Tag Archives: study
#MandarinMonday
This week saw the birth of #MandarinMonday on Twitter. There are no rules to #MandarinMonday as the idea behind it was to encourage people learning Chinese to use their Mandarin. Just turn up, tweet in Mandarin and use the #MandarinMonday hashtag. Continue reading
Using Anki to study Chinese
I’ve been asked a couple of times to outline how I use Anki for studying Chinese. I’ve so far held off because I’ve been experimenting (also known as playing) and wasn’t sure I’d found the way that works best for me. Truth be told, Anki works just fine as it is and I need to stop searching for the best set-up and get on with the studying. So here it is, my guide to Anki. Continue reading
Studying Chinese Alone?
If you thought you were studying alone, here is a selection of posts that might help, or cheer you up. By sharing our experiences, we can all make the journey to Mandarin fluency that little bit more exciting. Continue reading
Top 10 Reasons for Learning Chinese
There are many different reasons for learning a new language. These are the top 10 reasons for learning Mandarin Chinese. Continue reading
Chinese Study Routine
Over on the ChinesePod discussion forum, Ken Carroll asks how ChinesePod fits into your daily routine. I’ve recently altered the way I study Chinese and am enjoying a renewed sense of excitement at how things are progressing so I thought I’d share Ken’s question, and my response here. Continue reading