The following articles have been specially written for language learners who are learning Chinese in Taiwan. None of these articles are copyright and can therefore be copied for personal use.

 

There is a separate website for language learners in China.

INDEX  TO  ARTICLES  

1. How to Study

Suggestions on how to prepare for class, making the most of classtime, and reviewing lessons.

2. Where and How to Practice

Gives suggestions for places to practice and how to make the most of it.

3. Memorizing Vocabulary

A method for getting vocabulary into your long-term memory.

4. What the Good Language Learner can Teach Us

A look at the good language learner's learning strategies.

5. Language Learner Strategies I & II

A list of helpful memory and communication strategies.

6. Some Good Language Learners

A look at 3 good language learners and 3 poor language learners.

7. Are You an Optimal Monitor User?

Getting the balance between gaining in accuracy and gaining in fluency.

8. Measuring Progress

Sets out 5 levels of proficiency, as well as showing a way of how to measure your present proficiency level in Chinese.

9. Learning Styles I - IV

How our mind, body and personality all affect how we learn languages.

10. Overcoming the Barriers I & II

A look at the psychological barriers that affect our progress in Chinese.

11. Maintaining Motivation I & II

How to maintain motivation both during and after full-time language study.

12. Reference Books for Learning Chinese

A list of useful books, dictionaries, and grammar reference books.

13. Anxiety in Language Learning

How anxiety can affect language learning and suggestions on how to cope.

14. Where am I Aiming for?

Post full-time language study goal setting.

15. Who are the High Achievers?

What are the characteristics of those who do well in Chinese?

16. Learning a Little Taiwanese

Suggestions for Mandarin speakers on how to learn some basic Taiwanese.

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Last Update May 26, 1999