- Mar 4, 2022
Hack Chinese Founder Daniel Nalesnik on How to Master Mandarin & Learn Vocab
From full-time Mandarin immersion at Peking University (北京大学) and Shanghai’s Fudan University (复旦大学), to years of independent study online, Daniel Nalesnik has spent the last 13+ years on a mission to figure out the most fun and effective way to learn Mandarin Chinese.
The result? The creation of Hack Chinese, a powerful spaced repetition tool designed from the ground up just for Mandarin learners, unlike generic SRS apps that struggle to properly handle Chinese characters, tones, etc.
In our conversation, Daniel shares the lessons he’s learned, what he would do differently if he started from scratch, and how new language learners can get started.
Want more tips and tools to immerse yourself in Mandarin Chinese from the comfort of home? Check out my detailed guide Master Mandarin: How to Learn Mandarin Chinese Anywhere in the World.
About the Author
Hi, I’m John Fotheringham, a linguist, teacher, author, and the creator of the Anywhere Immersion Method™ (or A.I.M. for short).
Whether you are dipping your toes into the linguistics waters for the first time or are ready to dive into the deep end of full language immersion, I will give you the tips and tools you need to succeed (and not feel like you’re drowning along the way).
My blog, books, courses, and newsletter provide the expert guidance you need to learn any language, anywhere, anytime through the power of immersion.
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