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If I wrote a comprehensive guide to learning Chinese with a special focus on vocabulary, what would it look like? Now you can find out - for free!
#learnchinese #studyguide #skritter #vocabulary
Link to article: Interview: Insights from Skritter’s Complete Guide to Learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/interview-insights-from-skritters-complete-guide-to-learning-chinese/
Get Skritter (and the study guide): https://www.skritter.com/?ref=hackingchinese&?coupon=HCSKRITTER
Buy the guide without getting Skritter: https://store.skritter.com/products/digital-skritters-complete-guide-to-learning-chinese?ref=hackingchinese&?coupon=HCSKRITTER
Learn more about Skritter in my review: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/
Check the video version of the interview on Skritter’s YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/652O_UeC5sw
Learn more about the character course mentioned in the interview: https://www.hackingchinese.com/kickstart-your-learning-with-the-skritter-character-course/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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Is recording and listening to your own Chinese useful for improving your speaking ability? How can you use chengyu to expand your repertoire? And how can role-playing games be utilised to improve your spoken Chinese?
#learnchinese #speaking #recording #chengyu #role-playing
Link to article: Student Q&A, April 2024: Learning chengyu, listening to yourself and using role-playing games to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-april-2024-learning-chengyu-listening-to-yourself-and-using-role-playing-games-to-learn-chinese/
Links to things mentioned in the introduction
Chinese speaking challenge, April 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-speaking-challenge/
Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/
Links for question #1: Learning chengyu
Correction: I accidentally say hùxiāngmáodùn instead of zìxiāngmáodùn here. The argument is still the same of course, but for some reason, I got it wrong here, sorry!
Learning the right chengyu the right way (please note that I’m in the middle of updating this article):
https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-right-chengyu-the-right-way/
Links for question #2: Listening to yourself
Get to know your Chinese voice to level up your speaking ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/know-your-chinese-voice/
Improving your Chinese pronunciation by mimicking native speakers: https://www.hackingchinese.com/mimicking-native-speakers-way-learning-chinese/
The cheapest and most convenient way to improve your spoken Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-cheapest-and-most-convenient-way-to-improve-your-spoken-chinese/
Using voice messaging as a stepping stone to Chinese conversations: https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-voice-messaging-practise-speaking-listening/
Benchmarking progress in Chinese to stay motivated: https://www.hackingchinese.com/benchmarking-progress/
Links for question #3: Role-playing games
Role-playing to learn more Chinese and avoid frustration: https://www.hackingchinese.com/role-playing-to-learn-more-chinese-and-avoid-frustration/
Role-playing as a way to expand your Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/role-playing-as-a-way-to-expand-your-language-competence/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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What languages do you speak? Do you speak Chinese? We often use speaking to represent language ability in general, but does that mean that speaking is more important than listening?
#learnchinese #speaking #listening #input #output
Link to article: Is speaking more important than listening when learning Chinese? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-speaking-more-important-than-listening-when-learning-chinese/
Why is listening in Chinese so hard? https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-is-listening-in-chinese-so-hard/
How to learn to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-to-hear-the-sounds-tones-in-mandarin/
Understanding regionally accented Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-to-understand-regionally-accented-mandarin/
Is Chinese difficult to learn? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-chinese-difficult-to-learn/
Real communication: What it is, why you want it and how to get it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/real-communication-what-it-is-why-you-want-it-and-how-to-get-it/
Immersion at home or: Why you don't have to go abroad to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/immersion-at-home-or-why-you-dont-have-to-go-abroad/
The importance of knowing many words: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-knowing-many-words/
20 tips and tricks to improve your Chinese writing ability https://www.hackingchinese.com/20-tips-and-tricks-to-improve-your-chinese-writing-ability
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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Podcasts let you create your own Chinese immersion experience, with level-appropriate stories and authentic conversations. Learn flexibly on the go with the best podcasts for beginners, intermediate and advanced students!
