This study focuses on the training of sentence rhythms used by actors during performance courses. It will be applied to the teaching of Chinese language learners of TOCFL (B1) level. In the actor's mouth training, the sentence tempo method is one of the methods for actor training to speed up the speech of the native speaker. Therefore, this study is designed to use as teaching methods which are based on the theories of memory and emotional memory of Constantin Stanislavski （1969） and the Somatically-enhanced approach for teaching languages (Zhang, 2006) as the theoretical basis of this study. It is expected that these methods can improve learners’ tonal control, speed of Mandarin Chinese speech as spoken by Chinese second language speaker.
Keywords: Chinese tones, Chinese speed, Chinese rhythm
