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Many people see the coming of a new year not only as an opportunity to look back at the year that was, but also to look forward to the year ahead. Just like with birthdays, the first day of 2016 isn’t really any different than the last day of 2015, but sometimes what you need to get started with a project is a clear line between the old and new. This is where New Year’s resolutions come in.<\/p>\n

Do you have any project you really should have finished last year? Is there any area of learning Chinese you really should focus more on? Perhaps you already have a New Year’s resolution related to learning Chinese, perhaps not. Regardless, the first month of the year is an excellent time to set good habits and get off to a good start. A good way to do so is through the Hacking Chinese New Year challenge!<\/p>\n

The Hacking Chinese New Year challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since launching Hacking Chinese Challenges more than a year ago, I’ve run more than a dozen different challenges focusing on different aspects of learning. This time, it’s your turn to decide what you should do. Choose among the following:<\/p>\n