Essays
When Anki's Writing Cards Give You Anxiety
If Anki's cluttered writing layout makes you tense before you even start, that is a real signal. Here is why it happens and a calmer way to practise writing characters.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Essays
An App Where a Wrong Radical Kills Your Pet?
A virtual pet that dies on a wrong radical sounds fun, but punishment backfires. Here is why gentle, mastery-based motivation works better.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Playbooks
Gamified Chinese Stroke Order, Minus the Timer Pressure
Aggressive countdown timers punish the very learners who need stroke practice most. Here is what calm, no-timer gamification for Chinese characters looks like.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Essays
Is Writing Characters on a Tray Table a Sickness? No
Caught yourself drilling characters on a tray table and wondering if it is unhealthy? It is a normal, healthy habit. Here is a reassuring, honest take.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Essays
Paper Diaries Make You Sweat? Practice Digitally First
If writing a Chinese diary on permanent paper makes you anxious, practicing digitally first builds the confidence. Here is how, with your data backed up offline.
Lawrence Arya··5 min