Cantonese for English Speakers - Level 1
| Objectives: |
To set the foundation for adapting Cantonese as a foreign language and master basic vocabulary and grammar knowledge |
| Target: |
For beginners who wishes to establish the foundation for learning Cantonese as a foreign language. |
| Medium: |
Cantonese coupled with English. |
- Cantonese and Other Dialects
- Yale Romanization System & Tones
- Sentence Structure / Numerals
- Useful Daily Expressions
- Giving Direction / Telling Time & Dates
- Outing: Etiquette & Dining Out
- Talking about Money / Introducing a Friend
- Terminology / Phone Conversation
- Culture of Hong Kong
- Commonly Used Phrases at Work
- Chinese Festivals
- Discussion on Current Affairs
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Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers
華人粵語課程
Objectives
目標: |
The course will introduce elementary Cantonese vocabulary and daily conversation. We will also compare the difference between Cantonese and Mandrain.
教授基本詞彙和日常會話，比較粵語和普通話/國語的差別 |
Target
對象: |
For beginners who wishes to establish the foundation for learning Cantonese.
粵語初學者 |
Medium
教學語言: |
Cantonese coupled with Mandarin
粵語輔以普通話/國語 |
- Introduction to Cantonese 介紹粵語
- Greetings 問候
- Phone Conversation 打電話
- Making Appointment 約會
- Asking for Direction 問路
- Shopping 購物
- Transportation 交通
- Weather 天氣
- Cuisine 飲食
- Opening Bank Account開戶口
- Job-related Vocabulary 工作常用語
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Cantonese for English Speakers - Level 2
| Objectives: |
To improve learners' fluency in real life communication settings by particiating in various activities, e.g. discussion, listening, role-play, etc.. |
| Target: |
For those who have completed Level 1 and would like to improve the language skills with emphasis on communicative ability. |
| Medium: |
Cantonese coupled with English. |
- Going by Car / Asking for Directions
- Octopus / Weather Report
- Sports / Health
- Pastime / To Quench Thirst
- Outing: Stores/ Restaurants in Hong Kong
- Change / Credit Card
- Discussion on Chinese Customs
- Professional Terminology
- Social / Environmental Issues in Hong Kong
- Discussion on Current Affairs
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Cantonese for English Speakers - Level 3
| Objectives: |
Teaching practical conversation and advanced Cantonese knowledge, e.g. complex sentences, idiomatic expressions, colloquialism, etc.. |
| Target: |
For those who successfully completed Level 2 or achieve the same proficiency level, and would like to improve the language skills with emphasis on communicative ability in formal and professional settings. |
| Medium: |
Cantonese coupled with English. |
- Daily Life in Hong Kong
- Movies and TV Soaps
- Leisure & Recreational
- Eating-out in Hong Kong
- Work & Business
- Cantonese Colloquialism and Slangs
- At the Clinic/ Hospital
- Professional Terminology
- Special Events in Hong Kong
- Discussion on Current Affairs
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