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Basic Cantonese Training course (Phase 2) (for English Speaker)
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
Entry Requirements
18 years old or above
Remarks
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Enrollment
Please use the attached enrollment form and follow the “Notes for Applicants” in the form to apply for courses.
All places are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. Incomplete forms and forms received without payment will be regarded as unsuccessful applications.
Deadline for Application
7 working days (Exclusive of Saturdays) prior to class commencement date.
Notification of Class Commencement
Successful applicants will be notified of the class information by the contact method specified on the enrollment form at least 3 working days before class commencement. PEAK will not be responsible for the loss of class notification sent by mail. Please contact us if you do not receive the notification before the class commencement (Tel.: 2836 1892).
Course Fees/Receipt
For a course commencing within 7 working days at the time of enrollment, trainees are required to settle the course fee by cash.
Course fees paid are also non-refundable, except for cases of unsuccessful applications and course cancellation or rescheduling. Fees paid and places enrolled are also not transferable, and request for course swapping will not be entertained.
Trainees will sign and collect the receipt at the first lesson. Fees paid after the enrollment deadline may result in delay in receipt issuing. For those who have not collected the receipts at the first lesson, our staff will contact them for picking up / mailing arrangement. PEAK will not be responsible for any loss in mailing. Trainees will be required to pay an administrative charge of HK$100 for their request for each additional receipt copy. Please send crossed cheque payable to “Vocational Training Council” with a written application attention to “The Course Team” of the Institute. (Inquiry: 2836 1862)
Enrollment Form for Programme Application
3974 3664
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