Chinese Accent Analysis

[@mangos2125]

Thank you for sharing. I always get confused about when to pronounce s as "z" or "s". This is helpful.

[@hubertcheungchn]

I watched this video years ago and found it again tonight. The best analysis on Chinese accent ever.

[@janet5053]

It’s so helpful that you explained every detail of the words. Thank you!

[@meiliu1020]

Wow. Love your format ! you analyzed almost every word ! You nailed it ! It’s really helpful !

[@ShelliLoop]

This actually helped ME, and I am a 70 year old America speaker. I never thought of adding a z instead of an s to make plurals. Interesting. Thanks.

[@Shootingfoul]

Good video for practice Chinese accent voice impression too.

[@molavola7259]

I really need something like this but for Chinese

[@glennextics]

I'm an American-born Chinese, and I do understand Chinese accent growing up.

[@bruce.lee.]

Very helpful! Please make more videos like this for Chinese speakers!!

[@jeromewang5351]

Confusion on N and L only occurs on the people from a certain area of China. Most Chinese don't have that problem though. Her account is kinda strong, leading the video to some details unnecessary to other Chinese. I think there are some other mistakes need to be taught cause they are more identical to Chinese friends. Even very high level English speakers would have them. Such as the "no loose throat" in this video.

[@SmoothEnglish1]

You're right- every Chinese person is different, and this analysis is just an example of an analysis of one person. That's why it's good to get an individual analysis.

[@ShuyanStoryTeller]

It's a great lesson. Thank you so much.

[@gladysgriffin7347]

Very interesting analysis and explanation. Thanks for teaching this way.

[@DamonDiaries81]

What a great video and lesson. Thank you very much for sharing!

[@AleksandyrD]

Any links to anybody who could help with the opposite, that is helping a native American English speaker to develop a more natural Chinese accent? Thanks!

[@ShelliLoop]

Karl Klug Easy - as she said - talk in your MOUTH, not chest or throat. Tie a tight scarf around your neck (not too tight, but almost)! Don’t use chest to speak.

[@kibunjojo4499]

Imitate the Irish accent first. Replace th with d. You'll be all set.

[@pt6792]

Not exactly like this breakdown, but Rita Mandarin has some stuff kzbin.info/door/hvb7fsf1B1a-0qtg-8Tfjg

[@fionaxu977]

I attended a British international school through youth, and had lived in New Zealand for a period before coming to the states. My accent is an absolute mix, but this helped me clear something up. Thank you!

[@wentinz]

Bought your course! Great work explaining things so clearly.

[@zhangken9884]

Great tailor-made lesson for mandarin speakers. Almost us have the same problem like mentioned in the video

[@holmanolivares650]

I really loved this video because it helped me understand some Chinese English speakers.

[@SmoothEnglish1]

good to know!

[@yizhou5903]

Thank you! I think I have the same problem of saying young and other ng words.

[@SmoothEnglish1]

You can do it!

[@jingzhiwang121]

a good thoughtful explanation! My friend's English sounds a lot like the sample.

[@BenTabulaRasa]

It's like very typical accent of Mandarin speakers.

[@45289181046]

It is a great video, I like it very much, hope that you can make more and more videos like this in the near future. One negative story which I want to share with you is this: most Chinese here in China don’t like others to point out their mistakes. They will say: as long as you can understand what they are trying to say, then it will be fine. Once in a WeChat group, one American teacher said she wanted to point out the mistakes people made, then the whole group became silent for a while and this made the teacher thought that she might said sth wrong.

[@ycao9330]

such analysis s so good，hope u could update more!

[@nelsonlee3376]

You can check my videos verify your points on the Chinese accent.

[@SmoothEnglish1]

Hi! I listened to part of your tongue twister video! If you don't mind sending me some voice recordings of yourself doing a few of those, I will make a video correcting your vowels, particularly their placement. Right now, your placement is staying in the front of your mouth and not moving to the appropriate places for the different vowels. [e-mail]. In the email, please grant me full permission to use your voice recordings for KZbin educational purposes. Thanks!

[@nelsonlee3376]

@@SmoothEnglish1 Oh, thanks for your prompt reply. My email address is [e-mail] You'll soon get my sample.

[@nelsonlee3376]

@@SmoothEnglish1 Hi Sheila, I've just sent the sample. Thanks.

[@ramzy-6566]

Thank you.

[@arding9848]

Really helpful video, thank you!

[@biancaharvey1729]

This is the best thing i've ever seen.

[@meghashyaamsagar6046]

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[@TheSunshineRequiem]

Does this accent analysis belong to "Testing (including pronunciation & speaking only)"? or is it a private lesson?

[@SmoothEnglish1]

If you do the testing, I can make you a written report of your accent analysis and also an audio recording talking about the errors I found- but I wouldn't make a video. Private students can opt to have their Zoom lessons recorded. Then they will have a video of me correcting them. This video was not part of a private lesson, but I used my private student's voice to make the video - for KZbin exposure.

[@zhenhepan9578]

fantastic video.

[@bournejason66]

Very good analysis. One question, what do you mean by keeping the top of mouth higher?

[@jingzhiwang121]

I feel that it might mean to put more strength into your mouth (not tension)

[@SmoothEnglish1]

good question: When you yawn, notice what happens to the top of your mouth. It rises and makes a lot of room in your mouth. a little more of this will improve your vocal quality.

