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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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00:24:58

215 - Three things I wish I had known as an...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/09/16

Traversing the intermediate Chinese learning plateau requires a shift in focus. Here are three pieces of advice for intermediate learners of Mandarin. #learnchinese #intermediate #timemachine #learningstrategies Link to article: Three things I wish I had known as an intermediate student of Chinese: The time machine, part 2: https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-things-i-wish-i-had-known-as-an-intermediate-student-of-chinese-the-time-machine-part-2/ How I learnt Chinese, part 1: Where it all started:

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00:13:25

214 - YouGlish: A free service to hear and see...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/09/09

How words are pronounced and used depends on context, but traditional learning materials lack the diversity to prepare you for real-world Chinese. Fortunately, YouGlish is a great tool for studying language in context. #learnchinese #pronunciation #context #youtube #usage Link to article: YouGlish: A free service to hear and see Chinese words in context: https://www.hackingchinese.com/youglish-a-free-service-to-hear-and-see-chinese-words-in-context/ Youglish Chinese:

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00:26:21

213 - Student Q&A, September 2024: Slowly spoken...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/09/02

Should you slow down the Mandarin you listen to? How can you prepare for difficult listening exams? And how can you understand Chinese numbers in context?#learnchinese #rateofspeech #slowaudio #exams #listening #numbers Link to article: Student Q&A, September 2024: Slowly spoken Chinese, passing listening exams and understanding numbers: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-september-2024-slowly-spoken-chinese-passing-listening-exams-and-understanding-numbers/ Chinese listening challenge,

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00:22:16

212 - Getting the most from Hacking Chinese in024:...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/08/26

There are over 500 articles and more than 1 million words on Hacking Chinese. How are you supposed to absorb all that information and inspiration as a student? Let’s discuss how to get the most out of my website and podcast! Back-to-school course discount, 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/back-to-school-hacking-chinese-course-discount/ Tags: #learnchinese #course #howto #guidance #discount #backtoschool Link to Unlocking Chinese (for beginners):

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00:25:02

211 - Three things I wish I had known as a beginner...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/08/19

I started learning Chinese more than 15 years ago. Here are three things I wish I had known back then, as a beginner!#learnchinese #beginner #timemachine #learningstrategies Link to article: Three things I wish I had known as a beginner student of Chinese: The time machine, part 1: https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-things-i-wish-i-had-known-as-a-beginner-student-of-chinese-the-time-machine-part-1/ Articles for beginners on Hacking Chinese:

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00:18:45

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

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/08/14

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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00:22:13

209 - Student Q&A, August 2024: Avoiding mental...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/08/07

How can you stop translating in your head? What are some Chinese words that can’t be translated? And why is translation a worthwhile learning activity?#learnchinese #translation #mentaltranslation Podcast listener survey: https://forms.gle/tVqRe8gVhoQwj9xM7 Link to article: Student Q&A, August 2024: Avoiding mental translation, untranslatable words and why practising translation is good:

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00:13:39

208 - Insights from my recent trip to China: The...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/07/31

Understanding Chinese involves more than just knowing words and phrases; it's about using context to interpret meaning. My recent trip to China highlighted the crucial role of top-down listening in navigating dialects, speech patterns, and unexpected questions.#learnchinese #topdownlistening #accents #immersion #context Link to article: Insights from my recent trip to China: The importance of top-down listening:

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00:17:43

207 - Chinese character variants and font differences...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/07/23

Small details sometimes matter when writing Chinese characters, but sometimes they don't. Figuring out which details to pay attention to is made harder by character variants and font differences!#learnchinese #chineselanguage #chinesefonts #languagelearning #chinesetips Link to article: Chinese character variants and font differences for language learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-character-variants-and-fonts-for-language-learners/ Kickstart your learning with the Skritter

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00:14:17

206 - Why you should preview before every Chinese lesson

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/07/15

Previewing before Chinese lessons is a simple yet frequently overlooked method to enhance learning. By previewing, you maximise the benefits of each lesson, allowing you to focus on areas where you truly need a teacher's guidance.#learnchinese #preview #class #course Link to article: Why you should preview before every Chinese lesson: https://www.hackingchinese.com/preview-every-chinese-lesson/ Time quality: Studying the right thing at the right time:

