Hacking Chinese

A better way of learning Mandarin

Chinese New Year and New Semester Course Discount

This week, the mighty dragon will lose its legs and turn into a snake, as the Year of the Dragon (龙年, lóngnián) turns into the Year of the Snake (蛇年, shénián) on January 29th.

To celebrate the Year of the Snake, there’s a time-limited special offer for three of my video courses to help you learn Mandarin. You’ll get $31 off by entering the promo code “she2nian2” in the cart at checkout!

This discount is valid for the below courses and expires at midnight Sunday, February 2. Please note that you can use the code more than once if you want to buy more than one course!


Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence


Pronunciation is essential, so get it right now and start speaking with confidence! This course is for anyone who wants to improve their pronunciation, from beginners struggling with tones and Pinyin to advanced learners aiming to fix errors or polish their accents. Build a strong foundation for clear, accurate Mandarin.


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Unlocking Chinese: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

Kickstart your Chinese journey with the right guidance and make real progress from day one! This course provides essential study strategies, top resources, and a solid foundation in the basics. Perfect for beginners aiming for success from the start, or those who started recently and want to make sure not to miss anything essential.


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Hacking Chinese: A Practical Guide to Learning Mandarin

Learn Chinese more effectively with the right strategies! This comprehensive course equips you with essential skills, including improving pronunciation, reviewing characters, and planning study sessions. It’s designed for learners at all levels, but if you’re a beginner, Unlocking Chinese is the better choice.


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If you’re interested in my newest course, The Fluent Listener, it will open for registration again on February 5th, so the Lunar New Year discount does not cover it. If you want to receive notifications specific to the listening course, you can sign up for that here.

The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water

Want to understand Mandarin naturally, at any level? This course guides you in building an immersive listening environment and equips you with essential listening strategies. Strengthen your listening ability to unlock conversations, connect with others, and dive into Chinese society and culture,  making you feel 如鱼得水 (rúyúdéshuǐ), like a fish in water!


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新年快乐/新年快樂!
Xīnnián kuàilè!
Happy New Year!




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