#learnchinese #podcasts #listening #beginner #intermediate #advanced
Link to article: The best podcasts for learning Chinese in 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-podcasts-for-learning-chinese/
Is speaking more important than listening when learning Chinese? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-speaking-more-important-than-listening-when-learning-chinese/
Learning Chinese through comprehensible input: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/
Learning Chinese through audiobooks: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-through-audio-books/
The best free Chinese listening practice for all levels: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners/
Beginner Chinese listening practice: What to listen to and how: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-listening-practice-what-to-listen-to-and-how/
Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1: A guide to Chinese listening comprehension: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-1-a-guide-to-chinese-listening-comprehension/
Make sure listening isn't a practical problem: https://www.hackingchinese.com/make-sure-that-listening-is-not-a-practical-problem/
Listen more than once: How the replay button can help you learn more Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listen-more-than-once-how-the-replay-button-can-help-you-learn-more-chinese
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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A language is a structured system used for communication, so the idea to focus on communication when learning Chinese sounds obvious, but it’s surprisingly new and rarer than you think!
#learnchinese #communication #meaning-focused #communicativelearning
Link to article: Real communication: What it is, why you want it and how to get it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/real-communication-what-it-is-why-you-want-it-and-how-to-get-it/
Translating to improve your Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-translating-to-improve-your-chinese/
Learn Chinese implicitly through exposure with a seasoning of explicit instruction: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-implicitly-exposure-seasoning-explicit-instruction/
Are you practising Chinese the right way? https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-you-practising-chinese-the-right-way/
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/
How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
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While strong motivation doesn't necessarily accelerate your learning or improve your memory, without it you won't spend enough time learning Chinese. So how can you stay motivated for months, years and even decades?
#learnchinese #motivation #sdt #autonomy #competence #relatedness
Link to article: How to learn Chinese in the long term with intrinsic motivation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-in-the-long-term-with-intrinsic-motivation/
Is Chinese difficult to learn? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-chinese-difficult-to-learn/
How to get past the intermediate Chinese learning plateau: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-get-past-the-intermediate-chinese-learning-plateau/
McEown, M. S., & Oga-Baldwin, W. Q. (2019). Self-determination for all language learners: New applications for formal language education. System, 86, 102124. https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2019_McEownOgaBaldwin_System.pdf
Should you enrol in a Chinese course or are you better off learning on your own? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-enrol-in-a-chinese-course-or-are-you-better-off-learning-on-your-own/
Take responsibility for your own learning now: https://www.hackingchinese.com/take-responsibility-for-your-own-learning/
Studying Chinese when your grades matter: https://www.hackingchinese.com/studying-chinese-when-your-grades-matter/
Unlocking Chinese: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/unlocking-chinese-ultimate-guide-beginner/
Hacking Chinese: A Practical Guide to Learning Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/practical-guide-to-learning-mandarin/
Why your Chinese isn't as good as you think it ought to be: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-your-chinese-isnt-as-good-as-you-think-it-ought-to-be/
Why you should learn Chinese in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-should-learn-chinese-in-chinese
How narrow reading and listening can help you bridge the gap to real Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/narrow-listening-reading-can-help-learn-chinese/
Playing word games to practise fluency: https://www.hackingchinese.com/playing-word-games-to-practise-fluency/
How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/
The kamikaze approach to learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-taking-a-chinese-course-thats-too-hard-good-for-your-learning/
You shouldn't walk the road to Chinese fluency alone: https://www.hackingchinese.com/you-shouldnt-walk-the-road-to-chinese-fluency-alone/
Can too much guidance make you learn less Chinese? https://www.hackingchinese.com/can-too-much-guidance-make-you-learn-less-chinese/
The three roads to mastering Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-three-roads-to-mastering-chinese
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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How can you improve your ability to read aloud in Chinese? How can you learn to see where a word starts and ends in a text? And how can you make sure you get the most out of your reading practice?
