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A new way to learn Chinese

The video introduces Puna, a Chinese teacher, who discusses the importance of comprehensible input in language learning and the motivation behind creating her channel Aquare Mandarin. She aims to provide a platform for language immersion through simple, fun, and interesting content like reading, watching movies, doing chores, and exercising in Chinese.

Published on 2022-02-18 · Used with permission

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