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CASTING CALL 33/55 Click Here for the theory behind “Actors”. TIME TO CHOOSE A NEW ACTOR! Because “gu-“ contains Simple Final U (WU), choose a fictional character from a story that left an impact on you. In this case for “gu-,” pick a fictional character with a name that starts with “G” (it does not have to have a “u” sound, simply starting with “G” is fine). Choose a fictional character you

MAKE A MOVIE Click Here for a detailed guide to creating incredibly vivid “Movie Scenes”. HOW TO WRITE IT: KEYWORD: Child SET: -Ø childhood home ROOM: Bedroom or Living Room ACTOR: zi-/z- Male PROPS: 了 (Hatchet) 一 (Razor Blade) Image credit: CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons PICK A PROP Click Here for the theory

CASTING CALL 31/55 Click Here for the theory behind “Actors”. TIME TO CHOOSE A NEW ACTOR! You can choose any male person with a first name, last name, or nickname that begins with letters or sounds that relate to “l-.” Make sure it is a real person, not a fictional character. It can be someone you know or a famous person. Choose anyone you can

欢迎光临! Welcome! You can now subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or you can subscribe by copying the following URL into your favorite podcast APP: http://www.mandarinblueprint.com/feed/podcast The Mandarin Blueprint Podcast focuses primarily on The Mandarin Blueprint Method online course and the Pronunciation Mastery online course. Creators Luke Neale & Phil Crimmins answer questions and

MAKE A MOVIE Click Here for a detailed guide to creating incredibly vivid “Movie Scenes”. HOW TO WRITE IT: KEYWORD: Bull’s Eye SET: -Ø childhood home ROOM: Bathroom or Backyard ACTOR: di- Female PROPS: 白 (White Dove -OR- White Paint Can) 勺 (Spoon) SAMPLE SCRIPTS: Script 1: Delores Van Cartier is being bothered by a white dove that

MAKE A MOVIE Click Here for a detailed guide to creating incredibly vivid “Movie Scenes”. HOW TO WRITE IT: KEYWORD: Spoon SET: -ao ROOM: Hallway/Lobby or Kitchen ACTOR: ju- World Leader PROPS: 勹 (NEW: Wrapped Up) 口 (Mouth) SAMPLE SCRIPTS: Script 1: Jesus Christ is wearing a judges outfit and taking a heavy chain and wrapping it around

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CASTING CALL 30/55 Click Here for the theory behind “Actors”. TIME TO CHOOSE A NEW ACTOR! Because “ju” has the Simple Final Ü (YU) sound, the actor representing it will be represented by a World Leader. Here are some suggestions for “ju”: George Washington Thomas Jefferson James Madison Julius Ceaser John F. Kennedy Joan of Arc James Monroe Joseph Stalin Jeff Bezos

MAKE A MOVIE Click Here for a detailed guide to creating incredibly vivid “Movie Scenes”. HOW TO WRITE IT: KEYWORD: To Learn SET: -Ø childhood home ROOM: Hallway/Lobby or Kitchen ACTOR: xi- Female PROPS: ㇆ (Pincers) 冫(Ice Skates) Image credit: CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Character #59: 明 míng Character #61: 句 jù

CASTING CALL 29/55 Click Here for the theory behind “Actors”. TIME TO CHOOSE A NEW ACTOR! For any pronunciation that contains Simple Final i (YI) pick a female actor, in this case, “mi-.” You can choose any female person with a first name, last name, or nickname that begins with letters or sounds that start with “M.” Make sure it is a real person, not a fictional character. It can be someone