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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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00:15:15

292 - A practical guide to your ideal Mandarin self:...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2026/03/09

Motivation is not a personality trait that you either have or lack. It is a system you can design. Picture your future Mandarin self, make study sustainable, and let steady action close the gap.#learnchinese #motivation #l2mss #dörnyeiLink to article on Hacking Chinese: A practical guide to your ideal Mandarin self: Build motivation that lasts: https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-practical-guide-to-your-ideal-mandarin-self-build-motivation-that-lasts/How to learn Chinese in the long term with intrinsic

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00:11:24

291 - Are mnemonics too slow for Chinese learners?

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2026/03/02

Mnemonics are clever memory devices designed to make it easier to remember things, but considering that they take time both to create and retrieve, are they really that useful for learning Chinese?#learnchinese #mnemonics #characters #memory #vocabularyLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Are mnemonics too slow for Chinese learners? https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-mnemonics-too-slow-for-chinese-learners/5 levels of understanding Chinese characters: Superficial forms to deep structure:

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00:13:31

290 - Spaced repetition: What it is and how to use it...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2026/02/23

Are you tired of learning Chinese characters and words only to forget them a day, a week or a month later? What if there were a simple method that would allow you to remember almost everything you learn, and that didn't take too much time and energy to use? There is: spaced repetition!#learnchinese #srs #vocabulary #flashcards #memoryLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Spaced repetition: What it is and how to use it to learn Chinese:

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00:05:13

289 - Reader and listener survey + Lunar New Year...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2026/02/15

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 #surveyHacking Chinese reader and listener survey: https://forms.gle/FNKLcnDbxoBgULpK9Chinese New Year and New Semester Course Discount: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-new-year-and-new-semester-course-discounts/Hacking Chinese

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00:04:56

288 - New book: Hacking Chinese: the Dragon Collection

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2026/02/09

I have published a book! It's called Hacking Chinese: the Dragon Collection and contains articles I wrote in 2024, the Year of the Dragon. The articles cover a wide variety of topics, but tones, listening comprehension and motivation are the most prominent.#learnchinese #anthology #hackingchinese #dragonLink to article on Hacking Chinese: New book: Hacking Chinese: the Dragon Collection: https://www.hackingchinese.com/new-book-hacking-chinese-the-dragon-collection/Purchase the book on Amazon:

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00:11:51

287 - Ep 287 - How to get honest feedback to boost...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2026/02/02

Feedback is important for learning, because it can show you how to not use the language and highlight things you hadn't noticed before. But getting honest feedback on your Chinese is harder than you might think.#learnchinese #feedback #correction #speaking #writingLink to article on Hacking Chinese: How to get honest feedback to boost your Chinese speaking and writing: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-art-of-being-corrected/The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate

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00:17:15

286 - Chinese reading practice for beginners: 7...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2026/01/26

The best way to learn to read Chinese is to read texts you can understand without constantly using a dictionary. As a beginner, those texts aren’t always easy to find, but let’s look at the best reading resources I know for beginners.#learnchinese #beginner #reading #resourcesLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Chinese reading practice for beginners: 7 resources to improve your Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/best-chinese-reading-practice-for-beginners/The 10 best free Chinese reading

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00:20:52

285 - Chinese subtitles and transcripts: Reading...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2026/01/19

Subtitles and transcripts can help you understand spoken Chinese, but do they also help you become a better listener? Should you read along, read first, or save the text for after you’ve listened?#learnchinese #listening #reading #subtitles #transcriptsLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Chinese subtitles and transcripts: Reading before, while or after listening: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-subtitles-and-transcripts-reading-before-while-or-after-listening/The Fluent Listener: Navigating

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00:18:31

284 - Chinese listening, fast and slow: Three ways of...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2026/01/12

Spoken Mandarin can feel like an onslaught of similar sounds, half-recognised tones and unknown words. To add insult to injury, it's often too fast! Should you slow it down? If so, how?#learnchinese #listening #speed #rateofspeech #fast #slowLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Chinese listening, fast and slow: Three ways of slowing down Mandarin speech: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-listening-fast-and-slow-three-ways-of-slowing-down-mandarin-speech/Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 4: Learning

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00:18:03

283 - Best of Hacking Chinese 2025

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2026/01/05

2025 has come to an end. Which were the most popular articles on Hacking Chinese last year? The most popular podcast episodes? It's time to summarise the year that was and highlight the things you really shouldn’t miss!#learnchinese #2025 #bestof #hackingchineseLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Best of Hacking Chinese 2025: https://www.hackingchinese.com/best-of-hacking-chinese-2025/All articles on Hacking Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/archive-2Hacking Chinese Resources:

