Learn Chinese with Yangyang: Chinese Pinyin & Pronunciation

Watch Learn Chinese with Yangyang: Chinese Pinyin & Pronunciation

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Learn Chinese with Yangyang: Chinese Pinyin & Pronunciation by YoyoChinese.com is a comprehensive and interactive language learning program designed to help learners improve their understanding and pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese. This show aims to break down the complexities of the Chinese language while making the learning experience engaging and fun.

The star of the show, Yangyang Cheng, is a renowned Chinese language teacher with over a decade of experience in teaching Mandarin Chinese. Her engaging teaching style, clear articulation, and deep understanding of the Chinese language make her an excellent teacher for learners of all levels.

Learners will appreciate how the show breaks down the fundamental elements of the Chinese language into manageable chunks. The show covers each Chinese character and associated tone and provides an opportunity to practice pronunciation, making it easier to learn new words and phrases.

The show's format is structured around Yangyang conducting a series of lessons on specific topics related to Chinese pronunciation, such as the Chinese tones, the four Chinese pronunciation skills, and the different types of syllables in Mandarin Chinese.

Each lesson is broken down into manageable chunks that make it easy for learners to follow the content without feeling overwhelmed. The show's production quality is excellent and features a mix of animation, live-action teaching, and interactivity designed to captivate and engage learners.

One of the significant benefits of the show is its focus on pronunciation. Yangyang takes pains to break down the four core language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. But the show's emphasis is firmly on pronunciation. Learners will gain the ability to speak Mandarin Chinese more accurately and confidently, thanks to the show's emphasis on this vital aspect of the language.

The show's creators, YoyoChinese.com, have gone the extra mile to ensure that the program is accessible to all learners. From beginner to intermediate, the show caters to all levels of proficiency, from someone who has never studied Chinese to seasoned Mandarin speakers looking to brush up on their pronunciation skills.

The program's interactive nature makes it easy for learners to engage with the content actively. The show's interactive quizzes and exercises help learners internalize the lessons and reinforce their newly acquired knowledge. Learners also get to track their progress and goals as they move through the program.

The show's curriculum is thoughtfully designed, with a focus on building upon previously learned concepts. For instance, the lesson on the Chinese tones covers some of the basic concepts of Mandarin Chinese pronunciation, setting up learners for success as they progress through the program.

Another significant benefit of the show is its emphasis on teaching Mandarin Chinese phonetics, which is essential for mastering the language's pronunciation effectively. Learners will acquire a solid grasp of how the Chinese language works at a fundamental level, despite the complexities of the Chinese writing system.

The show's pacing is just right, with lessons slowly ramping up in difficulty as learners progress. The show's creators have also taken care to ensure that learners are challenged without being pushed too hard or discouraged.

In summary, Learn Chinese with Yangyang: Chinese Pinyin & Pronunciation from YoyoChinese.com is an excellent show that aims to make Mandarin Chinese more accessible to learners of all proficiency levels. With its engaging format, clear articulation, and comprehensive curriculum, learners can expect to gain the confidence and skills necessary to master Mandarin Chinese pronunciation. Overall, this is one of the best Chinese language learning programs available today, and anyone interested in learning Mandarin Chinese should give it a try.

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Comprehensive Review (Part 6)
27. Comprehensive Review (Part 6)
 
In this last part of the six-part comprehensive pinyin review, wrap things up with some extra review of the pinyin sounds that may sound similar to you - as an English speaker - but sound very different to a Chinese speaker. Learn to master these so you can truly sound like a native speaker yourself!
Comprehensive Review (Part 5)
26. Comprehensive Review (Part 5)
 
In part five of your six-part comprehensive pinyin review, head back to that special 'u with an umlaut' character '
Comprehensive Review (Part 4)
25. Comprehensive Review (Part 4)
 
In this lesson, continue your comprehensive review of pinyin with part four of six. Specifically, you'll cover some potentially tricky pinyin sounds that look completely different on paper, but actually rhyme when you speak them out loud.
Comprehensive Review (Part 3)
24. Comprehensive Review (Part 3)
 
In part three of your comprehensive pinyin reivew, focus on some of the more difficult aspects of pinyin that often confuse students like words that look similar, but have completely different pronunciations.
Comprehensive Review (Part 2)
23. Comprehensive Review (Part 2)
 
