Crazy Mandarin Tutorial (Book + Tape)

Author: Liu Ye, Editor-in-Chief
Publisher: China National Audiovisual Publishing House
Publication Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book is divided into eleven chapters, elaborating on topics such as the interpretation of "Crazy Mandarin," the correct pronunciation of initials, the correct pronunciation of finals, the differentiation of initials, the differentiation of finals, tones and rhyme, the dialectics of tones, phonetic changes, articulation and pronunciation, intonation and recitation, and the vocabulary of Mandarin. The theoretical content is closely linked to practical application, with a focus on "practical exercises" as the guiding principle. It highlights the easily confused and difficult-to-distinguish aspects of pronunciation correction training, demonstrating considerable effort in practicality. This book is a comprehensive Mandarin tutorial that meticulously analyzes and corrects pronunciation, initial and final differentiation, and other aspects. It directly addresses dialects and common pronunciation habits, aiming to enable every Chinese person to speak standard and fluent Mandarin.