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00:15:31

282 - Diversify how you study Chinese to learn more

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/12/29

How is it possible to spend 80 hours a week learning Chinese? And what can you learn from that, even if you're busy juggling work, family and other commitments?#learnchinese #immersion #busylifeLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Diversify how you study Chinese to learn more: https://www.hackingchinese.com/diversified-learning-is-smart-learning/Learning Chinese in the shower with me: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-in-the-shower-with-me/Learning Chinese through comprehensible

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00:13:52

281 - Reading is a lot like spaced repetition, only...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/12/22

You can build vocabulary in Chinese with flashcard apps and spaced repetition, but reading is more effective and more enjoyable. It helps you recognise words, understand how they work in context and build your sense of how the language works.#learnchinese #reading #vocabulary #srs #flashcards #wordswingLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Reading is a lot like spaced repetition, only better: https://www.hackingchinese.com/reading-is-a-lot-like-spaced-repetition-only-better/WordSwing:

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00:12:01

280 -Chinese characters and words that refuse to...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/12/15

How long does it take to learn a Chinese character or word? It varies, but some vocabulary just refuses to stick, no matter what you do. These are called leeches, and if you don't deal with them, they'll suck you dry.#learnchinese #leeches #vocabulary #flashcards #srsLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Chinese characters and words that refuse to stick: Killing leeches: https://www.hackingchinese.com/killing-leeches/Why flashcards are great for learning Chinese:

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00:15:18

279 - Learning Chinese words: When quantity beats...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/12/08

Everybody knows that knowing many words is important, but how important is it? And how should you expand your vocabulary in Chinese?#learnchinese #vocabulary #words #charactersLink to article on Hacking Chinese: Learning Chinese words: When quantity beats quality: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-knowing-many-words/Anki, the best of spaced repetition software: https://www.hackingchinese.com/anki-a-friendly-intelligent-spaced-learning-systemAn introduction to comprehension-based

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00:14:14

278 - A minimum-effort approach to writing Chinese...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/11/30

Chinese characters are beautiful and fascinating, but learning to write them by hand is time-consuming. If you want to learn to write Chinese characters by hand with the least possible time investment, what's the best approach?#learnchinese #characters #hanzi #handwriting #strategyA minimum-effort approach to writing Chinese characters by hand: https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-minimum-effort-approach-to-writing-chinese-characters-by-handThe building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters

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00:13:14

277 - Cultivate your Chinese flashcard garden... or...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/11/24

Flashcards are powerful, but what if your deck feels more like an overgrown thicket than a carefully cultivated garden? Do you clear away the weeds and bring it back under control, or burn it all down and start afresh?#learnchinese #vocabulary #flashcards #srs #characters #wordsLink to the article on Hacking Chinese: Cultivate your Chinese flashcard garden... or burn it down and start afresh: https://www.hackingchinese.com/cultivate-your-chinese-flashcard-garden-or-burn-it-down-and-start-afresh/Why

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00:15:48

276 - 4, 3, 2, 1: Fluency! A great technique to boost...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Do you want to speak Mandarin fluently, no matter what your level is? Use the 4/3/2 technique to build confidence and flow!#learnchinese #fluency #fluent #432 #speaking #paulnationLink to the article on Hacking Chinese: How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/talk-chinese-characters-chinese/How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chineseHow to improve fluency in Chinese by playing word games:

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00:15:25

275 - How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/11/10

How do native speakers talk about Chinese characters?The writing system is not phonetic, so you can't spell out words, but it is still possible to talk about Chinese characters.Let's explore how!#learnchinese #characters #hanzi #spokenLink to the article on Hacking Chinese: How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/talk-chinese-characters-chinese/The building blocks of Chinese, part 2: Basic characters, components and radicals:

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00:11:58

274 - Why not going to China now could actually be...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/11/03

Going abroad to learn Chinese in an immersion environment can be great, but unless you plan to stay for years, you might be better off delaying your trip.#learnchinese #immersion #travel #abroad #homeLink to the article on Hacking Chinese: Why not going to China now could actually be good for your Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-not-going-to-china-now-could-actually-be-good-for-your-chinese/You wont learn chinese simply by living abroad:

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00:25:07

273 - What a big Rubik’s Cube taught me about Chinese...

Hacking Chinese Podcast ·

2025/10/27

How small can Chinese characters be while still being legible? How much information do they contain per unit area? And what can a big Rubik’s cube teach us about Chinese characters?#learnchinese #hanzi #characters #pixelfont #rubikscubeLink to the article on Hacking Chinese: What a big Rubik’s Cube taught me about Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/what-a-big-rubiks-cube-taught-me-about-chinese-characters/What’s in a name? Hacking Chinese, 揭密中文:

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