🗣️ Stop Being Asked to Repeat Yourself in Chinese
Sound like a Native with Every Word!
Personal Feedback in < 72 Hours
Created by The Chinese Tones Guy, Kenan Heppe
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🎓 All Levels Welcome
The one and only self-paced Mandarin pronunciation course with professional 1-on-1 human feedback on every assignment (no AI).
Real teachers. Real recordings. Real results. Start today.
🌍 Practice Anywhere, Anytime
Total beginners, intermediate learners, and returning students—this course fits right where you are.
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ALL LEVELS WELCOME
Developed with native, TCSOL-certified teachers and linguists, with recordings from professional native Mandarin Chinese voiceover artists.
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YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS
A self-paced, guided program with support and personalized feedback on your every assignment from real people (no sloppy AI).
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THE TRUE SHORTCUT
I'm a native Chinese speaker of a different dialect. Is it for me too?
I'm new & want to start learning Mandarin, is it for me?
It's perfect for total beginners and is highly recommended as a first course. You don't have to know any Chinese beforehand. By the end of the program you will know how to pronounce any word in Mandarin, speeding up your fluency by 3-5x.
YES
I've studied Mandarin before, is it for me?
You know words and grammar but you're tired of being misunderstood, confused when listening to native speakers, shy to speak because of pronunciation mistakes, or just need a refresher—this is for you. Clean up tricky tones and sounds, match your speaking to your HSK level, and build a crisp, TV-star Mandarin accent. Bonus: speed up your fluency 3-5x.
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This program polishes your tones and sounds, and refines your pronunciation to achieve a clean 普通话 accent—for personal or professional goals.
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What's included?
550+ minutes of VIDEO LESSONS with complete theory & follow-along practice, covering ALL phonetics of Mandarin: Tones, pinyin, initials, finals, articulation, pronunciation, unique rules, and more.
55+ PRACTICE SESSIONS: Speaking and listening drills after every lesson.
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK on every practice assignment by Kenan & professional teachers (no AI).
QUIZZES for listening comprehension.
LIVE group meet-ups with Kenan
ACCELERATOR
3 months
$298
$345
6 months
For those ready to go all-in and get results quickly.
+ Discount extension available
+ Ability to pause for up to two weeks
+ Ability to pause for up to two weeks
+ Discount extension available
For those with a full schedule who may need more time.
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Personal feedback on every assignment within 72 hours
Includes all the essentials—lessons, quizzes, practice, support, feedback, & live meetups.
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BONUS: 1:1 call with Kenan
Personal feedback on every assignment within 72 hours
Includes all the essentials—lessons, quizzes, practice, support, feedback, & live meetups.
Start: Instantly!
BONUS: 1:1 call with Kenan
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Real Results from Real People
🎧 The Tones Master Feedback Loop
No more sloppy AI, apps that give points but no results, or random "shadow and hope" videos. We give you specific, actionable corrections within 72 hours—guaranteed.
📲 1. Record
Practice and submit words and phrases targeting specific sounds and tones - all prepared for you. No guess work.
Practice and submit words and phrases targeting specific sounds and tones - all prepared for you. No guess work.
🔍 2. Get Feedback ≤72h
We listen to your recordings and send you a priority fix list + audio feedback from a native teacher, voice‑over artist, or Kenan.
We listen to your recordings and send you a priority fix list + audio feedback from a native teacher, voice‑over artist, or Kenan.
🔄 3. Repeat & Cement
Apply teacher's feedback in upcoming lessons—zero overwhelm, muscle memory locks step by step for life.
Apply teacher's feedback in upcoming lessons—zero overwhelm, muscle memory locks step by step for life.
+ Monthly Zoom Student Meetups with Kenan 💻
👤 FOUNDER'S STORY
From zero Mandarin to starring on Chinese TV & stages
"In 2017, I moved to Beijing with a few intro lessons to Chinese and a crazy dream. Eight months later, I was performing as the lead in a Broadway‑style physics show — entirely in Mandarin. Today I’ve acted in films with Zhang Yimou, played Mike Evans in The Three‑Body Problem, and built a social media following of over 3 million Chinese fans."
🎥 Starred in The Three‑Body Problem
🎬 Worked with Zhang Yimou
🎙️ 390k+ YouTube subs
🥋 Degree in Chemistry (4.0 GPA)
📚 10+ years in Academic Tutoring
🎬 Worked with Zhang Yimou
🎙️ 390k+ YouTube subs
🥋 Degree in Chemistry (4.0 GPA)
📚 10+ years in Academic Tutoring
🎥 Starred in The Three‑Body Problem (Mike Evans) 🎬 Worked with Zhang Yimou
🎙️ 390k+ YouTube subs 🥋 Degree in Chemistry (4.0 GPA) 📚 10+ years in Academic Tutoring
🎙️ 390k+ YouTube subs 🥋 Degree in Chemistry (4.0 GPA) 📚 10+ years in Academic Tutoring
I'm Kenan Heppe — “The Chinese Tones Guy.” I built The Chinese Dojo because I discovered that targeted tone training, relentless feedback, and daily accountability can turn a "hopeless" adult learner into a fluent speaker who performs on national TV and closes international real estate deals. You don't need natural talent. You need the right system.
80% PRACTICE
You immediately begin training your ear, voice, and muscle memory, building real skills. Most of the video lesson time is dedicated to follow-along practice, with quizzes and exercises afterward to help you master both listening comprehension and speaking. Many students report noticeable progress within just two weeks of consistent practice.
BACKED BY SCIENCE
Mastering pronunciation and tones early on can help you become proficient 3–5 times faster. Linguists worldwide recommend this method, especially for tonal languages like Mandarin. That’s why this course perfectly supplements any Mandarin program—most traditional courses simply can’t give each student enough focused attention on tones and pronunciation.
1-ON-1 ATTENTION
You’ll receive personalized notes on every assignment throughout the course. Watch lessons, practice, and submit your audio recordings on your own schedule. Kenan and the curators provide timely, detailed feedback to highlight your strengths, correct mistakes early, and help you gradually master each tone and sound with precision.
FAQ
The program is designed for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Most of our students are teens through adults in their 50s.
Ages 11+ are usually ready to benefit, depending on their ability to stay focused.
The content is 100% family-friendly—there’s no profanity, adult themes, or inappropriate material.
Ages 11+ are usually ready to benefit, depending on their ability to stay focused.
The content is 100% family-friendly—there’s no profanity, adult themes, or inappropriate material.
3 months is an ideal, results-driven timeline. We refer to it as our "Accelerator" course. It gives you focused support and momentum to complete the course comfortably and efficiently while staying engaged, committed, and consistent. You’ll receive personalized feedback on every assignment from dedicated teachers, helping you progress quickly and build a strong foundation in less time.
For those with a tighter schedule, a 6-month option is available. This is our "Standard" program. It’s perfect if you prefer a slower, steady pace or need more time. The course material is the same, and you’ll receive personalized feedback on every assignment as well.
You simply choose the timeline that fits your schedule and goals best!
For those with a tighter schedule, a 6-month option is available. This is our "Standard" program. It’s perfect if you prefer a slower, steady pace or need more time. The course material is the same, and you’ll receive personalized feedback on every assignment as well.
You simply choose the timeline that fits your schedule and goals best!
Focusing on pronunciation first might seem unusual, but it’s actually one of the fastest ways to build a strong foundation in Mandarin. Just like how we learned our native language as kids—by listening and repeating—this is a globally recognized approach in linguistics for a better grasp of any language, especially tonal languages like Mandarin.
Correct pronunciation helps learners understand and be understood from the very beginning, making later lessons easier and learning new words more effective. Starting with pronunciation also ensures that students develop confidence and avoid habits that can be harder to correct later.
Correct pronunciation helps learners understand and be understood from the very beginning, making later lessons easier and learning new words more effective. Starting with pronunciation also ensures that students develop confidence and avoid habits that can be harder to correct later.
Yes! This program is valuable whether you’re taking another course or self-studying. It provides a clear structure, so you don’t have to wonder what to learn next, and it ensures that students at any level master their tones and pronunciation.
Many beginner courses and apps don’t go in depth or provide enough practice with Mandarin pronunciation, often moving quickly after briefly explaining tones and sounds. This can be especially challenging for learners whose native language is very different from Chinese. Our course teaches sounds and tones from a “blank slate,” helping students build a new system of the language in their muscle memory for lasting results.
Many beginner courses and apps don’t go in depth or provide enough practice with Mandarin pronunciation, often moving quickly after briefly explaining tones and sounds. This can be especially challenging for learners whose native language is very different from Chinese. Our course teaches sounds and tones from a “blank slate,” helping students build a new system of the language in their muscle memory for lasting results.
You have 14 days to try the course after receiving your login information, which is when your access officially begins. If you’re not completely satisfied, we will refund your money.
The theory behind Mandarin tones is just the tip of the iceberg in this course.
From our experience, a basic understanding of tones doesn’t guarantee that you can consistently produce them correctly when speaking. That’s why we focus on personalized feedback: we’ll identify exactly where corrections are needed, and you’ll receive custom notes you can use to polish your speech.
The majority of the program is a deep dive into every single sound of Mandarin Chinese, with a strong emphasis on practice. This gives you the opportunity to:
From our experience, a basic understanding of tones doesn’t guarantee that you can consistently produce them correctly when speaking. That’s why we focus on personalized feedback: we’ll identify exactly where corrections are needed, and you’ll receive custom notes you can use to polish your speech.
The majority of the program is a deep dive into every single sound of Mandarin Chinese, with a strong emphasis on practice. This gives you the opportunity to:
- Master proper articulation and pronunciation from the very beginning
- Correct sounds and words you may have learned incorrectly in the past
- Refine your speech so you sound clearer and more natural
Fast-track your road to fluency with OUTSTANDING pronunciation!
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