The Mandarin Blueprint Method
Mastering pronunciation is the absolute first step in learning Mandarin, and it's a critical one for rapid fluency. By dedicating time to producing, identifying, and reading every single syllable correctly, you set yourself up for much faster progress.
Here's why strong pronunciation is so important:
- Improved Listening: When you can accurately produce sounds, your ear becomes much better at distinguishing them when spoken by others. This dramatically improves your listening comprehension.
- Faster Reading & Writing: A solid grasp of pronunciation helps you recognize characters and words more quickly, which in turn speeds up your reading and writing skills.
- Clearer Communication: Good pronunciation is key to being understood. It ensures your message is clear and helps you communicate effectively with native speakers.
- Increased Confidence: Being confident in your ability to pronounce words correctly makes you more comfortable speaking, leading to more practice and faster improvement.
- Deeper Connections: With accurate pronunciation, you'll find it easier to blend in, build rapport, and have more meaningful interactions with locals. This can unlock opportunities, from negotiating effectively to building a career in Mandarin-speaking environments.
Prioritizing pronunciation from the outset can significantly accelerate your language learning journey.
Phase 1 of The Mandarin Blueprint Method, "Characters & Components," offers a comprehensive program for learning Chinese.
Upon purchase, you gain lifetime access to:
- 179 video lessons
- 300 digital SRS flashcards with native audio
- A dedicated mobile app
Additionally, it includes a "Pronunciation Mastery" bonus, providing:
- 6 hours of HD video
- 216 lessons
- Over 1000 digital SRS flashcards
- Expert feedback
The program aims to teach you to accurately read, write, and pronounce Chinese characters and sounds, and to understand over 260 common Mandarin words. It provides a battle-tested method, exclusive access to a support forum, and weekly newsletters. A 30-day money-back guarantee is also offered for unsatisfied customers.
Phase 2 of The Mandarin Blueprint Method, "Vocabulary," is designed for rapid Chinese word acquisition.
Upon purchase, you receive lifetime access to:
- 170 lessons
- 260 digital SRS flashcards with native audio
This phase heavily utilizes mnemonics and multimedia to help you quickly learn new vocabulary. All course content is easily accessible via a mobile app, and you'll benefit from expert guidance provided by non-native speakers who have achieved advanced fluency in Mandarin.
After completing Phase 2, you will be able to:
- Learn Chinese words effectively using mnemonics, images, and personal memories.
- Understand, read, write, and pronounce 104 common characters and 60 common words, which together make up approximately 42% of frequently used Chinese vocabulary.
It's recommended to complete Phase 1 before starting Phase 2. For better value, consider purchasing the Foundation Bundle (Phases 1-5) or the Full Bundle (Phases 1-5 + Intermediate). A 30-day money-back guarantee is offered if you are not satisfied.
Phase 3 of The Mandarin Blueprint Method, "Simple Grammar," is designed for acquiring Chinese grammar naturally through extensive reading.
Upon purchase, you gain lifetime access to:
- 529 lessons
- 1475 digital SRS flashcards with native audio
This phase emphasizes learning grammar by reading Chinese content without pinyin or English translations. The course content is accessible via an easy-to-use mobile app, and you'll receive expert guidance from non-native speakers who have achieved advanced fluency in Mandarin. The methods used are described as battle-tested and patent-pending.
After completing Phase 3, you are expected to:
- Be able to read and understand 800 Chinese sentences without pinyin or English translation.
- Understand, read, write, and pronounce 263 common characters and 321 common words, which together make up approximately 60% of frequently used Chinese vocabulary.
It is advised that you complete Phase 1 and Phase 2 before purchasing this course. For the best value, consider purchasing the Foundation Bundle (Phases 1-5) or the Full Bundle (Phases 1-5 + Intermediate). A 30-day money-back guarantee is offered if you are unsatisfied.
Phase 4 of The Mandarin Blueprint Method, "Graded Reading," is designed to help you unlock fully comprehensible Chinese dialogues and short stories.
Upon purchase, you gain lifetime access to:
- 49 pieces of long-form reading content
- 761 lessons
- 1,980 digital SRS flashcards with native audio
This phase provides expert guidance from non-native speakers who have achieved advanced fluency in Mandarin.
After completing Phase 4, you are expected to:
- Be able to read and understand 49 pieces of written content and 1,900 Chinese sentences without pinyin or English translation.
- Understand, read, write, and pronounce 474 common characters and 702 common words, which together constitute approximately 72% of frequently used Chinese vocabulary.
It is recommended that you complete Phases 1-3 before purchasing Phase 4. For the best value, consider purchasing the Foundation Bundle (Phases 1-5) or the Full Bundle (Phases 1-5 + Intermediate). A 30-day money-back guarantee is offered if you are unsatisfied.
Phase 5 of The Mandarin Blueprint Method, "Stories," is designed to further enhance your Chinese language acquisition through extensive reading of long-form content.
Upon purchase, you gain lifetime access to:
- Up to 80 pieces of long-form reading content tailored to your level
- 390 lessons
- 1885 digital SRS flashcards with native audio
This phase provides expert guidance from non-native speakers who have achieved advanced fluency in Mandarin, utilizing their "battle-tested and patent-pending methods."
After completing Phase 5, you are expected to:
- Be able to read aloud with excellent pronunciation and understand 80 pieces of Chinese content without pinyin or English translation.
- Read and understand 2,250 Chinese sentences without pinyin or English translation.
- Comprehend, read, write, and pronounce 592 common characters and 893 common words, which together constitute approximately 80% of frequently used Chinese vocabulary.
It is advised that you complete Phases 1-4 before purchasing this course. For the best value, consider purchasing the Foundation Bundle (Phases 1-5) or the Full Bundle (Phases 1-5 + Intermediate). The program offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you are unsatisfied, and claims there is "no better way of acquiring Chinese."