Mandarin Pronunciation and Tones Mastery

Focusing solely on perfecting pronunciation and tones, this course ensures students can articulate Mandarin words accurately. Special attention is given to distinguishing the four tones and neutral tone, as well as practising challenging sounds unique to Mandarin.

Course Objective

To develop accurate pronunciation and tonal understanding to build a solid foundation for advanced language learning.

Target Audience

Students who struggle with or want to perfect Mandarin pronunciation and tones.

Prerequisites

Some familiarity with Pinyin is recommended but not required.

Outlines

• Introduction to tones and their importance (3 hours)
• Practicing the four tones and neutral tone (6 hours)
• Challenging sounds and pronunciation exercises (5 hours)
• Advanced tone differentiation and drills (4 hours)
• Final assessments and feedback (2 hours)

Syllabus

• Introduction to Mandarin tones
• Detailed analysis of the four tones and neutral tone
• Common pronunciation challenges
• Practicing tonal pairs and sound distinctions
• Tone combination drills
• Advanced exercises for fluency
• Final assessment and feedback