Articles tagged with ‘Pronunciation’
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Should you learn the pronunciation of radicals?
Learning the building blocks of Chinese characters is a great idea, but what should learn about each character component? And more specifically, should you learn the pronunciation of radicals?
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Learning to hear the sounds and tones in Mandarin
As infants, we perceive the world without categories. Learning our first language forms sound categories, aiding understanding but losing other sound distinctions. As adults learning a second language, we need to regain this ability. But how?
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Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence is now open!
Hacking Chinese Pronunciation: Speaking with Confidence is now open for enrollment! Take this opportunity to boost your pronunciation and improve your ability to communicate in Mandarin.
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24 great resources for improving your Mandarin pronunciation
Using the right resources is important when learning anything, but it’s essential when learning Mandarin pronunciation. In this article, I share my favourite resources, most of which are completely free!
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Chinese speaking challenge, April 2024
It’s time for a speaking challenge! It starts on April 10th, so enrol, set your goal and improve your speaking ability as much as you can before the end of the month. This article contains more information about the challenge, some important things to keep in mind as well as some advice about improving speaking ability in Chinese.
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Student Q&A, November 2023: Reading Pinyin or characters, comprehensible vs. compelling content and reading tools
How do you transition from reading Pinyin to reading characters? Are compelling texts better than comprehensible texts? And which tools should you use when reading Chinese?
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Chinese pronunciation challenge, October 2023
It’s time for a pronunciation challenge! It starts on October 10th, so enrol, set your goal and see how much you can improve your pronunciation before the end of the month. This article contains more information and inspiration about the challenge and pronunciation, including prizes on offer for active participants!
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Improving your Chinese pronunciation by mimicking native speakers
The best way to improve your Chinese pronunciation is to mimic native speakers. But why, and how exactly should you go about it?
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Student Q&A, September 2023: Listening more than once, assessing pronunciation and the merits of flashcards
Is it good to listen to the same passage more than once? How do you assess progress with pronunciation? And are flashcards really all that good for learning Chinese?
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Get to know your Chinese voice to level up your speaking ability
Have you listened to a recording of yourself speaking Chinese, only to find that your voice sounds unfamiliar and strange, like another person? Then you’re not alone!
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