Tones in Mandarin Chinese, the how and the why bother

04/08/2025 19 min
Tones in Mandarin Chinese, the how and the why bother

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Episode Synopsis

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.