Tag Archives: Chinese

Learn Japanese and Chinese with FREE Dramas, Anime, and Movies

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Alex

Everyone learning Japanese and Chinese should watch more cartoons and TV dramas! Normally I would never suggest that to anybody, since the first thing that comes to mind are pea-brain couch potatoes watching soaps, but we’re trying to learn some … Continue reading →

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Learn How to Speak Chinese with ChinesePod

Posted on April 11, 2009 by Alex

If you’re trying to learn Chinese then I can’t stress enough how you should be using ChinesePod. Whenever someone first asks me how to learn Chinese I tell them to start there. I started learning Chinese with their podcast lessons … Continue reading →

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Learn How to Speak Chinese & Japanese with Spaced Repetition System – Part 2

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Alex

I’m glad you’ve decided to follow my advice and start using a spaced repetition system (SRS). Remember that this is a very simple concept that everyone can be successful with. Just put in the small amount of time to set … Continue reading →

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Learn How to Speak Chinese & Japanese with Spaced Repetition System – Part 1

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Alex

It’s simple. The best tool to quickly and efficiently learn a language is to use an SRS system, or “spaced repetition system”. You might be thinking something like “why didn’t my middle school French teacher ever talk about SRS back … Continue reading →

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Language and Chinese Rap

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Alex

I came across this really interesting video today about language in Chinese rap music. It shows how different rappers around China are using Mandarin (the common language), Cantonese, and other local dialects in their songs to appeal to different audiences. … Continue reading →

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Where iTunes is not king: Learn with FREE Japanese music & Chinese music

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Alex

If you’re serious about learning to speak your new language then get ready to throw out all your old English music and replace it with that of your language of study. All free, all the time! Who would have thought … Continue reading →

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Tip #1: Always keep your dictionary ready.

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Alex

One of the best things you can do for yourself when learning a new language is to always have a dictionary ready. Don’t let yourself get stopped in the middle of reading something to go find your paper dictionary or … Continue reading →

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25 Good Reasons to Learn Chinese

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Alex

Whether you’re already learning Chinese (Mandarin) or you’ve just recently decided to take the plunge, let me offer 25 good reasons why you should learn Chinese. I hope this will help motivate you to start learning or to continue learning. … Continue reading →

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So, you want to know how to learn a new language?

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Alex

How many times have you heard someone say,  “I’d really like to learn a new language someday”, but never make the effort to actually learn it? It might be their dream to learn a new language, but if they never … Continue reading →

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