In this lesson, continue your review of pinyin with a review of syllables that contain the letter 'i'. There are more than one sounds to master here, so make sure you pay special attention and do your own practice at the end!
Comprehensive Review (Part 1)
22. Comprehensive Review (Part 1)
October 28, 2016
It's time to start reviewing everything you've learned about pinyin so far in part 1 of a 6-part series of pinyin review. In this first lesson, go over the pinyin vowel sounds again, as well as a few words that are tricky to pronounce.
Initials: z c s
21. Initials: z c s
 
In your final lesson on Chinese initials, learn the 'z', 'c', and 's' sounds to close out your mastery of Chinese pronunication! Once again, remember to pay close attention how to form these sounds with your mouth as they may not come as easily as other Chinese sounds.
Initials: z c s
21. Initials: z c s
October 28, 2016
In your final lesson on Chinese initials, learn the 'z', 'c', and 's' sounds to close out your mastery of Chinese pronunication! Once again, remember to pay close attention how to form these sounds with your mouth as they may not come as easily as other Chinese sounds.
Initials: zh ch sh r
20. Initials: zh ch sh r
 
In this lesson, continue your study of Chinese initials with four new sounds: 'zh', 'ch', 'sh', and 'r'. Remember, these sounds are not found in English so make sure to pay close attention to the explanations and practice yourself!
Initials: zh ch sh r
20. Initials: zh ch sh r
October 28, 2016
In this lesson, continue your study of Chinese initials with four new sounds: 'zh', 'ch', 'sh', and 'r'. Remember, these sounds are not found in English so make sure to pay close attention to the explanations and practice yourself!
Initials: j q x
19. Initials: j q x
 
You've learned the Chinese finals, and now it's time to start learning 'initials'. Fortunately, most Chinese final sounds are already found in English! So you can focus on the ones that matter. In this video, get started with 'j', 'q', and 'x'.
Initials: j q x
19. Initials: j q x
October 28, 2016
You've learned the Chinese finals, and now it's time to start learning 'initials'. Fortunately, most Chinese final sounds are already found in English! So you can focus on the ones that matter. In this video, get started with 'j', 'q', and 'x'.
18. "
 
In this lesson, get ready to finish off your work on pinyin finals by focusing on all the finals that start with the letter '
18. "
October 28, 2016
In this lesson, get ready to finish off your work on pinyin finals by focusing on all the finals that start with the letter '
17.
 
Many sounds in Chinese already exist in English, but some of the new ones can be tricky for English speakers. In this lesson, take a short break from finals and focus on the special pinyin final
17.
October 28, 2016
Many sounds in Chinese already exist in English, but some of the new ones can be tricky for English speakers. In this lesson, take a short break from finals and focus on the special pinyin final
16. "u" Group Finals (Part 2)
 
In part seven of the pinyin final series, continue learning the rest of the finals that start with the letter 'u'. You'll also learn an important tip about a few cases where the 'u' doesn't appear, but is pronounced anyway.
15. "u" Group Finals (Part 1)
 
In this lesson, get started learning the first section of the 'u' finals in pinyin. 'U' might not be pronounced as you think, so make sure you pay close attention. You'll learn a new pieces of vocab and practice your tones while you're at it!
14. "o" Group Finals
 
In this lesson, continue learning the pinyin finals and focus on the finals that start with the letter 'o'. There are only three so listen close and make sure you don't miss any!
14. "o" Group Finals
October 28, 2016
In this lesson, continue learning the pinyin finals and focus on the finals that start with the letter 'o'. There are only three so listen close and make sure you don't miss any!
13. "i" Group Finals (Part 2)
October 28, 2016
In this lesson, finish up the group of finals you started in the last lesson - the finals that start with the letter 'i'. Make sure you watch all the way to the end to learn an essential spelling rule associated with this group.
11. "e" Group Finals
 
In this lesson, continue learning all of the possible pinyin finals group by group - this time jumping into the finals starting with the letter 'e'.
11. "e" Group Finals
October 28, 2016
In this lesson, continue learning all of the possible pinyin finals group by group - this time jumping into the finals starting with the letter 'e'.
10. "a" Group Finals
 
Pinyin finals are an essential part of mastering Chinese pronunciation. In this lesson, get started practicing finals by focusing on the first group of finals starting with the letter 'a'.
10. "a" Group Finals
October 28, 2016
Pinyin finals are an essential part of mastering Chinese pronunciation. In this lesson, get started practicing finals by focusing on the first group of finals starting with the letter 'a'.
Tone Pairs (Part 4)
9. Tone Pairs (Part 4)
 
