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Elementary Cantonese Course

This course is totally for Cantonese beginners. We include three parts in the course.

Section 1 - 10

Elementary Cantonese Course Part 1

01-Elementary Cantonese Introduction

02-Elementary Cantonese Grammar

03-Elementary Chinese Writing and Romanization

04-Elementary Cantonese Pronouns

05-Elementary Cantonese Possession

06-Elementary Cantonese Possession and Existence

07-Elementary Cantonese Being

08-Elementary Cantonese Noun Classifiers

09-Elementary Cantonese Adjectives

10-Elementary Cantonese Adverbs of Manner

Section 11 - 21

We include three parts in the course, including Basic Cantonese For Beginner Course Part 1, Basic Cantonese For Beginner Course Part 2 and Basic Cantonese For Beginner Course Part 3. You will learn basic Cantonese grammar in the whole course. If you have any problem, please feel free to contact us.

Basic Cantonese For Beginner Course Part 2

11-Elementary Adverbs Of Time Frequency And Duration

12-Elementary Comparison

13-Elementary Preposition

14-Elementary Negation

15-Elementary Verbs Of Motion

16-Elementary Verbs Of Giving

17-Elementary Verbs And Particles

18-Elementary Actions And Events

19-Elementary Activities

20-Elementary Auxiliary Verbs

Section 22 -

Basic Cantonese For Beginner Course Part 3

21 - Elementary Passives

22 - Elementary Word Order And Topicalization

23 - Elementary Yes / No Questions

24 - Elementary Wh - Questions

25 - Elementary Sentence Particles

26 -Elementary Imperatives

27 - Elementary Requests And Thanks

28 - Elementary Numbers Dates And Times

初級粵語 / 廣東話基礎課程第 3 部分

21 - 粵語 / 廣東話初級被動句

22 - 粵語 / 廣東話基本詞序和主題化

23 -粵語 / 廣東話初級是/否問題

24 - 粵語 / 廣東話初級 Wh - 問題

25 - 粵語 / 廣東話基本句子

26 - 粵語 / 廣東話基本命令句式

27 - 粵語 / 廣東話基本請求和感謝

28 - 粵語 / 廣東話基本數字日期和時間

Our series will share 100 common Cantonese words with you. If you like to watch Hong Kong TV series or Hong Kong movies, you will be familiar with them. We share 5 common words in each lesson, and then come to a small review.

