Hacking Chinese Podcast

00:25:11

102 - 7 ways to write Mandarin tones

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/07/21

There are many ways of writing down the tones of Mandarin beyond the standard tone marks. Which are they and what pros and cons do they have for learners? Link to article: 7 ways to write Mandarin tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/7-ways-to-write-mandarin-tones/ #learnchinese #tones #marks #letters What’s the difference between Chinese pronunciation and Pinyin? Does it matter? https://www.hackingchinese.com/whats-the-difference-chinese-pronunciation-and-pinyin-does-matter/ Learning to pronounce

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00:10:01

101 - Chinese language question triage: When to ask...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/07/11

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:

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00:17:26

100 - The most common Chinese words, characters and...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/07/06

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

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00:17:43

99 - How to become fluent in Chinese

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/06/28

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:

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00:21:43

98 - How to learn from your mistakes and errors when...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/06/21

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

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00:27:36

97 - Do you have to learn to write Chinese characters...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/06/13

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

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00:11:44

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

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/06/06

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:

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00:17:03

95 - Why you should use more than one Chinese textbook

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/05/30

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:

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00:20:16

94 - Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/05/24

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

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00:14:51

93 - On accuracy, communication and comprehensibility...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/05/16

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

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00:14:28

92 - Obligatory and optional tone change rules in...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/05/09

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:

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00:15:46

91 - How to find more time to practise Chinese listening

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/05/03

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

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00:18:04

90 - Are authentic texts good for learning Chinese or...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/04/27

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

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00:16:13

89 - What to read to improve your Chinese and why

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/04/20

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:

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00:15:02

88 - How to learn Chinese pronunciation as a beginner

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/04/11

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”:

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00:30:58

87 - Focusing on tone pairs to improve your Mandarin...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/04/04

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

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00:14:48

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

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/03/28

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

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00:14:11

85 - 500 resources for learning and teaching Chinese,...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/03/21

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

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00:18:59

84 - How to start learning Chinese again after a break

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/03/14

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:

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00:14:20

83 - Is it necessary to learn the stroke order of...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2022/03/07

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

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