It is great! I am at 4 months and I know how to write almost 550 characters, it is so easy! I hoped I'd be further along by now but I have a busy full-time job so I'm impressed with the progress mandarin blueprint has allowed me to make considering 😁
Thanks Luke for the terrific summary of many key aspects of effective language learning. I searched through lots of possible study techniques, courses and books until finally landed on Mandarin Blueprint. And I agree with Luke and Phil: it IS the most efficient and comprehensive 'blueprint' for learning Mandarin. I'm working my way through the course material while trying to keep in mind all the techniques that Luke shared in this video. I'm grateful for this summary. It's yet another good motivator.
I accidentally came across your video and couldn’t stop watching it until the end. I really like your presentation of the material. I fall in love with your videos, your voice and the way you speaking. Thank you so much for your efforts✨✨✨
When you mention writing down and reviewing your motivations, I think you are touching on one facet of a method to improve self-discipline: cultivating the emotion of resolve. A Harvard-trained psychiatrist, Dr. Kanojia, discusses this in his UA-cam video "Discipline Is Actually An Emotion" on his channel HealthyGamerGG.
2 days in and working my way around things like where my tongue should be to make all the sounds. I’ve watched a bunch of other channels and this one is the best. Thank you for all the work!
God bless you! I love you! About half way through the video, you have already mentioned aaaalll and everyyyy psychological and practical trouble I have faced so far in learning mandarin! And it s been a loong loong journey! But it's fascinating and mesmerizing! Thank you for saying "trust yourself, trust the process, hang in there!" I will 😊 keep up the good work! Of course, Eckhart helps immensly in this procedure too! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm at ~B1 currently, am pretty good at understanding at native speeds, etc. But I'm in that period where the wins become less and less obvious. Some structure would definitely do me some good at this point. I've been tempted by Mandarin Blueprint (your videos are great!), but the biggest thing that keeps me away is that it seems to be a) all 簡體字 and b) mainland-focused vocabulary (mostly the same, but there are still a fair number of differences). B would be acceptable, but A seems like a waste of my time. Any plans to address this in the future? Love your content!
I lived 18 years in Xinjiang Mmm only studied a little Learned what I needed mostly from listening or learning the language I needed for a specific task But I listen very well So my local accent is perfect So .. I can carry on very basic functional and social chat but go anywhere specific and I can only figure out the subject matter
Oh, I meant to say I know a lot of foreigners who learned Chinese well but didn't learn the culture For surviving and thriving in China knowing the culture is even more important than knowing the language
I lived in China and I didn't study Chinese I only had Chinese friends Mmm I can't speak Chinese But I can conduct basic social / functional conversations In the local language As a function 😮 listening
I will never understand people who stay in Asian countries for a long time, e.g. China Japan Korea, and do not learn this language... After all, countries like these are not obvious choices when it comes to living or working, the vast majority of people must be at least a little interested in those sides. I come from Europe and I know that not everyone here learns the languages of a given country when going to work, for example. However, the level of English in Europe is much higher, and the Western culture is very similar. For example, in China the culture is much more different and few people speak English. That's why I'm even more surprised by people who have been living there for a long time and don't know this language. not to mention how many advantages there are in being, for example, European, living in China and knowing this language.
Sure thing, here is a blog post that we wrote that has some great resources for listening to Chinese -> www.mandarinblueprint.com/blog/good-chinese-tv-shows-to-learn-mandarin/
The main stumbling block for me is that I can't say the number 2 in Mandarin and the R sounds. The tones are difficult. I'm wondering if I'm tone deaf. I'm a Brit 🇬🇧 with a Liverpool accent.
R is one ofthe harder sounds for a native English speaker, so don't fret. You can check out this video for pronunciation of 2: ua-cam.com/video/FlaJ12tmtu4/v-deo.htmlsi=yupXppq5Y7i4c8nA&t=2123 Then, go to timestamp 25:48 in that video for the R pronunciation. Hope this helps!
Sam there is an option to get started with The MB Challenge for only $7 USD. It gives you access to the first 3 phases of the course -> go.mandarinblueprint.com/the-mb-challenge
Hey Sanja, We only have the written version that you can find here www.mandarinblueprint.com/blog/the-10-biggest-challenges-for-chinese-learners-solved/
Hey, If you're interested in learning Chinese, this would be a Good place to start. Here's access to Our Free Web-class where you'll learn how To Speak Fluent Chinese 3x Faster Than A Full Time Student Part Time, Without Ever Feeling Overwhelmed Or Wasting Thousands Of Dollars go.mandarinblueprint.com/free-webinar-faster-chinese-fluency Also you can find more materials here www.mandarinblueprint.com/resources/ Happy Learning!
Ive been doing mandarin blueprint for 3 weeks and I'm at 95 characters remembered so easily, seriously so good 👍
wow how does this work? im assuming its to do with the hanzi movie method?
Yes, we do teach the Hanzi Movie Method! You can find out more here --> www.mandarinblueprint.com/category/hanzi-movie-method-series/
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It is great! I am at 4 months and I know how to write almost 550 characters, it is so easy! I hoped I'd be further along by now but I have a busy full-time job so I'm impressed with the progress mandarin blueprint has allowed me to make considering 😁
I'm now 7 months in (had to take 2 month break while buying a place) now at 270 characters, starting phase 4, best course ever!!!
Thanks Luke for the terrific summary of many key aspects of effective language learning. I searched through lots of possible study techniques, courses and books until finally landed on Mandarin Blueprint. And I agree with Luke and Phil: it IS the most efficient and comprehensive 'blueprint' for learning Mandarin. I'm working my way through the course material while trying to keep in mind all the techniques that Luke shared in this video. I'm grateful for this summary. It's yet another good motivator.
