For All Intermediate and Advanced Mandarin Learners Who Want To Sound More Natural When Speaking Chinese!
How To Eliminate Robotic And Textbook Speech Without Learning More Grammar Or Memorizing Thousands Of Characters In Just 28 Days
Even if you’ve been learning Chinese for years, don’t live abroad, or think you can’t get past your current plateau
In the next 90 seconds, You’ll discover how you can:
✅ Achieve natural communication with native speakers… You’ll no longer sound like a school kid with a randomly large vocabulary
✅ Finally understand rapid or accented speech without having to think about every word spoken
✅ Stop reverting to the intonations of your native language when trying to express yourself emotionally in Chinese
…And many ways to sound more human when speaking, become confident using Chinese as much as your first language, and develop your own Mandarin personality.
But before we get into that, I want to ask you…
Does This Happen To You When Speaking?
Maybe you’re having a conversation with a Chinese person, and you try to express yourself like you would in your first language.
You get excited and passionate about what you want to say, but because your emotions are high, your tones are wrong.
You notice this, and become afraid of making tone mistakes… You start to sound robotic. Unnatural. Something about your Mandarin just sounds… off.
But you’re not sure why…
“How could this happen? I’ve studied for a long time but for some reason… Native speakers still don’t understand me…”
You keep speaking and try to push past the awkwardness… You avoid adding emotions to your words or phrases because you want to make sure you say everything right.
Because of this, you start to over-pronounce. Unfortunately, there isn’t any natural intonation in your voice, and your use of stressed and unstressed syllables is non-existent.
You come off sounding like Siri or Alexa with an artificial Mandarin accent.
The Result? Confused Looks From Native Speakers And Disappointment In Your Chinese
The reason you sound robotic isn’t because you:
❌ Need to study more advanced grammar and vocabulary to express yourself authentically
❌ Don’t live in China or another Mandarin-speaking country
❌ Have plateaued and feel like you aren’t progressing anymore
It’s that you haven’t been trained enough to replicate subtle aspects of spoken Mandarin like intonation, word stress, and speaking rhythm.
And these three things lead to unnatural Chinese 99.9% of the time.
But what most intermediate and advanced Mandarin learners do is subconsciously revert back to the intonation, stress, and speaking rhythm of their first language.
This is ok… You’ve been speaking your native tongue your whole life. It’s only natural.
I can relate to what you’re going through.
I used to speak English like Mandarin. My stress was off, my intonation was irregular, and always reverted to Chinese speaking rhythm.
It’s no wonder that I got a lot of confused looks, and it’s the same reason that you sound like a textbook when using Chinese.
But Don’t Worry… You’ve Never Been Taught This Before
Mandarin Intonation is something that is rarely taught outside of academic linguistics.
That’s because most other native Chinese teachers don’t even realize they use it when they speak.
Then there are foreign Mandarin “gurus” who don’t teach it at all and can’t give you an in-depth explanation of it because they lack the native ears of Chinese people.
But even though this is the case, I want you to rest easy knowing that you can learn to use intonation, stress, and speaking rhythm at a native level.
Even if you feel:
❌ You already know how to speak Mandarin fluently
❌ Overwhelmed expanding your vocabulary and grammar right now
❌ Embarrassed to record your voice and get your Chinese critiqued
❌ You can bypass advanced pronunciation training and still sound like a native speaker (hint: you can’t)
❌ That you’re too busy with work, family, and other commitments to focus on these things
All you need is a Mandarin teacher who understands Chinese intonation on a fundamental level, knows what learning a foreign language is like, and can guide you to natural-sounding Mandarin the right way.
And if you were able to sound as natural as your first language while speaking Chinese, then you’d be able to:
✅ Achieve a high level of fluency in both speaking and listening
✅ Surprise your Chinese family or in-laws - you’ll be able to talk to them more closely
✅ Utilize Mandarin in a professional context and enhance career opportunities
✅ Use Mandarin for academic purposes
✅ Gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture
✅ Stand out from the crowd of other foreign speakers
✅ Open up travel opportunities
And so much more…
The only problem is that finding a native Chinese teacher who can train a non-native speaker to sound natural is like finding a diamond in a warehouse full of coal.
