Hacking Chinese

A better way of learning Mandarin

Articles published in February 2025

  1. Learning Chinese by playing board games

    Board games are more than just fun, they’re a powerful way to learn Chinese, boosting vocabulary, fluency, and communication skills!

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  2. Love and language: Challenges and opportunities in learning Chinese with a partner

    Some say that dating a native speaker is the ultimate shortcut to fluency. “You’ll learn effortlessly with a teacher always by your side!” But is learning Chinese with a partner really the silver bullet it’s often made out to be?

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  3. The Input Pyramid: Chinese Listening for Any Situation

    Most students of Chinese find listening comprehension a challenge. To truly become a fluent listener, use the Input Pyramid to rethink and upgrade your listening practice!

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  4. Student Q&A: February, 2025: Improving listening ability quickly, using transcripts, and understanding rapid Mandarin

    How do you improve listening ability as quickly as possible? Are there any strategies to deal with rapid speech? And how many times should you listen before using a transcript?

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