[@bournejason66]

Smooth English thanks! You mean the soft palate right? One more question, do you think upper lip plays into a role in accent? I noticed many Americans show their upper teeth when they speak.

[@SmoothEnglish1]

@@bournejason66 yes, soft palate goes up for more space in the mouth. It comes down for nasal sounds- to open up the nasal passage. As for upper lip, keep it relaxed when possible. We can smile on Long E or A for example, and teeth may show!

[@charlesli2732]

I guess the girl comes from Sichuan Province, where many people can not produce the sound /l/, and replace it witn the /n/ sound.

[@SmoothEnglish1]

Soon I'll do a similar video on a Chinese speaker from a different region

[@Brian-nu9rp]

wow, I have to say these faults is common in mainland of China. Before I improved my speaking English during preparation time of TOFEL, I did make these mistakes. Thanks a lot !

[@boshen3558]

I have a question, could you explain the voice placement in chest mean? Is vocal fry because your placement is too low? Even I got vocal fry, I didn't feel voice coming from my chest. Thank you!

[@SmoothEnglish1]

Hi, placement in the chest is good. That is your goal. If you placement is higher - in your throat - you may get a vocal fry. Make sure your breathing starts down low in your diaphragm. Feel the vibration, or resonance, in your chest.

[@boshen3558]

@@SmoothEnglish1 Thank you

[@DV-be2je]

Thanks! :)

[@zifubataarzhang8841]

This is good!

[@chuqingshi7320]

It seems I am too lazy to open up my mouth when I talk. Usually, I just change the shape of my lips instead of really make an effort to widen my mouth. I do think that is common in a Mandarin-speaking environment.

[@SmoothEnglish1]

Yes it is common! Practice opening at the jaw hinge and making more volume in your mouth. Practice stretching your tongue in all directions to get more range of motion.

[@gonzalo1543210]

Sheila Thanks. One day may I record myself speech No for Now. Firs I tray to get the pronunciation of each word (spellings). I am speaking my English more than twenty years , but I the opportunity to a phonic level was absent. Thanks

[@thingsyoushouldknow-i8y]

Hi, can you help me with my accent.

[@SmoothEnglish1]

email me. Go to my website. www.smooth-english.com

[@jmei8295]

I think her english is very good compare with average Chinese...i am chinese, I just noticed how bad my english is after I took my public speaking class this summer

[@SmoothEnglish1]

She was living and working in the US for a while before I met her.

[@jmei8295]

@@SmoothEnglish1 the video makes me realize the accent of Chinese which I didn't even noticed before. Most Chinese people think we have better oral English than some other Asian countries, is it because we chinese are accustomed to the Chinese accent, so I didn't realize it? For native people, all these asian accent are obvious?

[@ayumis5452]

To be honest I don’t have any problem understanding her tho?

[@SmoothEnglish1]

I also understand her, but her boss sent her to me because he wanted her to be as clear as possible.

[@uow513]

People in my office insist I speak in Chinese accent. Especially the Indians and the Deutch guys.

[@yt169yt]

The lady speaks Mandarin but she is most likely from southern China. Native mandarin speakers have different accents.

[@SmoothEnglish1]

Yes, she is from southern China.

[@paulcookies]

Superb! Thank you

[@vandaliztik9266]

" Th sound to N sound " is pretty weird. No Chinese during my life had ever pronounced Th as N, never seen even once.

[@SmoothEnglish1]

It happens with people in a particular region of China. I've had several students do this.

[@inanzhao7128]

Her Chinese accent has an American accent

[@SmoothEnglish1]

She was living in the US for a while before I met her.

[@j7ndominica051]

I notice that Asians excessively aspirate certain sounds such as when she said "time". Also "china". Seems like there is an H in time.

[@SmoothEnglish1]

I was ok with her T in time. Perhaps her K in countries was a tiny bit strong, but many people would like it that way. It was very clear.

[@oliverlu9006]

this video is much helpful to me. a loD of, en_erprise, smile L, boyZ, ,thank you

[@さユりョケ]

ngl her accent is actually cute, kinda

[@anselronnie1985]

Why am I watching this? I'm Chinese

[@gladysgriffin7347]

To improve your English

[@rickshao1276]

学习呗

[@nicopootato2330]

For the longest time (until now), I though boyz is just an informal way of saying boyss. I always though I should pronounce boys like boyss and pronouncing boyz is rather unprofessional. Probably due to internet exposure and the bois being used more than boys.

[@speedcubix60]

Cool tips but didn’t help me much unfortunately. My pronouns are correct but people still say I sound Chinese

[@SmoothEnglish1]

You should email me a recording of yourself. www.smooth-english.com

[@plaguedoctorlachitte6095]

Neem

[@secretwish2920]

I found lots of northern Chinese cannot pronounce “v” correctly. They always mis pronounce “very” into “wery”, which sounds fun.

[@12thlane59]

We don’t vibrate when speaking so we just naturally de-vibrate the consonant 😂

[@zdh4834]

Sou mai tu boy si ar rui li yang, wan yi si faor an de e ha fu, an de zi a zer yi si wan an de e ha fu

[@ShelliLoop]

My goodness! You charge a fortune. Can Chinese nationals afford your prices? When they are paid about $20 a month or less how can they pay anything? Good for you if you can get that amount. It seems cheaper to just move to America..

[@SmoothEnglish1]

There are lots of Chinese engineers and tech managers in Silicon Valley, where I live and work. I charge the average going rate.

[@gladysgriffin7347]

You pay for the quality, and this is a great one.