Hacking Chinese Podcast Olle Linge

Small details sometimes matter when writing Chinese characters, but sometimes they don't. Figuring out which details to pay attention to is made harder by character variants and font differences!

#learnchinese #chineselanguage #chinesefonts #languagelearning #chinesetips

Link to article: Chinese character variants and font differences for language learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-character-variants-and-fonts-for-language-learners/

Kickstart your learning with the Skritter Character Course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/kickstart-your-learning-with-the-skritter-character-course/

Learning simplified and traditional Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/simplified-and-traditional-chinese/

The History of Chinese Fonts (Skritter Chinese - YouTube): https://youtu.be/YyNWvS-Sauw?si=w_L75973oOQw1Ah6

Chinese variant character dictionary: https://dict.variants.moe.edu.tw/

Zi.tools: https://zi.tools/zi/

How to verify that you use the right Chinese font: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-verify-that-you-use-the-right-chinese-font/

Variant Chinese characters (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variant_Chinese_character

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Previewing before Chinese lessons is a simple yet frequently overlooked method to enhance learning. By previewing, you maximise the benefits of each lesson, allowing you to focus on areas where you truly need a teacher's guidance.

#learnchinese #preview #class #course

Link to article: Why you should preview before every Chinese lesson: https://www.hackingchinese.com/preview-every-chinese-lesson/

Time quality: Studying the right thing at the right time: https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/

The virtues of language exchanges: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-virtues-of-language-exchanges/

Chengyu, a key to Chinese language and culture, or a waste of time? https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-right-chengyu-the-right-way/

Use the benefits of teaching to boost your own learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/use-the-benefits-of-teaching-to-boost-your-own-learning/

How to survive and thrive in a difficult Chinese course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-survive-and-thrive-in-a-difficult-chinese-course/

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The humble notebook is a powerful tool for learners of Chinese. Whether an exquisite leather-bound journal or a digital text file, a notebook offers more than a space to record information about vocabulary or grammar.

#learnchinese #notes #notebook #logging

Link to article: How I used a notebook to learn more Chinese, and why you should too: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-really-should-use-a-chinese-notebook/

Chinese language logging, part 3: Tools and resources for keeping track of your learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-3-tools-and-resources-for-keeping-track-of-your-learning/

Chinese language logging, part 1: Why and how to track your progress: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-language-logging-part-1-why-and-how-to-track-your-progress/

An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/

Mental models and making mistakes: https://www.hackingchinese.com/making-mistakes-and-correcting-models/

Overcoming the problem of having too many Chinese words to learn: https://www.hackingchinese.com/overcoming-problem-many-chinese-words-learn/

Language question triage - General guidelines: https://www.hackingchinese.com/language-question-triage-general-guidelines/

5 websites to help answer your questions about Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/5-websites-to-help-answer-your-questions-about-chinese/

Your connected workspace for wiki, docs & projects | Notion: https://notion.so

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How can you read Chinese faster? Which children's books are best for second-language learners? And what's the ideal entry point into Chinese literature?

#learnchinese #reading #q&a #speed #genre

Link to article: Student Q&A, July 2024: Reading speed, children’s books and Chinese literature: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-july-2024-reading-speed-childrens-books-and-chinese-literature/

Links to things mentioned in the introduction

Chinese reading challenge, July 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-reading-challenge/

Links for question #1

How important is reading speed on tests like HSK and TOCFL? https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-important-is-reading-speed-on-tests-like-hsk-and-tocfl/

Chinese reading speed revisited: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-reading-speed-revisited/

Seeing through the illusion of advanced Chinese learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-illusion-of-advanced-learning-and-what-to-do-about-it/

An introduction to extensive reading for Chinese learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/introduction-extensive-reading-chinese-learners/

Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 3: Using what you already know to aid listening comprehension in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-3-using-what-you-already-know-to-aid-listening-comprehension-in-chinese/

Links for question #2

6 things in Chinese that are harder to learn than they seem: https://www.hackingchinese.com/6-things-in-chinese-that-are-harder-to-learn-than-they-seem/

Review: Mandarin Companion: Easy to read novels in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/review-mandarin-companion-easy-to-read-novels-in-chinese/

