{"id":10951,"date":"2019-10-09T11:55:57","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T09:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/?page_id=10951"},"modified":"2026-02-23T09:36:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:36:06","slug":"unlocking-chinese-ultimate-guide-beginner","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/courses\/unlocking-chinese-ultimate-guide-beginner\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking Chinese: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Added by Post\/Page Specific Custom Code plugin, thank you for using! -->\n<style>.buy-button {\r\n            background-color: #b6100a;\r\n            color: white; \r\n            padding: 10px 20px; \r\n            font-size: 24px; \r\n            border: none; \r\n            cursor: pointer;\r\n            border-radius: 8px;\r\n            text-align: center;\r\n            text-decoration: none;\r\n            display: inline-block; \r\n            margin: 4px 2px;\r\n            box-shadow: 1px 2px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .buy-button:hover {\r\n            background-color: #b64844;\r\n            color: white;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n.buy-button:link, .buy-button:visited {\r\n    color: white;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.aligncenter {\r\n  display: block;\r\n  margin-left: auto;\r\n  margin-right: auto;\r\n}<\/style>\n<div style=\"background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/temple-2.jpg'); background-size: cover; display: inline-block; width: 100%;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19836\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-Red-Transparent-300x88.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"612\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-Red-Transparent-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-Red-Transparent-1024x301.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-Red-Transparent-768x226.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-Red-Transparent.png 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center; padding: 10px 50px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The ultimate course for beginners<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Get the most out of your learning<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"buy-button\" style=\"color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-junkie.com\/i\/uot3\">\u26a1 Buy now &#8211; $128<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"buy-button\" style=\"color: white; font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-junkie.com\/i\/11869\">\u26a1 Buy with professional feedback &#8211; $288<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/courses\/unlocking-chinese-course-page\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Member area<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width: 782px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5px 0 5px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Successful students take control of their learning<br \/>\nOthers just follow along, hoping for the best<\/h5>\n<p>Learning Chinese is a fascinating journey. It opens doors you didn&#8217;t know existed and takes you to exotic places you&#8217;ve only dreamt of<\/p>\n<p>But it&#8217;s also a long journey that can be frustrating and difficult, especially if you get lost or lose motivation.<\/p>\n<p>How you learn matters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-19839\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Icon-Transparent-1-300x288.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Icon-Transparent-1-300x288.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Icon-Transparent-1-1024x982.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Icon-Transparent-1-768x737.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Icon-Transparent-1-1536x1474.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Icon-Transparent-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>With the right method, you&#8217;ll get the most out of the time you invest. Each step will take you closer to your goal and learning will be more enjoyable, too.<\/p>\n<p>Learning Chinese still takes time, of course, but even a small improvement in how you learn makes a big difference in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>With the wrong method, you risk wasting time on things that don&#8217;t take you closer to your goal, and a year from now you might look back and ask yourself where you went wrong, or you might quit learning Chinese altogether.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do you want to learn Chinese but don&#8217;t know where to start?<\/li>\n<li>Have you already started learning, but feel lost?<\/li>\n<li>Are you worried you can&#8217;t learn with a busy schedule?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unlocking Chinese is for you!<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 2px #b6100a solid; margin: 50px auto;\" width=\"300\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #faf0f1; display: inline-block; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 782px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5px 0 5px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">A guide for people who want to succeed in learning Mandarin<\/h5>\n<p>Unlocking Chinese is a practical and effective guide for beginners. Everything you need to learn to speak and write Chinese is covered in 50+ lessons, each built on years of experience both learning and teaching Chinese.<br \/>\nLearn Chinese and reach your goals:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 2;\">\n<li><strong>Speak confidently,<\/strong> sharing your experiences and ideas with a billion people worldwide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understand Chinese people around you, <\/strong>opening the door to endless conversations and opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write the beautiful characters,<\/strong> or use modern technology to type them on your phone quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decipher Chinese text, <\/strong>giving you access to everything from literature to the Chinese internet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take control of your learning:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 2;\">\n<li><strong><strong>Use the best tools for learning and remembering.<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Navigate the innumerable learning materials and resources.<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong>Find the method that works best for you.<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine learning Chinese with a busy life.