Basic Cantonese Training course (Phase 2) (for English Speaker)

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Programme Information

This dynamic second-level course is designed for English speakers who have successfully completed our Basic Cantonese Course (Phase 1), or possess an equivalent foundational understanding of Cantonese*. Building upon your existing knowledge, Phase 2 propels you beyond basic introductions, enabling you to engage in longer, more natural, and nuanced conversations within authentic Hong Kong contexts.

* Specific competencies for “possessing an equivalent foundational understanding of Cantonese”:

• Has a basic understanding of the Cantonese phonetic system and understand the basic spelling rules of initials, finals and tones
• Can give a basic self-introduction in Cantonese, including personal details such as name, place of residence and occupation.
• Can pronounce numbers in Cantonese (including ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, etc.)
• Can understand and use basic everyday expressions such as greetings, thanks and apologies.

Upon completion, participants are expected to:

• Utilize an expanded range of vocabulary and more intricate sentence structures to engage in daily conversations with greater details.
• Discuss a wider array of common topics, including personal health, leisure activities, giving and receiving directions, local cultural events and traditions.
• Master a broader spectrum of question forms and effectively employ expressions of time, frequency etc. to convey information precisely and ask for clarification.
• Demonstrate awareness and apply appropriate linguistic and cultural norms when interacting with Cantonese speakers, fostering more effective communication.

Content

• Basic Cantonese pronunciation
• Workplace expressions
• Personal health
• Leisure activities
• Giving and receiving directions
• Local cultural events
• traditions