
Step 1:
Turn on English subtitles and watch the whole video once. Just get the vibe and overall meaning.
(Already pretty advanced? You can skip this step!)
Step 2:
Now switch to Chinese subtitles and watch it again.
Start noticing phrases or sentences you didn’t catch the first time.
Note: The Chrome extension subtitles won’t show tone changes. For tones, follow the transcript.
Step 3:
Open the full transcript and go through it slowly. Highlight any unfamiliar words or sentences.
Step 4:
Study the Anki flashcards and listen to the audio recordings - anywhere you are, anytime, as much as you need!
They include native + colloquial pronunciation, usage tips, and example sentences.
🎯 Ultimate Goal:
Watch the whole video with no subtitles and still understand 95%.
Can’t do that yet? No worries — just repeat the steps above!
💡 Extra Challenge:
Find the English lines in the transcript and ask yourself:
“How would I say this in Mandarin?”
If you can’t say it yet — that’s totally normal!
Your brain needs lots of input before it can produce output.
Keep going. Your brain will do the magic. 💫