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-19843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-White-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Unlocking Chinese shows you the materials and resources to use, as well as the methods and techniques for using them, regardless if you&#8217;ve never learnt any Chinese at all, or if you have tried, but felt lost or confused.<\/p>\n<p>If the course does not meet your expectations, I&#8217;ll happily give 100% of your money back, no questions asked.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m confident the course is useful. It&#8217;s built on more than a decade of experience learning and teaching Chinese, as well as the collected advice of almost 300 students.<\/p>\n<p>But you don&#8217;t have to take my word for it!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width: 782px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5px 0 5px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-11065 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/maureen-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/maureen-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/maureen-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/maureen.png 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>&#8220;The internet is littered with programmes, course, methods that claim to teach Chinese. It\u2019s a highly confusing digital jungle! I know, I\u2019ve spent two + years \u201clost\u201d in this jungle, or starting and stopping courses at the first roadblock! As an ESL tutor, I am particularly fussy on whom I chose to guide me in learning Chinese online. Olle&#8217;s new course Unlocking Chinese provides a no-nonsense pure content \u201chand-holding\u201d road map introducing absolute beginners to start learning Chinese with confidence.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Maureen Clark<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 2px #b6100a solid; margin: 50px auto;\" width=\"300\" \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10979 alignleft\" style=\"padding-right: 40px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/willh.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This course cut straight to the point to get me up and running in my Chinese learning. I\u2019m confident it will save me many false starts and wasted hours over the next year.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Will Haines<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #faf0f1; display: inline-block; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 782px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5px 0 5px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">For people who study on their own or in a formal course, full-time or while busy with other things<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/courses\/unlocking-chinese-ultimate-guide-beginner\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19777 size-medium alignright\" style=\"border: 1px solid grey; border-radius: 7px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese-Single-Box-Mockup-Square-1000.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a>Unlocking Chinese covers the basics of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course shows you the tools and techniques you need to learn, but it also provides you with actual Chinese to study and learn. Lessons are followed by notes, resources and actionable steps.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 2;\">\n<li><strong>50+ video episodes in 5 sections.\u00a0<\/strong>Each episode is short and to the point, enabling you to find what you&#8217;re looking for and stay focused. The episodes are clearly arranged into a program covering all aspects of learning Chinese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sentence pack with audio.<\/strong> These sentences cover the most basic 150 words in Chinese, both spoken and written. You can study them in a purpose-built sentence tool or your own way. Both simplified and traditional Chinese are included.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pronunciation resources.\u00a0<\/strong>One of the most important things to get right from the start is pronunciation. Therefore, the course contains several pronunciation resources, giving you the means and the method to ensure you get it right.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to an exclusive members-only learning community,<\/strong> where students support and motivate each other.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discounts on apps and services. <\/strong>While you can get far with free resources, there are some cases where buying the best tools makes sense. The course has discounts for some of these, including Pleco, Skritter and Du Chinese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"buy-button\" style=\"color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-junkie.com\/i\/uot3\">\u26a1 Buy now &#8211; $128<\/a><\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Get the most out of the course with professional guidance<\/h5>\n<p>The basic course will kickstart your learning, but if you want to get the most out of your learning, why not confirm you&#8217;re on the right track with my professional guidance? Apart from gaining access to everything mentioned above, you will also get:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 2;\">\n<li><strong>Feedback on pronunciation and tones.<\/strong> The course will teach you the basics of Mandarin, but getting feedback is always a good idea to confirm that you\u2019re getting it right. I will give you feedback on your pronunciation (tone pairs and the most essential initials and finals) and highlight the most critical areas you should work on. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/courses\/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course\/\">I also have a whole course only about Mandarin pronunciation if you\u2019re interested.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Feedback on handwriting characters.<\/strong> Chinese characters are clearly different from our alphabet and follow different principles. To ensure you come off to a great start, you\u2019ll get feedback on your handwriting from two units in the sentence pack that comes with the course, covering roughly a dozen sentences. You will receive feedback on the specific characters you write and what you should focus on improving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guidance on your personal study plan.<\/strong> In section five of the course, you\u2019ll create your own roadmap for learning Chinese, including goals, habits and activities. When you have created a draft, I will review it and give you feedback, based on your personal situation and goals for learning Chinese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Help with finding a suitable Chinese name.