#learnchinese #reading #segmentation #chinesetext
Link to article: Student Q&A, March 2024: Reading aloud, finding word boundaries, and working actively with reading materials: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-march-2024-reading-aloud-finding-word-boundaries-and-working-actively-with-reading-materials/
Links to things mentioned in the introduction
Please fill out my survey about future courses on Hacking Chinese: https://forms.gle/zCUBJq8HUknmnsV39
Chinese reading challenge, March 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-reading-challenge/
Try out mylingua with premium features for free using this link: https://www.mylingua.world/landing/hackingchinese/challenge/
The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-best-free-chinese-reading-resources-beginner-intermediate-advanced/
The best Chinese reading practice for beginners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/best-chinese-reading-practice-for-beginners/
How to find the time and motivation to read more Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-find-the-time-and-motivation-to-read-more-in-chinese/
Links for question #1: Reading aloud in Chinese
Reading aloud in Chinese is really hard: https://www.hackingchinese.com/reading-aloud-in-chinese-is-realy-hard/
Improving your Chinese pronunciation by mimicking native speakers: https://www.hackingchinese.com/mimicking-native-speakers-way-learning-chinese/
Learning to read aloud in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-to-read-aloud-in-chinese/
Chinese reading speed revisited: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-reading-speed-revisited/
Links for question #2: Finding word boundaries in Chinese texts
6 challenges students face when learning to read Chinese and how to overcome them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/6-challenges-students-face-when-learning-to-read-chinese-and-how-to-overcome-them/
An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/
Links for question #3: Working actively with reading materials
Hone your Chinese writing ability by writing summaries: https://www.hackingchinese.com/hone-your-chinese-writing-ability-by-writing-summaries/
How to improve your Chinese writing ability through focused reading: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-improve-your-chinese-writing-ability-through-focused-reading/
How narrow reading and listening can help you bridge the gap to real Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/narrow-listening-reading-can-help-learn-chinese/
How to best use flashcards to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-best-use-flashcards-to-learn-chinese/
20 tips and tricks to improve your Chinese writing ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/20-tips-and-tricks-to-improve-your-chinese-writing-ability/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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Mastering Chinese characters, whether you find them enchantingly beautiful or overwhelmingly complex, is essential for literacy in Chinese. Outlier Linguistics will help you understand how the Chinese writing system works, making it easier to learn!
#learnchinese #characters #hanzi #course #reviewSocial media and sharing
Link to article: Outlier Chinese Character Masterclass review: Understand more, learn faster, remember longer: https://www.hackingchinese.com/outlier-chinese-character-masterclass-review-understand-more-learn-faster-remember-longer/
Chinese Character Masterclass - Learn Chinese Characters - Outlier Linguistics: https://www.outlier-linguistics.com/products/how-to-learn-chinese-characters?rfsn=4170716.4415dd
All the resources you need to learn and teach Chinese stroke order: https://www.hackingchinese.com/everything-you-need-to-learn-chinese-stroke-order
How to learn Chinese characters: My best advice: https://www.hackingchinese.com/my-best-advice-on-how-to-learn-chinese-characters/
Review: The Outlier Dictionary of Chinese Characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/review-the-outlier-linguistics-dictionary-of-chinese-characters-with-discount-code
How I learnt Chinese, part 6: Graduate program in Taiwan: https://www.hackingchinese.com/i-learnt-chinese-part-6-graduate-program-taiwan/
Skritter Review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/
Kickstart your learning with the Skritter Character Course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/kickstart-your-learning-with-the-skritter-character-course/
Chinese Characters & Reading – Outlier Linguistics: https://www.outlier-linguistics.com/collections/chinese-characters?rfsn=4170716.4415dd
Mandarin Pronunciation & Speaking – Outlier Linguistics: https://www.outlier-linguistics.com/collections/mandarin-pronunciation?rfsn=4170716.4415dd
Chinese History, Literature & Culture – Outlier Linguistics: https://www.outlier-linguistics.com/collections/chinese-history-culture?rfsn=4170716.4415dd
Classical & Literary Chinese – Outlier Linguistics: https://www.outlier-linguistics.com/collections/classical-literary-chinese?rfsn=4170716.4415dd
Japanese – Outlier Linguistics: https://www.outlier-linguistics.com/collections/japanese?rfsn=4170716.4415dd
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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Learning to hear and pronounce the tones in Mandarin as an adult learner can be tricky, but with the right methods, anyone can do it!
