L4: 4 tones and light tone 四声与轻声

One special characteristic of pronunciation of Chinese Language is 4 tones. Quote an example:

ō ó ǒ ò

ˉ1st tone: flat

ˊ2nd tone: up

ˇ3rd tone: dip then up

ˋ4nd tone: down

Words are pronounce according to the vowels, combination of consonants and vowels and tones. The symbols of the 4 tones place on top of the vowels. Rules later.

The Chinese may not have problem pronounce the 4 tones, but not the other races. You need more practice.

Light tone will only teach in later stage.