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Everyday Social Spoken Cantonese 廣東話的日用社交口語

In this academic year, multiple workshops and “workshops on the run” in the first and second semesters have focused on training students to be able to speak Cantonese in everything they can say in Mandarin.

24 Sep 2025
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Pop Songs and Cantonese Tones 流行曲與廣東話聲韻調

In this academic year, multiple workshops and “workshops on the run” in the first and second semesters have focused on training students to be able to speak Cantonese in everything they can say in Mandarin.

24 Sep 2025
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Telling Your Story: Describing a Business in Mandarin

Learn to discuss businesses in Mandarin! This session introduces vocabulary for basic company types (private, state-owned), sizes, and common industries like technology or trade.

24 Sep 2025
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Unlock Chinese Essentials: From Easy Pinyin to Meaningful Characters 2

Start your journey into Mandarin Chinese with these beginner-friendly workshops designed to make learning fun and approachable. You'll begin with Pinyin—the simple system for pronouncing Chinese words—and gradually explore how characters are built and what they mean.

24 Sep 2025

Chinese Language Buddy Program (CLBP)

Introduction

25 Sep 2025
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Chinese Lacquer Fan DIY Workshop

Are you curious about what a Chinese lacquer fan is? Join us for an immersive experience in the art of traditional Chinese lacquer fan making!

29 Sep 2025
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Unlock Chinese Essentials: From Easy Pinyin to Meaningful Characters 3

Start your journey into Mandarin Chinese with these beginner-friendly workshops designed to make learning fun and approachable. You'll begin with Pinyin—the simple system for pronouncing Chinese words—and gradually explore how characters are built and what they mean.

29 Sep 2025
HMW

"Handmade Cantonese" 織顏巧語

Ready to ease your stress with every stitch? Welcome to 'Zhi yan qiao yu: Learning Cantonese by Weaving handmade bags!’ Join this vibrant journey where Icelandic yarn becomes both your language tutor and stress-relief partner.

30 Sep 2025
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Language Ambassador (LANG Ambassador) Scheme

We guide, you thrive! The program aims to empower and enable all HKUST students (UG & PG)  to make changes and become a better version of themselves under the one-on-one coaching from Language Instruct

2 Oct 2025
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Be Heard: Public Speaking Workshop

Tips for strong vocal projection and effective delivery. This workshop is for those who want to: - Learn the mechanics of speech and vocal projection - Learn simple ways to speak with more power, confidence and ease

3 Oct 2025