How to speak chinese

How to speak Chinese fluently?

Mentally tick the appropriate: 
A) Are you a beginner who wants to master the Chinese language but is afraid they will not be able speak it correctly?
B) Or have you been learning how to speak Chinese for a while now but you haven’t tested your knowledge within practical situations and so can talk the talk but are not sure if you can walk the walk?

If you have chosen the first option read section A of the text, if you have chosen option B go to section B of the text, if you felt like none of the above applied to you carry on reading anyway and you may find some interesting points that can help you and can lead you in the right direction if you want to learn how to speak Chinese!

Section A

You are certainly not alone if you wonder how to speak Chinese correctly; I mean many experienced learners are still questioning certain phrases and characters.
You may find it difficult to come to terms with the Chinese Pinyin and how it connects approximately the Mandarin pronunciation system with the Western spelling system.
If you are struggling then it is crucial that when you learn how speak to Chinese through the Pinyin system it is imperative that you remember each vowel and consonant, memorizing it so you know them off by heart. Make sure you pronounce each sound properly so you get used to saying it in the correct way. This cuts down on more time in the long run.
Also when finding a Chinese tutor online, always look for those in North China as they will have a full understanding of the Mandarin Language inside and out, not leading you to stray down the wrong path.

Section B

This is for those of you who want to test your practical knowledge and put it into a current situation stepping out of the safety net of the learning hypothetical situations.
So here is a new idea, why not try the Chinese Language Exchange to help you along with the how to speak Chinese process?

This means you learn online with a native speaker who is practicing learning your language and vie versa. So whilst you learn how to speak Chinese from them they learn how to speak English from you. This complements the learning that you go through on your online courses but puts it into a more interactive, cultural outside the classroom setting enabling you to fully immerse yourself into a situation as it would be if you went to China yourself.

It is also great for learning all the latest slang and collocations, getting accustomed to the native speakers in casual conversations and making friends in the culture and so you can enjoy yourself when you learn how to speak Chinese in this way. So why not give it a try and see what a Chinese pen pal on the language exchange can do for you in teaching you how to speak Chinese.