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jaysig
July 15, 2010, 12:53 PM posted in General DiscussionHi i'm a new user and i'm sort of still navigating my way around the site. Last week i found a page that detailed in ten steps the best way to use chinesepod to retain what you go over in the lessons. Does anyone have the link to that page because I hate studying something then forgetting it a few weeks later because I never truly learned it. 谢谢
jennyzhu
July 16, 2010, 03:39 AMIt's here:
http://chinesepod.com/help/using#1
This is a very disciplined approach to learning Chinese. One that has proven very effective. Enjoy!
xiaophil
As you know Jenny, since you studied English before englishpod.com, we know that you used other methods. I sometimes wonder what was key to your success. (I also think this about John.) Is this anything you would be willing to share?
jennyzhu
Besides going to Singapore where I was schooled in English, I had a breakthrough when I started to watch a lot of TV in English and consciously repeated what I heard. I had a tutor and I would ask her about expressions I didn't understand. I also memorized about 20 new words and their usages everyday. So it's a combination of disciplined approach, maximizing my exposure to English and speaking practice. I doubt if I could achieve fluency without any of the three.
xiaophil
Thanks Jenny,
As I expected, you seemed to have worked very hard to get to your level. I really admire your work ethic.
xiao_liang
20 words a day. Crikey!
Purrfecdizzo
July 15, 2010, 05:31 PMYes, I have the same situation.