#learnchinese #tones #mandarin #pronunciation
Link to article: The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-hacking-chinese-guide-to-mandarin-tones/
Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/
The Hacking Chinese tone training course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-tone-training-course-is-now-open/
Make sure listening isn't a practical problem: https://www.hackingchinese.com/make-sure-that-listening-is-not-a-practical-problem/
Improving your Chinese pronunciation by mimicking native speakers: https://www.hackingchinese.com/mimicking-native-speakers-way-learning-chinese/
How learning some basic theory can improve your pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-learning-some-basic-theory-can-improve-your-pronunciation/
Advancing in spite of praise: https://www.hackingchinese.com/advancing-in-spite-of-praise/
The art of being corrected: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-art-of-being-corrected/
Learning Chinese pronunciation as a beginner: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-pronunciation-as-a-beginner/
Unlocking Chinese: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/unlocking-chinese-ultimate-guide-beginner/
Remembering is a skill you can learn: https://www.hackingchinese.com/remembering-is-a-skill-you-can-learn/
Extending mnemonics: Tones and pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/extending-mnemonics-inspiration-and-insights/
7 kinds of tone problems and what to do about them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/7-kinds-tone-problems/
A smart method to discover problems with tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-smart-method-to-discover-problems-with-tones
You might be too lazy, but you're not too old to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/you-might-be-too-lazy-to-learn-chinese-but-youre-not-too-old/
How to practise Chinese tones without Pinyin getting in the way: https://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-mandarin-tones-without-being-distracted-by-pinyin/
Student Q&A, January 2024: Chinese music, too much Mandarin in the classroom, and listening in noisy environments: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-january-2024-chinese-music-too-much-mandarin-in-the-classroom-and-listening-in-noisy-environments
Hacking Chinese Resources: https://resources.hackingchinese.com
Learning to pronounce Mandarin with Pinyin, Zhuyin and IPA: Part 1: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-to-pronounce-mandarin-with-pinyin-zhuyin-and-ipa-part-1/
24 great resources for improving your Mandarin pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/24-great-resources-for-improving-your-mandarin-pronunciation
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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Are perfect tones necessary to communicate in Chinese? Or can you ignore tones and still be understood? Or does the truth lie somewhere in between?
#learnchinese #tones #mandarin #pronunciation
Link to article: The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-hacking-chinese-guide-to-mandarin-tones/
Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/
Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 3: Using what you already know to aid listening comprehension in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-3-using-what-you-already-know-to-aid-listening-comprehension-in-chinese/
How to learn to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-to-hear-the-sounds-tones-in-mandarin/
The importance of tones is inversely proportional to the predictability of what you say: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-importance-of-tones-is-inversely-proportional-to-the-predictability-of-what-you-say/
Two reasons why pronunciation matters more than you think: https://www.hackingchinese.com/two-reasons-why-pronunciation-matters-more-than-you-think/
Tone errors in Mandarin that actually can cause misunderstandings: https://www.hackingchinese.com/tone-errors-in-mandarin-that-actually-can-cause-confusion/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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Learning tones is a unique challenge for most learners of Chinese. What are tones? How important is it to learn tones? And how do you learn to both hear and pronounce them?
#learnchinese #tones #mandarin #pronunciation
Link to article: The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-hacking-chinese-guide-to-mandarin-tones/
Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/
Chinese New Year and New Semester Course Discount: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-new-year-and-new-semester-course-discounts/
Learning the second tone in Mandarin Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-second-tone-in-mandarin-chinese/
Learning the third tone in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese/
Focusing on tone pairs to improve your Mandarin pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-tone-pairs-to-improve-your-mandarin-pronunciation/
Learning the neutral tone in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-neutral-tone-in-mandarin/
Obligatory and optional tone change rules in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/optional-obligatory-tone-change-rules-mandarin/
Does using colour to represent Mandarin tones make them easier to learn? https://www.hackingchinese.com/does-using-colour-to-represent-mandarin-tones-make-them-easier-to-learn/
7 ways to write Mandarin tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/7-ways-to-write-mandarin-tones/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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Is it better to practise writing Chinese on a computer or by hand? How do you find the right words when writing? And how can you leverage AI to improve your writing ability?
