Hacking Chinese Podcast

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A podcast about how to learn Mandarin. In-depth discussions about how to overcome challenges, solve problems and get the most out of your learning. For more information and inspiration, visit https://www.hackingchinese.com!

Episodes

305 - When spaced repetition fails, and what to do about it

304 - How to make Chinese easier by using mnemonics and memory techniques

303 - Learn Chinese by playing Chinese chess (象棋, xiàngqí)

302 - The best podcasts for learning Chinese in 2026

301 - Effective progress or experience points? The double-edged sword of measuring your Chinese learning

300 - Why learning Chinese pronunciation by using English words is a really bad idea

299 - How to not memorise Chinese characters: The anatomy of bad mnemonics

298 - The best time to start learning Chinese is now: A guide for expats

297 - Improve your Chinese conversations by listening to the listener

296 - Chinese is fascinating and exciting, not weird and stupid

295 - Which Chinese language course should you take?

294 - The 10 best free Chinese listening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners

293 - Remembering is a skill you can learn: Mnemonics for Chinese learners

292 - A practical guide to your ideal Mandarin self: Build motivation that lasts

291 - Are mnemonics too slow for Chinese learners?

290 - Spaced repetition: What it is and how to use it to learn Chinese

289 - Reader and listener survey + Lunar New Year discount

288 - New book: Hacking Chinese: the Dragon Collection

287 - Ep 287 - How to get honest feedback to boost your Chinese speaking and writing

286 - Chinese reading practice for beginners: 7 resources to improve your Mandarin