Articles published in December 2020

1. How to not fail with your New Year resolution to learn Chinese

   

   A new year, a new beginning, the perfect time to commit to levelling up your Chinese and achieve greatness! Or is it?

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2. 7 things Chinese students should do during the winter vacation

   

   What should Chinese students do on the winter vacation? Apart from recharging batteries, there are a number of things you should consider if you want optimal long-term results!

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3. 9 answers to questions about Pinyin and pronunciation

   

   Pronunciation is best learnt by listening attentively and mimicking, but it’s also necessary to be able to learn Pinyin properly. This article answers nine questions about Pinyin and Chinese pronunciation.

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4. Are simplified characters really simpler to learn?

   

   Are simplified characters easier to learn? They have fewer strokes, but quicker to write doesn’t necessarily mean easier to learn! The simplified vs. traditional characters debate has been going on for a long time, mostly based on emotion. In this guest article, Ash Henson from Outlier Linguistics strives to add reason to the mix and answer the question of whether simplified characters are actually simpler to learn.

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