# Ro’s attempt to learn Mandarin

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**Created:** [February 5, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://community.hanzihero.com/t/ro-s-attempt-to-learn-mandarin/7662 "2026-02-05T08:39:28Z")\
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**Author:** ![rolearnschinese](https://community-cdn.hanzihero.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/f07891/32.png) [@rolearnschinese](https://community.hanzihero.com/u/rolearnschinese)\
**Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 8:39am UTC](https://community.hanzihero.com/t/ro-s-attempt-to-learn-mandarin/7662/1 "2026-02-05T08:39:28Z")

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**February 5, 2026**

Here goes my attempt to learn the language. One of my 2026 new year resolutions, nearing a month here now since starting HH, I guess - I hope - I pray - it’s safe to say it’s not one of those new year resolutions where I quickly lost interest with.

**Why Chinese?**

My addiction was actually with Japanese. I have reached a good level where I can converse well in the language, read mangas, sing karaoke’s song in Japanese. Cherry on top, 2 years ago I took N3 and passed with flying colors. Do I use it everyday? No. Am I living in Japan? No. Travels aside, do I think I’ll be able to use it in the near future? No. But I really ❤❤❤ it though. Did I mentioned I used WaniKani?

Then comes Mandarin where it’s a yes, yes (Singapore), and resounding yes. I don’t really need it on my daily living needs. Looking back, I always wished I had an opportunity to live in Japan so I can fully immerse myself in the language. In the meantime I was ignoring where I am and what I currently have, I’m in a good environment where I can immerse myself in the Chinese language which logically speaking might equate to faster acquisition of it. So there goes the start of this journey!

**Active Learning Strategy**

_Character/Vocab_ - HH

_Speaking/Listening/Reading/Grammar_ - Preply

_Listening/Reading -_ Mandarin Click YT

_Writing_ - ❌

**Passive Learning Strategy**

_Watching C-Dramas_

_ChinesePod podcast_

_Eavesdropping to the Chinese speakers in mrt, buses, hawkers, etc_

 ![IMG_9334](https://community-b2-cdn.hanzihero.com/original/2X/4/456ada62fcb23654dd864fb1f97a0d502164fc83.jpeg)

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