Today's episode is a brief introduction to the four tones in Mandarin Chinese. We will explore how beginners can use numbers to practise tonal pronunciation on their own. We will discuss why tones can be both easy and difficult for leaners and how important it is to get the tones right.
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Today's episode is a brief introduction to the four tones in Mandarin Chinese. We will explore how beginners can use numbers to practise tonal pronunciation on their own. We will discuss why tones can be both easy and difficult for leaners and how important it is to get the tones right.
How to ask questions in Chinese to get the conversation started
Smalltalk of China
19 minutes
3 months ago
How to ask questions in Chinese to get the conversation started
Today's episode is about how to form and ask basic questions in Mandarin Chinese especially when you are just getting started. You don't feel confident enough to do most of the talking, yet want to take the opportunity to gain exposure and practise. Sometimes it's not even about how to say something, and more to do with what to say when you finally are face to face with a native. Asking questions will give your conversation partner a reason to respond, asking the right questions will get them...
Smalltalk of China
Today's episode is a brief introduction to the four tones in Mandarin Chinese. We will explore how beginners can use numbers to practise tonal pronunciation on their own. We will discuss why tones can be both easy and difficult for leaners and how important it is to get the tones right.
