What I've learned after 9 months and 3 HSK levels - the ultimate guide I wish I had

1

Tandem – language exchange

This I have the least tools to provide. WeChat is a good platform if you can download it, and you can check out Tandem to find partners. I've used Tandem but am not adding it to this list because it has some very large drawbacks, such as the tiresome process of repeating introductions and timezone differences. However, I've found using WeChat to send voice messages is perfect.

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2

Pleco

- Pleco is simply invaluable. Flashcards, a reader, a fantastic dictionary, and more all rolled into one. My only regret is not buying the Basic Bundle earlier. I'd advise downloading from Day 1.

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Anki

Use flashcards - really, they are popular for a reason. Pleco's flashcard module has a number of templates and pre-made HSK cards - I use the handwriting and spaced repetition daily. Anki is an awesome, though more general, alternative (not to be confused with AnkiApp). For Anki, I'd suggest sentence mining, I use the incredible Spoonfed Chinese deck - $3.

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