#learnchinese #typing #handrwriting #vocabulary #ai
Link to article: Student Q&A, February 2024: Typing or handwriting, using new words in texts, and how to use AI to improve your writing: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-february-2024-typing-or-handwriting-using-new-words-in-texts-and-how-to-use-ai-to-improve-your-writing/
Links to things mentioned in the introduction
Chinese writing challenge, February 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-writing-challenge/
Hacking Chinese Challenges: https://challenges.hackingchinese.com/
Courses on Hacking Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/
20 tips and tricks to improve your Chinese writing ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/20-tips-and-tricks-to-improve-your-chinese-writing-ability/
Links for question #1: Handwriting or typing
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/
Skritter review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/
Why spaced repetition software is uniquely well suited to learning Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-spaced-repetition-software-is-uniquely-well-suited-to-learning-chinese-characters/
Links for question #2: Looking up how to use words
How to look up Chinese characters you don’t know: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-look-up-chinese-characters-you-dont-know/
21 essential dictionaries and corpora for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/21-essential-dictionaries-and-corpora-for-learning-chinese/
Should you learn Chinese vocabulary from lists? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-chinese-vocabulary-from-lists/
Vocabulary lists that help you learn Chinese and how to use them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/different-lists-for-learning-chinese/
Links for question #3: Using AI to improve writing ability
Review: The Outlier Linguistics Dictionary of Chinese Characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/review-the-outlier-linguistics-dictionary-of-chinese-characters-with-discount-code/
Chinese language logging, part 1: Why and how to track your progress: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-1-why-and-how-to-track-your-progress/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
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The more you listen, the more you learn, but listening more is not as easy as it sounds. By building a personal Chinese audio library, you ensure that you always have something suitable to listen to, no matter what situation you're in.
#learnchinese #listening #resources #immersion
Link to article: Listen more and learn more by building a personal Chinese audio library: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listen-more-and-learn-more-by-building-a-personal-chinese-audio-library/
Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1: A guide to Chinese listening comprehension: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-1-a-guide-to-chinese-listening-comprehension/
Habit hacking for language learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/habit-hacking-for-language-learners/
Is Chinese difficult to learn? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-chinese-difficult-to-learn/
Make sure listening isn't a practical problem: https://www.hackingchinese.com/make-sure-that-listening-is-not-a-practical-problem/
8 great ways to scaffold your Chinese listening and reading: https://www.hackingchinese.com/8-great-ways-scaffold-chinese-learning
Listen more than once: How the replay button can help you learn more Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listen-more-than-once-how-the-replay-button-can-help-you-learn-more-chinese/
Beginner Chinese listening practice: What to listen to and how: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-listening-practice-what-to-listen-to-and-how/
The best free Chinese listening practice for all levels: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners/
Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 4: Learning to process spoken Mandarin quickly and effortlessly: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-4-learning-to-process-spoken-mandarin-quickly-and-effortlessly/
Hacking Chinese Resources: https://challenges.hackingchinese.com/resources
Preparing for rainy days and dealing with slumps: https://www.hackingchinese.com/preparing-for-rainy-days-and-dealing-with-slumps
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
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Listening and reading in Chinese can be a challenge, especially when your level is not high enough. To understand more and thereby also learn more, use scaffolding!
