Hacking Chinese Podcast
Episodes
07 - Diversify how you study Chinese to learn more
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How is it possible to spend 80 hours a week learning Chinese? And what can you learn from that, even if you find it hard to find any time to study wha...
06 - Learning Chinese words: When quantity beats quality
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody knows that having a large vocabulary is important, but how important is it for Chinese learners? And how should you go about learning more c...
05 - The key to unlocking your first semester of Chinese
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you first start learning Chinese, everything is new. There is so much to learn, so many questions. What are the most common challenges beginners ...
04 - Why not going to China now could actually be good for your Chinese
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most people agree that immersing yourself in the language is the best way to learn, but what if I told you that delaying your trip might actually be g...
03 - How to not teach Chinese characters to beginners: A 12-step approach
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I started learning Chinese well over a decade ago, and I have encountered many great teachers. But I have also seen truly terrible teaching, especiall...
02 - What important words are missing from HSK?
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
HSK is one of the most widely used proficiency tests for Chinese, and many students strive to learn the vocabulary associated with each level. But wha...
01 - Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters?
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should you learn Chinese characters from the start, or focus on speaking first? There are good arguments for both approaches, but one makes more sense...
0 - Welcome to the Hacking Chinese Podcast!
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you studying Chinese and want to find a better way of learning? Do you want to avoid common problems and make sure you learn efficiently? Do you n...