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 scrutiny.

#learnchinese #handwriting #hanzi #chinesecharacters

Link to article on Hacking Chinese: 8 reasons to learn to write Chinese characters by hand: https://www.hackingchinese.com/reasons-to-learn-to-write-chinese-characters-by-hand/

My best advice on how to learn Chinese characters: https://www.hackingchinese.com/my-best-advice-on-how-to-learn-chinese-characters/

Chinese character learning for all students: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-character-learning-for-all-students/

How to get good grades when studying Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/studying-chinese-when-your-grades-matter/

How to talk about Chinese characters in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/talk-chinese-characters-chinese/

36 samples of Chinese handwriting from students and native speakers: https://www.hackingchinese.com/36-samples-of-chines-handwriting-from-students-and-native-speakers/

Learning to read handwritten Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-read-handwritten-chinese/

The building blocks of Chinese, part 1: Chinese characters and words in a nutshell: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-building-blocks-of-chinese-part-1-chinese-characters-and-words-in-a-nutshell/

How I learnt Chinese, part 6: Graduate program in Taiwan: https://www.hackingchinese.com/i-learnt-chinese-part-6-graduate-program-taiwan/

Learning styles: Use with caution! https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-styles-use-with-caution/

The persistence of comprehension (The Hexacoto): https://hexacoto.com/2014/03/12/the-persistence-of-comprehension/

More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: ⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com/⁠

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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!

#learnchinese #tutor #teacher

Link to article on Hacking Chinese: 7 characteristics of a great Chinese tutor or private teacher: https://www.hackingchinese.com/characteristics-of-a-great-chinese-tutor-or-private-teacher/

Take responsibility for your own learning now: https://www.hackingchinese.com/take-responsibility-for-your-own-learning/

What your Chinese course will not teach you: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-course-will-not-teach/

The Hacking Chinese Podcast: https://www.hackingchinese.com/podcast/

The virtues of language exchanges: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-virtues-of-language-exchanges/

How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-chinese-tutoring-sessions/

Real communication: What it is, why you want it and how to get it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/real-communication-what-it-is-why-you-want-it-and-how-to-get-it/

Should you learn to speak Chinese before you learn Chinese characters?: https://www.hackingchinese.com/should-you-learn-to-speak-chinese-before-you-learn-chinese-characters/

How to become fluent in Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-become-fluent-in-chinese/

Learning Chinese comprehensible input: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/

Preview every Chinese lesson: https://www.hackingchinese.com/preview-every-chinese-lesson/

Time quality and studying Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/

How to learn Chinese in the long term with intrinsic motivation: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-in-the-long-term-with-intrinsic-motivation/

Learn Chinese faster by leaving your comfort zone: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learn-chinese-faster-leaving-comfort-zone/

How to get honest feedback to boost your Chinese speaking and writing: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-art-of-being-corrected/

More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: ⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com/⁠

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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!

#learnchinese #tutor #teacher #student

Link to article on Hacking Chinese: How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-chinese-tutoring-sessions/

Take responsibility for your own learning: https://www.hackingchinese.com/take-responsibility-for-your-own-learning/

What your Chinese course will not teach you: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-course-will-not-teach/

The virtues of language exchanges: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-virtues-of-language-exchanges/

How to get the most out of your Chinese tutoring sessions: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-chinese-tutoring-sessions/

Real communication: What it is, why you want it, and how to get it: https://www.hackingchinese.com/real-communication-what-it-is-why-you-want-it-and-how-to-get-it/

Learning Chinese comprehensible input: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input/

Preview every Chinese lesson: https://www.hackingchinese.com/preview-every-chinese-lesson/

Time quality and studying Chinese: https://www.hackingchinese.com/time-quality-and-studying-chinese/

More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at: ⁠https://www.hackingchinese.com/⁠

Music: "Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin" by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)