How to Find Time to Study Chinese When You're Busy

How to Find Time to Study Chinese When You're Busy

How to Find Time to Study Chinese When You're BusyBlake 白波霖
Published on: 09/10/2026

I'm married with three kids and a full-time job, and I logged over 45 hours of Mandarin in 30 days. Here's my system and what I gave up.

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Is Learning Chinese Still Worth It in the Age of AI?

Is Learning Chinese Still Worth It in the Age of AI?

Is Learning Chinese Still Worth It in the Age of AI?Blake 白波霖
Published on: 02/10/2026

I've studied Chinese for 10 years. Here's whether AI makes learning pointless, what it does well, and the four ways I use it to practice.

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Why Living in China Didn't Make Me Fluent in Mandarin

Why Living in China Didn't Make Me Fluent in Mandarin

Why Living in China Didn't Make Me Fluent in MandarinBlake 白波霖
Published on: 25/09/2026

I lived in Shanghai for four years and still wasn't fluent in Mandarin. Here are the two real reasons why, and what I'd do differently.

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Why You Keep Quitting Mandarin (And How to Stick With It)

Why You Keep Quitting Mandarin (And How to Stick With It)

Why You Keep Quitting Mandarin (And How to Stick With It)Blake 白波霖
Published on: 18/09/2026

I quit Mandarin three times in ten years. Here's what was different the fourth time, and why motivation was never the real issue.

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