The 3 Chinese pronunciation problems holding you back
And how the Speaking Tune-up can help you fix them
Hi!
This is quick note about my new course, the Chinese Speaking Tune-up, and how it can help you fix your ingrained pronunciation problems.
If you've been learning Chinese for years but still struggle with speaking, this course can really help you. When you join, you’ll get your speaking confidence back through daily 1:1 voice note coaching over 28 days.
The deadline to join is next Wednesday 13 August, and it kicks off on Sunday 17 August.
In June, I ran a pilot program with 12 people working on their Chinese pronunciation.
Most had been studying Chinese for 10+ years but still struggled with speaking (tones, pronunciation, overall fluency) even though they had a good grasp of the language.
The results were fantastic: dramatic improvements in just 28 days.
Through the process, I noticed something interesting: there were three big problems everyone had, regardless of experience or level.
You've probably grappled with at least one yourself.
Here's how the Chinese Speaking Tune-up solves each one:
Problem #1: "I've been speaking Chinese for years but still sound like a foreigner/child"
This isn't a tones or pronunciation issue.
It's a pitch problem.
When you're juggling tones, pronunciation, sentence structure, and meaning in real time, you get overwhelmed.
You panic, your vocal cords tighten, and the pitch of your voice goes up. Your tones (especially first tones) distort, and you sound like a foreigner mangling Mandarin.
In the Chinese Speaking Tune-up, I help you control and lower your voice pitch every day.
When you crack this, your tones immediately sound more natural and authentic.
CLICK HERE TO FIX YOUR PITCH PROBLEMS AND SOUND MORE LIKE A NATIVE.
Problem #2: "I'm confident reading but freeze in conversation and can't use tones accurately"
This is the "putting it all together" problem.
You nail individual tones when concentrating, but in actual conversations everything falls apart. Your tones slip, become monotonous, or disappear entirely.
I struggled with this for years.
Traditional training treats tones mechanically and in isolation. In the Chinese Speaking Tune-up, I teach you to practice tones within complete sentences, learning how they flow with rhythm and parsing.
The way native speakers actually sound when they speak.
CLICK HERE TO FIX YOUR TONE FLOW PROBLEMS.
Problem #3: "My teacher points out what's wrong but doesn't tell me what I'm doing right"
This is the "guessing game" problem that drives learners crazy.
You've been speaking Chinese for years but still aren't sure if your pronunciation is right. Native Chinese speakers (even teachers) rarely correct you fully.
I've been through that frustrating process as a learner so I know what it feels like.
In the Chinese Speaking Tune-up, I give daily forensic analysis of your specific speaking problems, plus I tell you what you're getting right.
No more guessing. No more vague advice. Just real progress.
CLICK HERE TO GET SPECIFIC PRONUNCIATION FEEDBACK.
Why The Chinese Speaking Tune-up Works
In the June pilot, I helped people go from:
"I could barely pronounce Mandarin after a year off…"
To being:
"Better than I ever was before after only 30 days."
You too can experience the same transformation with the Chinese Speakers Tune-up through:
Systematic diagnosis instead of generic exercises
Specific feedback instead of vague corrections
Real sentences instead of isolated drills from textbooks
Cheers,
Andrew
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P.S. Interested but not sure if it's for you? Still have questions?
Reply to this email and let me know. I'm happy to jump on a quick call to discuss and see if it's a good fit.