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Mandarin Blueprint

Luke & Phil from Mandarin Blueprint

Mandarin Blueprint is the most ambitious online Chinese learning curriculum ever attempted. Not only because it integrates pronunciation, characters, vocabulary & grammar acquisition materials, but more importantly because it teaches how to relate everything you need to know about Chinese to your personal lived experience. Everything about your past is a potential connection you can make to Mandarin, and we"re experts at helping you find them. Not to mention, Chinese is a super cool language! Once

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00:15:05

5 Ways EGO Destroys Your Progress

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/11/27

00:00 Intro 01:45 Way One: The Know-It-All Trap 03:21 Way Two: Needing to Understand Everything 06:22 Way Three: Fear of Mistakes 11:05 Way Four: Overconfidence from Early Wins 12:41 Way Five: Comparison 13:30 Conclusion and Next step

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00:20:28

How to Make Mandarin FUN

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/11/25

00:00 Intro 04:34 #1: Hanzi Movie Method (Mnemonic Visualization) 07:52 #2: Living Links (mnemonic association) 09:57 #3: Spaced Repetition 10:58 #4: Shadowing 11:48 #5: Active Recall Speaking & Flashcards 12:54 #6: Language Islands 15:27 #7: Immersion with Real Chinese Content 16:55 #8: Speaking With Natives 18:55 Conclusion and NEXT step

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00:12:35

How To Stop Wasting Time Learning Chinese

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2025/11/20

00:00 Intro 01:00 Progress Killer #1: Shiny Object Learning 01:44 Progress Killer #2: Learning the Wrong Stuff at the Wrong Time 03:32 Progress Killer #3: Broken Learning Methods 05:25 Accelerator #1: Structure – Learn the Right Stuff at the Right Time. (O.C.L.O) 07:08 Accelerator #2: Methodology – Use Your Brain’s Superpowers 09:52 Accelerator #3: Consistency […]

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00:10:24

How I Speak Mandarin With (Almost) Perfect Tones

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2025/11/18

00:00 Intro 01:14 Cause #1: Poor Foundation 01:27 Cause #2: Not Enough Input 01:49 Cause #3: Not Enough Speaking Practice Exercises 01:59 Cause #4: Not Enough Focus on Sentences 02:50 Technique One: Extensive Listening 03:59 Technique Two: High-Volume Listen and Repeat Training 06:47 Technique Three: The Hanzi Movie Method 08:25 Conclusion and Next step

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00:21:01

Not Sure How to Make Progress with Mandarin?

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/11/14

00:00 Intro 00:53 The first major constraint: Structure 01:36 The second major constraint: Methodology 02:20 The third major constraint: Consistency 03:18 If Your Constraint is STRUCTURE: You need to know WHAT to focus on and WHEN 05:11 If Your Constraint is METHODOLOGY: HOW to make it fun and make it stick 06:19 BUILD comprehension 10:07 […]

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00:13:34

Why You Keep Forgetting The Chinese You Learn

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/11/12

00:00 Intro 01:58 Reason 1: You’re not creating enough connections 03:13 Reason 2: You’re forgetting because you’re reviewing the wrong way 04:13 Reason 3: Focusing too much on passive recognition, not enough on active recall 10:09 Shadowing 10:36 Retrieval Practice 12:19 Conclusion and NEXT Step

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00:13:55

Why Chinese Listening Is So Hard (And How to Fix It)

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/11/05

00:00 Intro 01:00 1. It’s out of your control 01:30 2. People don’t talk like they do in learning materials 01:49 3. The Real World Is Loud 02:23 1. Tones Change Meaning 03:05 2. Many Words Sound the Same 03:33 3. Accents Make Things Even Harder 05:50 Use Mnemonics 08:00 Learn Characters to Boost Word […]

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00:20:21

8 Mindset Shifts That Make Mandarin Fluency Inevitable

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/10/29

00:00 Intro 00:47 Mindset Shift #1 03:07 Mindset Shift #2 05:33 Mindset Shift #3 07:31 Mindset Shift #4 09:45 Mindset Shift #5 11:49 Mindset Shift #6 13:56 Mindset Shift #7 17:04 Mindset Shift #8 19:02 Conclusion & Next Steps

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00:12:54

This ONE Skill Makes Chinese Learning 10X Easier

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/10/27

00:00 Intro 01:00 Why Listening Alone Isn’t Enough for Fluency 02:30 The Hidden Problem with Only Learning Pinyin 04:15 How Chinese Characters Create Built-In Logic 06:00 Patterns That Unlock Vocabulary Exponentially 07:45 Why Reading Accelerates Listening and Comprehension 09:15 Think 3,000 Characters Is Too Much? Think Again 11:00 Conclusion and next steps

