You searched for games | Hacking Chinese https://www.hackingchinese.com/ A better way of learning Mandarin Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:51:21 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.hackingchinese.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/cropped-square-stamp-1000-32x32.png You searched for games | Hacking Chinese https://www.hackingchinese.com/ 32 32 Chinese reading challenge, April 2026 https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-reading-challenge/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-reading-challenge/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:40 +0000 https://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=12052 It's time for a Chinese reading challenge! It starts on April 10th, so enrol, set your goal and read as much as you can before the end of the month. This article contains more information about the challenge, as well as some advice about improving reading ability in Chinese.

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-reading-challenge/feed/ 10 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/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:30:31 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=5881 Listening is the most important skill of all, because it accelerates learning and is crucial for social integration. What are the best free Chinese listening resources out there for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners?

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners/feed/ 84 Chinese reading practice for beginners: 7 resources to improve your Mandarin https://www.hackingchinese.com/best-chinese-reading-practice-for-beginners/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/best-chinese-reading-practice-for-beginners/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 06:30:44 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=8173 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.

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/best-chinese-reading-practice-for-beginners/feed/ 19 Reading is a lot like spaced repetition, only better https://www.hackingchinese.com/reading-is-a-lot-like-spaced-repetition-only-better/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/reading-is-a-lot-like-spaced-repetition-only-better/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:00:06 +0000 https://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=10067 You can build vocabulary in Chinese with flashcard apps 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.

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/reading-is-a-lot-like-spaced-repetition-only-better/feed/ 7 4, 3, 2, 1: Fluency! A great technique to boost your Mandarin speaking ability https://www.hackingchinese.com/4-3-2-1-fluency-a-great-technique-for-boost-your-mandarin-speaking-ability/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/4-3-2-1-fluency-a-great-technique-for-boost-your-mandarin-speaking-ability/#respond Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:00:15 +0000 https://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=20810 Do you want to speak Mandarin fluently, no matter what your level is? Use the 4/3/2 technique to build confidence and flow!

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/4-3-2-1-fluency-a-great-technique-for-boost-your-mandarin-speaking-ability/feed/ 0 Learning Chinese through comprehensible input https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:25:08 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=8044 Can you really learn Mandarin through listening and reading alone? What is comprehensible input, and how do you get enough of it?And how do speaking, writing, grammar, and flashcards fit in?

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/feed/ 14 16 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand https://www.hackingchinese.com/reasons-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/reasons-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/#respond Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:14:11 +0000 https://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=20467 Does handwriting still have a place in modern Chinese learning? Let's explore 8 popular arguments in favour of writing characters by hand, each critically examined to see which ones truly stand up to scrutiny.

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/reasons-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/feed/ 0 Using AI chatbots for low-stress Mandarin speaking practice https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-ai-chatbots-for-low-stress-mandarin-speaking-practice/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-ai-chatbots-for-low-stress-mandarin-speaking-practice/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:28:24 +0000 https://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=20548 You don’t need to be fluent to speak Mandarin with AI. These beginner-friendly chatbot activities offer low-pressure practice that builds confidence, comprehension, and conversation skills.

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/using-ai-chatbots-for-low-stress-mandarin-speaking-practice/feed/ 6 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/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-best-free-chinese-reading-resources-beginner-intermediate-advanced/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:50:52 +0000 http://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=6106 Reading is the best way to expand vocabulary and learn new things in Chinese. What are the best free resources out there for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners? This article collects and introduces the ten best free reading resources in each category!

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]]> https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-best-free-chinese-reading-resources-beginner-intermediate-advanced/feed/ 53 The best YouTube channels for learning Chinese in 2026 https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-youtube-channels-for-learning-chinese/ https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-youtube-channels-for-learning-chinese/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:21:56 +0000 https://www.hackingchinese.com/?p=18089 Videos are ideal for learning Chinese. The visual element makes the content more comprehensible and engaging, resulting in effective and enjoyable learning. But what videos should you watch? What are the best YouTube Channels?

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