#learnchinese# listening #reading #comprehension
Link to article: 8 great ways to scaffold your Chinese listening and reading: https://www.hackingchinese.com/8-great-ways-scaffold-chinese-learning/
Text adventure games and how to use them in the Chinese language classroom: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-play-adventure-text-games-with-a-chinese-teacher/
The best free Chinese listening practice for all levels: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners/
The best free Chinese reading practice for all levels: https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-best-free-chinese-reading-resources-beginner-intermediate-advanced/
The 7 best Chinese reading practice resources for beginners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/best-chinese-reading-practice-for-beginners/
Beginner Chinese listening practice: What to listen to and how: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-listening-practice-what-to-listen-to-and-how/
Listen more than once: How the replay button can help you learn more Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listen-more-than-once-how-the-replay-button-can-help-you-learn-more-chinese/
Using Audacity to learn Chinese (speaking and listening): https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-audacity-to-learn-chinese-speaking-and-listening/
Listen before you read: Improve your Chinese listening ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listen-before-you-read-improve-your-listening-ability/
Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1: A guide to Chinese listening comprehension: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-1-a-guide-to-chinese-listening-comprehension/
The new paperless revolution in Chinese reading: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-new-paperless-revolution-in-chinese-reading
Vocabulary lists that help you learn Chinese and how to use them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/different-lists-for-learning-chinese/
Reading manga for more than just pleasure: https://www.hackingchinese.com/reading-manga-for-more-than-just-pleasure/
The illusion of advanced learning and what to do about it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-illusion-of-advanced-learning-and-what-to-do-about-it
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
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In 2023, I published one article and one podcast episode every week. Which was the best article? The most popular podcast episode? Let’s summarise the year that was and highlight the things you really shouldn’t miss!
#learnchinese #bestof #hacknigchinese
Link to article: Best of Hacking Chinese 2023: https://www.hackingchinese.com/best-of-hacking-chinese-2023/
Best articles on Hacking Chinese 2023 - Editor's choice
5) Listen more than once: How the replay button can help you learn more Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/listen-more-than-once-how-the-replay-button-can-help-you-learn-more-chinese/
4) Why travelling isn’t the best method to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/pros-and-cons-with-travelling-to-learn-a-language/
3 )Is Chinese difficult to learn? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-chinese-difficult-to-learn/
2) Improving your Chinese pronunciation by mimicking native speakers: https://www.hackingchinese.com/mimicking-native-speakers-way-learning-chinese/https://youtu.be/AMx6A_EMXwI
1) 100 hours of Chinese listening in 3 weeks: What I learnt and how to apply it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/100-hours-of-chinese-listening-in-3-weeks-what-i-learnt-and-how-to-apply-it/
Best articles on Hacking Chinese 2023 - Popular vote
5) Vocabulary lists that help you learn Chinese and how to use them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/different-lists-for-learning-chinese/
4) Using the HSK as a roadmap to learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-the-hsk-as-a-roadmap-to-learning-chinese/
3) Skritter review: Boosting your Chinese character learning (2023 edition): https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/
2) Learn Chinese by playing Mahjong (麻将, májiàng): https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-by-playing-mahjong-%e9%ba%bb%e5%b0%87-majiang/
1) Beginner Chinese listening practice: What to listen to and how: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-listening-practice-what-to-listen-to-and-how/
Best podcast episodes on Hacking Chinese 2023 - Popular vote
5) Episode 140 - Should you learn Chinese vocabulary from lists? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-chinese-vocabulary-from-lists/
4) Episode 148 - How learning some basic theory can improve your Mandarin pronunciation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-learning-some-basic-theory-can-improve-your-pronunciation/
3) Episode 128 - How I learnt Chinese, part 1: Where it all started: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-i-learnt-chinese-part-1-why-i-started-learning-chinese/
2) Using the HSK as a roadmap to learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-the-hsk-as-a-roadmap-to-learning-chinese/
1) Beginner Chinese listening practice: What to listen to and how: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-listening-practice-what-to-listen-to-and-how/
Popular pages on Hacking Chinese
Articles for beginners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/archive-2/beginner/
Unlocking Chinese: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/unlocking-chinese-ultimate-guide-beginner/
Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/
Hacking Chinese: A Practical Guide to Learning Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/practical-guide-to-learning-mandarin/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
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Is listening to music a good way to learn Chinese? How can you learn to understand Mandarin spoken in noisy environments? And what if your teacher speaks only Chinese, but you don’t understand what she says?
