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Studying Mandarin: politics and motivation
7 November 2019China is on the rise. At the same time, frightful news about China’s dystopian authoritarianism is everywhere. Is China’s restored self-confidence and CCP led nationalism demotivating people to learn Chinese?
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Flashcards: Anki vs Pleco
15 October 2019You are serious about learning Chinese and use spaced repetition to support your vocabulary learning? What’s the best flashcard app out there?
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The best pop-up dictionaries for learning Chinese
1 September 2019Hungry sharks never get lost in the vastness of the ocean. This web extension will help you navigate and sharpen your senses when fishing in Chinese waters…
Upgrading your reading skills: online vs offline reading
26 August 2019Online reading is becoming increasingly important for language learning. Do we still need books to learn Chinese in 2020?
Three character traits you need to improve your Chinese skills
21 August 2019“When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.” Why you need character on your journey.
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Chinese dictionary: Why Pleco is irreplaceable
12 August 2019One gloomy afternoon in Beijing, thirty years ago. Chinese language student Lily gets out her dictionary to look up four mysterious characters. Half an hourContinue Reading
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Why I don’t believe in Chinese character tests
3 October 2019I found out that I know between 1600 and 3434 Chinese characters. But it could be more, of course. Or less…
Subtitled Chinese videos: Get the transcript
6 September 2019Having trouble understanding what they are saying? Subtitles are missing? This is a little trick to filter Youtube for transcribed Chinese language content.
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The 6 biggest DON’TS mastering Chinese
5 September 2019Even though there is no ideal strategy to master Mandarin and become a Chinese dragon, some ways or better than others. And SOME should be avoided at all cost.
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Top 10 Chinese songs for Mandarin beginners
9 August 2019You are getting tired of your Chinese textbooks? Try listening to some Chinese songs and expand your musical horizon.
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Knowledge is power: Sixteen China podcasts you should know about!
8 August 2019What’s happening in China? Here’s a little overview of China podcasts to help you find out.
Discover your learning style
6 August 2019Starting out learning a new language? If you are new to language learning or want to rethink the process, bear with me for some self-discovery.Continue Reading
