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The episode discusses how a negative attitude towards the Chinese language can hinder learning and offers strategies for adopting a more positive approach.

When learning a foreign language, some things might appear weird or even stupid. But does a negative attitude towards Chinese make it harder to learn? And if it does, how can you adopt a more positive approach? #learnchinese #attitude #motivation #stupid Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Chinese is fascinating and exciting, not weird and stupid: https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-is-fascinating-and-exciting-not-weird-and-stupid/ 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 A practical guide to your ideal Mandarin self: Build motivation that lasts: https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-practical-guide-to-your-ideal-mandarin-self-build-motivation-that-lasts How to learn to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin: https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-to-hear-the-tones-in-mandarin/ The three factors that determine how much Chinese you learn: https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-factors-decide-much-chinese-learn/ Have fun learning Chinese or else… https://www.hackingchinese.com/have-fun-or-else/ How to learn Chinese characters: My best advice…

People in this episode

Host: Olle Linge

Topics covered

• language learning
• positive attitude
• motivation
• Chinese language
• learning strategies

Keywords

• learn Chinese
• attitude
• motivation
• language learning
• Chinese language

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