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00:19:34

205 - How I used a notebook to learn more Chinese,...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/07/08

The humble notebook is a powerful tool for learners of Chinese. Whether an exquisite leather-bound journal or a digital text file, a notebook offers more than a space to record information about vocabulary or grammar.#learnchinese #notes #notebook #logging Link to article: How I used a notebook to learn more Chinese, and why you should too: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-really-should-use-a-chinese-notebook/ Chinese language logging, part 3: Tools and resources for keeping track of your

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00:21:06

204 - Student Q&A, July 2024: Reading speed,...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/07/01

How can you read Chinese faster? Which children's books are best for second-language learners? And what's the ideal entry point into Chinese literature?#learnchinese #reading #q&a #speed #genre Link to article: Student Q&A, July 2024: Reading speed, children’s books and Chinese literature: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-july-2024-reading-speed-childrens-books-and-chinese-literature/ Links to things mentioned in the introduction Chinese reading challenge, July 2024:

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00:15:37

203 - The three factors that determine how much...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/06/24

When learning Chinese, your progress depends on three factors: the content you study, the methods you use, and the time you dedicate. To achieve your goals quickly and efficiently, strive to optimise all three!#learnchinese #progress #time #method #content Link to article: The three factors that determine how much Chinese you learn: https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-factors-decide-much-chinese-learn/ Interview: Insights from Skritter’s Complete Guide to Learning Chinese:

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00:17:53

202 - Habit hacking for language learners

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/06/17

Habits are routines that become smooth and effortless with repetition. By developing the right habits for learning Chinese, you can learn more with less effort! #learnchinese #habit #routine #studymanagement Link to article: Habit hacking for language learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/habit-hacking-for-language-learners/ The best podcasts for learning Chinese in 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-podcasts-for-learning-chinese/ The cheapest and most convenient way to improve your

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00:17:34

201 - Should you learn the pronunciation of radicals?

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/06/10

Learning the building blocks of Chinese characters is a great idea, but what should learn about each character component? And more specifically, should you learn the pronunciation of radicals?#learnchinese #radicals #pronunciation #components Link to article: Should you learn the pronunciation of radicals? https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-pronunciation-of-radicals/ The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell:

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00:20:18

200 - Student Q&A, June 2024: How much time on...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/06/03

How much time should you spend on flashcards? Is Remembering the Hanzi good for learning Chinese characters? And what resources should you use if you want to understand the writing system better? #learnchinese #vocabualry #characters #hanzi #flashcards #heisig Student Q&A, June 2024: How much time on flashcards, Remembering the Hanzi, and resources for learning characters:

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00:09:45

199 - Chinese character learning for all students

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/05/27

Learning to write Chinese characters by hand takes a lot of time, but in today's digital society, is handwriting even necessary? Let's explore the role of handwriting when learning Chinese as a second language and discuss what a curriculum that caters to all students might look like! #learnchinese #hanzi #handwriting #typing #chinesecharacters Link to article: Chinese character learning for all students: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-character-learning-for-all-students/ For more

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00:16:12

198 - Learning to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/05/21

As infants, we perceive the world without filters. Learning our first language, we form categories of sounds, aiding understanding but losing the ability to hear sounds we don’t need. As adults learning a second language, we need to regain this ability. But how?#learnchinese #sounds #tones #perception #training Link to article: Learning to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-to-hear-the-sounds-tones-in-mandarin/ Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking

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00:18:59

197 - 24 great resources for improving your Mandarin...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/05/14

Using the right resources is important when learning anything, but it's essential when learning Mandarin pronunciation. Here are 24 great resources, most of them completely free! #learnchinese #pronunciation #resources #free Link to article: 24 great resources for improving your Mandarin pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/24-great-resources-for-improving-your-mandarin-pronunciation/ Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://pronunciation.hackingchinese.com/ Why

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00:17:50

196 - Student Q&A, May 2024: Understanding strangers,...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2024/05/07

Why is your teacher is so much easier to understand than anybody else? Should you read transcripts or subtitles before, during or after listening? And why do I refuse to recommend certain podcasts? #learnchinese #listening #teacher #podcasts #transcripts #subtitles Student Q&A, May 2024: Understanding strangers, listening with transcripts, and which podcasts to avoid:

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