Olle Linge (凌雲龍)

7 ways of learning to write Chinese characters There are many ways of practising writing Chinese characters and they all have their pros and cons. In this article, I discuss seven different ways of practising and what advantages and disadvantages ...

New article and podcast episode: 7 ways of practising Chinese characters: www.hackingchinese.com/7-ways-of-le...

#learnchinese #chinesecharacters #hanzi #writing #vocabulary #typing

How to not teach Chinese characters to beginners: A 12-step approach This 12-step guide highlights common mistakes in teaching Chinese characters and explains how beginners should not be taught.

New podcast episode: How to not teach Chinese characters to beginners: A 12-step approach: www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-not-t...

#learnchinese #characters #hanzi #teaching #learning

Chinese characters with the same components in different places Chinese character components are usually placed in predictable ways. If you remember the components, you can often write the character. But not always. Some characters share components but differ only...

New article and podcast episode; share and enjoy! Same building blocks, different characters: How component placement changes meaning in Chinese: www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-char... #learnchinese
#characters #hanzi #compounds #components #composition

New article and podcast episode: 16 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back: hackingchinese.com/myths-about-...

#learnchinese #myths #hanzi #input #study

How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor Most Chinese learners want one thing above all: to speak better. Many turn to a teacher for guidance, but that is only the first step. True progress depends on how you work with that teacher.

New article and podcast episode: How to improve your Mandarin speaking skills with a tutor: www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-impro... #learnchinese #tutor #teacher #speaking #lessons

New podcast episode: What important words are missing from HSK? www.hackingchinese.com/what-importa...

#learnchinese #hsk #vocabulary

The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water | Hacking Chinese Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water 如魚得水   ⚡Become a fluent listener now – $128 ⚡Unlock fluent listening with personal guidance  – $288   Member area     Enrolment closes on 7 September, 2...

The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water is open until September 7: www.hackingchinese.com/courses/the-... #learnchinese #listening #comprehension #input

Learning Chinese through comprehensible input Can you really learn Mandarin through listening and reading alone? What is comprehensible input, and how do you get enough of it?And how do speaking, writing, grammar, and flashcards fit in?

New article and podcast episode on Hacking Chinese; share and enjoy: www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chi...

#learnchinese #comprehensibleinput #ci #input #reading #listening

Classroom Mandarin: Essential expressions for learning Chinese in Chinese The fastest way to learn to communicate in Chinese is to learn classroom expressions first. Master essential phrases that help you learn Mandarin without relying on English!

New article and podcast episode: Classroom Mandarin: Essential expressions for learning Chinese in Chinese: hackingchinese.com/classroom-ma...

#learnchinese #classroom #teaching #expressions #phrases #vocabulary

I'm working on a Hacking Chinese anthology (the first of several, hence the zodiac animal theme). Here are a few potential covers designed by Martin Ackerfors. Which do you prefer? Why?

Back-to-school course discount, 2025: Getting the most from Hacking Chinese in 2025 Hacking Chinese can be seen as a very long response to the question of how to learn Mandarin in a better way. However, most people don't want to read a million words to get the full picture, which is ...

New article and podcast episode on Hacking Chinese; share and enjoy! Getting the most from Hacking Chinese in 2025: www.hackingchinese.com/back-to-scho...

Includes a $31 discount code for three of my courses!

#learnchinese #course #discount #pronunciation #beginner #listening

Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters? Should you learn Chinese characters from the start, or focus on speaking first? There are good arguments for both, but one makes more sense for most students.

New podcast episode: Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters? www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-l...

#learnchinese #mandarin #hanzi #spoken #written

16 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand Does handwriting still have a place in modern Chinese learning? Let's explore 8 popular arguments in favour of writing characters by hand, each critically examined to see which ones truly stand up to ...

New article and podcast episode on Hacking Chinese; share and enjoy: 16 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand: www.hackingchinese.com/reasons-to-l...

#learnchinese #handwriting #hanzi #chinesecharacters

Using AI chatbots for low-stress Mandarin speaking practice You don’t need to be fluent to speak Mandarin with AI. These beginner-friendly chatbot activities offer low-pressure practice that builds confidence, comprehension, and conversation skills.

New article and podcast episode; share and enjoy: Using AI chatbots for low-stress Mandarin speaking practice: www.hackingchinese.com/using-ai-cha...

#learnchinese #ai #chatbot #chatgpt #speaking #input

How to find the perfect Mandarin tutor for you: A complete guide A great tutor can accelerate your learning, but finding one isn’t easy. To get the best results, you need to be patient and try many options. Here is how!

New article and podcast episode; share and enjoy: How to find the perfect Mandarin tutor for you: A complete guide: www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-find-...

#learnchinese #tutor #teacher #online #offline

Student Q&A: July, 2025: AI feedback, input methods and topics for writing How do you get good feedback on your Chinese writing using AI? What’s the best input method for students? And how do you find interesting topics to write about?

New Q&A podcast episode on Hacking Chinese; share and enjoy: www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-j...