第一個：詏/拗 aau3

第二個：抦/丙 bing2

第三個：佢 koei5

第四個：乜 mat1

第五個：嘅 ge2/ ge3

複習：

1. 詏/拗 aau3

2. 拗撬aau3 giu6

3. 拗 aau2

4. 拗手瓜aau2 sau2 gwaa1

5. 抦/丙bing2

6. 佢 koei5

7. 乜 mat1

8. 嘅 ge2

9. 嘅ge3

第六個：嬲nau1

第七個：係hai6

第八個：咁/噉 gam2

第九個：哋 dei6/ dei2

第十個：唔m4

複習：

1. 嬲nau1

2. 激嬲 gik1 nau1

3. 發嬲 faat3 nau1

4. 係hai6

5. 咁/噉 gam2

6. 我哋 ngo5 dei2

7. 佢哋 keoi5 dei2

8. 你哋nei5 dei2

9. 人哋jan4 dei2

10. 唔係m4 hai6

第十一個：睇 tai2

第十二個：啲di1

第十三個：冧lam1/lam3

第十四個：冇mou5

第十五個：諗nam2

複習：

1. 睇 tai2

2. 睇戲 tai2 hei3

3. 睇書 tai2 syu1

4. 睇醫生 tai2 ji1 sang1

5. 啲di1

6. 啲水di1 seoi2

7. 啲嘢 di je5

8. 啲人 di1 jan4

9. 細啲 sai3 di1

10. 好啲 hou2 di1

11. 冧lam1

12. 冧lam3

13. 花冧faa1 lam1

14. 好冧hou2 lam1

15. 冇mou5

16. 諗nam2

第十六個：㗎gaa3/gaa4

第十七個：咩me1

第十八個：埞 deng6

第十九個：嚟lai4

第二十個：叻lek1

複習

1. 㗎 gaa2

2. 㗎 gaa3

3. 㗎 gaa4

4. 㗎嘛 gaa1 maa3

5. 咩me1

6. 埞 deng6

7. 阻埞 zo2 deng6

8. 冇埞企 mou5 deng6 kei5

9. 嚟lai4

10. 睇嚟 tai2 lai4

11. 叻lek1

12. 叻女 lek1 neoi2

第二十一個：呢nei1/ne1/le1/le2/le4

第二十二個：嗰go2

第二十三個：咪mai1/mai5/mai6

第二十四個：緊

第二十五個：喺 hai2

複習：

1. 呢nei1

2. 呢ne1

3. 呢le1

4. 呢le2

5. 呢le4

6. 嗰go2

7. 嗰個 go2 go3

8. 嗰架車 go2 gaa3 ce1

9. 咪mai1

10. 咪mai5

11. 咪mai6

12. 咪書 mai1 syu1

13. 緊gan2

14. 密鑼緊鼓 mat6 lo4 gan2 gu2

15. 喺hai2

第二十六個：俾/畀bei2

第二十七個：嘈cou4

第二十八個：噏ngap1

第二十九個：掟deng3

第三十個：嘞laak3

複習：

1. 俾/畀bei2

2. 嘈cou4

3. 噏ngap1

4. 亂噏lyun6 ngap1

5. 噏三噏四ngap1 saam1 ngap1 sei3

6. 噏得就噏ngap1 dak1 zau1 ngap1

7. 掟deng3

8. 掟煲deng3 bou1

9. 嘞laak3

第三十一個：靚leng3

第三十二個：囉lo1/lo3/lo4

第三十三個：搵 wan2

第三十四個：嘥 saai4

第三十五個：攞 lo2

複習：

1. 靚leng3

2. 囉lo1

3. 囉lo3

4. 囉lo4

5. 搵 wan2

6. 嘥 saai4

7. 嘥錢 saai1 cin2

8. 嘥氣saai1 hei3

9. 攞 lo2

第三十六個：噫 ji2

第三十七個：咗 zo2

第三十八個：喎 wo3

第三十九個：痾 o1

第四十個：乸 naa2

複習：

1. 噫 ji2

2. 咗 zo2

3. 喎 wo3

4. 痾o1

5. 痾屎o1 si2

6. 痾尿 o1 niu6

7. 肚痾 tou5 o1

8. 乸 naa2

9. 豬乸 zyu1 naa2

10. 老虎乸 lou5 fu2 naa2

11. 屋企隻乸nguk1 kei5 zek3 naa2

第四十一個：撩 liu1，liu2，liu4

第四十二個：躝 laan1

第四十三個：啖 daam6

第四十四個：氹 tam5，tam3

第四十五個：呃 ngaak1，aak3

複習：

1. 撩 liu1

2. 撩liu2

3. 撩liu4

4. 撩牙liu1 aa4/ liu2 aa4

5. 撩交打liu4 gaau1 daa2

6. 撩女仔liu4 neoi5 zai2

7. 躝 laan1

8. 躝街laan1 gaai1

9. 啖 daam6

10. 氹tam5

11. 氹tam3

12. 水氹seoi2 tam3

13. 呃 ngaak1

14. 呃aak3

第四十六個：掂 dim3，dim6

第四十七個：唓 ce1，ce2

第四十八個：嘢 je5

第四十九個：瞓 fan3

第五十個：嗌 aai3

複習：

1. 掂 dim3

2. 掂dim6

3. 唓 ce1

4. 唓ce2

5. 嘢 je5

6. 瞓 fan3

7. 嗌 aai3

第五十一個：晏 aan3

第五十二個：揞 am2

第五十三個：罨 ap1

第五十四個：鏰 bang1

第五十五個：飆 biu1

複習：

1. 晏 aan3

2. 揞 am2

3. 罨 ap1

4. 鏰 bang1

5. 飆 biu1

第五十六個：搽 caa4

第五十七個：巉 caam4

第五十八個：埲 bung6

第五十九個：黐 ci1

第六十個：掅 cing3

複習：

1. 搽 caa4

2. 巉 caam4

3. 埲 bung6

4. 黐 ci1

5. 掅 cing3

第六十一個：扽 dan3

第六十二個：趲 zaan2

第六十三個：遝 daap6

第六十四個：揼 dam1，dam3， dap6

第六十五個：戥 dang2

複習：

扽 dan3

趲 zaan2

遝 daap6

揼 dam1

揼dam3

揼dap6

戥 dang2

第六十六個：竇 dau3

第六十七個：偈gai2

第六十八個：撳 gam6

第六十九個：擏 geng6

第七十個：嚿 gau6

複習：

竇 dau3

偈gai2

撳 gam6

擏 geng6

嚿 gau6

第七十一個：睄 saau4

第七十二個：蠱惑gu2 waak6

第七十三個：攰 gui6

第七十四個：焗 guk6

第七十五個：摑 gwaat3

複習：

睄 saau4

蠱惑 gu2 waak6

攰 gui6

焗 guk6

摑 gwaat3

第七十六個：躀低 gwaan3 dai1

第七十七個：揩 haai1

第七十八個：嚡 haai4

第七十九個：喊 haam3

第八十個：慳 haan1

複習：

躀低gwaan3 dai1

揩haai1

嚡 haai4

喊haam3

慳 haan1

第八十一個：冚 ham6

第八十二個：瞌 hap1

第八十三個：呷醋

第八十四個：睺 hau1

第八十五個：噱頭coek3 tau4

複習：

冚 ham6

冚唪唥ham6 baan6 laang1

瞌 hap1

呷醋haap3 cou3

睺 hau1

噱頭coek3 tau4

第八十六個：墟 heoi1

第八十七個：廿jaa6

第八十八個：郁 yuk1

第八十九個：山旮旯 saan1 kaa1 laa1

第九十個：企 kei5

複習：

墟heoi1

廿jaa6

郁yuk1

山旮旯 saan1 kaa1 laa1

隔涉 gaak3 sip3

企kei5

第九十一個：孻 laai1

第九十二個：笠lap1

第九十三個：拎ling1

第九十四個：淥 luk6

第九十五個：捩 lai2

複習：

孻 laai1

笠lap1

拎ling1

淥 luk6

捩 lai2

第九十六個：褸 lau1

第九十七個：碌luk1

第九十八個：琼 king4

第九十九個：蹺kiu3

第一百個：罅laa3

複習：

褸 lau1

碌luk1

