Learning Strategies & Tips
32 articles
At what point should I focus on improving my listening comprehension?
Can I Skip Characters or Words I Already Know?
Can you learn Mandarin Chinese to fluency without ever going to China?
How do you know when you're ready to speak?
How should I balance MB's course platform with the Youtube Channel and Podcast?
What’s the Best Order to Take the Courses?
When should I start shadowing?
When should I start using a tutor when following the Mandarin Blueprint method?
Can I skip reading and just start speaking Chinese?
How do I know when I'm ready for graded reading?
How far into The Mandarin Blueprint Method am I ready for the Mandarin Immersion Masterclass?
How should I experiment with timeboxing?
How to think about top-down words?
Comprehensible input
How long should I spend shadowing everyday?
Is it better to think in Chinese or think first and convert in English?
Shadowing: Should I fully comprehend the text that I'm shadowing?
Shadowing: Should there be any delay between audio and my voice?
How to Use Online Tutors to Improve Your Mandarin Speaking Skill
How to Improve Your Chinese Writing Skill
How to Learn Chinese Grammar
How to Learn Chinese Vocab with Living Links
My biggest hurdle is Mandarin tones, what should I do?
What is technique for understanding a new word in context?