【Chinese pronunciations】practical Chinese video course

What you'll learn
You will lay a solid Foundation for the pinyin system.
You will be able to master the pronunciation of Mandarin.
Learn how to speak tones correctly.
Understand & pronounce ALL Chinese characters in Pinyin.
Requirements
No prerequisites. Anyone interested in Chinese language and culture is welcome.
Description
Course DescriptionDo you find Mandarin Chinese intimidating? Struggling with those unfamiliar sounds and tones? Worried about learning things you'll never use?This course is the perfect starting point designed just for you! We skip complicated characters at first and focus entirely on the core pronunciation system and most高频 (high-frequency) daily spoken phrases. This allows you to see significant progress quickly, gain a sense of achievement, and start speaking Chinese confidently!This is a "different" kind of Chinese beginner courseesigned for Absolute Beginners: Zero experience? No problem! We start from the very basics of pronunciation and build your solid spoken foundation step-by-step.Conquer the Biggest Hurdle: We dedicate an entire module to helping you彻底征服 (completely conquer) the tricky four tones using scientific methods and extensive practice. This will make your pronunciation sound much more authentic.Immediately Usable: It's not just theory! The second half of the course equips you with 500 "survival-level" practical phrases covering essential scenarios like greetings, dining, shopping, travel, and more. Use what you learn immediately in conversation!In this course, you will learn:Module 1: Mastering the Pinyin SystemUnderstand the building blocks of Chinese pronunciation: Initials, Finals, and Tones.Learn the standard pronunciation and mouth shapes for each Pinyin letter.Extensive shadowing and repetition exercises to solidify memory and muscle memory.Module 2: Tone Mastery - Stop Your Chinese from Sounding "Off-Key"Detailed breakdown of the differences and secrets to pronouncing the four tones (ā, á, ǎ, à) correctly.Effective drills for practicing two-syllable and multi-syllable tone combinations.Comparative and corrective exercises to avoid common mistakes and achieve authentic tones.Module 3: Practical Application of 500 High-Frequency PhrasesLearn over 500 of the most common and practical Chinese short sentences, organized by category.Scenarios include: Self-introduction & Greetings, Numbers Time & Dates, Ordering Food in a Restaurant, Asking for Directions & Transportation, Shopping & Bargaining, Expressing Opinions & Feelings, Handling Emergencies, and more.Each phrase comes with Pinyin, English translation, and slow/normal speed audio pronunciation, ensuring you can not only say it but also understand it when heard.Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:Accurately read any sentence written in Pinyin.Correctly pronounce all Initials, Finals, and the four tones.Possess a near-authentic Chinese accent and intonation.Confidently use hundreds of practical short phrases to communicate in various everyday situations.Lay an impeccable pronunciation foundation for your next steps in learning characters and more complex grammar.Who is this course for?Absolute beginners with zero prior knowledge interested in Chinese.Learners who have tried before but struggled with pronunciation and want to systematically rebuild their foundation.Anyone planning to travel, work, or live in China who needs to quickly acquire basic spoken skills.Beginner students who wish to improve their spoken fluency and pronunciation accuracy.No prior knowledge needed! Start your Chinese learning journey today!Enroll now and get immediate, lifetime access to all 3 hours of video lessons, downloadable PDF lesson notes, and a Udemy certificate of completion!We look forward to seeing you inside the course!
Who this course is for
For beginners & intermediates: Start on the right track and correct bad pronunciation habits from the very beginning.
For advanced learners: Overcome fossilized pronunciation obstacles.
Homepage