How to pronounce [er] in Chinese Pinyin
Keep your tongue in the position of “e” and then slightly roll up tip of your tongue. [er] as a separate sound in the syllable but not form a syllable…
Special Spelling Rules of [i] / [u] / [ü]
As we already know, the vowels in the Pinyin system can be an independent syllable itself even without the Pinyin initials. But, there is an exception about the vowels [i],…
How to pronounce [o] / [u] / [ü] in Chinese Pinyin
How to pronounce [o]: Put the tongue at the bottom of your mouth and push the lips forward into a small “O” circle. The sound of [o] sounds like the…
The Secret To Pronounce Perfect [ü] & Its Spelling Rules in Exception
The Pronunciation: [ü] is one of the basic five finals, which doesn’t exist in English and many other foreign languages. The key to pronouncing the vowel [ü]: First, try to…
How to pronounce [ɑ]/[e]/[i] in Chinese Pinyin
How to pronounce [ɑ]: Open your mouth wide and relax your tongue in its lowest place. The sound of [ɑ] is pronounced like “ah” in English, as the sound you…
Essay Writing Tips for Chinese ESL Students
Every year the number of Chinese ESL students grows drastically. It is a good thing because many say that the future depends on China. However, among all the ESL students,…
YCT 4 Vocabulary List
Passing YCT 4 indicates that you can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in your daily, academic, and professional lives. When travelling in China, you can manage most forms…
YCT 3 Vocabulary List
Passing YCT 3 indicates that you have reached an excellent level in basic Chinese. You are at a level where you can communicate on familiar daily topics in a simple…