<\/strong> When engaging with the Chinese-speaking world, it\u2019s often necessary to have a Chinese name. If you don\u2019t actively try to find a good name, you will end up with a name based solely on sound, which looks foreign and doesn\u2019t mean anything in Chinese. To ensure you get a good Chinese name, our suggestion will be based on who you are, your personality, your ambitions and other relevant factors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"buy-button\" style=\"color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-junkie.com\/i\/11869\">\u26a1 Buy with professional feedback &#8211; $288<\/a><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 2px #b6100a solid; margin: 50px auto;\" width=\"300\" \/>\n<h5>Connect with other learners for support and encouragement<\/h5>\n<p>Learning alongside others can make even the toughest challenges more manageable. When you enrol in this course, you\u2019ll gain access to <strong>an exclusive community on Discord<\/strong>, where you can chat with fellow learners.<\/p>\n<p>Share tips, resources, and progress updates with others who are also working to improve their listening comprehension.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width: 782px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5px 0 5px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<hr style=\"border: 2px #b6100a solid; margin: 50px auto;\" width=\"300\" \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Unlocking Chinese course content<\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese-Devices-Mockup-1024x598.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"781\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese-Devices-Mockup-1024x598.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese-Devices-Mockup-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese-Devices-Mockup-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese-Devices-Mockup-1536x896.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese-Devices-Mockup.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #b6100a; width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Section 1: The keys to successful learning<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 1: Unlocking Chinese: An Introduction (6:02)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 2: My story: How and why I learnt Chinese (5:27)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 3: Goals and expectations: Learning on your terms (4:27)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 4: The three things you need to become a successful student (5:50)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 5: Courses, textbooks and teachers: Do you need them? (7:09)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 6: Adopting a healthy attitude towards learning (6:27)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #b6100a; width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Section 2: Unlocking spoken Chinese<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 1: What you need to start speaking (4:38)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Dialects, accents and standard pronunciation (2:51)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: More about finding someone to practise speaking with (2:31)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Learning to speak a new language as an introvert (2:48)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 2: Say it like a native, part 1: Tones (5:59)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Saying the tones? I can\u2019t even hear them! (2:20)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Nailing the neutral tone to sound more natural (2:21)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: More about the low tone (1:52)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Tone pairs (7:31)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: The changing tones of b\u00f9 and y\u012b (1:51)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: How to verify that your tones are right (3:43)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 3: Say it like a native, part 2: Finals (6:45)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Writing pronunciation: Pinyin, Zhuyin and IPA (2:46)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Say it like a Beijinger: Erhua (1:49)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 4: Say it like a native, part 3: Initials (9:26)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Mastering pronunciation by mimicking (2:42)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 5: What you need to understand spoken Chinese (4:38)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Unlocking Chinese through music (1:44)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 6: Chinese immersion at home and abroad (5:13)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: I don\u2019t understand, it\u2019s too hard! What should I do? (2:07)<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #b6100a; width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Section 3: Unlocking words and sentences<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 1: How to learn words and not forget them (5:10)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Upgrading your memory with mnemonics (3:23)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Spaced repetition software: An efficient way to remember anything (2:08)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 2: Build and understand sentences in Chinese (5:14)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 3: Translating without sounding like a foreigner (3:56)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #b6100a; width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Section 4: Unlocking written Chinese<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 1: Understanding Chinese characters, part 1: Inventing a script (7:30)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 2: Understanding Chinese characters, part 2: Functional components (5:54)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Simplified and traditional characters (2:09)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Learning your first characters: A tutorial (5:25)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Do I really need to write characters by hand? (2:29)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Stroke order and stroke direction: The write way (2:12)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Handwriting: Easy to read, not beautiful (2:55)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: How to type characters on digital devices (2:31)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Chinese characters in a digital world (2:11)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 3: How to remember Chinese characters (6:42)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 4: Deciphering Chinese text: What and how to read (5:26)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Reading in Chinese is hard, but you can make it easier (1:51)<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #b6100a; width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Section 5: Your roadmap for learning Chinese<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 1: Four types of activities you need to reach your goals (5:46)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 2: How to combine learning Chinese with a busy life (6:29)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\">Bonus: Low-intensity learning for every occasion (2:20)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 3: An example: Ben\u2019s roadmap to learning Chinese (6:39)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 0 0px 35px; background-image: url('http:\/\/hackingchinese.com\/media\/uc\/episode.png'); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left center; background-size: 23px;\"><strong>Episode 4: Getting things done: Don\u2019t let your dreams be dreams (5:17)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 2px #b6100a solid; margin: 50px auto;\" width=\"300\" \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Designed for complete beginners<br \/>\nand those with some experience<\/h5>\n<p>Unlocking Chinese is meant both for students who have no experience learning Chinese and those who have studied a bit, but found it confusing or didn&#8217;t know what to do. If you know how to pronounce Mandarin, can have a basic conversation and read simple text messages in Chinese, this course is not for you.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 2;\">\n<li><b>Chinese language content,<\/b> including a sentence pack created to gradually introduce you to 150 basic words and the most common sentence patterns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Essential knowledge about the language,\u00a0<\/strong>such as how the writing system works and a structured approach to all the sounds in Mandarin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategies and techniques,<\/strong> teaching you how to learn all aspects of the language, including how to practise tones and how to remember Chinese characters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tools and resources, <\/strong>helping you navigate the jungle of online and offline tools and resources for learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sneak peek at an episode about basic tones<\/h5>\n<p><center><div style=\"width: 1920px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-10951-1\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unlocking-chinese-episode-2-2-preview.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unlocking-chinese-episode-2-2-preview.mp4\">https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/unlocking-chinese-episode-2-2-preview.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 2px #b6100a solid; margin: 50px auto;\" width=\"300\" \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Built on a decade of learning and teaching<br \/>\nSolving the problems of hundreds of students<\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11044 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/olle.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/olle.png 766w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/olle-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/olle-297x300.png 297w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/>Hi! My name is Olle Linge. I started learning Chinese when I was 23. Since then, I have studied in many settings: serious immersion programs abroad, high-intensity programs at home, online courses, and on the side while working or studying other things.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve also studied in a graduate program for teaching Chinese as a second language, taught entirely in Chinese mostly for native speakers, and have taught Chinese for many years, including courses in professional development for teachers.<\/p>\n<p>But this course is not built only on my experience. To make sure the course covers topics that beginners often struggle with, I surveyed almost 300 students about what advice they would give themselves as beginners. I analysed the results and the result is this course!<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Frequently asked questions<\/h5>\n<div style=\"background-color: #faf0f1; display: inline-block; width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\"><strong>What do I get when I enrol in the course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\">You will get full access to all course content immediately. You can then watch the video episodes and work through the content at your own pace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\"><strong>How long is the course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\">The video episodes add up to a bit less than five hours, but working your way through all the content takes much longer than that. I estimate that the course takes between fifty and a hundred hours, including working through the sentence pack and pronunciation exercises.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #faf0f1; display: inline-block; width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\"><strong> How much will I know when I&#8217;ve completed the course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\">You will have solid foundations in pronunciation (including tones of course), Chinese characters, grammar, learning techniques and study management. You will also learn around 200 characters and words, for listening, speaking, reading and writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\"><strong>I&#8217;ve studied some Chinese already, is this course for me?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\">If you consider yourself a beginner, this course is for you. If you can already have basic conversations in Chinese, know a few hundred characters or words and know roughly what you&#8217;re doing, this course is not for you. Instead, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/about\/practical-guide-to-learning-mandarin\/\">I suggest you check out my other course<\/a>, which focuses even more on how to learn and is for students on all levels.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #faf0f1; display: inline-block; width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\"><strong>When does the course start? When does it end?