Basic Lessons
Proper pronunciation is essential in spoken Chinese. With more homonyms than any other language each mispronunciation results in another meaning. Studying the basics of pronunciation first is essential to making yourself understood.
Pronunciation Basics
This page provides the basic information for correct pronunciation of spoken Mandarin. You might want to refer back to it often as you proceed through the lessons. Read more »
Writing Basics
Chinese writing is non-alphabetic and non-phonetic. The meaning of a character can be learnt without knowing its pronunciation. Read more »