琼 king4

蹺kiu3

罅laa3

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Elementary cantonese
Elementary cantonese introduction

Elementary cantonese grammar
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Elementary cantonese
Elementary cantonese introduction
Elementary cantonese grammar
Elementary chinese writing and romanization

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Overview

How to speak Cantonese in 10 hours- Your compulsory lesson

Overview 1

Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Cantonese Introduction

The Cantonese language

Spoken & Written Chinese

Cantonese Grammar Structure

Structure of Chinese characters

Chinese Characters

Shape of Chinese Characters

Cantonese Grammar L1

Cantonese Grammar L2

Elementary Chinese Writing and Romanization

Pronouns

The Cases of 哋 dei2

Using Pronoun

Omit Subject

Omit Object

Third Person

Reflexive

Three Common Ways

Possession

Two Ways to use Possession 嘅

Two Ways to use Possession 嘅 Con't

Special Cases

Elementary Possession and Existence 有 jau5

Negative form of 有 jau5

How to Form Question with 有 jau5

有 can also mean “there is”

Classifier with shape

有 as Auxiliary

Adjective formed with 有

Being 係

嚟㗎

Show Agreement

Other cases of 係

係 & 喺

Emphatic 係 and 嘅

Noun classifier

Two common problems

container

Classifier 個

Collective Classifier

Plurals and quantities with 啲

Which classifier

Using classifiers

With a Noun Alone

Elementary Adjectives

Golden Formula 1

The Particle 嘅

Predicative adjectives

Modifying adjectives

Reduplicated adjectives

Reduplicated adjectives Cont‘

Remarks

Adverbs of Manner

Adverb phrases with 得

Adverb phrases with 得 - Formula 2

Adverb phrases with 得 - Formula 3

Adverb phrases with 咁

Reduplicated Adverbs

Special situation

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Learners who complete Elementary Cantonese Course will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Travel Guide

A Travel Guide leads groups or individuals through various destinations, providing insights into local culture, history, and attractions. This Elementary Cantonese Course is highly relevant for aspiring Travel Guide professionals planning to work in Cantonese speaking regions or with Cantonese speaking tourists. The course covers essential grammar, common words, numbers dates and times, and basic questions, which are all critical for daily interactions and providing practical information. Learners will develop foundational communication skills for making requests and offering thanks, navigating situations, and helping tourists feel more comfortable. This language ability can significantly enhance the touring experience, fostering better connections with travelers and local communities alike.

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Social Worker

A Social Worker supports individuals, families, and communities, addressing various challenges and advocating for their well being. A career as a Social Worker, particularly when serving Cantonese speaking populations, can greatly benefit from this Elementary Cantonese Course. While clinical social work typically requires a master's degree, the course's focus on basic grammar, pronouns, word order, and daily expressions like requests and thanks is invaluable. It enables the social worker to initiate fundamental communication, build rapport, and understand initial client needs more directly. This foundational language competence helps foster trust and ensures that crucial information is conveyed clearly, allowing for more inclusive and effective community support services.

