As a Chinese person who has been dominated by exams throughout my life, I recently realized that I am afraid of exams. I constantly feel anxious about upcoming tests, believing that my preparation is never enough and that I am incapable of performing to my true potential. It feels as though a single exam has the power to define my worth.This is the trauma that China's exam culture has left me with.作为一个被考试支配了一生的中国人，我最近突然意识到我害怕考试。我无时不刻地为即将到来的考试感到紧张，总是觉得自己的准备不够，无法在考试中发挥正常水平，仿佛一场考试就能决定我的价值。这是中国的考试文化带给我的创伤。-------------------------------------In last week’s newsletter, I introduced a language learning method I began using, which greatly improved my speaking skills in my target language.Interested in more Chinese learning tips and resources beyond the comprehensive input from the podcast? Subscribe to the Real Chinese Talk newsletter at https://www.realchinesetalk.nl/ -------------------------------------Podcast Video (with bilingual subtitles): https://youtu.be/Zl2sca7JccI Additional learning materials: https://www.patreon.com/RealChineseTalk Contact: [email protected]