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PODCAST

Hacking Chinese Podcast

A podcast about how to learn Mandarin. In-depth discussions about how to overcome challenges, solve problems and get the most out of your learning. For more information and inspiration, visit https://www.hackingchinese.com!

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00:29:10

253 - 8 myths about learning Chinese that are holding...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let's explore eight myths that might be holding you back!#learnchinese #myths #hanzi #pronunciation #studyLink to article on Hacking Chinese: 8 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back: https://www.hackingchinese.com/myths-about-learning-chinese-that-are-holding-you-back/6 things in Chinese that are harder to learn than they seem:

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00:16:38

252 - Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 7: How to navigate...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Listening is essential when learning Mandarin, but not all listening situations are the same. By recognising different types of listening, you can improve your chances of successfully navigating spoken Mandarin.#learnchinese #listening #conversations #comprehensionThe best podcasts for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-podcasts-for-learning-chinese/The best YouTube channels for learning Chinese:

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00:16:35

251 - Student Q&A: June, 2025: Beginner listening,...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/05/29

How do you get started with listening in Mandarin? What makes group conversations so challenging? And is it true that news broadcasts in Chinese are harder than in other languages?#learnchinese #listening #beginner #news #conversationsChinese listening challenge, June 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-listening-challenge/The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water:

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00:09:07

250 - Will Hacking Chinese help you learn Mandarin?

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Is learning how to learn worth your time, or should you just engage directly with Chinese instead? The answer depends, but the longer your perspective, the more important it becomes to tweak your method!#learnchinese #how-to #progress #hackingchinese #efficiencyLink to written article on Hacking Chinese: Will reading or listening to Hacking Chinese help you learn Mandarin? https://www.hackingchinese.com/will-reading-hacking-chinese-help-you-learn-mandarin/Analyse and balance your Chinese learning

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00:12:39

249 - Zi.Tools: A powerful free resource for...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Zi.Tools is a great free resource for exploring Chinese characters. See what it offers and how you can use it to boost your learning!#learnchinese #chinesecharacters #hanzi #etymology #analysis #dictionaryLink to written article on Hacking Chinese: Zi.Tools: A powerful free resource for exploring Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/zi-tools-a-powerful-free-resource-for-exploring-chinese-characters/Zi.tools 字統网: https://zi.tools/5 levels of understanding Chinese characters: Superficial

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00:12:51

248 - Student Q&A: May, 2025: Learning Chinese...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Should you focus on learning many words superficially or few words well? How do you stay motivated when flashcards get boring? And how can you tell if you really know a word?#learnchinese #vocabulary #flashcards #skritter #q&aLink to written article on Hacking Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-may-2025-learning-chinese-characters-and-words-with-flashcard-apps/Link to vocabulary challenge: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge/Links to articles mentioned in

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00:16:49

247 - 7 kinds of tone problems in Mandarin and what...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Tones in Mandarin are tricky, and students face many different kinds of problems. Identifying the type of problem is important for fixing it.#learnchinese #tones #pronunciation #challenges #speaking #listeningLink to article: 7 kinds of tone problems in Mandarin and what to do about them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/7-kinds-tone-problems/Learning tones in Mandarin is not optional: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-tones-in-mandarin-is-not-optional/The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin

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00:13:12

246 - Why using a good dictionary can be bad for your...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Digital dictionaries make reading Chinese easier, but they might also prevent you from learning essential strategies. Let's have a look at why using a good dictionary can be bad for your reading ability!#learnchinese #reading #dictionary #digital #strategiesLink to article: Why using a good dictionary can be bad for your Chinese reading ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-using-a-good-dictionary-can-be-bad-for-your-chinese-reading-ability/The new paperless revolution in Chinese reading:

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00:12:17

245 - The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Reading is the best way to expand vocabulary and learn about new things, but how should you approach reading in Chinese? And what are the best free reading resources out there?#learnchinese #reading #resources #free #beginner #intermediate #advancedLink: ⁠The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners⁠: https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-best-free-chinese-reading-resources-beginner-intermediate-advanced/More information and inspiration about learning and

