In this short video, I break down the four tones in Mandarin Chinese using an easy rap rhythm and hand movements. I show you how to say ā, á, ǎ, à with clear examples so you can hear and feel each ...

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Lexical tones, which involve specific pitch contours that differentiate word meanings, are fundamental to tonal languages such as Mandarin and Cantonese. In both languages, subtle variations in pitch, ...

Nicole Shitolwa, Mandarin Chinese teacher at Crawford International School shows children how to pronounce Mandarin Chinese tones using body movements. [Jacinta Mutura, Standard] The demand for ...