298 - The best time to start learning Chinese is now: A guide for expats

About this episode

This episode discusses why now is the best time for expats to start learning Chinese, despite previous delays.

The best time to start learning Chinese might be behind you, but the second-best time is now. If you’ve been surrounded by Mandarin for years and keep putting off learning the language, this guide is for you! #learnchinese #expat #china #bubble #immersion Link to article on Hacking Chinese: The best time to start learning Chinese is now: A guide for expats: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-best-time-to-start-learning-chinese-is-now-a-guide-for-expats/ You won't learn Chinese simply by living abroad: https://www.hackingchinese.com/you-wont-learn-chinese-simply-by-living-abroad Learning Chinese through comprehensible input: https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-chinese-comprehensible-input Habit hacking for language learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/habit-hacking-for-language-learners The 10 best free Chinese listening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners: https://www.hackingchinese.com/the-10-best-free-chinese-listening-resources-for-beginner-intermediate-and-advanced-learners The 10 best free Chinese reading resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners…

People in this episode

Host: Olle Linge

Topics covered

• learning Chinese
• expats
• language immersion
• Mandarin
• language learning

Keywords

• learn Chinese
• expat guide
• language learning
• Mandarin immersion
• Chinese resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hacking Chinese

Places: China

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