It’s nearly impossible.
But That Changes Right Now
I’m Rita
A.K.A. Fàn Lǎoshī 范老师
It took over 14 years of teaching and picking apart Chinese at places like:
✅ Tsinghua University
✅ Johns Hopkins University
✅ Harvard Beijing Academy
To finally get a complete picture of what makes native Chinese speakers sound so natural when they talk.
And I’ve been in your shoes when it comes to learning a foreign language. I struggled for years trying to sound natural when I spoke English.
I was nervous to have conversations because I always sounded awkward and foreign when speaking. When I did talk, I spoke slowly and most native speakers lost patience with me.
I spent years learning vocabulary and grammar and thought that I was saying everything correctly. But every time I spoke I sounded like a school kid reciting a book quietly in class.
I wasn’t sure what I was doing wrong until I started intensely studying the “missing pieces” to native-like accents through the use of stress, speaking rhythm, and intonation.
While I was figuring all of this out, I applied what I was learning to reading my YouTube scripts… And I was shocked by my results.
After only a few short weeks I was:
✅ Saying sentences more naturally - My confidence skyrocketed
✅ Achieving a higher level of speaking and listening fluency
✅ Sounding less foreign - the number of confused looks I got from native speakers almost stopped completely
It was incredible.
English was no longer the monster under my bed. Instead, it was something I could relax with and actually have fun using.
Even better, I took everything I learned and applied it to teaching a Russian movie star, Naran Erdyneeva. The outcome was breathtaking.
She went from speaking almost Zero Chinese to Sounding like a native speaker in about 8 months.
Her Mandarin is so natural and native that she is now revered by the entire country of China, and her speaking has taken her to the top of China’s A-list of actors.
The methods I taught her were so effective that I couldn’t keep them from the world any longer. I had to share this with other people who were studying Mandarin.
So I took everything I learned, refined it multiple times over, and put it all into…
The Finding Your Mandarin Voice Intonation Bootcamp - A 28-Day Program Designed To Turn Your Unnatural Speech Into A Unique Mandarin Personality
Bootcamp Dates 2025
February 3rd - March 2nd
And it uses the “Fàn LǎoShī” method constructed to help you:
✅ Master stress, intonation, and speaking rhythm in Chinese - You’ll sound like you’ve been speaking Mandarin since you were a baby 👶
✅ Learn the proper way to express your emotions using questions, imperatives, statements, and exclamatory sentences - This will catch native speakers off guard
✅ How to tame the elusive “neutral tone” in Chinese - Your Mandarin will become more musical and flow just like a native’s does
You’ll be able to use tons of authentic native speaker audio from Chinese TV shows, and dozens of extra exercises to internalize natural Chinese.
Here’s what you get inside:
Module 1: Conquering The Neutral Tone At Word Level
Days 1-5: A $397 Value
Here you’ll discover how changing the time length and volume of your Chinese neutral tones can change the whole rhythm and intonation of your speaking.
✅ Use all four tones coupled with the neutral tone (minimal pairs) to understand how to utilize unstressed syllables in Mandarin words innately
✅ Videos with detailed waveform graphs to know exactly which pitch to say these tones at
✅ Master 3-syllable phrases for nailing the perfect accent
✅ Looped recordings for drilling - you’ll have everything you need to practice
✅ Multiple exercises to hammer in this new concept
✅ Character reference sheets of all words used so you can learn how to read them (if you want 😉)
Module 2: Unstressed And Stressed Syllables In Phrases
Days 6-20: A $597 Value
In this module, you’ll learn stress in “Normal” sentences, which don’t contain information to emphasize, or emotions to express
✅ You’ll discover how to adjust the entire tone pitch, time length, and volume of these syllables - Such as the 3 “de’s” (的，得，地), dui (对), le (了), and more.
