I Study Chinese Everyday During The Pandemic

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ed, but not my native or mother language. Also, looking at the interest of the world, the demand for multilingual able to speak Chinese is very high. So I started.</p><h1 id="ac0b">Learning Method</h1><p id="fc12">The method I used to learn Chinese is by reviewing the basics, like how to read <i>pinyin</i>, re-memorizing some basic words. Then I went on google and try to find some free HSK test sample (HSK is the Chinese standardized test, just like IELTS or TOEFL). I took the test to measure my Chinese ability so I knew where to start. I could do it perfectly until HSK 2, the highest HSK level is HSK 6.</p><p id="9237">So following the test result, I went on YouTube and search for some free course. There are a lot of courses, and I think it is a preference. For me, I found a channel called “Learn Chinese” which I think is very systematic in teaching Chinese. However, even though I was able to do well until HSK 2, I still retook the course from HSK 1, just so that my basic is more solid. Now, I am halfway through HSK 3.</p><p id="1afc">It is not that hard for me, but I think it is because I have some basics and also I know how to speak or listen to quite a lot of Chinese. But, to be able to memorize all the words, I think it is very important to write all the new words during the course. Then, when the teacher is speaking, I try to transcribe all the words I hear, so I pause the video a lot. This is quite effective because the teacher usually keeps on using the new words you learn during the course, and also they try to speak basic Chinese so you can pretty much understand everything.</p><h1 id="d9df">Lessons Learned</h1><h2 id="316c">Be consistent</h2><p id="f205">After learning it for a while, I realize that you have to be very consistent, study every day. But, contrary to the common advice, I think being

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consistent doesn’t mean you have to create a very strict schedule. You can study every day at different times depending on your mood. I am not a very organized type of person. I do not schedule my day. I tried to schedule my learning time once, but as I tried to keep up with it, I got tired and lost my interest. So I learned to create a more flexible setting. I don’t care when I study, as long as I do it once a day, it can be morning, afternoon, or even in the middle of the night.</p><p id="a5d7">Furthermore, I think being consistent is important in the sense that you create a habit. I remember when I was just about to start, I felt so lazy. But as I started, it becomes less demanding. Also, whenever I break the habit of learning (even I have other matters to attend to), even for just a day, the next day I will be so lazy to start learning again. That is why I think it is very important to make a habit.</p><h2 id="b52f">Create interest</h2><p id="9d5f">Honestly speaking, I can keep on learning Chinese because I have the interest. As I mentioned above, I have been watching the drama “Love Designer”. This is like my main motivation to learn Chinese. I think it is very important to have this sort of absurd motivation. Like if you want to learn French, go find some French actress you like or watch some French movie to spark your interest.</p><p id="8f36">I said this above, I used to learn Chinese when I was younger. But, I ha nod interest in learning at all, to be frank, I think I went to some private Chinese classes for quite a few years. But, I was not getting any better, I even started to hate learning Chinese. But, now as I find this little interest, suddenly Chinese is not annoying anymore, it is even addictive.</p><p id="bdab"><b><i>So, what do you learn during this pandemic?</i></b></p></article></body>

I Study Chinese Everyday During The Pandemic

And I realize …

During this pandemic, our lifestyle changes. A lot of people are affected by this pandemic, especially in terms of productivity. Some people have to work from home if they are lucky enough to keep their job. Some have to go through unpaid leave, which is still considered the lucky ones because at least they still have the jobs and will continue working as soon as this pandemic is over. Some very unlucky ones have no choice but to leave their jobs.

But we all have some similarities. We have more spare time, for those who work from home, you don’t have to commute to work so you save some minutes or hours. For those who were given unpaid leave or those who have to leave their jobs, you don’t have something to do all of a sudden.

Worry no more. During this hard time, it the best time to do all the things you wished to do but claimed to have no time. Now, you have the time so no excuse.

Learn Chinese

I choose to study Chinese during this pandemic, you can learn anything you like. I particularly choose to learn Chinese because I am obsessed with a Chinese movie called “Love Designer”. Besides, I had the basics of this language which I learned when I was in school. Fun fact, it is the first language I ever learned, but not my native or mother language. Also, looking at the interest of the world, the demand for multilingual able to speak Chinese is very high. So I started.

Learning Method

The method I used to learn Chinese is by reviewing the basics, like how to read pinyin, re-memorizing some basic words. Then I went on google and try to find some free HSK test sample (HSK is the Chinese standardized test, just like IELTS or TOEFL). I took the test to measure my Chinese ability so I knew where to start. I could do it perfectly until HSK 2, the highest HSK level is HSK 6.

So following the test result, I went on YouTube and search for some free course. There are a lot of courses, and I think it is a preference. For me, I found a channel called “Learn Chinese” which I think is very systematic in teaching Chinese. However, even though I was able to do well until HSK 2, I still retook the course from HSK 1, just so that my basic is more solid. Now, I am halfway through HSK 3.

It is not that hard for me, but I think it is because I have some basics and also I know how to speak or listen to quite a lot of Chinese. But, to be able to memorize all the words, I think it is very important to write all the new words during the course. Then, when the teacher is speaking, I try to transcribe all the words I hear, so I pause the video a lot. This is quite effective because the teacher usually keeps on using the new words you learn during the course, and also they try to speak basic Chinese so you can pretty much understand everything.

Be consistent

After learning it for a while, I realize that you have to be very consistent, study every day. But, contrary to the common advice, I think being consistent doesn’t mean you have to create a very strict schedule. You can study every day at different times depending on your mood. I am not a very organized type of person. I do not schedule my day. I tried to schedule my learning time once, but as I tried to keep up with it, I got tired and lost my interest. So I learned to create a more flexible setting. I don’t care when I study, as long as I do it once a day, it can be morning, afternoon, or even in the middle of the night.

Furthermore, I think being consistent is important in the sense that you create a habit. I remember when I was just about to start, I felt so lazy. But as I started, it becomes less demanding. Also, whenever I break the habit of learning (even I have other matters to attend to), even for just a day, the next day I will be so lazy to start learning again. That is why I think it is very important to make a habit.

Create interest

Honestly speaking, I can keep on learning Chinese because I have the interest. As I mentioned above, I have been watching the drama “Love Designer”. This is like my main motivation to learn Chinese. I think it is very important to have this sort of absurd motivation. Like if you want to learn French, go find some French actress you like or watch some French movie to spark your interest.

I said this above, I used to learn Chinese when I was younger. But, I ha nod interest in learning at all, to be frank, I think I went to some private Chinese classes for quite a few years. But, I was not getting any better, I even started to hate learning Chinese. But, now as I find this little interest, suddenly Chinese is not annoying anymore, it is even addictive.

So, what do you learn during this pandemic?