#learnchinese #music #tones #noise #teacher #immersion
Link to article: Student Q&A, January 2024: Chinese music, too much Mandarin in the classroom, and listening in noisy environments: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-january-2024-chinese-music-too-much-mandarin-in-the-classroom-and-listening-in-noisy-environments
Links to things mentioned in the introduction
Chinese listening challenge, January 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-listening-challenge/
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/
Beginner Chinese listening practice: What to listen to and how: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beginner-chinese-listening-practice-what-to-listen-to-and-how/
Links for question #1: The teacher insists on speaking Chinese
Learn Chinese implicitly through exposure with a seasoning of explicit instruction: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-implicitly-exposure-seasoning-explicit-instruction/
Language is communication, not only an abstract subject to study: https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-is-communication-not-an-abstract-subject-to-study/
Learning Chinese through comprehensible input: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/
Links for question #2: The usefulness of listening to Chinese music
7 ideas for smooth and effortless Chinese listening practice: https://www.hackingchinese.com/make-sure-that-listening-is-not-a-practical-problem/
Why learning Chinese through music is underrated: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-learning-chinese-through-music-is-underrated/
Is learning things by heart good for improving your Chinese? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-learning-things-by-heart-good-for-improving-your-chinese/
Links for question #3: Listening to Chinese in noisy environments
Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1: A guide to Chinese listening comprehension: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-1-a-guide-to-chinese-listening-comprehension/
Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 3: Using what you already know to aid listening comprehension in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-3-using-what-you-already-know-to-aid-listening-comprehension-in-chinese/
Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 5: Becoming a better listener as a student of Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-5-becoming-a-better-listener-as-a-student-of-chinese/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
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Chatting online is seldom considered a method for learning Chinese, but it has several unique benefits. While generally regarded as a frivolous waste of time, text-based chatting has a place in even the most serious learning strategy.
#learnchinese #chat #text #writing
Link to article: 12 ways chatting online will improve your Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chat-your-way-to-better-chinese/
Using voice messaging as a stepping stone to Chinese conversations: https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-voice-messaging-practise-speaking-listening/
Focusing on communication to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/focusing-on-communication-to-learn-chinese/
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/
20 tips and tricks to improve your Chinese writing ability: https://www.hackingchinese.com/20-tips-and-tricks-to-improve-your-chinese-writing-ability/
How to Approach Chinese Grammar: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-approach-chinese-grammar/
Bite-sized learning isn't enough to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/bite-sized-learning-isnt-enough-to-learn-chinese/
Reading manga for more than just pleasure: https://www.hackingchinese.com/reading-manga-for-more-than-just-pleasure/
Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1: A guide to Chinese listening comprehension: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-1-a-guide-to-chinese-listening-comprehension/
How to look up Chinese characters you don't know: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-look-up-chinese-characters-you-dont-know
8 tips and tricks for introverts learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-as-an-introverted-student/
You shouldn't walk the road to Chinese fluency alone: https://www.hackingchinese.com/you-shouldnt-walk-the-road-to-chinese-fluency-alone/
Have fun learning Chinese or else… https://www.hackingchinese.com/have-fun-or-else/
An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
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Flashcards; some people love them, some people hate them. The goal of Hacking Chinese is to go beyond the black and white and figure out how things work so we can get the most out of them.
