Articles published in April 2022

1. Are authentic texts good for learning Chinese or is graded content better?

   

   Authentic texts not written specifically for second language learners are rich, varied, interesting and engaging, but they can also be terribly difficult and confusing. Should you use such texts for learning Chinese, or are you better off using content tailored to language learners?

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2. What to read to improve your Chinese and why

   

   Reading in Chinese has many benefits, but why you read should also inform your choice of what to read.

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3. How to learn Chinese pronunciation as a beginner

   

   Pronunciation is an important, yet often neglected part of learning Chinese. The earlier you get the sounds and tones down, the better, but how should you approach learning these things as a beginner?

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