Fix your Mandarin Pronunciation and Accent
Develop a good clear accent in Mandarin—no matter your current level!
Comprehensive Online Course, just $99!
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Rated 4.8/5 by 1000's of Chinese learners
We'll start from the basics—syllables—and build up to multi-syllable words, sentences, and paragraphs. We'll be teaching you techniques used by accent coaches, speech pathologists, and professional interpreters to develop a good, clear accent.
You can go at your own pace—you get lifetime access to the content!
Comprehensive Online Course, just $99!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rated 4.8/5 by thousands of Chinese learners
About this course
In this online video course, you'll improve your Mandarin pronunciation and learn a practical, repeatable process for developing a clearer, more native-like accent—techniques you can apply to Mandarin or any other language you study.
Sample Lesson
Curriculum
Unit I: A "Sound" Foundation
Lesson 1: Building a “sound” foundation
Lesson 2: What to prioritize
Lesson 3: Stages of accent development
Unit II: Mandarin Pronunciation & Romanization
Lesson 4: Tones
Lesson 5: How to improve your tones
Lesson 6: The initials
Lesson 7: The finals
Lesson 8: Multi-syllable words I: Tone Change Rules
Lesson 9: Multi-syllable words II: Tonal Interaction
Lesson 10: Regional accents
Unit III: Developing your accent & fluency
Lesson 11: Chorusing
Lesson 12: Rhythm and intonation
Lesson 13: Grammar and sound patterns
Lesson 14: Shadowing
Lesson 15: Developing fluency
Improve your pronunciation & develop a good accent!
Text-heavy study can build knowledge without training the listening and speaking habits that clear pronunciation requires.
You’ll learn to hear and reproduce Mandarin’s sounds and tones accurately, then practice them in increasingly natural connected speech.
The course trains syllables, tone interaction, rhythm, intonation, chorusing, and shadowing so clearer pronunciation becomes increasingly automatic.
What other Chinese learners are saying:
“An entirely new approach to learning new language patterns and structures while developing speaking skills to a degree I would not have believed possible for a learner of my age, with as full a daily schedule as I have. These last two months have brought about nothing short of a revolution in my language learning.”
- Rick (Taiwan)
“I started this course by being very uncomfortable just by trying to pronounce very basic single words. The contents and scheduling are really optimum to smoothly make quick progress towards full sentences. My daily time management is always very constrained. This course allows me to easily practice daily with high efficiency with the very little free time I can find every day. If you want to be able to make progress despite your very busy life, this course is made for you.”
- Pascal (Singapore)
“Through continuous repetition, the course has helped me to better understand what I am hearing and to produce the correct sounds when I speak. The course also gently takes you from very simple grammar and vocabulary to more complex sentences. Together with graded readers, this course has made the largest contribution to my improvement in speaking Chinese.”
- Ricardo (Germany)
Your Instructor
John Renfroe
Co-founder, Outlier Linguistics
John studied linguistics in the Graduate Institute of Chinese at National Taiwan Normal University. In addition to his graduate coursework, he has spent more than two decades studying language acquisition, phonetics, and effective pronunciation training. His teaching focuses on helping adult learners build accurate sounds, better listening habits, and more automatic speech through structured practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go at my own pace? Will I still be able to access the course once I've finished it?
Yes! Everything is available for you to go through at your own pace, and we have suggested study schedules too. You get lifetime access to the course, so you can go back and review as many times as you want!
How much Chinese do I need to know to take this course?
The masterclass is beginner-friendly and is also extremely helpful for higher-level learners who never received formal pronunciation training or are struggling with pronunciation.
If you're a beginner, you'll get started on the right foot and develop a good, clear accent from the beginning.
If you're further along but have pronunciation issues, this course will help you fix those issues. Through a combination of head knowledge, ear training, and muscle memory training, you'll have the tools to get rid of your current accent and replace it with a more native-like one.
How do I access the course?
Mobile, desktop, laptop, tablet...the course is super user-friendly and you'll be able to log on from anywhere!
Will I need anything (apps, etc.) in order to take the course?
No! Everything you need will be provided to you. You just need a device with internet access.
Will this help me fix my tones?
Absolutely. You’ll learn how Mandarin tone contours work, how tones change and interact in connected speech, and how to use focused drills to make accurate tone production more automatic.
What does "lifetime access" mean?
In practical terms, it means the course materials will be available online for as long as Outlier is in business. If we do ever go out of business or otherwise need to remove the course for any reason, we'll make the material available for you to download for a period of at least 6 months.
Can I get a refund if I decide the course isn't for me?
Yes! We have a 30-day, no questions asked refund policy. If you decide you don't like the course for whatever reason, just reach out by then and I'll be happy to give you a full refund.
Will there be assignments or homework?
Assignments will be listening to the audio lessons, doing the repetition drills, and watching the grammar explanation videos. This is where the learning happens.
Can we collaborate with other students or form study groups?
Yes. You can use Outlier’s private online community to work together, ask questions, share notes, and organize study groups.
Fix your Mandarin Pronunciation and Accent
Develop a good clear accent in Mandarin—no matter your current level!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Rated 4.8/5 by thousands of Chinese learners
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