Chinese Mandarin Pinyin lessons

Build a Flawless Foundation in Mandarin Pronunciation — One Sound at a Time!

Welcome to the most structured and beginner-friendly Pinyin course available! Whether you’re completely new to Chinese or looking to correct long-standing pronunciation habits, this step-by-step program breaks down all 56 Pinyin sounds across 11 focused lessons.

Using clear examples, visual guides, and native-speaker audio, you’ll master initials, finals, and tones — the essential building blocks for speaking and understanding Mandarin clearly and confidently.

What You’ll Learn

 Introduction to Pinyin

• What Pinyin is and why it’s essential for learning Chinese

• How to read and write Pinyin using the Roman alphabet

 Lesson 1: Simple Finals

• a o e i u ü — Master the 6 core vowel sounds

• Mouth shapes and tone practice for each final

 Lessons 2–6: Initials (Consonants)

• b p m f — Lip and teeth positioning

• d t n l — Tongue placement and nasal sounds

• g k h — Back-of-throat sounds

• j q x — Tricky tongue-to-palate sounds

• z c s zh ch sh r — Distinguish flat vs. curled tongue sounds

 Lessons 7–10: Compound Finals

• ai ei ui ao ou iu — Common vowel combinations

• ie üe er — Special finals and the unique “er” sound

• an en in un ün — Front nasal sounds

• ang eng ing ong — Back nasal sounds

Course Features

 Progressive Learning — Start simple, build confidence gradually
Native Audio Examples — Repeat and compare with clear pronunciation
Visual & Animated Guides — See how each sound is formed
Tone Practice — Apply the 4 core tones to every Pinyin sound
Downloadable Charts & Exercises — Practice offline and track your progress
Quizzes & Self-Checks — Ensure you’re mastering each section

Who This Course Is For

• Absolute beginners starting Mandarin from zero

• Self-learners who struggle with Pinyin and tones

• Parents or teachers helping others learn Chinese

• Speakers of other Chinese dialects (e.g., Cantonese) transitioning to Mandarin

• Language lovers interested in phonetics and clear speech