Boost Your Chinese Reading Comprehension!

● You want to read authentic material, but it feels too overwhelming,

● You constantly hit walls—too many unknown words, strange grammar patterns, unfamiliar cultural references,

● You lose the flow, get frustrated, and wonder if you'll ever be able to read real Chinese comfortably,

● Even when you know the words individually, the sentences feel confusing and unnatural.

If the idea of reading real, native Chinese works makes you want to run for the hills…

You're definitely not alone!

Most learners hit a wall when trying to bridge the gap between textbook Chinese and real-world reading.

● Textbooks are controlled and artificial. Real Chinese is vivid, messy, and alive.

● Without a clear bridge between where you are now and where you want to be, it’s easy to feel stuck.

Now there's a solution designed for exactly this stage:

Imagine having real Chinese texts made approachable for you—without losing the richness of the original writing.

Imagine feeling confident and curious instead of overwhelmed.

Imagine building the skills you need to tackle native-level Chinese—for real.

It's all possible when you sign up for the
30-Day May Reading Comprehension Challenge

With your coach...

Here’s what the challenge entails:

We’ve crafted a 30-day program designed to build your real-world reading ability without drowning you in frustration.

Each week, you'll read one carefully chosen text.

For each text, you get three different versions:

1. An HSK2-friendly version (simple and approachable)
2. An HSK4-friendly version (more natural, slightly more complex)
3. The full native version (completely unabridged)

You choose the version that matches your current level.

Start with what you can comfortably read right now—and know that the harder versions will be waiting for you as you level up.

Every selection is a real piece of native Chinese writing—three essays and one excerpt from a work of fiction.

And to make sure you stay on track, we’ll have weekly live Q&A sessions to help you:

● Clarify tricky grammar or word usage,

● Unpack cultural references and context,

● Build reading strategies you can apply to any future texts.

(Recordings available if you can’t make it live!)

What You'll Get...

The concept is simple yet brutally effective!

Each week:

● One new text (in three versions),

● Clear guidance on how to work through it,

● Daily tasks designed to help you improve your comprehension,

● Live support through Q&A sessions.

The Results

By the end of the challenge:
You'll have read 4 real Chinese texts—at your level—and developed stronger, faster, more confident reading skills.

You’ll also have the tools (and the materials!) to revisit and challenge yourself later, as your Chinese improves.

This challenge is built for long-term growth, not just a one-time sprint.

 

Ready to Build Real Reading Skills?

We've designed the entire challenge to make it easy to show up every day, do a little work, and see real progress.

Here’s what you need to know:

● Start date: May 1, 2025

● Daily time commitment: about 30 minutes

● Total duration: 30 days

The investment in your reading breakthrough?
Just $97 — about the cost of one or two tutoring sessions.

You get lifetime access to all materials, so you can revisit and push yourself further as you improve.

Enroll below to lock in your spot!

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What level is the challenge for?

No matter your level, if you want to improve your reading comprehension, this challenge is for you. You’ll choose the version of each text that matches your current reading ability—and the more challenging versions will be waiting for you as you grow.

How can I access the challenge?

Mobile, desktop, laptop, tablet... The challenge is super user-friendly and you'll be able to log on from anywhere!

What if I fall behind?

No problem. The daily tasks are manageable (~30 minutes a day), and you’ll have lifetime access to the materials. Go at your own pace if needed.

Can I read all three versions if I want to?

Absolutely! If you have time and energy, you can work through multiple versions. But it’s also fine to stick with one version per text for now, and revisit the harder ones later as your skills improve.

What exactly will I learn? How will this challenge help me?

You’ll learn how to actually read real Chinese—not just stumble through it.

Over 30 days, you’ll train your brain to recognize native sentence patterns, expand your vocabulary naturally, and stop getting paralyzed when you hit unfamiliar words.

You'll build:

● Confidence reading real-world Chinese without constantly reaching for a dictionary.

● Speed by recognizing common structures and expressions automatically.

● Understanding by seeing how native Chinese really works—not the simplified textbook version.

The goal isn’t just to survive these texts.
The goal is to transform how you read Chinese—so you can move forward faster, with way less frustration.

What's so special about this method anyway?

Most learners try to jump straight from textbook Chinese to full native texts—and end up overwhelmed, frustrated, and stuck.

We do it differently.

We give you three versions of each text, so you can choose the difficulty level that's right for you.

You start where you are right now—without getting crushed by the difficulty.

Then you revisit the harder versions when you're ready, turning each text into a stepping stone for long-term growth.

Instead of guessing your way through native material, you build real skills—layer by layer, week by week.

The result?

You stop feeling like an outsider looking in—and start reading Chinese with confidence.

I'm not sure I can commit for 30 days

Your daily tasks should only take 30 minutes. The principle of the challenge is, "do a little each day and big results will follow." 30 minutes is a pretty manageable amount of time to devote to your Chinese.

You can break it up into 5 minute chunks throughout the day:
• 5 minutes after breakfast
• 5 minutes on your lunch break
• 5 minutes before dinner
• 5 minutes while waiting for the bus...
• and so on, whenever is convenient for you!

The secret sauce is the consistency - working at it for a little bit of time every day. You'll be amazed at the massive progress you make from simply showing up every day to give focused attention to one aspect of your Chinese!

What if I decide the challenge isn't for me?

All of our products come with a 30-day money back guarantee. If you are unsatisfied with it for any reason, reach out to me at any point during the 30 days and I'll issue you a full refund.

How long do I have access to the course after I finish the challenge?

How does "lifetime access" sound? While the challenge is meant to be 30 days, we know life gets in the way sometimes. So, you will have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like.

What exactly does "lifetime access" mean?

In practical terms, it means the course materials will be available online for as long as Outlier is in business. If we do ever go out of business or otherwise need to remove the course for any reason, we'll make the material available for you to download for a period of at least 6 months.