Hacking Chinese

A better way of learning Mandarin

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  1. Best of Hacking Chinese 2025

    2025 has come tan end. Which were the most popular articles on Hacking Chinese last year The most popular podcast episodes? It’s time to summarise the year that was and highlight the things you really shouldn’t miss!

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  2. Black Friday discounts on Hacking Chinese courses: Learn more for less

    Let my courses guide you towards your Chinese-learning goals, now with $31 off until Tuesday, December 3! Already enrolled or not interested for yourself? Give the gift of language to someone else, or simply help spread the word!

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  3. The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water is open until November 17

    Develop essential Mandarin listening skills with my new course, The Fluent Listener. Enrol by November 17 for lifetime access to video lessons, curated resources, tailored guidance, and a supportive learning community.

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  4. How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese

    How do native speakers talk about Chinese characters? The writing system is not phonetic, so you can’t spell out words, but it is still possible to talk about Chinese characters.

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  5. Learning (or not learning) Chinese slang

    Slang and swearing often top the list of what people want to learn in a foreign language. But is this curiosity actually helpful for learners, or just a fun distraction?

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  6. 16 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back

    Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let’s explore 16 myths that might be holding you back!

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  7. How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Using AI chatbots for low-stress Mandarin speaking practice

    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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