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00:17:16

244 - Student Q&A: April, 2025: Reading with Pinyin,...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Should you read Chinese with or without Pinyin? What are the pros and cons of reading on your phone? And how do you learn to read Chinese people’s handwriting?#learnchinese #reading #yinyin #handwriting #flashcardsLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Student Q&A: April, 2025: Reading with Pinyin, Chinese texts on your phone, and deciphering handwriting: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-april-2025-reading-with-pinyin-chinese-texts-on-your-phone-and-deciphering-handwriting/Chinese reading

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00:14:46

243 - How to use mnemonics to learn Mandarin tones...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/03/30

Memory is a skill that can be practised, learnt, and mastered. By using the right method, remembering even abstract things like tones and pronunciation in Mandarin becomes possible, even easy!#learnchinese #mnemonics #tones #pronunciationLink to article on Hacking Chinese: How to use mnemonics to learn Mandarin tones and pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/extending-mnemonics-inspiration-and-insights/The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell:

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00:12:44

242 - Don’t be a tourist if you want to learn Chinese

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Living and travelling abroad can help you learn Chinese, but your attitude matters. To truly learn, stop being a tourist!#learnchinese #tourist #travel #expat #languagelearningLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Don't be a tourist if you want to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/dont-be-a-tourist/You won’t learn Chinese simply by living abroad: https://www.hackingchinese.com/you-wont-learn-chinese-simply-by-living-abroad/Why travelling isn’t the best method to learn Chinese:

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00:13:56

241 - Cramming vs. spaced repetition: When to use...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Should you cram or use spaced repetition to learn Chinese? Discover when each method works best and why spaced repetition is key to long-term success.#learnchinese #review #vocabulary #cramming #srs #flashcardsLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Cramming vs. spaced repetition: When to use which method to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/cramming-vs-spaced-repetition-when-to-use-which-method-to-learn-chinese/Why spaced repetition software is uniquely well-suited to learning Chinese

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00:12:46

240 - The best YouTube channels for learning Chinese

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Videos are ideal for learning Chinese, because the visual element enhances comprehension and engagement. But what videos should you watch? What are the best YouTube channels?#learnchinese #youtube #video #immersion #listeningLink to article on Hacking Chinese: The best YouTube channels for learning Chinese in 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-youtube-channels-for-learning-chinese/There are way too many links to specific YouTube channels, playlists and videos to put in the show notes

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00:15:13

239 - Student Q&A: March, 2025: Chinese slang,...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/03/04

Is learning Chinese slang worth your time? What do you do when someone with less study time speaks better than you? And how can you escape the expat bubble and start learning Mandarin?#learnchinese #q&a #speaking #slang #expat #progressChinese speaking challenge, March 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-speaking-challenge/Student Q&A: March, 2025: Chinese slang, leaving expat bubbles, and competing with other learners:

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00:10:25

238 - Learning Chinese by playing board games

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/02/24

Board games are more than just fun, they’re a powerful way to learn Chinese, boosting vocabulary, fluency, and communication skills!#learnchinese #boardgames #game #fluency #communicationLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Learning Chinese by playing board games: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-playing-board-games/How to use computer games to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/diablo-3-and-starcraft-2-playing-computer-games-in-chinese/Learning Chinese with StarCraft 2:

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00:11:38

237 - Love and language: Challenges and opportunities...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/02/17

Some say that dating a native speaker is the ultimate shortcut to fluency. “You’ll learn effortlessly with a teacher always by your side!” But is learning Chinese with a partner really the silver bullet it’s often made out to be?#learnchinese #partner #boyfriend #girlfriend #wife #husbandLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Love and language: Challenges and opportunities in learning Chinese with a partner: https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-learning-with-a-chinese-girlfriend-or-boyfriend/How I

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00:19:27

236 - The Input Pyramid: Chinese Listening for Any...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/02/10

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-comprehensionLink to a video introduction to the course:https://youtu.be/jljUemN-VckListen more than once: How the replay button can help you learn more Chinese:

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00:13:18

235 - Student Q&A: February, 2025: Improving...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/02/05

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 #transcripts Chinese listening challenge, February 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-listening-challenge/ The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water:

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00:06:50

234 - Reader and listener survey + Lunar New Year...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/01/27

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 #survey Hacking Chinese reader and listener survey: https://www.hackingchinese.com/hacking-chinese-reader-and-listener-survey/ Chinese New Year and New Semester Course Discount:

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