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This Blog focuses on how to learn Mandarin, something which is neglected by most teachers and courses that simply focus on what to learn. By putting the process in focus, the articles here unveil the mysteries of language learning and thereby help you improve the way you learn. Run by Olle Linge.
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23h ago
Chengyu are idioms linked to ancient literature. Are they the key to Chinese language and culture or a waste of time?
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Hacking Chinese
1w ago
If I wrote a comprehensive guide to learning Chinese with a special focus on vocabulary, what would it look like? Now you can find out - for free!
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2w ago
Is recording and listening to your own Chinese useful for improving your speaking ability? How can you use chengyu to expand your repertoire? And how can role-playing games be utilised to improve your spoken Chinese?
The post Student Q&A, April 2024: Learning chengyu, listening to yourself and using role-playing games to learn Chinese appeared first on Hacking Chinese ..read more
Hacking Chinese
3w ago
What languages do you speak? Do you speak Chinese? We often use speaking to represent language ability in general, but does that mean that speaking is more important than listening?
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Hacking Chinese
1M ago
Podcasts let you create your own Chinese immersion experience, with level-appropriate stories and authentic conversations. Learn flexibly on the go with the best podcasts for beginners, intermediate and advanced students!
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1M ago
A language is a structured system used for communication, so the idea to focus on communication when learning Chinese sounds obvious, but it’s surprisingly new and rarer than you think!
The post Real communication: What it is, why you want it and how to get it appeared first on Hacking Chinese ..read more
Hacking Chinese
2M ago
Mastering Chinese characters, whether you find them enchantingly beautiful or overwhelmingly complex, is essential for literacy in Chinese. Outlier Linguistics will help you understand how the Chinese writing system works, making it easier to learn!
The post Outlier Chinese Character Masterclass review: Understand more, learn faster, remember longer appeared first on Hacking Chinese ..read more
Hacking Chinese
3M ago
Is it better to practise writing Chinese on a computer or by hand? How do you find the right words when writing? And how can you leverage AI to improve your writing ability?
The post Student Q&A, February 2024: Typing or handwriting, using new words in texts, and how to use AI to improve your writing appeared first on Hacking Chinese ..read more
Hacking Chinese
3M ago
The more you listen, the more you learn, but listening more is not as easy as it sounds. By building a personal Chinese audio library, you ensure that you always have something suitable to listen to, no matter what situation you're in.
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Hacking Chinese
3M ago
Listening and reading in Chinese can be a challenge, especially when your level is not high enough. To understand more and thereby also learn more, use scaffolding!
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