392 - Strategies for Learning Mandarin Chinese with Luke & Phil from Mandarin Blueprint

392 - Strategies for Learning Mandarin Chinese with Luke & Phil from Mandarin Blueprint

Olly is joined by Luke and Phil from mandarinblueprint.com to discuss learning Chinese.

We cover:

  1. What gets people so hot and bothered about learning Chinese online?
  2. What makes Mandarin Chinese both more and less challenging than other languages
  3. Practical tips for absolute beginner Chinese learners
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008: How can I make sure I don't forget a word?

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006: Which is better - intensive or extensive reading?

006: Which is better - intensive or extensive reading?

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005: How can I learn vocab from songs?

005: How can I learn vocab from songs?

Today's episode features a question from Kevin: "How can I take vocabulary from songs and use it in my conversations?"  In this episode: The benefits of learning languages through songs How to re-art...

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004: Can you learn 3 languages at the same time?

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003: How can I stay motivated in my language learning?

003: How can I stay motivated in my language learning?

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002: The story of my 8 languages

002: The story of my 8 languages

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001: Introduction | About the Podcast | Who is Olly?

001: Introduction | About the Podcast | Who is Olly?

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