Who’s afraid of Mandarin Listening test? 🤩
Come on, you don’t need to be scared anymore, okay!

What’s usually the reason you’re afraid of listening to Mandarin?
– Native speakers talk too fast
– Confused by native speakers’ accents
– Not mastering the tones

😂 We get it, listening can be mentally exhausting.
✨ To make it easier, here are some surefire tips to improve your Mandarin listening skills!

Listening to Mandarin songs is the easiest and least boring way.

By listening to Mandarin songs, you can boost your listening skills, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

You can choose Mandarin songs in your favorite music genre.

Recommended songs: 童话, 小幸运, 孤勇者

You can watch Chinese movies, YouTube channels, and TV series to sharpen your listening skills. Start with subtitles, then gradually turn them off.

This way, you can learn everyday terms directly.

Recommended TV series: 奔跑吧, 你好星期六, 明星大侦探, 苍兰诀, 庆余年

Free is always a good choice!

If there’s a free option, why go for the paid one, right?

Some listening apps to try: Learn Chinese, Hello Chinese, Hellotalk

HSK recordings for beginners have adjusted speed and intonation so you can understand them more easily.

Listening lessons already use HSK level 3 standard recordings.

TIP! Use speakers for clearer sound.

Teachers usually use standard Chinese pronunciation. So, you’ll get used to the correct Mandarin pronunciation.

If you’re studying at a course, teachers often speak in Mandarin. Listening to their conversations or chatting with them will help you get used to Mandarin.

Plus, if you have friends with better Mandarin skills or friends who are also learning, don’t hesitate to chat in Mandarin.

And if you’re interested in Mandarin, there’s no harm in majoring in Mandarin. Not only will your listening skills improve, but you’ll also enhance your speaking, reading, and writing skills.

If you keep practicing every day, your skills will definitely improve!