EpisodeWhy You Keep Quitting Chinese (And How To Fix It)

Why You Keep Quitting Chinese (And How To Fix It)

Podcast Duration: 00:55:04

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The Mandarin Blueprint Podcast focuses primarily on The Blueprint online curriculum. Creators Luke Neale & Phil Crimmins answer questions and comments, discuss topics related to China and Mandarin learning, and have special guests.

0:00 Intro

01:14 What Is B2 Fluency? A Clear Target

04:55 How Long Does It Take to Reach B2?

08:00 Why You MUST Learn Chinese Characters

12:40 Calculate Your Path to Fluency

16:14 The Valley of Disappointment Explained

22:50 Write Down Your Goal Like This

25:00 Discover Your Deep “Why”

37:35 What Is Self-Sabotage & How to Avoid It

45:10 Build a Chinese Learning Identity

54:04 Conclusion & Next Steps

6 October, 2025

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