✅ Figure out how stress works with all 4 tones in phrases - you’ll have all the confidence to sound as natural as possible
✅ Ways to practice syllables/characters that have their own tone, but are usually pronounced with a neutral tone in natural speech. I.e zi (子). You (有), zai (在), etc…
✅ Multiple audio files for further practice and internalization
✅ Detailed videos with subtitles visually showing you the stress in each phrases - you’ll know exactly how to say them
✅ Example sentences you can use to learn vocabulary, grammar, and practice sentence stress
Module 3: The Grammar Of Intonation
Days 21-27: A $397 Value
In module 3, you’ll discover how to know which words get stressed and which ones don’t
✅ Find out why some words are more stressed than others
✅ Learn how grammatical functions of words indicate stress
✅ Example sentences that you can use to solidify these newfound concepts
✅ Verb & object, compliment & adverb, question words/particle rule for stress
✅ Tons of audio files for further practice
Module 4: Thought Groups, Pauses, And Specific Types of Sentences Day 28: A $197 Value
In the final module, you’ll go into detail about how different kinds of sentences and pauses affect stress, intonation, and rhythm in Chinese
✅ Figure out how to pause naturally between thought groups without causing confusion
✅ How to deliver information in Mandarin and also successfully convey your attitude, emotions, and feelings
✅ Use pitch changes to talk about a fact you firmly believe in, ask a question you aren’t sure about, ask for help or actions, and more…
✅ Know exactly how to stress “yes or no” and “wh-” questions in Chinese
✅ Conquer imperative sentence stress to request, instruct, advise, or command others to do something
✅ Tame exclamatory sentences so you can express strong emotions like surprise, excitement, anger, etc…
Daily Personalized Intonation Feedback
A $997 Value
Struggling with unnatural speech might be what’s holding you back from getting to the next level with your Chinese.
Getting further down the line without changing these habits could add months and even years to your study time.
You don’t want to be learning Mandarin 5 years from now and then realize you have to go back and fix your intonation… All the time and effort spent would have been for nothing.
I don’t want this to happen to you.
Instead, you’ll be able to send audio recordings of daily challenges to professional Mandarin coaches who will help you correct your intonation, stress, and speaking rhythm.
This will ensure your higher-level Mandarin won’t fall apart.
Plus You’ll Get These 6 FREE Bonuses
1. Lifetime Access To The Private FYMV Discord Server ($197)
This is where you will submit and get your feedback. You’ll have access to an entire community of native Chinese teachers and other students.
2. Daily Missions ($97)
For 28 days, you’ll get intonation missions you can use to record yourself speaking and see where you’re making mistakes.
3. Lifetime Access To The FYMV Course Content ($297)
You’ll unlock all of the FYMV course lessons. This means you’ll be able to go back and work on your tones, consonants, vowels, and pronunciation.
4. Weekly Live Streams With Intonation Feedback ($197)
Every week, I’ll host a live stream where you can speak and practice with me. I’ll give you detailed feedback on your speaking that you can use to improve.
5. Access To The Mandarin Practice Corner Chat ($97)
Here you’ll be able to speak Mandarin with other students and get extra practice in so you can reach intonation mastery sooner.
6. Access to a vault of extra exercises, videos, and more ($297)
You’ll unlock dozens of practice sentences, quizzes, and videos from Chinese TV shows to further solidify your intonation, stress, and speaking rhythm.
Total Value: $3767
Price: One time Payment of $497
What Other Mandarin Programs Get Wrong
There are tons of Mandarin trainings out there, but none offer this level of depth in the subtitles of native Chinese.
Not even college-level courses teach this!
The FYMV Intonation Bootcamp stands apart from other programs because it provides real-time, personalized feedback on your speech - something no one else offers.
While some claim to offer "feedback", it's only through typed forums or email support. But how can you truly improve your intonation and speaking rhythm through text alone? (I’ll wait 🙂)
With daily voice recording submissions, you get customized critiques from experts focused on fixing your intonation mistakes.
It’s Ok, Feeling Uncertain Is Normal
Tackling Chinese can seem like a lot to deal with, but it’s not as hard as you might think.
