learning/</a> Is it necessary to learn to write Chinese characters by hand?  <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/</a> All the resources you need to learn and teach Chinese stroke order: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/everything-you-need-to-learn-chinese-stroke-order/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/everything-you-need-to-learn-chinese-stroke-order/</a> Skritter review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacking-chinese-podcast/id1536284827" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.breaker.audio/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaker</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5oYWNraW5nY2hpbmVzZS5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcast</a>, <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1536284827/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overcast</a>, <a href="https://pca.st/krpad2ge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, <a href="https://radiopublic.com/hacking-chinese-podcast-8jq95p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RadioPublic</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5iCRv1jg3j3yJZGJlYVYaO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HackingChinese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

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How do you survive a Chinese course that's too hard for you, regardless if you ended up there on purpose or because of circumstances? What are the key strategies to ensure you stay afloat and learn as much as possible? Link to article: How to survive and thrive in a difficult Chinese course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-survive-and-thrive-in-a-difficult-chinese-course #learnchinese #course #difficult #challenge Link to the first episode about difficult courses (#80 on the podcast): https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-taking-a-chinese-course-thats-too-hard-good-for-your-learning/ Chinese language question triage: General guidelines: https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-question-triage-general-guidelines/ Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including Apple Podcasts, Breaker, Google Podcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify and YouTube: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

How do you survive a Chinese course that's too hard for you, regardless if you ended up there on purpose or because of circumstances? What are the key strategies to ensure you stay afloat and learn as much as possible? Link to article: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-survive-and-thrive-in-a-difficult-chinese-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to survive and thrive in a difficult Chinese course</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-survive-and-thrive-in-a-difficult-chinese-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-survive-and-thrive-in-a-difficult-chinese-course</a> #learnchinese #course #difficult #challenge Link to the first episode about difficult courses (#80 on the podcast): <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-taking-a-chinese-course-thats-too-hard-good-for-your-learning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-taking-a-chinese-course-thats-too-hard-good-for-your-learning/</a> Chinese language question triage: General guidelines: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-question-triage-general-guidelines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-question-triage-general-guidelines/</a> Listen to this and other episodes on your favourite podcasting platform, including <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hacking-chinese-podcast/id1536284827" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.breaker.audio/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaker</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5oYWNraW5nY2hpbmVzZS5jb20vP2ZlZWQ9cnNzMg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcast</a>, <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1536284827/hacking-chinese-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overcast</a>, <a href="https://pca.st/krpad2ge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a>, <a href="https://radiopublic.com/hacking-chinese-podcast-8jq95p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RadioPublic</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5iCRv1jg3j3yJZGJlYVYaO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/HackingChinese" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast</a> More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a> Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)

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