Language learning resources
Chinese pronunciation guides
Chinese pronunciation and speaking guides with sound contrasts, common reading mistakes, useful phrases and practical exercises. Try examples in the pronunciation test.
Chinese pronunciation guides
Mandarin sounds
Mandarin tones for English speakers: hear the word before drawing the curve
Practise Mandarin tones with clear English explanations, third-tone changes, listening choices and useful Chinese examples, without exaggerated singing.
8 min read
Reading Mandarin aloud
How to read Mandarin Pinyin: j, q, x and the hidden ü
Read Mandarin Pinyin without English spelling habits. Practise j, q, x, ü and syllable boundaries with Chinese examples, a listening table and clear checks.
8 min read
Mandarin phrases in conversation
Polite Mandarin phrases: ask, clarify and confirm the answer
Ask a clear question in Mandarin, request slower speech and check the answer. Practise an information-desk exchange with Chinese phrases and useful replies.
8 min read
A Mandarin conversation task
Mandarin speaking practice: help someone follow a simple map
Practise Mandarin speaking with a simple invented map. Give directions, check a listener's route and repair a wrong turn using short Chinese instructions.
9 min read
Flai Speaking app
Practise Chinese with an AI coach
Flai Speaking helps you speak Mandarin every day with short conversations and instant pronunciation feedback.