Basic Cantonese For Beginner Course Part 1

Gabrielle FUNG

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In this course, you will learn

Introduction

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In this course, you will learn

Introduction

What Gab Gab Cantonese does?
Lesson 1 Introduction Cantonese Culture
Lesson 2 Beginner Cantonese 9-tone Practice Part 1
Lesson 3 Beginner Cantonese 9-tone Practice Part 2
Lesson 4 Beginner Cantonese_Self_Introduction
Lesson 5 Beginner Cantonese_Greeting
Lesson 6 Beginner Cantonese: Number
Lesson 7 Beginner Cantonese: Day
Lesson 8 Beginner Cantonese: Month
Lesson 9 Beginner Cantonese: Family

Beginner Cantonese Shopping

Beginner Cantonese Shopping Part 1
Beginner Cantonese Shopping Part 2
Beginner Cantonese Shopping Part 3
Beginner Cantonese Shopping Part 4
Beginner Cantonese Shopping Part 5

Traditional Chinese Character Writing

Character 1-3 - 口回品
Character 4-6 - 木林森
Character 10-12 - 也他她
Character 7-9 - 卜上下
Character 13-15 - 女子好
Character 16-18 - 車立 (車立)
Character 19-21 - 禾日香
Character 22-24 - 午牛生
Character 25-27 - 言亥該
Character 28-30-門悶問
Character 31-33 -如始抬
Character 34-36 青爭靜
Character 37-39 口曰匈喝
Character 40-42 言刃心認
Character 43-45 木人人來
Character 46-48 -且力助 - 工力-功
Character 49-51 -田力男-木果
Character 52-54 -木子李季
Character 55- 57 日月明
Character 58-60 -十口古估
Character 61-63 咕沽姑
Character 64-66 足兆跳
Character 67-69 -言周調
Character 70-72 -玉元玩
Character 73-76 -扌丁打訂盯
Character 77- 79 足易踢
Character 80 -82 -貝買賣
Character 83- 86 -艹亻匕花
Character 87 - 89-言斥訴
Character 90-92 -言兌說

Part 2 – Cantonese Grammar for Absolute Beginner

Part 2 – Pronoun Lesson 1
Part 2 – Pronoun Lesson 2
Part 2 – Pronoun Lesson 3
Part 2 – Pronoun Lesson 4
Part 2 – Pronoun Lesson 5
Part 2 - Possession 嘅 - Lesson 1
Part 2 - Possession 嘅 - Lesson 2
Part 2 - Possession 嘅 - Lesson 3
Part 2 - Possession 嘅 - Lesson 4
Part 2 - 03 Possession and existence 有 -Lesson 1
Part 2 - 03 Possession and existence 有 -Lesson 2
Part 2 - 03 Possession and existence 有 -Lesson 3
Part 2 - 03 Possession and existence 有 -Lesson 4
Part 2 - 03 Possession and existence 有 -Lesson 5
Part 2 - 03 Possession and existence 有 -Lesson 6
Part 2 - 04 Being 係 -Lesson 1
Part 2 - 04 Being 係 -Lesson 2
Part 2 - 04 Being 係 -Lesson 3

Gabrielle has worked in education industry for 13 years in Hong Kong.

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Learning objectives

Beginner: basic cantonese conversation; learn 500 cantonese words
Intermediate: can read simple texts; form simple sentence; chat with local hk people; learn 1000 cantonese words
Advanced: can read complex texts; form complex sentence; chat with local hk people; learn 2000 cantonese words

Business people: survival kit (generally use in different situation); business dialog; understand simple formal sentences
Non-hk students: survival kit (generally use in different situation); school dialog; learn 1000 cantonese words

Beginner: basic cantonese conversation; learn 500 cantonese words
Intermediate: can read simple texts; form simple sentence; chat with local hk people; learn 1000 cantonese words
Advanced: can read complex texts; form complex sentence; chat with local hk people; learn 2000 cantonese words
Business people: survival kit (generally use in different situation); business dialog; understand simple formal sentences
Non-hk students: survival kit (generally use in different situation); school dialog; learn 1000 cantonese words

Syllabus

Introduction

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- What Gab Gab Cantonese is doing?

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In this lesson, you will have a deeper understanding of Cantonese:

How many people are using Cantonese?

How many people are using Cantonese as mother tongue?

What are the components in Cantonese?

How special Cantonese is?

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Basic Cantonese Phrases

- yes/ no/ and/ or

- please, thank you, excuse me, sorry

- who, what, where, where to

- why, when, how, how much

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- Further practice 6 tones

- With revision notes

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- Learn Cantonese Months of the year (with English and German translation)

- From January to December

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Learn Cantonese - Basic Cantonese Greetings (with English and German translation

- Hello/ Hallo

- Good bye/ Auf Wiedersehen

- Good morning/ Guten morgen

- Good evening/ Guten abend

- Good night/ Guten nacht

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Learn Cantonese - How to count number from 1 to 100

- use simple method to teach

- learn Golden rules of number counting

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Learn Cantonese - What is the day in Cantonese

- From Monday to Sunday

- Week day and Weekend

- What day is today?

