Most students of Chinese find listening comprehension a challenge. To truly become a fluent listener, use the Input Pyramid to rethink and upgrade your listening practice!#learnchinese #listening #input #fluentLink to article on Hacking Chinese:https://www.hackingchinese.com/course-fluent-listener-mandarin-listening-co... more
How do you improve listening ability as quickly as possible? Are there any strategies to deal with rapid speech? And how many times should you listen before using a transcript?#learnchinese #improvement #strategies #rapidspeech #transcriptsChinese listening challenge, February 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chi... more
I started Hacking Chinese to help people learn Mandarin, and your feedback is essential, so please fill out my listener survey. Also, to celebrate the Lunar New Year, I'm offering a hefty discount on three of my courses.#learnchinese #cny #discount #courses #surveyHacking Chinese reader and listener survey: https://w... more
You’d think that there are many roads to mastering Chinese, but in truth, there are only three.#learnchinese #mastery #fluency #work #social #hobby #motivationLink to article on Hacking Chinese: The three roads to mastering Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-three-roads-to-mastering-chinese/How to become fl... more
Another year has come to an end. Which were the most popular articles on Hacking Chinese in 2024 The most popular podcast episodes? It's time to summarise the year that was and highlight the things you really shouldn’t miss!#learnchinese #bestof #summary #articles #podcastLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Best of H... more
What do you do if your teacher says that your text reads like English written with Chinese words? How can you get good feedback on your Chinese writing from ChatGPT? And how can you learn to write in a professional or academic setting?#learnchinese #translation #chatgpt #ai #feedback #academia #professionalLink to ar... more
You say something in Mandarin, a native speaker corrects you, and you adjust. The next day, another native speaker tells you to revert to your original phrasing. What's going on?#learnchinese #nativespeaker #explicit #implicit #feedbackLink to article on Hacking Chinese: What native speakers know about Chinese (and w... more
Mnemonics are clever memory techniques you can use to learn and remember more, but this doesn't mean that you should always use them. If you do, you will end up spending more time on mnemonics than you do engaging with the Chinese language.#learnchinese #characters #mnemonics #memoryLink to article on Hacking Chinese... more
The more Chinese you learn, the less noticeable your progress becomes. Benchmarking can make your improvements more visible and help you stay motivated!#learnchinese #benchmarking #progress #proficiencyLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Benchmarking progress in Chinese to stay motivated: https://www.hackingchinese.c... more
You step into a bookshop, exploring the Chinese section, only to find a few textbooks and a 'Learn Chinese in Your Car.' But in the English section, shelves overflow with resources for Chinese speakers. And you wonder: could these books help you learn Chinese?#learnchinese #english #esl #resources #booksLink to artic... more
How can you remember the difference between similar Chinese characters? Are flashcards better than reading for building vocabulary? And how do you learn polyphonic characters?#learnchinese #vocabulary #characters #reading #flashcardsLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Student Q&A, December 2024: Learning similar Chin... more
Thanks to the internet, learning Chinese is now more accessible than ever, and you can do it completely for free. Just because you can doesn't mean that you should, however. If you have money to invest, here's how to do so with the greatest impact.#learnchinese #resources #paid #premium #freeLink to article on Hackin... more
Want to understand Mandarin naturally, at any level? This course guides you in building an immersive listening environment and equips you with essential listening strategies.Strengthen your listening ability to unlock conversations, connect with others, and dive into Chinese society and culture, making you feel 如鱼得水 (... more
Listening is the cornerstone of language learning, yet many students struggle to improve their Mandarin listening comprehension. Fortunately, making progress isn’t as difficult as you might think; just follow these four key principles!#learnchinese #listening #comprehension #improve #motivationLink to article on Hack... more
Is reading digitally in Chinese better than on paper? What are the best digital tools for reading? And what should you do if you can’t find texts that are both interesting and at the right level?#learnchinese #reading #faq #digital #paper #tools #comprehensible #engagingLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Student Q&A... more
Many people believe that learning a new script is challenging, but mastering systems like Zhuyin (Bopomofo) or Japanese kana is surprisingly easy. With the right approach and resources, you can do it in just a few hours!#learnchinese #zhuyin #bopomofo #taiwanLink to article: How to learn Zhuyin (Bopomofo) in two hour... more
Counting is one of the first things we learn in a foreign language, yet mastering it takes time. While basic numbers may seem simple, using them effectively in communication requires much more than just memorising words.#hackingchinese #numbers #counting #fractions #finance #communicationLink to article: Do you reall... more
Improving your Chinese after you reach an advanced level requires new ways of learning and new sources of motivation. If I could go back in time to give a less proficient version of myself advice, here is what I would say.#hackingchinese #advanced #timemachine #learningstrategyLink to article: Three things I wish I h... more
Don’t try to learn pronunciation by reading. Instead, the best way to improve is to listen to and mimic native speakers. Focusing too much on how sounds are written down can actually make it harder to hear them!#learnchinese #pronunciation #pinyin #labels Link to article: Don’t learn Mandarin pronunciation by reading... more
How is the Pinyin final -i pronounced after sh? How is the initial z- pronounced compared to z in English? And is Pinyin a good transcription system for learning pronunciation?#learnchinese #pronunciation #q&a #pinyin #initials #finalsLink to article: Student Q&A, October 2024: Pronouncing the final -i after sh-, the... more
YouTube and similar platforms offer a vast treasure trove of content that can help you learn Chinese, whether you're watching videos in Chinese or exploring content about language and culture. But how can you get the most out of this resource at different stages of learning?#learnchinese #youtube #video #inputLink to... more
Traversing the intermediate Chinese learning plateau requires a shift in focus. Here are three pieces of advice for intermediate learners of Mandarin.#learnchinese #intermediate #timemachine #learningstrategiesLink to article: Three things I wish I had known as an intermediate student of Chinese: The time machine, pa... more
How words are pronounced and used depends on context, but traditional learning materials lack the diversity to prepare you for real-world Chinese. Fortunately, YouGlish is a great tool for studying language in context.#learnchinese #pronunciation #context #youtube #usageLink to article: YouGlish: A free service to he... more
Should you slow down the Mandarin you listen to? How can you prepare for difficult listening exams? And how can you understand Chinese numbers in context?#learnchinese #rateofspeech #slowaudio #exams #listening #numbersLink to article: Student Q&A, September 2024: Slowly spoken Chinese, passing listening exams and un... more
There are over 500 articles and more than 1 million words on Hacking Chinese. How are you supposed to absorb all that information and inspiration as a student? Let’s discuss how to get the most out of my website and podcast! Back-to-school course discount, 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/back-to-school-hacking-ch... more