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Spaced repetition is not limited to flashcards

Spaced repetition is important for learning anything, but especially vocabulary in a foreign language like Chinese. However, there’s much more to spaced repetition than vocabulary flashcard apps! Even if you dislike such apps, make sure you incorporate spaced repetition in some other way.
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Learn Chinese implicitly through exposure with a seasoning of explicit instruction

Should you learn Chinese implicitly through exposure and usage, or explicitly through description and instruction? The answer is that adults need both, but that explicit learning is often used too much.
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Learning Chinese by playing board games

Playing board games in Chinese is an entertaining and powerful way of learning the language. Depending on what game you choose, it’s suitable for beginners and advanced students alike. Apart from playing, the game itself can also work as a common point for discussions and socialising.
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How I learnt Chinese, part 6: Graduate program in Taiwan

I’ve spent two years in a master’s program for teaching Chinese as a second language, designed for native speakers and taught in Chinese. Here’s what I learnt from the experience!
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Accessing Chinese culture through cartoons

Accessing Chinese culture can be very hard if you go through the original stories or written versions. If you go through cartoons online, however, it not only becomes easier, it’s also more fun!
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The best Twitter feeds for learning Chinese in 2016

Learning Chinese through Twitter is great because it gives you bite-sized chunks. This post presents the best Twitter feeds for learning Chinese in 2016.
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How going shopping can help you learn Chinese

Shopping can be a great way of learning a language. By having similar conversations many times in different shops, you can gradually improve your speaking ability.
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How technology can stop you from learning Chinese

Technology has changed the way we learn Chinese, but not only to the better. This article highlights areas where digital learning is actually bad for you.
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How technology can help you learn Chinese

Technology has changed the way we learn Chinese, mostly to the better. This article is about some of the most important implications of this, focusing mainly on the positive effects of technology.
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Which Chinese language course should you take?

This article will guide you through the most important factors to consider when choosing your Chinese language course, including location, price and extent.
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