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Learn Cantonese - What is the Months in Cantonese

- From January to December (German and English)

- Four Season (German and English)

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Learn Cantonese - How to call your family member in Cantonese

- Grandparents

- Parents

- Aunts and Uncles

- Siblings

Lesson 1 - 口回品

You will learn

- the pronunciation

- the meaning

- how to write

- learn stroke order step-by-step

- how to memorize the character

- the way we use the character

- various of related vocabularies

- what kinds of components are included.

Lesson 2 - 木林森

You will learn

- the pronunciation

- the meaning

- how to write

- learn stroke order step-by-step

- how to memorize the character

- the way we use the character

- various of related vocabularies

- what kinds of components are included.

Lesson 3 - 卜上下

You will learn

- the pronunciation

- the meaning

- how to write

- learn stroke order step-by-step

- how to memorize the character

- the way we use the character

- various of related vocabularies

- what kinds of components are included.

Lesson 4 -也他她

You will learn

- the pronunciation

- the meaning

- how to write

- learn stroke order step-by-step

- how to memorize the character

- the way we use the character

- various of related vocabularies

- what kinds of components are included.

Lesson 5- 女子好

You will learn

- the pronunciation

- the meaning

- how to write

- learn stroke order step-by-step

- how to memorize the character

- the way we use the character

- various of related vocabularies

- what kinds of components are included.

You will learn

- the pronunciation

- the meaning

- how to write

- learn stroke order step-by-step

- how to memorize the character

- the way we use the character

- various of related vocabularies

- what kinds of components are included.

The most essential things in Cantonese – pronouns

How to use pronoun to form sentences

The most essential things in Cantonese – pronouns

- Singular form

- Plural forms

The suffix - 哋 and 們

- Case 1: Serve as a kind of indefinite pronoun (i.e. people, others)

- Case 2: refer to oneself indirectly

- Case 3: Act as a contracted form with names

The most essential things in Cantonese – pronouns

Pronoun redundant

The most essential things in Cantonese – pronouns

The third person pronoun: he, she, it 佢

The most essential things in Cantonese – pronouns

Reflexive pronoun “自己”

Situation 1: Alone, referring back to the subject of the sentence

Situation 2: reinforcing a pronoun

Situation 3: performing as an adverb meaning “by oneself”

How to translate 嘅 ?

1. Before a possessed noun

1. As predicates, usually following the verb 係 (be)

How about “係”?

The verb 係 (be) can also be understood, so that we sometimes eliminate the verb.

Omit possession?

Sometimes, the嘅 indicating possession can be omitted, especially where there is a close intrinsic relationship between the possessor and possessed, as in the case of relatives and family members.

Always use possession 嘅?

Before nouns, the appropriate classifier is often used in place of 嘅, especially in spoken Cantonese.

. In this section, we are going to talk about the Possession and existence 有 (jau5)

Possession and existence 有 (jau5), like ‘have’ in English, serves both as a main verb and as an auxiliary. Like all verbs in Cantonese, it keeps the same form for different persons.

. In this section, we are going to talk about the Possession and existence 有 (jau5)

Negative form of 有 (jau5)

negative form of 有 is irregular, written as 冇

. In this section, we are going to talk about the Possession and existence 有 (jau5)

How to form question with 有 (jau5)

. In this section, we are going to talk about the Possession and existence 有 (jau5)

有 can also mean ‘there is’.

Similarly, 冇 (mou5) can mean ‘There is not’ and 有 (jau5) 冇 (mou5) ‘Is there…?’

. In this section, we are going to talk about the Possession and existence 有 (jau5)

We have some special situations in spoken Cantonese of 有.

有 as auxiliary

有 also serves as an auxiliary verb, rather like ‘have’ in English,

but normally only in the negative form 冇 and in questions as 有冇

. In this section, we are going to talk about the Possession and existence 有 (jau5)

Adjectives formed with 有

有 and 冇 can also be added to nouns to form adjectives

In this section, we are going to talk about the verb-to-be “係”

We always use 係 to introduce noun phrases. making introductions

In this section, we are going to talk about the verb-to-be “係”

Many Cantonese statements can also be made without 係, especially when a sentence particle such as the explanatory 嚟㗎 is added.

In this section, we are going to talk about the verb-to-be “係”

Special situation

In predicative adjectives, 係is not used in the sentence. Instead, we use 好.

