<p>When learning a foreign language, some things might appear weird or even stupid. But does a negative attitude towards Chinese make it harder to learn? And if it does, how can you adopt a more positive approach?</p><p>#learnchinese #attitude #motivation #stupid</p><p>Link to article on Hacking Chinese: Chinese is fascinating and exciting, not weird and stupid: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-is-fascinating-and-exciting-not-weird-and-stupid/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com/chinese-is-fascinating-and-exciting-not-weird-and-stupid/</a></p><p>How to learn Chinese in the long term with intrinsic motivation: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-in-the-long-term-with-intrinsic-motivation" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-chinese-in-the-long-term-with-intrinsic-motivation</a></p><p>A practical guide to your ideal Mandarin self: Build motivation that lasts: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-practical-guide-to-your-ideal-mandarin-self-build-motivation-that-lasts" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com/a-practical-guide-to-your-ideal-mandarin-self-build-motivation-that-lasts</a></p><p>How to learn to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin:<a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-to-hear-the-tones-in-mandarin/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com/how-to-learn-to-hear-the-tones-in-mandarin/</a></p><p>The three factors that determine how much Chinese you learn: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-factors-decide-much-chinese-learn/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com/three-factors-decide-much-chinese-learn/</a></p><p>Have fun learning Chinese or else… <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/have-fun-or-else/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com/have-fun-or-else/</a></p><p>How to learn Chinese characters: My best advice: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/my-best-advice-on-how-to-learn-chinese-characters/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com/my-best-advice-on-how-to-learn-chinese-characters/</a></p><p>How to make Chinese easier by using mnemonics and memory techniques: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/memory-aids-and-mnemonics-to-enhance-learning/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com/memory-aids-and-mnemonics-to-enhance-learning/</a></p><p>Learning Chinese pronunciation as a beginner: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-pronunciation-as-a-beginner" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-pronunciation-as-a-beginner</a></p><p>Understanding regionally accented Mandarin: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-to-understand-regionally-accented-mandarin/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-to-understand-regionally-accented-mandarin/</a></p><p>Learning the third tone in  Mandarin: <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com/learning-the-third-tone-mandarin-chinese</a></p><p>More information and inspiration about learning and teaching Chinese can be found at <a href="https://www.hackingchinese.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.hackingchinese.com</a></p><p>Music: &quot;Traxis 1 ~ F. Benjamin&quot; by Traxis, 2020 - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)</p>