By Olle Linge
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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
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
Learning the building blocks of Chinese characters is a great idea, but what should learn about each character component? And more specifically, should you learn the pronunciation of radicals?
#learnchinese #radicals #pronunciation #components
Link to article: Should you learn the pronunciation of radicals? https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-pronunciation-of-radicals/
The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-1-chinese-characters-and-words-in-a-nutshell/
The building blocks of Chinese: Mastering compound characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-characters/
Shapeshifting Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/shapeshifting-chinese-characters/
How to look up Chinese characters you don't know: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-look-up-chinese-characters-you-dont-know/
The 100 most common Chinese radicals will kickstart your learning! https://www.hackingchinese.com/kickstart-your-character-learning-with-the-100-most-common-radicals/
Why you should think of characters in terms of functional components: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-you-should-think-of-characters-in-terms-of-functional-components/
Chinese characters with the same components in different places: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-characters-components-different-meanings/
Phonetic components, part 1: The key to 80% of all Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/phonetic-components-part-1-the-key-to-80-of-all-chinese-characters/
How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/talk-chinese-characters-chinese
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
How much time should you spend on flashcards? Is Remembering the Hanzi good for learning Chinese characters? And what resources should you use if you want to understand the writing system better?
#learnchinese #vocabualry #characters #hanzi #flashcards #heisig
Student Q&A, June 2024: How much time on flashcards, Remembering the Hanzi, and resources for learning characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-june-2024-how-much-time-on-flashcards-remembering-the-hanzi-and-resources-for-learning-characters/
Links to things mentioned in the introduction
Chinese vocabulary challenge, June 2024: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-vocabulary-challenge/
Use this link to get free Skritter for the duration of the challenge (new accounts only); the discount code HCVOCABCHALLENGE will be automatically applied: https://skritter.com/?ref=hackingchinese&activation=HCVOCABCHALLENGE
Skritter review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/
Links for question #1: Time on flashcards
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/
How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/
Why flashcards are great for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-flashcards-are-great-for-learning-chinese/
Why flashcards are terrible for learning Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/why-flashcards-are-bad-for-learning-chinese/
Links for question #2: Remembering the Hanzi
Phonetic components, part 1: The key to 80% of all Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/phonetic-components-part-1-the-key-to-80-of-all-chinese-characters/
5 levels of understanding Chinese characters: Superficial forms to deep structure: https://www.hackingchinese.com/5-levels-of-understanding-chinese-characters-superficial-forms-to-deep-structure/
Learn Chinese character meaning and pronunciation together: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-characters-and-their-readings/
Links for question #3: Writing system resources
The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-1-chinese-characters-and-words-in-a-nutshell/
Kickstart your learning with the Skritter Character Course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/kickstart-your-learning-with-the-skritter-character-course/
Outlier Chinese Character Masterclass review: Understand more, learn faster, remember longer: https://www.hackingchinese.com/outlier-chinese-character-masterclass-review-understand-more-learn-faster-remember-longer/
Review: The Outlier Dictionary of Chinese Characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/review-the-outlier-linguistics-dictionary-of-chinese-characters-with-discount-code/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
Learning to write Chinese characters by hand takes a lot of time, but in today's digital society, is handwriting even necessary? Let's explore the role of handwriting when learning Chinese as a second language and discuss what a curriculum that caters to all students might look like!
#learnchinese #hanzi #handwriting #typing #chinesecharacters
Link to article: Chinese character learning for all students: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-character-learning-for-all-students/
For more information about the book, including how to pre-order, please visit the publisher's pre-order site: https://www.routledge.com/Transforming-Hanzi-Pedagogy-in-the-Digital-Age-Dian-Xie-Shi-Dai-De-Yi-Zi-Jiao-Xue--Theory-Research/Chu-D-Coss-N-Zhang/p/book/9781032259468
Or Amazon: https://amzn.to/497sMoY
For more pedagogical insights, you can also visit this website: https://sites.google.com/view/dianxie/home
Links to more reading on Hacking Chinese
Real communication: What it is, why you want it and how to get it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/real-communication-what-it-is-why-you-want-it-and-how-to-get-it/
How I learnt Chinese, part 2: Learning Mandarin in Sweden: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-i-learnt-chinese-part-2-foreign-language-learning-in-sweden/
Do you have to learn to write Chinese characters by hand? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/
How to look up Chinese characters you don’t know: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-look-up-chinese-characters-you-dont-know/
How I learnt Chinese, part 6: Graduate program in Taiwan: https://www.hackingchinese.com/i-learnt-chinese-part-6-graduate-program-taiwan/
Skritter review: Boosting your Chinese character learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/skritter-chinese-review-boosting-your-character-learning/
Do you have to learn to write Chinese characters by hand? https://www.hackingchinese.com/is-it-necessary-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/
The new HSK 3.0: What you need to know: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-new-hsk-3-0-what-you-need-to-know/
Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters? https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-to-speak-chinese-before-you-learn-chinese-characters/
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
As infants, we perceive the world without filters. Learning our first language, we form categories of sounds, aiding understanding but losing the ability to hear sounds we don’t need. As adults learning a second language, we need to regain this ability. But how?
#learnchinese #sounds #tones #perception #training
Link to article: Learning to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-to-hear-the-sounds-tones-in-mandarin/
Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence: https://www.hackingchinese.com/courses/mandarin-chinese-pronunciation-course/
The Hacking Chinese guide to Mandarin tones: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-hacking-chinese-guide-to-mandarin-tones/
Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 2: From sound to meaning in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-bu-dong-part-2-from-sound-to-meaning-in-mandarin/
The Hacking Chinese tone training course: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-tone-training-course-is-now-open
More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found over at https://www.hackingchinese.com
Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)
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