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Explores Cantonese culture and language, which is standard in Hong Kong and parts of Southern China

Taught by instructors who have worked 13 years in the Hong Kong education industry

Develops basic Cantonese conversation skills, which helps learners communicate with locals

Covers a wide range of topics from beginner Cantonese to business Cantonese

Provides extra tailor-made notes and free resources, which enhances learning

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Reviews summary

Comprehensive beginner cantonese foundation

Students say this course offers a strong foundation in basic Cantonese, particularly excelling in teaching the challenging Cantonese tones with clear explanations and practice. Many found the instructor's clear pronunciation and engaging teaching style highly beneficial. The inclusion of traditional Chinese character writing is a notable and appreciated feature, providing detailed stroke order and memorization tips. Learners particularly valued the practical phrases for everyday situations like greetings, numbers, and shopping. While the course is highly praised for its beginner-friendliness, some suggest a greater emphasis on interactive speaking practice. The syllabus also notes a transition to a new learning platform, indicating ongoing development.

Course is moving to a new learning platform.

"The mention of 'moving to a new platform' was a bit confusing initially."

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"The course appears to be in transition to a new platform, which might affect future accessibility."

Unique and helpful module for traditional characters.

"The character writing section is also a great bonus, with clear explanations on stroke order and memorization."

"I particularly liked the character writing section, which is often overlooked in other beginner courses."

"The traditional character writing is a fantastic addition that truly enhances the learning experience."

Instructor's teaching style and pronunciation are clear.

"The instructor's pronunciation is very clear, which is crucial for a tonal language."

"The instructor is very engaging and knowledgeable, making the lessons easy to follow."

"Her explanations are simple and easy to grasp, even for complex grammar concepts."

Focuses on immediately usable everyday phrases.

"I really appreciate the focus on practical phrases for everyday situations like greetings and numbers. I feel much more confident speaking basic Cantonese now."

"The shopping conversation module was particularly useful, and I found the practical scenarios immediately usable."

"This course taught me basic conversation skills that I can apply right away."

Excellent instruction on the complex Cantonese tones.

"The way Professor Gabrielle breaks down the Cantonese tones is incredibly helpful, especially with the practice exercises."

"The breakdown of the 9 tones was crucial and well-explained, making a challenging aspect of the language much more accessible."

"I really appreciated the thorough explanations for the tones; it made them much easier to grasp than other resources."

Some learners desire more speaking opportunities.

"My main suggestion would be to have more interactive speaking exercises, perhaps with prompts or scenarios."

"I sometimes felt I needed more opportunities to practice speaking myself, beyond just listening and repeating."

"I wish there were more quizzes to test comprehension and more chances for active output."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Basic Cantonese For Beginner Course Part 1 with these activities:

Review Cantonese pronunciation

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Reviewing tones and pronunciation will ensure that you have the phonological tools needed to be successful in this course.

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Read and practice the IPA chart for Cantonese.
Listen to native Cantonese speakers and try to imitate their pronunciation.
Practice speaking Cantonese with a language partner or tutor.

Practice Cantonese tones

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Practicing Cantonese tones will help you improve your pronunciation and listening comprehension.

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Listen to Cantonese audio recordings and try to imitate the tones.
Practice speaking Cantonese words and sentences with different tones.

Review personal finance basics

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Review basic principles to prepare for this course's emphasis on Cantonese banking and finance vocabulary.

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Review the basics of compound interest, risk tolerance and how to calculate your net worth.
Complete practice problems on calculating interest, fees, and other surcharges.
Research your own personal financial obligations and sources of income.

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Access online language learning tools

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Supplemental resources can complement this course especially at the beginner level.

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Research and sign up for a free trial of Cantonese learning software programs, browser extensions, and online dictionaries.
Experiment with different tools and select one or two to use in conjunction with this course content.

Utilize Cantonese learning apps and online resources

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Supplement your learning through guided instruction and practice using a variety of Cantonese learning platforms.

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Download Cantonese learning apps and browse online resources for interactive lessons, exercises, games, and videos.
Follow structured learning paths or individual lessons based on your level and interests.
Complete regular practice exercises to reinforce grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Watch Cantonese grammar tutorials

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Watching Cantonese grammar tutorials will help you understand the structure of the language.

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Find Cantonese grammar tutorials online or on YouTube.
Watch the tutorials and take notes on the grammar rules.
Practice using the grammar rules in your own Cantonese speaking and writing.

Practice speaking with a Cantonese partner

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Supplement classroom learning by immersing yourself in the target language with a native or fluent Cantonese speaker.

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Find an exchange partner through a local language exchange meetup group, language exchange website, or social media.
Schedule regular practice sessions and exchange notes.
Prepare conversation topics and practice situational dialogue.

Develop short Cantonese dialogues

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Engage with course materials creatively by producing your own dialogues in Cantonese to demonstrate comprehension and proficiency.

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Identify common everyday situations or scenarios relevant to the course content.
Write out dialogues in Cantonese, including both questions and responses.
Record yourself speaking the dialogues out loud or share them with a peer for feedback.