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THE CHINESE TONES SERIES

A clearer path
to Chinese tones.

Practical answers for the moment you get stuck. Explore the guides, try a focused task, and keep a note of what to practice next.

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Connected speech

Practice note 02

PRACTICE NOTE 02

When does bù become bú?

Look at the next syllable, choose the spoken form of 不, and check your choices with an original practice set.

October 18, 2026 · Free worksheet and answer key

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Find the following toneChoose bù or búSay, record and check

Practice, record & review

Practice note 01

PRACTICE NOTE 01

Hear the tones. Now bring them into speech.

Can you hear Chinese tones but lose them when speaking? Separate listening, recall, repetition and sentence use, then choose your next task from reviewed feedback.

October 18, 2026 · Includes a free attempt log

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01 · Listen02 · Recall03 · Repeat04 · Use in a sentence

2 published guides · New practice notes added as the series grows

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