It’s been a few years since I last made a mind map, 5 years ago during university to be exact. Though, I do remember it being of use for storing important facts to memory, even if they would be washed … Continue reading
There really isn’t an excuse… try one. Give one reason why you can’t read more Chinese today and improve your Chinese reading and comprehension ability. There really isn’t a reasonable excuse, unless of course your house has burnt down, and … Continue reading
To write, or not to write? When first starting to learn Chinese you might find yourself spending a disproportionate amount of time on writing drills. While writing drills can be useful for remembering words, ensure you don’t neglect other areas … Continue reading
Not physically fight, but rather verbally If you’re living abroad learning Chinese then you’ll find that a lot of people, especially the younger generation, will try to speak English at every opportunity when they see a westerner coming. If you … Continue reading
Don’t be afraid to use whatever Chinese you have learned so far, if you mispronounce a word don’t worry about it. Tell your Chinese-speaking friends to correct you if you frequently get a word wrong. One of the most important … Continue reading
A good method for increasing your listening ability is watching cartoons, as unlike news or talk shows, cartoons contain lots of visual cues that will allow you to guess the meaning of various words. For beginners to Chinese, Doraemon (多啦A夢/機器貓) … Continue reading
