Lesson 1: Basic vowels and consonants

Today's lesson will introduce the basic vowels and consonants found within Mandarin.

The following video demonstrates the sounds of these vowels and consonants

Vowels:

a, (ah)
o, (oh)
e, (sounds like the french Le, but no L sound)
 i, (ee)
u, (oo)
ü, (yuuuu)

Consonants

b, p, m, f, d, t, n, l, g, k, h, j, q, x, z, c, s, zh, ch, sh, r, y, w

Consonant table 

For practice, try to memorise the pronunciation of both the vowels and consonants. If in doubt, refer back to the video for guidance.