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HSK 1: Beginner Chinese in a Month
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Module 2
Mastering Pronunciation: Pinyin and Tones
1
Mastering Pinyin: Simple Finals & Basic Initials
Pronounce the simple Pinyin finals (a, o, e, i, u, ü) and basic initials (m, f, n, l, h).
2
Pronouncing Voiced and Unvoiced Plosives (b/p, d/t, g/k)
Distinguish and pronounce the unaspirated/aspirated initial pairs: b/p, d/t, g/k.
3
Mastering Mandarin Sibilants & Retroflexes
Distinguish and pronounce the sibilant and retroflex initials: j, q, x, zh, ch, sh, r, z, c, s.
4
Mastering Compound Finals: ai, ei, ao, ou, an, en, ang, eng, ong
Pronounce the compound finals: ai, ei, ao, ou, an, en, ang, eng, ong.
5
Mastering Third-Tone Sandhi (3+3 → 2+3)
Apply the third-tone sandhi rule (3+3 → 2+3) in common two-syllable words.
6
Mastering Tone Changes for 一 (yī) and 不 (bù)
Apply the tone-change rules for 一 (yī) and 不 (bù) in context.
7
Transcribing Pinyin with Tone Marks from Audio
Transcribe short, simple spoken syllables into Pinyin with correct tone marks from audio.
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