I’m confident that anyone can master it with the FYMV Intonation Bootcamp, even if you:
✅ Have been studying for months or years and nothing really “clicked”
✅ Feel overwhelmed trying to expand your vocabulary and grammar
✅ Don’t live in a Mandarin-speaking country
✅ Have been told that you would eventually “figure out” Chinese intonation
✅ Feel like you’ve plateaued at your current level (FYMV will push you over the edge)
✅ Having trouble balancing work, study, or family responsibilities
You also don’t need to know or be able to recognize any Chinese characters or grammar forms to succeed in this program.
We focus solely on intonation using pinyin. (Although there are hundreds of the most commonly used characters you can learn if you want 😀)
Hear The Transformations For Yourself…
George’s Mandarin went from this…
To this…
Eloisa’s Mandarin went from this…
To this…
Yarka’s Mandarin went from this…
To this…
What Others Are Saying About The FYMV Intonation Bootcamp
Kelly, Marketer
“I feel like my speaking has improved a lot, especially tricky sounds and tones. I feel my listening ability has greatly improved. I can much more accurately hear tones and sounds. Now, I can hear unfamiliar words and look them up in a dictionary.
I love getting daily feedback. It helps me know what to focus on. There were areas I didn't realize were a problem until I started getting repeated feedback. I love how with the bootcamps, you or Rita teaches a short lesson based on what we have been struggling with. Then the one-on-one sessions are structured, with a specific sentence to practice. It all feels so organized.”
Sharon, Retiree
“The FYMV Boot Camp was an excellent experience for me as a total beginner. The course content was well-organized using teaching videos, exercises to practice, and a daily sentence(s) to record.
The feedback given on the recording was detailed, allowing me to understand clearly what I needed to improve. If you are interested in learning or improving correct pronunciation this boot camp is the best in terms of content, presentation, and feedback.
By the way, I am a “senior learner” (72), so don’t hesitate at any age to take the plunge if you want to correctly learn Mandarin Chinese.”
Indah, Housewife
“I love everything in Rita’s pronunciation course, from the comprehensive logically-arranged bite-size lessons to the straightforward exercises, the meticulous feedback from the kind Laoshi team, the weekly livestreams during which Rita gave attentive and patient one-on-one guidance, and also to the Discord group which provides more insights through discussions and QAs.
As a beginner in Mandarin learning, I feel that Rita’s course has helped me a lot to build a great foundation for my Mandarin journey, more than I could find elsewhere.”
Victor, Family Man
“And what words to say about the fantastic team that Rita put together? Their mastery of the language and teaching approach, passion, kindness, dedication, and support of our efforts were beyond outstanding.
All in all, the bootcamp was not only a great adventure, which I started with some trepidation, but an extremely fulfilling, rewarding, exciting, and fun experience. You guys are AWESOME! Thank you deep down for everything you gave us.”
Ana, Architect
“I’ve been learning Chinese for more than 10 years, but never felt confident in my speaking and pronunciation, I also had some difficulties in listening and figuring what was the tone of a word. But now I can say that those skills had a huge improvement thanks to Rita’s course.”
David 郝大维
“It transformed my understanding of Mandarin and filled major foundational learning gaps I have not addressed in the decades since middle school. It's as if I've rebooted my second language ‘operating system’ with updated ‘system settings’ for tones, initials, finals, and intonation.
The feedback from teachers and engaging student discussions on Discord were invaluable. The teachers provided frank and specific feedback, a refreshing departure from the vague praise and generalized encouragement I've received in the past.”
T.K. Butler, Real Estate Broker
“I spent 4 months doing the course on my own and then I also did the boot camp. All of my Chinese speaking partners have noticed the difference from before and I have met so many new clients and Chinese members of the community to talk with. Everyone is so surprised I have only been studying for less than a year and that I have never been to China.
