-------------CHINESE IS NOT HARD!-------------


Okay, it's really not as hard as you think it is. With the right attitude and a bunch of resources you can start learning Chinese right now. I have dozens of tips, but I decided to condense a few of them into this video. I started learning Chinese back when it was hard to find good resources online, and now it's hard NOT to. So definitely take advantage of the many websites and apps that can take your Chinese to the next level.

00:00 - intro
00:37 - invest in a course or tutor
01:09 - acting out dialogue
01:49 - find a language community
02:47 mastering pronunciation
03:44 build vocabulary
05:13 study abroad/immersion program
06:40 get on Chinese social media
07:36 get over your fears
09:53 get over mental blocks
11:24 read aloud
12:32 puppy makes an appearance
12:40 speaking in Chinese
13:07 Terry makes an appearance

Tips and Resources:

1) Invest in a Program or Tutor
Online tutors:
www.italki.com

Chinese Textbook Titles:
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2) Act Out Dialogue


3) Find a Chinese-Speaking Community
www.meetup.com
www.italki.com
www.hellotalk.com

4) Work on Pronunciation
Pronunciation Chart:
[ Ссылка ]

TV Shows:
Home With Kids
[ Ссылка ] (turn on CC)

Movies:
Lust, Caution (Mature audiences)
Dumplings 2004 (horror movie)
Love is Not Blind (失恋三十三天)

Netflix Shows/Movies:
Dear Ex
Our Shining Days
The Wandering Earth
No Where Man


5) Build Your Vocabulary
Small Colored Index Cards with Metal Ring
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Search: 3,000 most common Chinese characters

6) Go to China! (If you can)
Some of the top immersive programs:
The Middlebury School in China (college)
Hamilton’s Associated Colleges in China (college)

7) Chinese Social Media!
Douyin 抖音 (Tiktok)
WeChat 微信 (Facebook + WhatsApp)
Weibo 微博 (twitter)
Red Book 小红书 (instagram)

8) Don’t Be Afraid to Talk!

9)Get Rid of Mental Blocks

10) Read Books Aloud
三毛流浪记 Sanmao Liulang Ji
西游记-少年儿童版 - Journey to the West (children’s book)
[ Ссылка ]
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Not enough tips? Drop a comment below if you need more help!

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