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Mandarin has four main tones, and when two third tones appear in a row, the first one shifts to a second tone.

The rule applies like this:

• When you say "hello" in Chinese, 你好 shifts from 3-3 to 2-3 automatically.
• This also affects 小姐 (xiǎojiě), which sounds like "xiáojiě" in conversation.
• Ignoring tone sandhi makes speech choppy, which is why practising this early matters.

A third tone dips low then rises slightly, but when followed by another third tone, the first one simply rises.

The average price for a Chinese lesson in Keele is around £18/h per hour.

What affects the cost:

• Beginner, intermediate, or advanced courses each have different pricing
• Whether the tutor is a native Mandarin speaker with formal credentials
• The choice between face-to-face, online, or hybrid learning
• Lesson length and frequency, with discounts often available for regular bookings

Online lessons often cost less and remove travel time, making them a flexible option.

Chinese numbers 1-10 each have a single character and a distinct tone, making them straightforward to memorise.

Each number, character, and pronunciation:

• 1-3: 一 yī, 二 èr, 三 sān
• 4-6: 四 sì, 五 wǔ, 六 liù
• 7-10: 七 qī, 八 bā, 九 jiǔ, 十 shí

Pay attention to the tones: 一 and 七 use first tone (high flat), while 四 uses fourth tone (sharp falling).

Flashcards pairing characters with audio help reinforce both recognition and pronunciation.

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