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\">The course is open for enrolment year-round. You decide when to start when to finish, and if you slowly work your way through the course over a few months or power through in a few days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\"><strong>What if I don&#8217;t like the course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\">Don\u2019t worry! I have a 30-day money-back guarantee, meaning if you buy the course and then find that it&#8217;s not for you, I\u2019ll give you your money back. After all, the goal is to help you improve how you learn Chinese, and if I can\u2019t achieve that goal, I\u2019ll return your money, no questions asked. Please note that if you enrol with feedback, you can&#8217;t demand a refund once I&#8217;ve given you feedback.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #faf0f1; display: inline-block; width: 100%;\">\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\"><strong>What do I need to take the course? Is everything included?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\">You need a device connected to the internet. The contents are provided online but can also be downloaded if you want to use them when travelling or offline. The course is a stand-alone product and requires no further purchases to be effective. However, the course does contain recommendations of books, apps and services that can help you learn Chinese and some of these are paid!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\"><strong>How can I get in touch if I have more questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0px 10px;\">You can contact me directly at editor@hackingchinese.com.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19848\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-Transparent-1-1024x301.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"769\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-Transparent-1-1024x301.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-Transparent-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-Transparent-1-768x226.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-Transparent-1-1536x451.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hackingchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Unlocking-Chinese_Logo-Transparent-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 782px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5px 0 5px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<hr style=\"border: 2px #b6100a solid; margin: 50px auto;\" width=\"300\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #faf0f1; display: inline-block; width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 782px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5px 0 5px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Enrol now and get instant access to:<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 2;\">\n<li><strong>50+ video episodes in 5 sections, <\/strong>totalling roughly five hours of video content<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sentence pack with audio<\/strong>, teaching you the basics of vocabulary and grammar<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tone resources, <\/strong>to make sure you get the tones right from the start<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to an exclusive members-only learning community,<\/strong>\u00a0where students support and motivate each other<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discounts on resources, <\/strong>saving you more money than this course costs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlimited access<\/strong>, study wherever you want, whenever you want<\/li>\n<li><strong>100% money-back guarantee,\u00a0<\/strong>so if you don&#8217;t like the course, I&#8217;ll refund you<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"buy-button\" style=\"color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-junkie.com\/i\/uot3\">\u26a1 Buy now &#8211; $128<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Enrol with professional feedback to also get:<\/h5>\n<ul style=\"line-height: 2;\">\n<li><strong>Feedback on pronunciation<\/strong>, including tones and tone pairs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feedback on your handwriting<\/strong>, helping you get the hang of characters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Feedback on your study plan,\u00a0<\/strong>making sure you get the most out of your efforts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Help with finding a Chinese name, <\/strong>giving you a strong identity in a new language<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"buy-button\" style=\"color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-junkie.com\/i\/11869\">\u26a1 Buy with professional feedback &#8211; $288<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width: 782px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5px 0 5px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Money-back guarantee, no risk involved<\/h5>\n<p>Not sure if the course is suitable for you or if you will like the content? The course is built on thousands of hours of studying, teaching and researching how to learn Chinese, as well as surveys answered by almost 300 students. I&#8217;m confident the course is good, but we\u2019re all different and what if it doesn\u2019t work for you?<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry! I have a 30-day money-back guarantee, meaning if you buy the course and then find that you don\u2019t like it, I\u2019ll give you your money back. After all, the goal is to help you improve how you learn Chinese, and if I can\u2019t achieve that goal, I\u2019ll return your money, no questions asked.<\/p>\n<p>Honestly, though, I think you will look back at this a year from now and consider this an investment worth making. It saves you an enormous amount of time spent not knowing what to do or learning the wrong things. Remember, the course is built explicitly on what beginners need and what other courses and programs often leave out!<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 2px #b6100a solid; margin: 50px auto;\" width=\"300\" \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;Unlocking Chinese provides the absolute beginner with a strong foundation of Mandarin Chinese. The videos contain multiple useful tips on learning foreign languages in general as well as how to apply those tips specifically to learning Mandarin Chinese.\u00a0 The dialog and transcripts contain everything you need to learn essential sentence structures and basic vocabulary.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u2013 Brian<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 2px #b6100a solid; margin: 50px auto;\" width=\"300\" \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Reach your goals and avoid common mistakes<\/h5>\n<p>Unlocking Chinese addresses the most common questions and problems beginners have. The course also helps you stay clear of the traps and pitfalls. 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