Course Description
This is a one-semester Level 1 Cantonese course for Putonghua-speaking faculty. It will equip participants with the Cantonese proficiency and the communication competence necessary for living and networking in Hong Kong as well as a fast integration into the local culture. Participants will learn to extract key information from listening to Cantonese, and to communicate effectively in a variety of social and work contexts. The thematic content of the course is designed to provide context for participants to explore the multiple facets of Hong Kong culture.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Participants will develop the ability to use Cantonese to communicate appropriately and effectively. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- converse in Cantonese in everyday situations;
- use a range of Cantonese vocabulary appropriately;
- learn about elements of Hong Kong culture;
- acquire knowledge of the Cantonese phonological and tonal systems;
- understand differences in Cantonese and Putonghua vocabulary and expressions.
Course Contents
- Greeting and getting to know each other
- Talking about self and work
- Making appointments
- Going places
- Talking about likes, dislikes, interests and hobbies
- Ordering food and drinks
- Asking for prices and bargaining
- Introduction to common Cantonese slang
- Basic knowledge of Cantonese sounds and tones
- Comparison between Cantonese and Putonghua
Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face in class teaching and learning
- Online tutorials for independent study
- One-on-one pronunciation/speaking advising
Enrollment
Enrollment details can be found here.
Course Instructor
Crystal Chan
Course Materials
Course materials will be provided by the Center for Language Education.
Supplementary Resources
- Cantonese Quick Reference
- Cantonese Forums
- HK Tourism Board
- HK Government Advertisements
- HK Brand Development Council