#learnchinese #writing #ai #typing #topic

8 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand Does handwriting still have a place in modern Chinese learning? Let's explore 8 popular arguments in favour of writing characters by hand, each critically examined to see which ones truly stand up to ...

New article and podcast episode: 8 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand: www.hackingchinese.com/reasons-to-l...

Do you agree? Did I miss any arguments?

#learnchinese #handwriting #hanzi #chinesecharacters

7 characteristics of a great Chinese tutor or private teacher A great tutor can transform your Chinese learning, but how do you know if a tutor is good? Let's explore the key qualities that make a tutor truly effective.

New article and podcast episode: 7 characteristics of a great Chinese tutor or private teacher: www.hackingchinese.com/characterist... #learnchinese #tutor #teacher

How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions Having a tutor can be great for learning Chinese, but how much progress you make depends as much on you as on the tutor. Come prepared, stay engaged, and make the most of each session!

New article and podcast episode; share and enjoy: How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions: www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-get-t... #learnchinese #tutor #teacher #student

8 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back Believing the wrong things about learning Chinese can waste time and lead you astray. Let's explore eight myths that might be holding you back!

New article and podcast episode: 8 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back: www.hackingchinese.com/myths-about-...

#learnchinese #myths #hanzi #pronunciation #study

Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 7: How to navigate different types of listening in Mandarin Listening is an essential skill in language learning, but not all listening situations are the same. By recognising different types of listening situations and understanding what each requires, you ca...

New article and podcast episode: Beyond tīng bu dǒng, part 7: How to navigate different types of listening in Mandarin:

www.hackingchinese.com/beyond-ting-...

#learnchinese #listening #conversations #comprehension

YouTube video by HackingChinese Welcome to The Fluent Listener, a new course from Hacking Chinese! (Ep. 224)

Unlock Mandarin conversations and accelerate your learning with my course, The Fluent Listener: Navigating Spoken Mandarin Like a Fish in Water!

Registration is open until June 6. Watch the video below for more info: youtu.be/jljUemN-Vck?...

Will Hacking Chinese help you learn Mandarin? Is it worth spending time learning how to learn Chinese, or should you focus all your effort on engaging with the language more directly? The answer is that it depends, but the longer your time frame,...

New article and podcast episode: Will Hacking Chinese help you learn Mandarin? www.hackingchinese.com/will-reading... #learnchinese #howto #rpgress #hackingchinese

Zi.Tools: A powerful free resource for exploring Chinese characters Zi.Tools is a great free resource for exploring Chinese characters. See what it offers and how you can use it to boost your learning!

New article and podcast episode: Zi.Tools: A powerful free resource for exploring Chinese characters: www.hackingchinese.com/zi-tools-a-p... #learnchinese #chinesecharacters #hanzi #etymology #analysis #dictionary

Student Q&A: May, 2025: Learning Chinese characters and words with flashcard apps Should you focus on many words superficially or few words well? How do you stay motivated when flashcards get boring? And how can you tell if you really know a word?

New podcast episode: Student Q&A: May, 2025: Learning Chinese characters and words with flashcard apps. This time, all questions come from @SkritterHQ users!
www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-m...

#learnchinese #vocabulary #flashcards #skritter #qa

Chinese vocabulary challenge, May 2025 It's time for a vocabulary challenge! It starts on December 10th, so enrol, set your goal and learn as many characters and words as you can before the end of the month. This challenge is sponsored by ...

New Chinese vocabulary challenge, May 10-31, 2025, with prizes from Skritter: www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-voca... Enrol, share and enjoy!

7 kinds of tone problems in Mandarin and what to do about them Tones in Mandarin are tricky, and students face many different kinds of problems. Identifying the type of problem is important for fixing it.

New article and podcast episode: 7 kinds of tone problems in Mandarin and what to do about them: www.hackingchinese.com/7-kinds-tone...

#learnchinese #tones #pronunciation #challenges #speaking #listening

Why using a good dictionary can be bad for your Chinese reading ability Digital dictionaries make reading Chinese easier, but they might also prevent you from learning essential strategies. Let's have a look at why using a good dictionary can be bad for your reading abili...

New article and podcast episode: Why using a good dictionary can be bad for your Chinese reading ability: www.hackingchinese.com/why-using-a-... #learnchinese #reading #dictionary #digital #strategies

The best free Chinese reading practice for all levels Reading is the best way to expand vocabulary and learn new things in Chinese. What are the best free Chinese reading practice resources?

New article and podcast episode: The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners: www.hackingchinese.com/10-best-free... #learnchinese #reading #resources #free #beginner #intermediate #advanced

Student Q&A: April, 2025: Reading with Pinyin, Chinese texts on your phone, and deciphering handwriting Should you read Chinese with or without Pinyin? What are the pros and cons of reading on your phone? And how do you learn to read Chinese people’s handwriting?

New article and podcast episode: Student Q&A: April, 2025: Reading with Pinyin, Chinese texts on your phone, and deciphering handwriting: www.hackingchinese.com/student-qa-a... #learnchinese #reading #yinyin #handwriting #flashcards