Chinese Practice
Settle first. Then listen to Chinese.
Chinese practice is awareness training. Hear one Chinese sentence, and also notice breath, tension, urgency, and inner English commentary.
Awareness
Breathe first. Then listen to one Chinese sentence.
Slow Reading
慢慢吸气。
Aware Shadowing
Choose one Chinese sentence to begin.
Before speaking Chinese, notice jaw, throat, chest, and the pressure to sound correct.
Word
Tap Chinese words or characters for brief meaning notes when available.
Notebook