Building Unbreakable Habits for Chinese Acquisition
A program to develop consistent habits for learning Chinese, based on the principles of Atomic Habits and the Mandarin Blueprint method.
Program Modules
Build Habits Around Identity
Focus on becoming a 'Chinese Acquirer' or 'Enthusiast' rather than just setting fluency goals. Cast a vote for your new identity every day.
Define Your New Identity
DailyDecide that you are a Chinese learner, acquirer, enthusiast, or fanatic.
Cast Your Daily Vote
DailyShow up a little bit every day to cast a vote for that new identity (learn a character, review flashcards, listen to a podcast).
The Four Pillars of Habit Formation
Learn and apply the four elements that cause habits to form: Cue, Craving, Response, Reward.
Make It Obvious (Cue)
WeeklyPersonal Routine Audit, Habit Building Formula, Habit Stacking, Redesign Your Environment.
Make It Attractive (Craving)
WeeklyHabit Building Formula (with a reward), Visualization, 'I get to' phrasing, Join a community.
Make It Easy (Response)
WeeklyPrime Your Environment, The Two-Minute Rule.
Make It Satisfying (Reward)
WeeklyReward your behavior, Use a habit tracker, Never have a zero day, Never miss twice.
Review and Refine
Regularly review your habits and refine them to ensure continuous improvement.
Weekly Review
WeeklyTake a minute or two to think about the habits you've been performing, how you've been performing with them, and if there are any new habits you need to add or get rid of.
Monthly Review
MonthlyTake a closer look at your progress over the past month and make adjustments to your study plan.
Daily Chinese Study
A daily routine dedicated to learning Chinese characters, pronunciation, and vocabulary.
Learn New Characters
DailyLearn a minimum of one new Chinese character per day.
Review Flashcards
DailyReview your flashcards for at least 10 minutes each day.
Pronunciation Practice
DailyPractice your Chinese pronunciation for at least 5 minutes each day.
Daily Chinese Immersion
A daily routine focused on immersing yourself in Chinese through listening, watching, and reading.
Listen to Chinese
DailyListen to Chinese podcasts, music, or audiobooks for at least 15 minutes each day.
Watch Chinese Content
DailyWatch Chinese TV shows, movies, or YouTube videos for at least 15 minutes each day.
Read Chinese Content
DailyRead Chinese books, articles, or comics for at least 10 minutes each day.
Weekly Chinese Output Practice
A weekly routine focused on practicing speaking and writing Chinese.
Speaking Practice
WeeklyPractice speaking Chinese with a language partner or tutor for at least 30 minutes each week.
Writing Practice
WeeklyPractice writing Chinese characters or sentences for at least 30 minutes each week.
What You'll Accomplish
- Develop consistent study habits for learning Chinese.
- Apply the principles of habit formation to language acquisition.
- Create a personalized study routine that fits your lifestyle.
- Track your progress and make adjustments as needed.
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