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If you've just started learning Mandarin Chinese, you're correct to put a lot of effort into learning correct pronunciation. But even if you're an [[A2|elementary]] learner or an [[B1|intermediate]] learner, chances are you could still learn to work a bit more on your pronunciation. Below is an example of how pronunciation topics can and ''should'' be studied across various levels.
 
If you've just started learning Mandarin Chinese, you're correct to put a lot of effort into learning correct pronunciation. But even if you're an [[A2|elementary]] learner or an [[B1|intermediate]] learner, chances are you could still learn to work a bit more on your pronunciation. Below is an example of how pronunciation topics can and ''should'' be studied across various levels.
  
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Pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese is not just for Beginners!

If you've just started learning Mandarin Chinese, you're correct to put a lot of effort into learning correct pronunciation. But even if you're an elementary learner or an intermediate learner, chances are you could still learn to work a bit more on your pronunciation. Below is an example of how pronunciation topics can and should be studied across various levels.

Level Pinyin Tones
A1 Pinyin quick start guide The four tones
A2 Er-hua Tone change rules
B1 Rare syllables Tone pairs
B2 Loanwords in pinyin Tone exceptions

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