Articles published in August 2023

1. How long do you have to study Chinese to make it useful?

   

   For some, the allure of Chinese lies in language and culture, but for many, practical utility is more important. So, how long do you have to study Chinese to make it useful?

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2. Should you throw away your Chinese textbook?

   

   Many students rely on textbooks to learn Chinese, but is this a good idea? Some people say that to unleash your full potential, you should throw your textbook away.

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3. Hacking Chinese Podcast three-year anniversary Q&A

   

   This is a Q&A to mark the third anniversary of the Hacking Chinese Podcast! Should you drop everything you’re doing to learn Chinese for one year? How should you approach reading at an intermediate level? And how do you choose the best resources for learning?

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