Hacking Chinese Podcast

00:18:03

122 - Learning Chinese words, characters and components

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/12/06

Vocabulary is the foundation of all other language skills. But how should you learn Chinese words, characters and character components? Link to article: Chinese vocabulary challenge: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge/ #learnchinese #vocabulary #characters #words #challenge Hacking Chinese Challenges: https://challenges.hackingchinese.com/ Chinese vocabulary challenge, December 2022: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge/ Kickstart your learning with

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00:21:39

121 - Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 3: Using what you...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/11/28

Listening comprehension is not only about extracting information from the spoken Mandarin you hear, it's also about applying what you already know and expect. Link to article: Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 3: Using what you already know to aid listening comprehension in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-3-using-what-you-already-know-to-aid-listening-comprehension-in-chinese/ #learnchinese #listening #comprehension #top-down Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1: A guide to Chinese

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00:09:52

120 - The simple trick I used to double the amount of...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/11/22

Learning to understand spoken Chinese requires an awful lot of listening practice. In this episode, I’ll introduce and explain a simple trick that allowed me to double the amount of Chinese I listen to! Link to article: The simple trick I used to double the amount of Chinese I listen to: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-simple-trick-i-used-to-double-the-amount-of-chinese-i-listen-to/ #learnchinese #listening #habits #trick Improving listening ability is mostly a matter of practice:

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00:17:26

119 - Standard pronunciation in Chinese and why you...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/11/14

What pronunciation should you learn if your local friends say one thing and your teacher something else? How should you navigate the space between standard pronunciation and regional accents? Standard pronunciation will help you communicate, but a regional accent might help you fit in. Link to article: Standard pronunciation in Chinese and why you want it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/standardised-pronunciation-in-chinese-and-why-you-want-it/ #learnchinese #pronunciation #standard

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00:19:39

118 - Tone errors in Mandarin that actually can cause...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/11/08

Accidentally saying “chest hair” in Chinese when you actually mean “panda” is certainly amusing, but it rarely causes misunderstandings. Let’s talk about some tone errors that actually do cause confusion! Link to article: Tone errors in Mandarin that actually can cause misunderstandings: https://www.hackingchinese.com/tone-errors-in-mandarin-that-actually-can-cause-confusion/ #learnchinese #tones #communication #misunderstanding The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin tones:

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00:18:53

117 - How to study Chinese when you don’t feel like it

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/11/02

The more you study the better, but what if you don't feel like studying at the moment? Instead of giving up, gear down and find ways of learning Chinese that suit your current state of mind. Link to article: How to study Chinese when you don’t feel like it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-study-chinese-when-you-dont-feel-like-it/ #learnchinese #motivation #studytime #procrastination Have fun learning Chinese or else… https://www.hackingchinese.com/have-fun-or-else/ The 10 best free Chinese

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00:15:40

116 - Are there any shortcuts for learning Chinese?

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/10/24

Some say that there are no shortcuts for learning Chinese, others say that there are many shortcuts. So which one is it, are there any shortcuts for learning Chinese? Link to article: Are there any shortcuts for learning Chinese? https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-there-any-shortcuts-for-learning-chinese/ #learnchinese #shortcuts #method #howtolearn Why spaced repetition software is uniquely well suited to learning Chinese characters:

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00:18:45

115 - The 10 best free Chinese listening resources...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/10/18

Listening is the most important skill of all, because it accelerates all other learning and is crucial for social integration. What are the best free Chinese listening resources out there for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners? Link to article: The 10 best free Chinese listening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners/ #learnchinese #listening

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00:18:58

114 - Learning the neutral tone in Mandarin

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/10/12

The neutral tone in Mandarin Chinese can be tricky to learn. How is it pronounced? Is it a fifth tone? And how do you know when it should be used? Link to article: Learning the neutral tone in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-neutral-tone-in-mandarin #learnchinese #pronunciation #neutraltone #tones Learning the third tone in Mandarin Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/ The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin tones:

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00:20:42

113 - Training your Chinese teacher, part 1:...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/10/04

Finding a good Chinese teacher is not easy, but there are many things you can do to get more out of the time you spend with a teacher, and in a sense, train him or her to better suit your needs and preferences. Link to article: Training your Chinese teacher, part 1: Introduction: https://www.hackingchinese.com/training-your-chinese-teacher-part-1-introduction/ #learnchinese #teacher #class #improve Chinese pronunciation challenge, October 2022:

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00:23:41

112 - Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 2: From sound to...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/09/26