I’m very confident, with this course, my Chinese will be fluent in no time. More importantly, I’m learning the right pronunciation that isn’t taught anywhere else. Trust me I looked! Thank you Fàn Lǎoshī. I am so lucky to have found you at the beginning of my Chinese learning journey.”
Patricia, English and Music Teacher
“Seldom have I come across a course that is so well organized and so professionally presented.
I appreciate the help and encouragement of the other students in this group. There is a great feeling of camaraderie and no judgment, which a newbie like me really welcomes and cherishes. And it goes without saying that the tolerant, but always direct and helpful feedback from the teachers on the Daily Missions is worth its weight in gold! If it wasn’t for that, I might have given up near the start!”
George J, Retired English Teacher
“Rita's pronunciation course is the only one I've found that gives detailed information on how to actually produce the sounds of Chinese and also provides an adequate quantity of practice exercises in order to develop the muscle memory required to maintain correct pronunciation in natural conversation.”
Garon, Portuguese Teacher in Brazil
“Studying with Professor Rita helps the student to have a real and practical knowledge about the pronunciation of pure modern Mandarin.
Dear reader, live this experience and then you will have an open world among the Chinese scattered around the world! ”
Lily, Veterinarian
“The teaching team doesn’t just have expert knowledge of pronunciation, but they also know how to communicate and teach this material effectively using a multi-modal approach. They were incredibly detail-oriented and set a high bar for pronunciation standards, but always provided their feedback in a supportive and encouraging way.
Without this expert-level immediate feedback, there’s no way I would’ve achieved so much progress in so little time.”
Daniel Bradford, CIO, engineer, and senior executive
“The time that Rita and her teaching assistants spend with students is phenomenal and unparalleled. There’s literally endless hours of individualized and group instruction that could easily cost thousands of dollars elsewhere.
The level of instruction and expertise is PhD quality. Students simply cannot find this quality, depth, attention, and expertise with any other instructor or course. Comprehensive, focused, professional Chinese instruction that provides foundational building blocks that will follow you the rest of your life. ”
Renata Mirková, Freelance Chinese Teacher & Interpreter
“I need this kind of pressure to perform well. And the bootcamp exceeded my expectations. The daily missions, along with the clear feedback, were challenging and sometimes frustrating, but definitely helpful.
I started learning Chinese 13 years ago, and I'm quite fluent. I even teach Chinese myself. Yet, I found the bootcamp extremely useful and interesting.”
Ben Williams, Undergrad Student in Finance
“From detailed actionable feedback, straight forward exercises, and a consistent time structure, I could find myself making meaningful progress each day of the boot camp. Though I still make some mistakes, I regularly shock native Chinese speakers with my standard accent.
If anyone wants to develop a high quality accent/pronunciation in a short period of time, I would suggest that they take this boot camp.”
Mara Mendoza, Translator EN<>SP
“This boot camp system worked for me. I understand the placements of consonants and vowels; I realize now when I am making mistakes as well. I even comprehend better videos in Mandarin Chinese. The last part of the course, regarding intonation and connected speech, was the cherry on the cake for me because it makes you sound more native. I never saw these topics in other Chinese courses.”
Brent Christopher Wulf, TCM Graduate and Author
“The bootcamp not only opened my eyes but also tuned my ear in a way that I couldn't have fathomed before. Now, I am in the thrilling position of being able to revisit the course, focusing on those weak areas, and truly hone them to perfection.
Rita has thoughtfully included a host of drills in the course below each video. These were resources I hadn't previously utilized, but I am now eager to dive into them. ”
Corey Ashford, 63, Retired Software Engineer
“The feedback given has been so detailed and helpful, causing me to uncover so many important things that I missed during my self-paced journey. Normally you might think that receiving such detailed pronunciation information would be tedious and frustrating, but it has been not only helpful, but actually fun and engaging.
Using Discord has provided for some great conversations both with Rita and other students. It creates a sense of a classroom that isn’t common with online classes.”
Stewart Horne, Plumbing Contractor
“If you implement the feedback and commit to the daily exercises and submissions, you will find that your skill will grow and develop. The more effort you invest, the better the results.
