Introduction to Chinese: Pronunciation and Tone

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Brief Introduction

Learn how to master the correct pronunciation and tone of the Mandarin language and improve your Chinese speaking skills.

Course Summary

Learn Chinese Pronunciation and Tone to enhance your communication skills. This course teaches you the fundamental aspects of Chinese Mandarin pronunciation, focusing on the tones.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the importance of correct pronunciation in Chinese Mandarin
  • Learn the four tones of Mandarin and their usage
  • Master the pronunciation of initials, finals, and syllables

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the importance of correct pronunciation in Chinese Mandarin
  • Master the four tones in Mandarin and their usage
  • Be able to pronounce initials, finals, and syllables correctly

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge of Chinese Mandarin required
  • Basic knowledge of English language

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online self-paced learning
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes and assessments
  • Interactive discussion forums

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  • Chinese Conversation: Mandarin Chinese for Beginners
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  • Olle Linge
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Requirements

  • This course is for anyone wanting to improve their Chinese speaking skills and learn the correct pronunciation of the language.

Knowledge

  • What topics will you cover?● Key elements of Chinese phonetics: initials, finals and tones● Core rules of spelling and tone marking● Differentiation of similar sounds● Simple daily language skills such as greetings, self-introduction, expressing thanks, love and apology.

Summary of User Reviews

Learn Chinese pronunciation and tones with this online course from FutureLearn. Users have praised the course for its practical approach to teaching, clear explanations, and engaging content. Overall, users have found the course to be very beneficial in improving their Chinese pronunciation and tone, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the language.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users appreciated the practical approach to teaching Chinese pronunciation and tone.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Clear explanations of Chinese pronunciation and tone
  • Engaging and interactive content
  • Practical approach to teaching that enables users to apply what they learn in real-life scenarios

Cons from User Reviews

  • Not suitable for complete beginners in Chinese language
  • Some users found the course to be too challenging
  • Limited opportunities for interaction with other learners
  • No opportunity for personalized feedback from instructors
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Yanli Zhang, Zhu Xuan
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
Futurelearn

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