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How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor

Olle Linge — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:50:42 +0000

Most Chinese learners want one thing above all: to speak better. Many turn to a teacher for guidance, but that is only the first step. True progress depends on how you work with that teacher.

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Classroom Mandarin: Essential expressions for learning Chinese in Chinese

Olle Linge — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:09:16 +0000

The fastest way to learn to communicate in Chinese is to learn classroom expressions first. Master essential phrases that help you learn Mandarin without relying on English!

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What native speakers know about Chinese (and what they don’t)

Olle Linge — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 21:12:10 +0000

You say something in Mandarin, a native speaker corrects you, and you adjust. The next day, another native speaker tells you to revert to your original phrasing. What's going on? Let's explore what native speakers know and what they don't!

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How I learnt Chinese, part 7: Teaching, writing, learning

Olle Linge — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 20:00:55 +0000

What's it like to study Chinese when you've already reached the goals you had when you started out? How can you keep on learning when you're no longer studying the language? And is there such a thing as being done with Chinese?

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6 benefits of learning Chinese through sports

Olle Linge — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:31:41 +0000

The general benefits of physical activity are well-known, but the more specific benefits for learning languages are often overlooked, so let's have a look at 6 benefits of learning Chinese through sports!

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How to improve fluency in Chinese by playing word games

Olle Linge — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:49:24 +0000

What if I told you that there is a game that helps you speak Chinese more fluently, is great for improving communicative ability and works well regardless of your current level? What if I said that the game is also fun and free to play?

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How to not teach Chinese characters to beginners: A 12-step approach

Olle Linge — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 10:18:33 +0000

This 12-step guide highlights common mistakes in teaching Chinese characters and explains how beginners should not be taught.

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Training your Chinese teacher, part 4: Writing ability

Olle Linge — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 21:20:20 +0000

Writing ability is largely determined by how much you read, but there are many areas where a teacher can help you through valuable feedback. This article looks at this process, discussing what activities to engage in and what role your teacher can play.

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文字冒险游戏及其在对外汉语教学中的应用

Olle Linge — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:18:04 +0000

Interactive text games work well for individual learners, but they are also excellent in
a classroom setting. This article gives you everything you need as a teacher to play Escape! in your classroom. This article is in Chinese, but there is an English version too.

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Text adventure games and how to use them in the Chinese language classroom

Olle Linge — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:55:42 +0000

Interactive text games work well for individual learners, but they are also excellent in a classroom setting. This article gives you everything you need as a teacher to play Escape! in your classroom. A Chinese version of this article is available as well.

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