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Olle Linge (凌雲龍)
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Hacking Chinese. Tips and strategies for how to learn Mandarin more efficiently.
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Olle Linge (凌雲龍) @hackingchinese.bsky.social · 23d
New article and podcast episode: Learning (or not learning) Chinese slang: www.hackingchinese.com/learning-not... #learnchinese #slang #vocabulary #swearing
Learning (or not learning) Chinese slang
Slang and swearing often top the list of what people want to learn in a foreign language. But is this curiosity actually helpful for learners, or just a fun distraction?
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Time to level up your Mandarin listening comprehension? My course, The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water, is open for registration until November 17: www.hackingchinese.com/the-fluent-l...

#learnchinese #listening #comprehension #input #course #fluency
The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water | Hacking Chinese
Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water 如魚得水   ⚡Become a fluent listener now – $128 ⚡Unlock fluent listening with personal guidance  – $288   Member area     Register before November 18 for li...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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Chinese vocabulary challenge, November 10-30! This article contains tips and tricks, along with instructions for how to join (for free): www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-voca...
Chinese vocabulary challenge, November 2025
It's time for a vocabulary challenge! It starts on November 10th, so enrol, set your goal and learn as many characters and words as you can before the end of the month. This challenge is sponsored by ...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Going abroad to learn Chinese in an immersion environment can be great, but unless you plan to stay for years, you might be better off delaying your trip.

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#learnchinese #immersion #travel #abroad #home
If you can only stay abroad for a short time, don't go immediately
Going abroad to learn Chinese in an immersion environment can be great, but unless you plan to stay for years, you might be better off delaying your trip.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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New article and podcast episode: What a big Rubik’s Cube taught me about Chinese characters: www.hackingchinese.com/what-a-big-r... #learnchinese #hanzi #characters #pixelfont #rubikscube
What a big Rubik’s Cube taught me about Chinese characters
How small can Chinese characters be while still being legible? How much information do they contain per unit area? And what can a big Rubik’s cube teach us about Chinese characters?
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October 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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New article and podcast episode: Learning (or not learning) Chinese slang: www.hackingchinese.com/learning-not... #learnchinese #slang #vocabulary #swearing
Learning (or not learning) Chinese slang
Slang and swearing often top the list of what people want to learn in a foreign language. But is this curiosity actually helpful for learners, or just a fun distraction?
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October 20, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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New article and podcast episode: 7 ways of practising Chinese characters: www.hackingchinese.com/7-ways-of-le...

#learnchinese #chinesecharacters #hanzi #writing #vocabulary #typing
7 ways of learning to write Chinese characters
There are many ways of practising writing Chinese characters and they all have their pros and cons. In this article, I discuss seven different ways of practising and what advantages and disadvantages ...
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October 13, 2025 at 6:21 AM
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New podcast episode: How to not teach Chinese characters to beginners: A 12-step approach: www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-not-t...

#learnchinese #characters #hanzi #teaching #learning
How to not teach Chinese characters to beginners: A 12-step approach
This 12-step guide highlights common mistakes in teaching Chinese characters and explains how beginners should not be taught.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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New article and podcast episode; share and enjoy! Same building blocks, different characters: How component placement changes meaning in Chinese: www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-char... #learnchinese
#characters #hanzi #compounds #components #composition
Chinese characters with the same components in different places
Chinese character components are usually placed in predictable ways. If you remember the components, you can often write the character. But not always. Some characters share components but differ only...
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September 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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New article and podcast episode: 16 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back: hackingchinese.com/myths-about-...

#learnchinese #myths #hanzi #input #study
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September 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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New article and podcast episode: How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor: www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-impro... #learnchinese #tutor #teacher #speaking #lessons
How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor
Most Chinese learners want one thing above all: to speak better. Many turn to a teacher for guidance, but that is only the first step. True progress depends on how you work with that teacher.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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New podcast episode: What important words are missing from HSK? www.hackingchinese.com/what-importa...

#learnchinese #hsk #vocabulary
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September 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water is open until September 7: www.hackingchinese.com/courses/the-... #learnchinese #listening #comprehension #input
The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water | Hacking Chinese
Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water 如魚得水   ⚡Become a fluent listener now – $128 ⚡Unlock fluent listening with personal guidance  – $288   Member area     Enrolment closes on 7 September, 2...
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September 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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New article and podcast episode on Hacking Chinese; share and enjoy: www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chi...

