Here is a handy video on the ways you can read the pronunciation of Chinese words. if you have ever wondered why ni hao is not written as ni how, this explains it. The reason is to do with certain combinations of letters already being used for other sounds.
The video usefully divides the sounds up according to where you put your tongue in your mouth. Every step on the ladder of learning brings you nearer to success.
I found the signs for the tones on the Chineasy flashcards very small and hard to read, especially in bed at night. I changed my table lamp, but it is still difficult. I find reading from the Chineasy book easier. But the translitateration still puzzles me. When I use translate google I listen to the sound.
At a meal with a Chinese friend, I asked her to teach me one or two phrases, such as, how do I say, 'My name is ..." in Chinese (Mandarin). I videotaped my question and her answer on my mobile phone. I can now play it back several times, or every morning and evening.
About The Author Angela
Angela Lansbury is a British author who has lived in the USA.
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer.
Angela Lansbury teacher of English (advanced and English as a Second Language or English as a Foreign Language, French and other languages, aspiring polyglot.
Angela Lansbury, author and speaker. Member of many toastmasters speaker training clubs and speaking contest judge.
Angela Lansbury, the author of 20 books including Wedding Speeches & Toasts, and Quick Quotations, has lived in the USA, Spain and Singapore.
She has several blogs and writes daily on at least two of the following:
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I have several useful charts of Chinese symbols by subject on my Pinterest pages. Look for the set on lnaguage.
Flashcards
About The Author Angela
Angela Lansbury is a British author who has lived in the USA.
Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer.
Angela Lansbury teacher of English (advanced and English as a Second Language or English as a Foreign Language, French and other languages, aspiring polyglot.
Angela Lansbury, author and speaker. Member of many toastmasters speaker training clubs and speaking contest judge.
Angela Lansbury, the author of 20 books including Wedding Speeches & Toasts, and Quick Quotations, has lived in the USA, Spain and Singapore.
She has several blogs and writes daily on at least two of the following:
travelwithangelalansbury.blogspot.com
dressofthedayangela.blogspot.com
Please share links to your favourite posts.
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