I accidentally came across your video and couldn’t stop watching it until the end. I really like your presentation of the material. I fall in love with your videos, your voice and the way you speaking. Thank you so much for your efforts✨✨✨
Welcome aboard! Thanks for watching
Why I want to learn Chinese...Watching Iqiyi with lightspeed English subs. My thumb is becoming arthritic from all that pausing on the remote control.
🥺🥺🥺🥺
So appreciative of this content
I have acquired 4 foreign languages throughout my life and I can confirm every word you have said.
thank you for this content
I’ve been speaking Mandarin for about 18 years now, I gotta say this guy is pretty good and he’s got really good advice. 你说的真不错👌👍🏻
Thanks for that!
When you mention writing down and reviewing your motivations, I think you are touching on one facet of a method to improve self-discipline: cultivating the emotion of resolve.
A Harvard-trained psychiatrist, Dr. Kanojia, discusses this in his UA-cam video "Discipline Is Actually An Emotion" on his channel HealthyGamerGG.
I love this video and I love your course! This is all helpful!❤
Glad it was helpful!
2 days in and working my way around things like where my tongue should be to make all the sounds. I’ve watched a bunch of other channels and this one is the best. Thank you for all the work!
Glad you are finding our videos helpful! Be sure to subscribe to our channel as we are always posting new videos!
God bless you! I love you! About half way through the video, you have already mentioned aaaalll and everyyyy psychological and practical trouble I have faced so far in learning mandarin! And it s been a loong loong journey! But it's fascinating and mesmerizing! Thank you for saying "trust yourself, trust the process, hang in there!" I will 😊 keep up the good work! Of course, Eckhart helps immensly in this procedure too! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm at ~B1 currently, am pretty good at understanding at native speeds, etc. But I'm in that period where the wins become less and less obvious. Some structure would definitely do me some good at this point. I've been tempted by Mandarin Blueprint (your videos are great!), but the biggest thing that keeps me away is that it seems to be a) all 簡體字 and b) mainland-focused vocabulary (mostly the same, but there are still a fair number of differences). B would be acceptable, but A seems like a waste of my time. Any plans to address this in the future?
Love your content!
Yes, someday we will add traditional characters! We don't have a set plan of when this will happen, but it's definitely in the cards.
I lived 18 years in Xinjiang
Mmm only studied a little
Learned what I needed mostly from listening or learning the language I needed for a specific task
But I listen very well
So my local accent is perfect
So .. I can carry on very basic functional and social chat but go anywhere specific and I can only figure out the subject matter
Oh, I meant to say
I know a lot of foreigners who learned Chinese well but didn't learn the culture
For surviving and thriving in China knowing the culture is even more important than knowing the language
Thank you for the encouragement. Means a lot to use.
😊
I lived in China and I didn't study Chinese
I only had Chinese friends
Mmm I can't speak Chinese
But
I can conduct basic social / functional conversations
In the local language
As a function 😮 listening
I will never understand people who stay in Asian countries for a long time, e.g. China Japan Korea, and do not learn this language... After all, countries like these are not obvious choices when it comes to living or working, the vast majority of people must be at least a little interested in those sides. I come from Europe and I know that not everyone here learns the languages of a given country when going to work, for example. However, the level of English in Europe is much higher, and the Western culture is very similar. For example, in China the culture is much more different and few people speak English. That's why I'm even more surprised by people who have been living there for a long time and don't know this language. not to mention how many advantages there are in being, for example, European, living in China and knowing this language.
Thanks for your inspiring content! Can you suggest some sources on the internet for listening to chinese? Podcasts, radio stations or similar? 谢谢！
Sure thing, here is a blog post that we wrote that has some great resources for listening to Chinese -> www.mandarinblueprint.com/blog/good-chinese-tv-shows-to-learn-mandarin/
如果我用中文留言，可以吗？因为我的英语很烂🤣May I leave a comment in Chinese，cause my English is very poor😂羡慕你能说这么好的外语😋I envy you for your fluent foreign language😋
The main stumbling block for me is that I can't say the number 2 in Mandarin and the R sounds. The tones are difficult. I'm wondering if I'm tone deaf. I'm a Brit 🇬🇧 with a Liverpool accent.
R is one ofthe harder sounds for a native English speaker, so don't fret. You can check out this video for pronunciation of 2:
ua-cam.com/video/FlaJ12tmtu4/v-deo.htmlsi=yupXppq5Y7i4c8nA&t=2123
Then, go to timestamp 25:48 in that video for the R pronunciation. Hope this helps!
Hi Luke, I would love to do your course but it's just so expensive. Way out of my price range.😢
Sam there is an option to get started with The MB Challenge for only $7 USD. It gives you access to the first 3 phases of the course -> go.mandarinblueprint.com/the-mb-challenge
Hi Luke, Thanks for getting back to me. This is really good news and I'm going to look into it. 😊 Thank you.
Music is distracting, do you have speach only version, please?
Hey Sanja, We only have the written version that you can find here www.mandarinblueprint.com/blog/the-10-biggest-challenges-for-chinese-learners-solved/
Just talking but no instruction on learning Chinese!😢
Hey, If you're interested in learning Chinese, this would be a Good place to start. Here's access to Our Free Web-class where you'll learn how To Speak Fluent Chinese 3x Faster Than A Full Time Student Part Time, Without Ever Feeling Overwhelmed Or Wasting Thousands Of Dollars
go.mandarinblueprint.com/free-webinar-faster-chinese-fluency
Also you can find more materials here www.mandarinblueprint.com/resources/ Happy Learning!