Hacking Chinese

A better way of learning Mandarin

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  1. How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions

    Having a tutor can be great for learning Chinese, but how much progress you make depends as much on you as on the tutor. Come prepared, stay engaged, and make the most of each session!

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  2. Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 7: How to navigate different types of listening in Mandarin

    Listening is an essential skill in language learning, but not all listening situations are the same. By recognising different types of listening situations and understanding what each requires, you can improve your chances of successfully navigating spoken Mandarin.

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  3. Student Q&A: June, 2025: Beginner listening, group conversations, and Chinese news

    How do you get started with listening in Mandarin? What makes group conversations so challenging? And is it true that news broadcasts in Chinese are harder than in other languages?

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  4. Will Hacking Chinese help you learn Mandarin?

    Is it worth spending time learning how to learn Chinese, or should you focus all your effort on engaging with the language more directly? The answer is that it depends, but the longer your time frame, the more important it becomes to tweak your method.

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  5. Zi.Tools: A powerful free resource for exploring Chinese characters

    Zi.Tools is a great free resource for exploring Chinese characters. See what it offers and how you can use it to boost your learning!

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  6. Student Q&A: May, 2025: Learning Chinese characters and words with flashcard apps

    Should you focus on many words superficially or few words well? How do you stay motivated when flashcards get boring? And how can you tell if you really know a word?

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  7. 7 kinds of tone problems in Mandarin and what to do about them

    Tones in Mandarin are tricky, and students face many different kinds of problems. Identifying the type of problem is important for fixing it.

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  8. Why using a good dictionary can be bad for your Chinese reading ability

    Digital dictionaries make reading Chinese easier, but they might also prevent you from learning essential strategies. Let’s have a look at why using a good dictionary can be bad for your reading ability!

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  9. The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners

    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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  10. Student Q&A: April, 2025: Reading with Pinyin, Chinese texts on your phone, and deciphering handwriting

    Should you read Chinese with or without Pinyin? What are the pros and cons of reading on your phone? And how do you learn to read Chinese people’s handwriting?

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