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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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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...

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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

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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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00:13:28

233 - The three roads to mastering Chinese

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/01/20

You’d think that there are many roads to mastering Chinese, but in truth, there are only three. #learnchinese #mastery #fluency #work #social #hobby #motivation Link to article on Hacking Chinese: The three roads to mastering Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-three-roads-to-mastering-chinese/ How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/ Can you become fluent in Chinese in three months

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00:17:04

232 - Best of Hacking Chinese 2024

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/01/13

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 #podcast Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Best of Hacking Chinese 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/best-of-hacking-chinese-2024 The Fluent Listener:

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00:18:39

231 - Student Q&A, January 2025: Chinese that reads...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/01/07

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 #professional Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Don’t use mnemonics for everything when learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/dont-use-mnemonics-for-everything/ Chinese writing challenge, January

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00:19:05

230 - What native speakers know about Chinese (and...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/12/30

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 #feedback Link to article on Hacking Chinese: What native speakers know about Chinese (and what they don’t): https://www.hackingchinese.com/what-native-speakers-know-and-what-they-dont/ Standardised pronunciation in Chinese and why you want it:

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00:16:15

229 - Don’t use mnemonics for everything when...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/12/23

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 #memory Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Don’t use mnemonics for everything when learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/dont-use-mnemonics-for-everything/ The building blocks of Chinese, part 1 Chinese characters

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00:26:03

228 - Benchmarking progress in Chinese to stay motivated

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/12/16

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 #proficiency Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Benchmarking progress in Chinese to stay motivated: https://www.hackingchinese.com/benchmarking-progress/ How to learn Chinese in the long term with intrinsic motivation:

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00:12:21

227 - Can English learning materials help you learn...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/12/09

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 #books Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Can English learning materials help you learn Chinese? https://www.hackingchinese.com/can-you-use-english-learning-materials-to-study-chinese/ The three factors

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00:19:12

226 - Student Q&A, December 2024: Learning similar...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/12/02

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 #flashcards Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Student Q&A, December 2024: Learning similar Chinese characters, polyphonic characters, and flashcards vs. reading for building vocabulary:

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00:16:13

225 - Which Chinese learning resources are worth...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/11/25

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 #free Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Which Chinese learning resources are worth paying for? https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-learning-tools-and-resources-worth-paying-for/ Black Friday discounts for

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