Learning Chinese on your own for free !
Anyone can do it !
The biggest challenges adults face when learning Chinese independently are:
- learning without a teacher’s explanations,
- learning without parental supervision,
- relying entirely on one’s own motivation,
- lack of time,
- and a lack of desire to:
- memorize vocabulary,
- cram grammar rules,
- or complete practice exercises.
Even diligent learners often lose motivation over time and give up because they:
- experience no visible progress,
- and receive no positive feedback.
The Best Solution for Adults Learning Chinese Independently:
Based on my experience, the most effective way to learn Chinese is through “learning by doing”. To achieve this, three key strategies are essential:
- Comprehensible Input
- Spaced Repetition
- Self-Talk
This approach makes it possible to:
- create a positive feedback loop,
- consistently experience a sense of achievement and receive positive reinforcement,
- maintain – and ideally even boost – motivation,
- stay the course over the long term,
- and ultimately achieve a qualitative breakthrough through consistent, quantitative repetition.
This website is the most unique platform in the German-speaking world dedicated specifically to this goal. By combining a wealth of resources (most of which are free), Chinese learners in the German-speaking region can stay on track, make continuous progress, and ultimately achieve their objective: taking their Chinese proficiency to the next level.