#learnchinese #flashcards #srs #reading #strategy
Link to article: How to best use flashcards to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-best-use-flashcards-to-learn-chinese/
Why flashcards are great for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-flashcards-are-great-for-learning-chinese/
Why flashcards are terrible for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-flashcards-are-bad-for-learning-chinese/
Reading is a lot like spaced repetition, only better: https://www.hackingchinese.com/reading-is-a-lot-like-spaced-repetition-only-better/
How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/
Why spaced repetition software is uniquely well suited to learning Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-spaced-repetition-software-is-uniquely-well-suited-to-learning-chinese-characters/
6 challenges students face when learning to read Chinese and how to overcome them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/6-challenges-students-face-when-learning-to-read-chinese-and-how-to-overcome-them/
An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/
Is it necessary to learn to write Chinese characters by hand? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand
Studying Chinese when your grades matter: https://www.hackingchinese.com/studying-chinese-when-your-grades-matter/
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/
6 benefits of learning Chinese through sports: https://www.hackingchinese.com/practising-sports-to-learn-chinese/
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/
Should you use an efficient method for learning Chinese even if you hate it?: https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-use-an-efficient-method-for-learning-chinese-even-if-you-hate-it/
Skritter Review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/
The best free Chinese listening practice for all levels: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners/
The best free Chinese reading practice for all levels: https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-best-free-chinese-reading-resources-beginner-intermediate-advanced/
The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-1-chinese-characters-and-words-in-a-nutshell
Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
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Flashcards are often viewed as a silver bullet, promising swift mastery of characters, words and more, but relying on flashcards too much has serious drawbacks, and if you’re not careful, they can hinder more than they help.
#learnchinese #flashcards #drawbacks #vocabulary
Link to article: Why flashcards are terrible for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-flashcards-are-bad-for-learning-chinese/
Why flashcards are great for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-flashcards-are-great-for-learning-chinese/
An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/
Reading is a lot like spaced repetition, only better: https://www.hackingchinese.com/reading-is-a-lot-like-spaced-repetition-only-better/
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/
Skritter Review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/
Benchmarking progress in Chinese to stay motivated: https://www.hackingchinese.com/benchmarking-progress/
Chinese language logging, part 1: Why and how to track your progress: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-1-why-and-how-to-track-your-progress/
How to get past the intermediate Chinese learning plateau: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-get-past-the-intermediate-chinese-learning-plateau/
Using HSK as a roadmap to learning Chinese: Pros and cons: https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-the-hsk-as-a-roadmap-to-learning-chinese
The question you have to ask about your Chinese teacher or course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-question-you-have-to-ask-about-your-chinese-teacher-or-course/
Should you learn Chinese vocabulary from lists? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-chinese-vocabulary-from-lists/
Measurable progress is a double-edged sword: https://www.hackingchinese.com/measurable-progress-is-a-double-edged-sword/
How I learnt Chinese, part 3: My first year in Taiwan: https://www.hackingchinese.com/i-learnt-chinese-part-3-first-year-taiwan/
The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-1-chinese-characters-and-words-in-a-nutshell/
5 levels of understanding Chinese characters: Superficial forms to deep structure: https://www.hackingchinese.com/5-levels-of-understanding-chinese-characters-superficial-forms-to-deep-structure/
Spaced repetition isn't rote learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/spaced-repetion-and-rote-learning
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
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How many words is reasonable to learn in a day? Will focusing on radicals make this easier? And should you learn simplified or traditional characters, or maybe both?
#learnchinese #vocabulary #hanzi #simplified #traditional #radicals
Link to article: Student Q&A, December 2023: How many words to learn, if it’s good to learn radicals, and whether to learn simplified or traditional characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-december-2023-how-many-words-to-learn-if-its-good-to-learn-radicals-and-whether-to-start-with-simplified-or-traditional-characters/
Kickstart your learning with the Skritter Character Course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/kickstart-your-learning-with-the-skritter-character-course/
Why flashcards are great for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-flashcards-are-great-for-learning-chinese/
Should you learn Chinese vocabulary from lists? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-chinese-vocabulary-from-lists/
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/
Learning Chinese words really fast: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-words-really-fast/
How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/
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/
How to look up Chinese characters you don't know: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-look-up-chinese-characters-you-dont-know/
The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-1-chinese-characters-and-words-in-a-nutshell/
Learning simplified and traditional Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/simplified-and-traditional-chinese
Are simplified characters really simpler to learn? https://www.hackingchinese.com/are-simplified-characters-really-simpler-to-learn
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
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