Listening comprehension is essential when learning Chinese, but if we want to improve, we need to move beyond tīng bu dǒng and identify what the problem really is. Link to article: Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 2: From sound to meaning in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-2-from-sound-to-meaning-in-mandarin Link to the first article in this series: :Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1: A guide to Chinese listening comprehension:

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00:22:02

111 - Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1: A guide to Chinese...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/09/20

Listening comprehension is essential when learning Chinese, but if we want to improve, we need to move beyond tīng bu dǒng and identify what the problem really is. Link to article: Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1: A guide to Chinese listening comprehension: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-1-a-guide-to-chinese-listening-comprehension #learnchinese #listening #comprehension The building blocks of Chinese, part 5: Making sense of Chinese words:

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00:15:58

110 - Kickstart your learning with the Skritter...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/09/13

What’s the best way to learn Chinese characters as a beginner? The Skritter character course is my best attempt at answering that question. Link to article: Kickstart your learning with the Skritter Character Course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/kickstart-your-learning-with-the-skritter-character-course/ Link to the course (use this link or coupon code HCSKRITTER to get 10% off): https://skritter.com/vocablists/view/5290918137167872?ref=hackingchinese&?coupon=HCSKRITTER #learnchinese

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00:12:48

109 - Focusing on Mandarin tones without being...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/09/06

When Chinese characters appear next to Pinyin, the familiar letters distract us from the characters. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could keep information about the tones, but throw Pinyin away? Link to article: Focusing on Mandarin tones without being distracted by Pinyin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-mandarin-tones-without-being-distracted-by-pinyin/ #learnchinese #pinyin #tones #reading Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters

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00:12:30

108 - Take responsibility for your Chinese learning now

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/08/29

You should be responsible for your own learning, and if you outsource that to someone else, the results might be disastrous. This might sound obvious, but I think the problem is widely overlooked, especially by students enrolled in language courses. Link to article: Take responsibility for your Chinese learning now: https://www.hackingchinese.com/take-responsibility-for-your-own-learning/ #learnchinese #responsibility #control #independence Unlocking Chinese: The Ultimate Course for Beginners:

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00:31:41

107 - 50 beginner questions about learning Chinese

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/08/23

Learning Chinese as a beginner can be confusing. Here are answers to 50 common questions asked by new learners! Link to article: 50 beginner questions about learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/50-beginner-questions-about-learning-chinese/ #learnchinese #beginner #questions Unlocking Chinese: The Ultimate Course for Beginners: https://unlockingchinese.com Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: http://pronunciation.hackingchinese.com/ Which Chinese language course should

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00:17:05

106 - Learning to pronounce Mandarin with Pinyin,...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/08/16

Which transcription system should you use when learning Mandarin: Pinyin, Zhuyin or perhaps IPA? Let’s discuss their pros and cons! Link to article 1: Learning to pronounce Mandarin with Pinyin, Zhuyin and IPA: Part 1: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-to-pronounce-mandarin-with-pinyin-zhuyin-and-ipa-part-1/ Link to article 2: Learning to pronounce Mandarin with Pinyin, Zhuyin and IPA: Part 2:

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00:15:01

105 - 10 ways of using games to learn and teach Chinese

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/08/08

Games are great for learning languages. Here are ten ways you can use games to learn or teach Chinese as a second language! Link to article: 10 ways of using games to learn and teach Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-ways-using-games-learn-teach-chinese/ #learnchinese #games How to improve fluency in Chinese by playing word games: https://www.hackingchinese.com/playing-word-games-to-practise-fluency/ Playing Codenames to learn Chinese:

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00:24:19

104 - Hacking Chinese Podcast two-year anniversary Q&A

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/08/02

How do you stop translating in your head? Is it worthwhile to study a Pinyin chart? And how do you learn traditional characters after learning simplified? Link to article: Hacking Chinese Podcast two-year anniversary Q&A:https://www.hackingchinese.com/hacking-chinese-podcast-two-year-anniversary-qa/ #learnchinese #chinesecharacters #translation #pinyin A list of all episodes can be found here: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast/ Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence A

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00:13:17

103 - How to learn Chinese characters as a beginner

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/07/26

Whole books have been written about how the Chinese writing system works, and really understanding Chinese is a lifelong adventure, but what do you do as a beginner when asked to memorise a list of characters and words? Here are eight easy-to-follow strategies! Link to article: How to learn Chinese characters as a beginner: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-characters-as-a-beginner/ #learnchinese #beginner #chinesecharacters The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese

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