Hacking Chinese Podcast

Mar 10 2025 241 ep. 18 mins 90
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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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240 - The best YouTube channels for learning Chinese

Mar 10 2025 12 mins  
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-learni

239 - Student Q&A: March, 2025: Chinese slang, leaving expat bubbles, and competing with other learners

Mar 04 2025 15 mins  
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, l

238 - Learning Chinese by playing board games

Feb 24 2025 10 mins  
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:

237 - Love and language: Challenges and opportunities in learning Chinese with a partner

Feb 17 2025 11 mins  
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

236 - The Input Pyramid: Chinese Listening for Any Situation

Feb 10 2025 19 mins  
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://yo

235 - Student Q&A: February, 2025: Improving listening ability quickly, using transcripts, and understanding rapid Mandarin

Feb 05 2025 13 mins  
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

234 - Reader and listener survey + Lunar New Year discount

Jan 27 2025 6 mins  
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

233 - The three roads to mastering Chinese

Jan 20 2025 13 mins  
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-

232 - Best of Hacking Chinese 2024

Jan 12 2025 17 mins  
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-ha

231 - Student Q&A, January 2025: Chinese that reads like English, feedback from AI, and writing formal Chinese

Jan 06 2025 18 mins  
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 w