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Lesson worksheet

TONES 2 Tones Overview in Mandarin Chinese

note these top tips by answering the following questions:

• How would you describe the 2nd tone?

• What is the best way to avoid mispronouncing the 3rd tone as a 4th or 2nd tone?

• What is the most important thing you have learnt about the 4th tone in this episode?

• What is the importance of being aware of the emphasis pattern when you are speaking or listening to native speakers?

Practice key words by reading along with the drill video:

• 1st Tone

tīng tīng 听听 / chī chī 吃吃 / hē hē 喝喝

• 2nd Tone

xíng 行 / shíshī 实施 / qíngtiān 晴天

• 3rd Tone

hǎo 好 / kǔ 苦

• 4th Tone

chīfàn 吃饭

• Neutral Tone

shīzi 狮子/ yì zhī shīzi sìtiáo tuǐ 一只狮子四条腿 / yǐzi 椅子

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