I’ve been learning Chinese for almost four years now, and nothing has improved my Chinese more than reading. Yes, written and spoken Chinese can be very different, but I’ve also found lots of overlap. I’ve also noticed that the better my reading gets, the more natural I feel when speaking. Additionally, I’m able to express myself in a wide variety of fields and practices. I’ve learned so much passively through reading.
However, getting into Chinese books can be a frustrating process. There are very few decent resources for adult learners of Chinese, especially for intermediate learners, let alone ones that use traditional characters.
Fear not. Here’s what I used, and why it works.
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