General
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Why is it so hard to learn to listen/hear the target language compared to reading?
Is it better to think in Chinese or think first and convert in English?
How do you know when you're ready to speak?
How do I find motivation again when I'm feeling burned out?
What's the minimum amount of daily practice I need to avoid forgetting what I've learned?
How to find time for learning Chinese?
How should I experiment with timeboxing?
How do I read the different times on the clock in Mandarin Chinese?
How to identify names when reading or listening?
Shadowing: Should I fully comprehend the text that I'm shadowing?
What if I am feeling frustrated in the Intermediate Plateau?
Is it wise to de-couple character learning and word/grammar learning?
The system seems quite complex. Will I be able to use it?
This seems complicated and confusing. Is this method really going to pay off?
What should I do if I only want to learn to speak Chinese only?
When can I expect to start outputting?
How should I get started learning when I'm really busy?
When should I start shadowing?
Shadowing: Should there be any delay between audio and my voice?
How to think about top-down words?
When should I start using a tutor when following the Mandarin Blueprint method?
How long should I spend shadowing everyday?
How come I'm making such little progress with other apps after investing so much time?
Are your videos pre-recorded or live?
I don't know if I can stick to this, I've given up on course so many times.
How should I balance MB's course platform with the Youtube Channel and Podcast?
Can you learn Mandarin Chinese to fluency without ever going to China?
At what point should I focus on improving my listening comprehension?
Why is stroke order important?
How can I tell the gender of a Chinese name?