Chinese (Cantonese) Beginners 1

This course explores Cantonese, a major Chinese language spoken prominently in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangdong Province, and Cantonese-speaking communities worldwide. Cantonese is known for its strong oral tradition, with colloquial expressions that significantly differ from formal written Chinese. Its distinctive phonetic system and tone structure set it apart from other Chinese dialects, making it a fascinating and unique language to learn.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

TEXTBOOK

• Tutor supplied material

COURSE OUTLINE

• Introduction to Cantonese
• Basic Cantonese phonetics and tones
• Simple greetings and self-introduction (name, age, nationality, and country of birth)
• Common everyday phrases (expressing gratitude and apologies)
• Basic numbers, time, days, and months
• Weather and seasons
• Popular dim sum dishes and traditional Chinese teas

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Introduce themselves and engage in simple conversations, including greetings, and asking about names, age, nationality, and country of birth.
2. Use basic numbers, time, expressions, days, months, weather, and seasons in daily conversations.
3. Understand and apply foundational vocabulary and sentence structures.
4. Recognise and name most popular dim sum dishes and traditional Chinese teas.