Key Points: Efficient Chinese Language Learning Method

Objective

• Summarize an efficient method for learning Chinese and an initiative to further improve it.

Process Overview

1. Initial Learning Phase

   • Learn 3,000 characters and 1,000–1,500 words.
   • Use mnemonic devices and digital spaced repetition flashcards for maximum retention.

2. Study Completion

   • Once foundational knowledge is gained, the structured study phase is considered complete.

3. Input Phase

   • Spend most time consuming comprehensible and interesting Chinese content:
     • Books
     • Comics
     • Podcasts

4. Speaking Practice

   • After reaching good comprehension, focus shifts to speaking skills:
     • Practice speaking with native Chinese speakers.
     • Shadow Chinese content for further practice.

5. Result

   • Joining the "one percent" leads to rapid skill improvement and increased enjoyment of the language.

6. Perfecting the Process

   • Even at the advanced level, room for improvement was found.
   • The speakers spent five years developing and testing a more effective series of courses.

Goal

• Help learners join the "one percent of the one percent"—the most proficient learners—with these improved courses.