Articles published in September 2022

1. Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 2: From sound to meaning in Mandarin

   

   Listening comprehension in Mandarin is complex, and the more I learn about it, the more amazing it seems that we’re able to understand anything at all.

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2. Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 1: A guide to Chinese listening comprehension

   

   Listening comprehension is essential when learning Chinese, but if we want to improve, we need to move beyond tīng bu dǒng and identify what the problem really is.

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3. Kickstart your learning with the Skritter Character Course

   

   What’s the best way to learn Chinese characters as a beginner? The Skritter character course is my best attempt at answering that question.

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