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00:20:08

6 Myths About Learning Chinese

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/10/22

00:00 Intro 00:22 Myth #1: Learning Fluent Chinese is an Impossible Task 04:06 Myth #2: The Chinese writing system is impossible (or takes many years) to master 06:18 Myth #3: Tones are Impossibly Difficult to get right 11:05 Myth #4: You Have to Live in China to Become Fluent 13:28 Myth #5: Learning Chinese Isn’t […]

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00:28:48

4 Techniques To Improve Your Spoken Chinese FAST

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/10/20

00:00 Intro 01:53 Technique #1 10:15 Technique #2 14:08 Technique #3 20:14 Technique #4 27:20 Conclusion

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00:21:11

Learning Chinese Is Simple, Actually

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/10/15

00:00 Intro 02:14 Structure 06:44 Methodology 08:31 Best Tools & Methods to Easily Learn Chinese Words 15:42 Consistency 19:47 Next Step

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00:29:49

How to Make Chinese Learning Addictive

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/10/13

00:00 Intro 00:31 Build Daily Chinese Habits That Stick 01:01 The 3-Step Method to Reaching Fluency 03:03 Why Identity, Not Willpower, Drives Success 04:01 Make Chinese Obvious: Routine Audit Strategy 05:54 Reduce Bad Habits to Make Time for Chinese 08:07 Plan, Stack & Schedule Your Language Habits 11:39 Make Chinese Attractive With Dopamine Triggers 19:10 […]

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01:25:16

Read Chinese In 85 Minutes (Without Pinyin)

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2025/10/08

00:00:00 Intro: Instantly Read Chinese (From Zero) 00:02:55 What Makes Up a Chinese Character 00:04:02 The Hànzì Movie Method Breakdown 00:08:00 First Character Scene: 人 (Person) 00:15:00 Fixing Forgetfulness in Your Memory Scenes 00:20:33 Making Abstract Ideas Visual: “Individual” 00:26:14 Speed Up: Characters in 10 Seconds 00:46:01 Learn 100+ Characters a Day 01:04:11 Stop Studying […]

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00:55:04

Why You Keep Quitting Chinese (And How To Fix It)

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2025/10/06

0:00 Intro 01:14 What Is B2 Fluency? A Clear Target 04:55 How Long Does It Take to Reach B2? 08:00 Why You MUST Learn Chinese Characters 12:40 Calculate Your Path to Fluency 16:14 The Valley of Disappointment Explained 22:50 Write Down Your Goal Like This 25:00 Discover Your Deep “Why” 37:35 What Is Self-Sabotage & […]

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00:21:47

Why Most Chinese Learners Fail

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/10/01

0:00 Intro 1:20 The wrong way- Massive mistakes Chinese learners make 10:05 The right way 15:44 Learn Chinese faster and easier 16:50 Bonus techniques

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00:19:53

How to Make Chinese Learning Fun

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2025/09/29

0:00 Intro 4:34 #1: Hanzi Movie Method (Mnemonic Visualization) 7:52 #2: Living Links (mnemonic association) 9:57 #3: Spaced Repetition 10:58 #4: Shadowing 11:48 #5: Active Recall Speaking & Flashcards 12:54 #6: Language Islands 15:27 #7: Immersion with Real Chinese Content 16:55 #8: Speaking With Natives 18:55 Conclusion and NEXT step

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00:15:47

Saying Sorry in Chinese: Essential Phrases

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2023/06/20

Luke, here. In this episode, I go into the many different ways to apologize in Chinese. I explore a variety of phrases to convey apologies, including “Excuse me,” “I’m sorry,” “Can you forgive me?” and more.Join me as I discuss the appropriate contexts for each phrase, how to respond to apologies, and how to apologize in specific situations. Whether you are a Mandarin enthusiast, a traveler, or simply curious about other cultures, this episode will teach you proper Chinese etiquette and practical

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00:57:14

202. A Homeschooler’s Experience of Mandarin Blueprint

Mandarin Blueprint ·

2023/05/16

Phil here. This week, I tackle the question that's on many language learners' minds - can you really become fully fluent in a new language? I explain why the answer is yes, as long as you prioritize the language by connecting it to your core values. I also discuss building confidence to speak to native speakers, as well as the role that mindset plays in language learning. While mindset is essential, the wrong method can still stymie your progress. I'll explain why. Tune in to this week's episode

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00:32:55

201. “I Need a Dictionary to Understand Myself!”

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2023/05/02

Luke here. In this week’s episode, we delve into the struggles and breakthroughs of learning Mandarin. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and discouraged at times, but we're here to guide you on how to appreciate the language through immersion. We've had students who have become so immersed that they have needed a dictionary to understand their own thoughts in Chinese. Consistent practice is key, and even just 30 minutes a day can make a significant difference. As a language learner myself with a busy

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