In this set of 15 lessons, you will learn all about the society and culture of Hong Kong and the Cantonese-speaking world. These lessons are entirely in English and are for those who want to learn more about the Cantonese language and in-depth information about the places it is spoken.
| Lesson |
Title/Topic |
Function |
Summary |
Cultural Insight |
| #1 |
Top 5 Reasons to Learn Cantonese |
Understanding China and the Cantonese language |
Background of the Cantonese Language, About China, Where Is Cantonese Spoken?, Chinese Writing |
The linguistics of Cantonese |
| #2 |
Cantonese Writing System |
Understanding the Cantonese Writing System |
Chinese Uses Written Characters Known as 漢 字 [汉字] (hon3 zi6), Elements that Make up a Chinese Word, Pronunciation, |
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| #3 |
Cantonese Grammar |
Understanding the characteristics of Cantonese Grammar |
Grammar Pep Talk, Cantonese Verbs, Word Order, Negation of Verbs, Expressing Tense, Measure Words / Classifiers, Pronouns, Pluralizing Nouns |
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| #4 |
Cantonese Pronunciation |
Understanding the characteristics of Cantonese Pronunciation |
The Tones, The Entering Tones, Hearing the Chinese - Not for the First Time |
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| #5 |
Top 5 Phrases in Cantonese |
Using the top 5 must-know phrases in Cantonese |
#1 Must-Know Phrase: 唔該, m4 goi1
#2 Must-Know Phrase: 聽唔明, teng1 m4 ming4
#3 Must-Know Phrase: 你好 nei5 hou2
#4 Must-Know Phrase: 唔知, m4 zi1
#5 Must-Know Phrase: 對唔住, deoi3 m4 zyu6
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| #6 |
Test Your Knowledge of China |
Testing yourself on China |
6 quiz questions testing your knowledge on China |
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| #7 |
Cantonese Cuisine |
Talking about famous Chinese dishes |
Cantonese cuisine: typical dishes, seafood, seasonal cuisine, dim sum |
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| #8 |
Life in Hong Kong |
Understanding daily life and society in Hong Kong |
Life in Hong Kong: global cuisine, hotels, expatriate community (Lan Kwai Fong), Wan Chai (major commercial industry) |
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| #9 |
Important Holidays |
Understanding important holidays |
Important Cantonese Holidays: State Holidays in Mainland China 2010, and State Holidays in Hong Kong 2010 |
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| #10 |
Cantonese Pop Culture |
Talking about Cantonese pop culture |
Pop Culture in Hong Kong: Music, Movies, Television, Gambling |
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| #11 |
Top 5 Tools for Learning Cantonese |
Using the top 5 most useful tools to help you learn Cantonese |
Top 5 Useful Tools for Learning Cantonese:
1. Online English-Cantonese Dictionary
2. Adsotrans
3. Cantonese Pera-kun
4. Hong Kong Movies
5. Cantonese Association's Character Writing Software |
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| #12 |
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Cantonese |
Avoiding five language mistakes when learning Cantonese |
5 Common Errors That Learners of Cantonese Make:
Common Error #1: Incorrect Word Order when Forming Questions
Common Error #2: Making Verbs Past Tense - Getting the Particles 咗 and 過 Mixed Up
Common Error #3: Negating Verbs - Getting the 唔 and the 冇 Mixed Up
Common Error #4: In an Attempt to Be Polite, Using too Many Words
Common Error #5: Being So Afraid about Having a Standard Accent or the Correct Tones That You are too Afraid to Speak
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| #13 |
Cantonese Phrases You Won't Learn in Class |
Using Cantonese phrases you won't learn in the classroom |
Top 5 Phrases Your Teacher Will Never Teach You:
1. 哇 (waa3)
2. 癡線 (ci1 sin3)
3. 好正 (hou2 zeng3)
4. 平啲啦 (peng4 di1 laa1)
5. 頂唔順 (ding2 m4 seon6) |
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| #14 |
Top 5 Cantonese Classroom Phrases |
Using Cantonese phrases useful for the classroom |
5 Useful Phrases for the Classroom in Cantonese:
1. 唔該講多次。(m4 goi1 gong2 do1 ci3)
2. ... 廣東話點講?
(...gwong2 dung1 waa2 dim2 gong2?)
3. 請問...
(cing2 man6...)
4. 我聽唔明。
(ngo5 teng1 m4 ming4.)
5. 你可唔可以講慢啲?
(nei5 ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 gong2 maan6 di1?)
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| #15 |
Our Pet Phrases in Cantonese |
Using the hosts' favorite Cantonese phrases |
CantoneseClass101's Favorite Pet Phrases in Chinese:
1: 唔該晒。(m4 goi1 saai3.)
2: 冇問題。(mou5 men6 tai4.) "No Problem."
3: 一般。(jat1 bun1.) "It's okay."
4: 有冇搞錯啊? (jau5 mou5 gaau2 co3 aa3?) "Are you kidding me?"
5: 是但啦。(si6 daan6 laa1.) "Whatever." |
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