Level 1 Easy Peasy
These 11 initials are the ones that sound most similar to English. Before watching the video below, try to identify how these letters are pronounced in English words. What do you think they might sound like in Chinese pinyin?
After you have given it some thought, watch the video below (from 0:20 to 5:09). Don't forget to take notes.
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Practice pronouncing the 11 initials until you feel confident. Watch and follow the video above several times if necessary. You can also search for more pronunciation guides on YouTube if you need to. Note that this is a piece of source I found most helpful, but there are numerous learning materials on the internet. Make use of them.
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Follow the videos below to practice combining initials and finals (pronouncing pinyin syllables).
Step 5
Practice combining these 11 initials with all finals we have learned respectively.
Click here to see a complete pinyin chart with audio.
Tips: Find the 11 initials on the left side of the chart. Click on the corresponding syllables to hear the pronunciation. Always try pronouncing it yourself first before you click to hear the result.