EpisodeHow I Speak Mandarin With (Almost) Perfect Tones

How I Speak Mandarin With (Almost) Perfect Tones

Podcast Duration: 00:10:24

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The Mandarin Blueprint Podcast focuses primarily on The Blueprint online curriculum. Creators Luke Neale & Phil Crimmins answer questions and comments, discuss topics related to China and Mandarin learning, and have special guests.

00:00 Intro

01:14 Cause #1: Poor Foundation

01:27 Cause #2: Not Enough Input

01:49 Cause #3: Not Enough Speaking Practice Exercises

01:59 Cause #4: Not Enough Focus on Sentences

02:50 Technique One: Extensive Listening

03:59 Technique Two: High-Volume Listen and Repeat Training

06:47 Technique Three: The Hanzi Movie Method

08:25 Conclusion and Next step

18 November, 2025

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