Articles published in August 2026
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Back-to-school course discount: Getting the most from Hacking Chinese in 2026
Hacking Chinese can be seen as one very long answer to the question of how to learn Mandarin better. Most people don’t want to read a million words to get the full picture, though, so I’ve distilled the most useful information and advice into a few courses. Get $31 off any single course, or $128 off when buying three!
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How to nail dictation tests in Chinese: The ultimate guide to 听写/聽寫 (tīngxiě)
Dictation tests, or 听写/聽寫 (tīngxiě), are common in Chinese courses, but many students struggle with them. Here is a guide for how to nail any dictation test!
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Communicative handwriting: Writing Chinese with a real purpose
Flashcards can teach you to write Chinese characters, but they can be boring and hide problems. Communicative handwriting is more engaging and prepares you for real-world tasks.
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How to create mnemonics for general, abstract or overlapping character components
Mountains, trees and rocks are easy to use in mnemonics. But what do you do with character components whose meanings are general, abstract or overlapping?
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Chinese reading challenge, August 2026
It’s time for a Chinese reading challenge! It starts on August 10th, so enrol, set your goal and read as much as you can before the end of the month. This article contains more information about the challenge, as well as some advice about improving reading ability in Chinese.
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