Hacking Chinese

A better way of learning Mandarin

Articles tagged with ‘Recall’

  1. How to not memorise Chinese characters: The anatomy of bad mnemonics

    Mnemonics are clever memory techniques that help you remember everything from PIN codes to Chinese characters. Good mnemonics make learning easier, but bad ones can distract you or even hold you back.

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  2. Why flashcards are great for learning Chinese

    The humble flashcard: A key component in a successful strategy, or a distraction from what truly matters? Few things have sparked as much debate as the use of flashcards for learning a foreign language.

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  3. Are mnemonics too slow for Chinese learners?

    Mnemonics are clever memory devices designed to make it easier to remember things, but considering that they take time both to create and retrieve, are they really that useful for learning Chinese?

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