Functional Cantonese for English Speakers I This is an innovative Cantonese course designed for English speakers who have no knowledge of the Cantonese language. With a focus on speaking and listening skills, the course aims at building up participants' proficiency and confidence in using Cantonese for daily communication. Through a communicative and functional approach, and the use of interactive activities, it will help participants to acquire vocabulary and basic structures in real-life situations. Course Objectives To help participants: • to converse in Cantonese in everyday situations; • to understand the Cantonese phonological and tonal systems at an elementary level; • to have a basic understanding of Cantonese grammar; and • to learn elements of Chinese culture. Course Topics | | | | Greetings | Introducing Oneself | Number & Money | | | | | Transportations | Fast Food | Workplace Communication |
Functional Cantonese for English Speakers II This is an innovative Cantonese course designed for English speakers with some 30 learning hours of the Cantonese language. With a focus on speaking and listening skills, the course aims at enhancing participants' proficiency and confidence in using Cantonese for daily communication. Through a communicative and functional approach, and the use of interactive activities, it will help participants to speak fluent Cantonese in real-life situations. Course Objectives To help participants: • to speak accurate Cantonese in everyday situations; • to understand the Cantonese phonological and tonal systems at intermediate level; • to have a better understanding of Cantonese grammar; and • to gain more understanding of Hong Kong culture. Course Topics | | | | Time & Rotine | Telephone Calls | Shopping | | | | | City of Life | Cantonese Cuisine | Wet Market |
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