In this lesson, it's time to start practicing the final batch of tone combinations all starting with the fourth tone. Once you've completed this, you'll have learned all possible tone combinations in Mandarin!
Tone Pairs (Part 4)
9. Tone Pairs (Part 4)
October 28, 2016
In this lesson, it's time to start practicing the final batch of tone combinations all starting with the fourth tone. Once you've completed this, you'll have learned all possible tone combinations in Mandarin!
Tone Pairs (Part 3)
8. Tone Pairs (Part 3)
 
Now that you have the first and second tone tone pair combinations down, it's time to work on the third tone. In this lesson, learn and practice your third tone tone pair combinations and also review the 'double third tone rule' about how to pronounce two third tones in a row.
Tone Pairs (Part 3)
8. Tone Pairs (Part 3)
October 28, 2016
Now that you have the first and second tone tone pair combinations down, it's time to work on the third tone. In this lesson, learn and practice your third tone tone pair combinations and also review the 'double third tone rule' about how to pronounce two third tones in a row.
Tone Pairs (Part 2)
7. Tone Pairs (Part 2)
 
After the first tone comes the second - so it's time to get started on number two of the tones. In this lesson, continue practicing tone pairs and start working on all of the possible second tone tone pair combinations from 2-1 to to 2-5.
Tone Pairs (Part 2)
7. Tone Pairs (Part 2)
October 28, 2016
After the first tone comes the second - so it's time to get started on number two of the tones. In this lesson, continue practicing tone pairs and start working on all of the possible second tone tone pair combinations from 2-1 to to 2-5.
Tone Pairs (Part 1)
6. Tone Pairs (Part 1)
 
Although many people tend to learn and practice tones in isloation, there's no question that they're best learned in pairs together. In this lesson, get an introduction to the concept of tone pairs and start practicing first tone tone pairs yourself.
Tone Pairs (Part 1)
6. Tone Pairs (Part 1)
October 28, 2016
Although many people tend to learn and practice tones in isloation, there's no question that they're best learned in pairs together. In this lesson, get an introduction to the concept of tone pairs and start practicing first tone tone pairs yourself.
Neutral Tone
5. Neutral Tone
 
Each word has a tone, but did you know that tones also change sometimes depending on context? It sounds tricky, but don't despair - watch this video as Yangyang breaks down the tone change rules for you as well as introducing the 5th 'neutral' tone.
Neutral Tone
5. Neutral Tone
October 28, 2016
Each word has a tone, but did you know that tones also change sometimes depending on context? It sounds tricky, but don't despair - watch this video as Yangyang breaks down the tone change rules for you as well as introducing the 5th 'neutral' tone.
3rd Tone & 4th Tone
4. 3rd Tone & 4th Tone
 
You're halfway there with the tones now and it's time to tackle the third and fourth tones. In this lesson, let Yangyang break down these essential sounds for you and how to produce them yourself using a few essential tips.
3rd Tone & 4th Tone
4. 3rd Tone & 4th Tone
October 28, 2016
You're halfway there with the tones now and it's time to tackle the third and fourth tones. In this lesson, let Yangyang break down these essential sounds for you and how to produce them yourself using a few essential tips.
1st Tone & 2nd Tone
3. 1st Tone & 2nd Tone
 
All of the tones are important, but it's a good idea to really focus on each one when you're getting started. In this lesson, learn all about the first and second tones, how to pronounce them, and a few tricks you can use to make sure your understanding and pronunciation of the first two tones is spot on.
1st Tone & 2nd Tone
3. 1st Tone & 2nd Tone
October 28, 2016
All of the tones are important, but it's a good idea to really focus on each one when you're getting started. In this lesson, learn all about the first and second tones, how to pronounce them, and a few tricks you can use to make sure your understanding and pronunciation of the first two tones is spot on.
Overview of Tones
2. Overview of Tones
 
Chinese is a 'tonal language' - but what does that mean? In this lesson, listen as Yangyang explains how tones work in Chinese and why they're so important to mastering the language.
Overview of Tones
2. Overview of Tones
October 28, 2016
Chinese is a 'tonal language' - but what does that mean? In this lesson, listen as Yangyang explains how tones work in Chinese and why they're so important to mastering the language.
Overview of Pinyin
1. Overview of Pinyin
October 28, 2016
Have you ever wondered how people type Chinese characters? The answer lies in the wonderfully useful phonetic system used to spell out Chinese words called 'pinyin'. In this lesson, get an introduction to pinyin and how you'll use it to start learning Chinese.
Overview of Pinyin
1. Overview of Pinyin
 
Have you ever wondered how people type Chinese characters? The answer lies in the wonderfully useful phonetic system used to spell out Chinese words called 'pinyin'. In this lesson, get an introduction to pinyin and how you'll use it to start learning Chinese.
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