Articles published in April 2023

1. Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 5: Becoming a better listener as a student of Chinese

   

   Many things influence listening comprehension in Chinese, some are related to the language, and some to the situation, but some are also related to you as a listener. How can you become a better listener in Mandarin?

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2. Vocabulary lists that help you learn Chinese and how to use them

   

   Learning new characters and words from a list is rarely a good idea, but there are exceptions! Let’s have a look at five types of vocabulary lists how to use them to learn Chinese.

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3. Should you learn Chinese vocabulary from lists?

   

   Students often rely on lists to learn new Chinese characters and words. This can be useful in some situations, but there are also many problems with this approach.

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