Cantonese
Our Cantonese programmes are designed to offer you the basics that help you navigate daily life in Hong Kong.
From ordering food at your local restaurant or dai pai dong, to bargaining for a better price at your local market, we will help you gain the confidence to do it all in the local dialect.
Crash Cantonese Course, Level 1 -4
Who it's for:
This intensive crash course is designed for those who wish to have an intense - almost daily - exposure to the language in a short period of time. Whether you are a complete beginner or have had some exposure to Cantonese, this crash course will help you maintain a high level of intimacy with the language and make steady progress through our rigorous, total immersion learning environment. What we will cover: Each lesson focuses on one practical topic such as introduction, numbers, food, direction, etc., carried out in the classroom lecture, small group drill session, and individual one-on-one practice. Students will learn some basic Chinese characters, but the priority is to improve listening and speaking proficiency. How long it lasts: This course takes place at Central learning centre. It lasts about 4 weeks, meeting 3 times a week, 2 hours per session. |
Cantonese for Beginners, Levels 1 - 4
Who it's for: Level 1 : For the absolute beginner. Level 2: Students with 18-hours of previous Cantonese instruction. Level 3: Students with 30-40 hours of previous Cantonese instruction. Level 4: Students with 50-60 hours of previous Cantonese instruction. What we will cover: Starting with the basics such as everyday greetings, numbers, how to get around, giving directions in a taxi, students will develop and improve their listening and speaking skills. You'll soon be able to arrange a delivery service and handle a doctor's visit in Cantonese. A field trip to a market or restaurant will be part of Level 1 course. How long it lasts: Each level has 12 sessions. Meeting twice a week, 1.5 hours per session or a total of 18 hours. Conversational Cantonese Series, Level 1
Who it's for: This course is for students who have completed all 4 levels of our Cantonese for Beginners class or an equivalent of at least 60 hrs of Cantonese studies. What we will cover: This course focuses on improving Cantonese speaking skills. After being introduced with new words, grammar points, or sentence patterns, students will drill on task-oriented conversations each week with their teacher and classmates. How long it lasts: This course takes place at Central learning centre. It lasts 12 weeks. Meeting once a week, 1.5 hour per session. |
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