Hacking Chinese

A better way of learning Mandarin

Articles published in August 2025

  1. Learning Chinese through comprehensible input

    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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  2. Classroom Mandarin: Essential expressions for learning Chinese in Chinese

    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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  3. Back-to-school course discount, 2025: Getting the most from Hacking Chinese in 2025

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    Hacking Chinese can be seen as a very long response to the question of how to learn Mandarin in a better way. However, most people don’t want to read a million words to get the full picture, which is why I have distilled all the information and inspiration into a few courses. Get $31 off before the end of August 20!

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