In this study vlog, I’m taking you through my current Mandarin self-study routine in 2025—what I actually do, in real life, from the moment I sit down to study to how I structure my week. The backbone of my routine is holistic language learning: I don’t just “do a textbook,” I mix immersion, targeted study, and consistency so Chinese stays present in my day. You’ll see my listening immersion practice, a cafe grammar session, and how I do vocab review so it doesn’t feel like random memorization. I also show the specific kind of listening practice I’m focusing on right now, plus a HSK 3 textbook study session and reading immersion practice to keep my input strong. There’s a real-time study session on HelloChinese so you can see how I use an app without letting it become my whole plan. Finally, I recap my weekly and daily routines—how I rotate listening, vocab, grammar, and reading—so you can adapt it to your own schedule (even if you’re busy).