Links for question #3

Wuxia, a key to Chinese language and culture: https://www.hackingchinese.com/wuxia-a-key-to-chinese-language-and-culture/

A language learner’s guide to wuxia novels: https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-language-learners-guide-to-wuxia-novels/

Easing yourself into reading novels in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/easing-yourself-into-reading-novels-in-chinese/

25 books I’ve read in Chinese, with reviews and difficulty ratings: https://www.hackingchinese.com/25-books-i-read-in-chinese-last-year/

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When learning Chinese, your progress depends on three factors: the content you study, the methods you use, and the time you dedicate. To achieve your goals quickly and efficiently, strive to optimise all three!

#learnchinese #progress #time #method #content

Link to article: The three factors that determine how much Chinese you learn: https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-factors-decide-much-chinese-learn/

Interview: Insights from Skritter’s Complete Guide to Learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/interview-insights-from-skritters-complete-guide-to-learning-chinese/

You might be too lazy, but you're not too old to learn Chinese: https://www.hackingchin⁠ese.com/you-might-be-too-lazy-to-learn-chinese-but-youre-not-too-old/⁠

Which words you should learn and where to find them: https://www.hackingchinese.com/which-words-you-should-learn-in-and-where-to-find-them/

The most common Chinese words, characters and components: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-most-common-chinese-words-characters-and-components-for-language-learners-and-teachers

The 100 most common Chinese radicals will kickstart your learning!: https://www.hackingchinese.com/kickstart-your-character-learning-with-the-100-most-common-radicals/

The best free Chinese reading practice for all levels: https://www.hackingchinese.com/10-best-free-chinese-reading-resources-beginner-intermediate-advanced/

Is it necessary to learn to write Chinese characters by hand? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/

Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/

How to learn Chinese characters: My best advice: https://www.hackingchinese.com/my-best-advice-on-how-to-learn-chinese-characters/

The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-hacking-chinese-guide-to-mandarin-tones/

How to Approach Chinese Grammar: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-approach-chinese-grammar/

Have fun learning Chinese or else... https://www.hackingchinese.com/have-fun-or-else/

Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation's four strands: https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/

Improving your Chinese pronunciation by mimicking native speakers: https://www.hackingchinese.com/mimicking-native-speakers-way-learning-chinese

Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1: A guide to Chinese listening comprehension: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-1-a-guide-to-chinese-listening-comprehension/

How to learn Chinese as a beginner: https://www.hackingchinese.com/archive-2/beginner/

How long have you studied Chinese? https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-long-have-you-studied-chinese/

How to learn Chinese in the long term with intrinsic motivation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-in-the-long-term-with-intrinsic-motivation/

Learning Chinese through comprehensible input: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/

Time quality: Studying the right thing at the right time: https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/

Habit hacking for language learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/habit-hacking-for-language-learners/

Timeboxing Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/timeboxing-chinese/

How to find more time to practise listening: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-find-more-time-to-practise-listening/

The time barrel: Or why you have more time than you think: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-time-barrel-you-have-more-time-than-you-think

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Habits are routines that become smooth and effortless with repetition. By developing the right habits for learning Chinese, you can learn more with less effort!

#learnchinese #habit #routine #studymanagement

Link to article: Habit hacking for language learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/habit-hacking-for-language-learners/

The best podcasts for learning Chinese in 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-podcasts-for-learning-chinese/

The cheapest and most convenient way to improve your spoken Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-cheapest-and-most-convenient-way-to-improve-your-spoken-chinese/

Diversified learning is smart learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/diversified-learning-is-smart-learning/

Your slumps affect your language learning more than your flows: https://www.hackingchinese.com/your-slumps-affect-your-language-learning-more-than-your-flows/

Analyse and balance your Chinese learning with Paul Nation's four strands: https://www.hackingchinese.com/analyse-and-balance-your-chinese-learning-with-paul-nations-four-strands/

Skritter Review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/

Make sure listening isn't a practical problem: https://www.hackingchinese.com/make-sure-that-listening-is-not-a-practical-problem/

How to learn Chinese in the long term with intrinsic motivation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-in-the-long-term-with-intrinsic-motivation/

Chinese vocabulary challenge, June 2024: http://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge

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