#learnchinese #comprehensibleinput #ci #input #reading #listening
Learning Chinese through comprehensible input
Can you really learn Mandarin through listening and reading alone? What is comprehensible input, and how do you get enough of it?And how do speaking, writing, grammar, and flashcards fit in?
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August 25, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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New article and podcast episode: Classroom Mandarin: Essential expressions for learning Chinese in Chinese: hackingchinese.com/classroom-ma...

#learnchinese #classroom #teaching #expressions #phrases #vocabulary
Classroom Mandarin: Essential expressions for learning Chinese in Chinese
The fastest way to learn to communicate in Chinese is to learn classroom expressions first. Master essential phrases that help you learn Mandarin without relying on English!
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August 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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I'm working on a Hacking Chinese anthology (the first of several, hence the zodiac animal theme). Here are a few potential covers designed by Martin Ackerfors. Which do you prefer? Why?
August 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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New article and podcast episode on Hacking Chinese; share and enjoy! Getting the most from Hacking Chinese in 2025: www.hackingchinese.com/back-to-scho...

Includes a $31 discount code for three of my courses!

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Back-to-school course discount, 2025: Getting the most from Hacking Chinese in 2025
Hacking Chinese can be seen as a very long response to the question of how to learn Mandarin in a better way. However, most people don't want to read a million words to get the full picture, which is ...
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August 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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New podcast episode: Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters? www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-l...

#learnchinese #mandarin #hanzi #spoken #written
Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters?
Should you learn Chinese characters from the start, or focus on speaking first? There are good arguments for both, but one makes more sense for most students.
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August 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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New article and podcast episode on Hacking Chinese; share and enjoy: 16 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand: www.hackingchinese.com/reasons-to-l...

#learnchinese #handwriting #hanzi #chinesecharacters
16 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand
Does handwriting still have a place in modern Chinese learning? Let's explore 8 popular arguments in favour of writing characters by hand, each critically examined to see which ones truly stand up to ...
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July 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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New article and podcast episode; share and enjoy: Using AI chatbots for low-stress Mandarin speaking practice: www.hackingchinese.com/using-ai-cha...

#learnchinese #ai #chatbot #chatgpt #speaking #input
Using AI chatbots for low-stress Mandarin speaking practice
You don’t need to be fluent to speak Mandarin with AI. These beginner-friendly chatbot activities offer low-pressure practice that builds confidence, comprehension, and conversation skills.
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July 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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New article and podcast episode; share and enjoy: How to find the perfect Mandarin tutor for you: A complete guide: www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-find-...

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How to find the perfect Mandarin tutor for you: A complete guide
A great tutor can accelerate your learning, but finding one isn’t easy. To get the best results, you need to be patient and try many options. Here is how!
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July 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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New Q&A podcast episode on Hacking Chinese; share and enjoy: www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-j...

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Student Q&A: July, 2025: AI feedback, input methods and topics for writing
How do you get good feedback on your Chinese writing using AI? What’s the best input method for students? And how do you find interesting topics to write about?
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July 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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New article and podcast episode: 8 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand: www.hackingchinese.com/reasons-to-l...

Do you agree? Did I miss any arguments?

#learnchinese #handwriting #hanzi #chinesecharacters
8 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand
Does handwriting still have a place in modern Chinese learning? Let's explore 8 popular arguments in favour of writing characters by hand, each critically examined to see which ones truly stand up to ...
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June 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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New article and podcast episode: 7 characteristics of a great Chinese tutor or private teacher: www.hackingchinese.com/characterist... #learnchinese #tutor #teacher
7 characteristics of a great Chinese tutor or private teacher
A great tutor can transform your Chinese learning, but how do you know if a tutor is good? Let's explore the key qualities that make a tutor truly effective.
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June 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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New article and podcast episode; share and enjoy: How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions: www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-get-t... #learnchinese #tutor #teacher #student
How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions
Having a tutor can be great for learning Chinese, but how much progress you make depends as much on you as on the tutor. Come prepared, stay engaged, and make the most of each session!
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June 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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New article and podcast episode: 8 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back: www.hackingchinese.com/myths-about-...

#learnchinese #myths #hanzi #pronunciation #study
8 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back
Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let's explore eight myths that might be holding you back!
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June 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM