Welcome to Chinese Pinyin Mastery for Beginners


Hi, I’m Letitia Wu,
the creator of this course. I’ve been teaching Chinese to international students since 2006, and I’m excited to help you build a strong foundation in Pinyin. 

Mastering Pinyin is the first step to speaking Chinese clearly and confidently, and this course will guide you through it step by step.


How to Use This Course:

  • Start with the Basics: Follow the lessons in order to build a solid foundation.
  • Practice Regularly: Repeat the audio exercises to improve your pronunciation.
  • Use the Provided Resources: Download the course materials to reinforce your learning.
  • Test Your Knowledge: Complete the quizzes to check your progress.
  • Reach Out for Help: If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Take your time, enjoy the process, and let’s make learning Chinese fun and effective!

Lesson One Simple Finals (Vowels)


In this lesson, we'll introduce you to the six essential Chinese vowels: a, o, e, i, u, and ü

These vowels form the foundation of Chinese pronunciation and are crucial for mastering the language. 

Once you learn these sounds, you'll have a solid base to start speaking Chinese with confidence. 

Let's dive in!

Resources for Lesson 1

🎥 Video

🎧 Audio

🖼️ Visual script


Lesson Two Initials (Consonants)

In lesson two, we'll explore the 21 Chinese consonants: b, p, m, f, d, t, n, l, g, k, h, j, q, x, zh, ch, sh, r, z, c, and s

These consonants, combined with the vowels you learned in lesson one, form the building blocks of Chinese words. 

Mastering these consonants will greatly improve your pronunciation and comprehension. 

Let's get started!

Resources for Lesson 2

🎥 Video

🎧 Audio

🖼️ Visual script


Lesson Three Compound Finals

In this lesson, we focus on 29 Chinese compound finals. 

These are combinations of vowels and sometimes consonants that create unique sounds in the language. 

The compound finals include ai, ei, ao, ou, iu, ui, and more. Understanding these sounds will enable you to pronounce Chinese words more accurately and naturally. 

Let's explore these compound finals and take your pronunciation skills to the next level!

Resources for Lesson 3

🎥 Video

🎧 Audio

🖼️ Visual script


🎉 Congratulations! 🌟 


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🎯 What’s Next? Keep Learning!

You’ve built a strong foundation in Pinyin—now take the next step in your Chinese learning journey! Here are three great ways to continue:

Chinese Conversation Starter


Quick wins for daily speaking.

1 hour of dialogues to build speaking skills and start Mandarin conversations with ease

A Crash Course on Chinese in 35 Days Audiobook


Perfect for learning on the go

3.5 hours of audio lessons to build conversation skills step by step

Chinese Greetings Flashcards


Flashcards for beginners

Learn essential greetings and daily phrases effortlessly—perfect for quick practice on the go!