In the weekly live streams, Rita offers further feedback and instruction. She is patient and warm with her students, but on point with coaching them through their roadblocks.
As I continue on my journey with this language, my experience with this course has been invaluable. I will gladly invest in more of her courses in the future. Thanks Fan Laoshi.”
Nadja, Software Sales, Germany
“I think Rita’s pronunciation course is the most professionally designed pronunciation course I have ever come across. It is highly practical as it actively engages the course members via the Discord postings and the weekly live streams. The course is divided into easily digestible learning chunks and interconnected logical learning units.”
Anthony, Electrical Engineer
“I have really found the bootcamp useful and I learned a lot. Previously I tried to imitate the sounds I heard but I was not always able to discern the differences between the sounds I was making from the sounds I heard like a native speaker would. Even when I could hear the difference, I did not know how to correct it. I am not perfect but at least now I have an idea of what to work on when I am off.”
Yarka, Mechanical Engineer
“Overall, I was super happy with the bootcamp. It is crazy to listen to my pronunciation from the first lesson and compare it to the last one. I have improved massively over the program. I definitely am trying to convince other Mandarin learners to take the course.”
Sadly, There's A Downside To This Premium Offer…
Access to The FYMV Intonation Bootcamp isn’t available all year round.
That’s right, the doors to enrollment slam shut on April 1st at 11:59 PM (PST).
Because we want to give you the attention you deserve, we only allow so many students into the bootcamp. So seats are limited.
After April 1st, I don’t know when the doors will be open again.
If you get in now before enrollment closes, you’ll have access to:
✅ Daily Personalized Intonation Coaching - $997 Value
✅ Lifetime Access To The Private FYMV Discord Server - $397 Value
✅ Daily Missions - $197 Value
✅ Access To The Mandarin Practice Corner Chat- $97 Value
✅ Lifetime Access To The FYMV Course Content - $297 Value
✅ Access to a vault of extra exercises, videos, and more - $297 Value
Worth $2282!
If you decide to wait, you’ll still be able to enroll in the core FYMV self-paced pronunciation course,
But it’s these aspects of the bootcamp that could be the difference between you finally speaking like a Chinese person in less than a month, or struggling longer than you need to…
The choice is yours. Choose wisely…
Total Value: $3767
Price: One time Payment of $497
Frequently Asked Questions
1. I've been studying Mandarin for years. Will this course really help me improve my pronunciation and intonation?
Yes, the Fàn LǎoShī method in this program is designed specifically for intermediate and advanced learners who have hit a plateau with their Mandarin pronunciation. Even if you've been studying for years, this course can help take your Mandarin to the next level.
2. Is it really necessary for me to focus so much on pronunciation at my level? I can already communicate pretty well.
Yes, proper pronunciation, especially tones and intonation, is absolutely critical for communication at higher fluency levels. Small errors can completely change the meaning of what you're saying.
3. How can I find the time for this course? I'm already quite busy.
The course is designed to be completed in just 28 days. With consistent practice over less than a month, you can make great strides in your intonation.
4. I don't live in China. Where can I practice and get immersive experiences?
Our interactive Discord community and weekly live coaching sessions are designed to mimic immersion by forcing you to use Chinese. You'll get to use what you learn right away with other students and native speakers.
5. Will this course help me sound less like a textbook and more natural?
Absolutely! Mastering intonation, stress patterns, thought groups, and proper emotional expression will make your Mandarin sound authentic. The feedback will help you break out of rigid textbook speech.
6. How can I know if I'm tone-deaf or incapable of improving my pronunciation?
Anyone can improve their tones with consistent practice. "Tone deafness" is a myth. You'll get personalized feedback to correct your pitch and develop an authentic accent. Our coaches will ensure you succeed.
7. I'm worried about making embarrassing mistakes or offending people if I try to speak. How can I get over this?
It's completely normal to feel anxious about making mistakes. But the only way to improve is by practicing. Our coaches create a safe, supportive environment and the community celebrates achievements. You'll gain confidence with positive reinforcement.
