Mandarin Blueprint

201. “I Need a Dictionary to Understand Myself!”


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Luke here. In this week’s episode, we delve into the struggles and breakthroughs of learning Mandarin. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and discouraged at times, but we're here to guide you on how to appreciate the language through immersion. We've had students who have become so immersed that they have needed a dictionary to understand their own thoughts in Chinese. Consistent practice is key, and even just 30 minutes a day can make a significant difference. As a language learner myself with a busy life, I share my personal experiences on how to make language learning a priority. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiration to fuel your language-learning journey.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:52 Email from Gavia on needing a dictionary to understand her thoughts in Chinese
13:51 Email from Annette on the Character 处
14:47 Luke responding to Annette giving different example sentences using 处
18:13 Brian on Level 30 Complete, Phase 4 Complete and the importance of setting aside at least 30 minutes per day for language learning
20:01: Tim Malinowski on (BONUS) The Language Learning Tripod Part 3: Time
22:34 Karen DeWitt on Choose Your Challenge
22:40 Zaz Bloomberg on Choose Your Challenge
22:50 Luke explaining the Mandarin Blueprint Insanity Challenge
23:23 Evere on 所以 in Context
25:20 Merideth Ezell on 美女 in Context
26:06 Hector Pulido on (BONUS) The Language Learning Tripod Part 2: Attentiveness and the importance of pronunciation and phonetics
27:57 Luke discusses the difference between formal vs. spoken Chinese
29:58 Sue Bridges on Building the Chinese Habit (This Video is Life-Changing!)
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