Welcome to Chinese Pinyin Mastery for Beginners

Hi, I’m Letitia Wu. I’ve taught Chinese since 2006.

This course gives you a clear, practical base in Pinyin—the sounds and tones of Mandarin. Master this first and your speaking will improve faster.

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How to Use This Course

• Start from Lesson 1. Each lesson builds on the last.

• Practice daily. Use the audio drills 10–15 minutes a day.

• Use the resources. Download the charts and practice files.

• Test yourself. Take the quiz and track your progress.

• Need help? Message me anytime—I’ll reply.

Steady, short practice wins. Keep going.

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

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

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

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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: