# Transcript

You will now hear six single vowels known as finals in Chinese. Repeat after each sound.
a e i o u ü
Now we will combine these vowels with some consonants known as initials in Chinese. Note how similar they sound to some English consonants. Repeat after each sound.
ba pa ma fa de te ne le gu ku hu wo yi
Here are some consonants, or initials, combined with a final i. Listen and repeat.
ji qi xi zi ci si zhi chi shi ri