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How this learner went from believing he was "tone deaf" to nailing Chinese tones

I'm Learning Mandarin

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How to Pronounce a Word

Different native speakers may hold non-native speakers to varying standards in pronunciation. Teachers often teach the third tone with a rise, but it should be pronounced as a low tone in certain instances. Persistence in practice, reading sentences, and drilling pronunciations daily are key to improving pronunciation. Muscle memory is crucial in mastering new pitch contours for accurate pronunciation, requiring repeated training to solidify tone recognition and production.

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