Happy Chinese New Year
A challenge for me has to be long enough to gain momentum, but short enough to keep sight of realistic goals. It’s easier to see 90 days out as opposed to 180 days.
Learning 481 Chinese Characters in One Week
I’m finding my groove using Heisig’s book. I originally planned on learning 30 characters per day. I found that it’s more efficient for me to focus on 2 lessons per day.
Remembering the Hanzi: Take it to the Next Level
I wish that I had started Remembering the Hanzi when I first started this challenge. I was going to learn 30 characters per day, but I’m getting through 30 in just 10 minutes.
Learning Chinese in a Snowstorm
If it snows as hard as the forecasts say it will, then I’ll be pretty much stranded on Saturday and much of Sunday. Naturally, I’ll either be snuggling up to Remembering the Hanzi or staring at the wall.
Remembering the Hanzi: Update
I mentioned that I’m also doing memory training. The concepts in the memory training program and in Remembering the Hanzi are very similar because they encourage the use of vivid imagery to engage the mind. Our minds tend to think in pictures. I can really appreciate Heisig’s techniques. Onward!