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Urban Planning Community Engagement Specialist

An Urban Planning Community Engagement Specialist facilitates dialogue between city planners and diverse community members on development projects. For those working in regions with significant Cantonese speaking populations, this Elementary Cantonese Course can be invaluable. A master's degree in urban planning or a related field is often preferred for this role. The course's coverage of elementary grammar, sentence structures, and basic expressions for questions, requests, and thanks enables the specialist to interact effectively with Cantonese speaking stakeholders. This foundational language ability helps ensure that all community voices are heard and understood, promoting inclusive planning processes and fostering stronger, more representative urban development outcomes.

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Healthcare Navigator

A Healthcare Navigator guides patients through the complex healthcare system, explaining medical information and connecting them with resources. This Elementary Cantonese Course is particularly helpful for a Healthcare Navigator assisting Cantonese speaking patients. The course's curriculum, including numbers dates and times, and basic grammar for asking questions and making requests, is directly applicable to patient care. Understanding these fundamentals helps bridge communication gaps, allowing navigators to explain appointments, treatment plans, and health instructions more effectively. This basic language ability helps ensure patients feel heard and understood, reducing anxiety and improving access to essential healthcare services within diverse communities.

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Cultural Program Coordinator

A Cultural Program Coordinator plans and executes events that promote cultural understanding and engagement for specific communities or themes. For programs centered on Cantonese culture, this Elementary Cantonese Course is highly relevant. The course's emphasis on elementary grammar, common words, and an introduction to the Cantonese language provides a deeper appreciation for the cultural nuances embedded in communication. Acquiring basic conversational skills helps a Cultural Program Coordinator interact more authentically with community members, artists, and participants. This linguistic foundation supports the creation of more immersive and culturally sensitive programs, fostering stronger connections and accurate representation of Cantonese heritage.

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International Student Advisor

An International Student Advisor provides comprehensive support to students from abroad, covering academic, immigration, and personal adjustment needs. For the International Student Advisor serving students from Hong Kong or Guangdong, this Elementary Cantonese Course can be invaluable. While a master's degree is often preferred for this role, the course’s coverage of elementary grammar, pronouns, and basic sentence structures, alongside common expressions for questions, requests, and thanks, facilitates initial communication. This foundational language ability helps build trust, clarify administrative processes, and address student concerns more effectively, easing their transition into a new academic and cultural environment.

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Customer Service Representative

A Customer Service Representative interacts directly with clients, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and providing information to ensure satisfaction. This elementary Cantonese course is particularly helpful for individuals aspiring to become a Customer Service Representative in sectors serving diverse linguistic communities. The course's focus on basic grammar, pronouns, verbs of motion and giving, nouns, and common vocabulary, including numbers dates and times, helps to build foundational communication skills. Mastering elementary phrases for requests and thanks can facilitate clearer interactions, enabling a more empathetic and effective approach to supporting Cantonese speaking customers. This foundational understanding allows for more direct and personal communication, which is key to excellent service.

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Flight Attendant

A Flight Attendant ensures the safety, comfort, and service needs of airline passengers. For those working on routes connecting to Hong Kong or other Cantonese speaking destinations, this Elementary Cantonese Course may be helpful. The course provides essential vocabulary, basic grammar, and phrases for requests and thanks, which are practical for in flight communication. Understanding basic numbers dates and times can assist with passenger queries and announcements. This foundational language exposure helps Flight Attendant professionals offer more personalized service to Cantonese speaking passengers, enhancing their travel experience through clearer communication and demonstrating cultural sensitivity in a fast paced environment.

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International Business Development Manager

An International Business Development Manager identifies new markets and opportunities, fostering relationships to expand a company's global presence. For those targeting regions like Hong Kong or Guangdong, an Elementary Cantonese Course may be useful. While this role typically requires a master's degree, the course's instruction on basic grammar, sentence particles, adverbs of manner, and common words allows for initial rapport building and a deeper appreciation of the local culture. Understanding the linguistic nuances behind basic requests and expressions of thanks can smooth early interactions. This foundational language exposure helps professionals in their pursuit of establishing strong international connections, signaling respect and commitment to potential partners in Cantonese speaking markets.

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Diplomatic Service Officer

A Diplomatic Service Officer represents their country's interests abroad, engaging in international relations and cultural exchange. While this role typically requires a master's degree, an Elementary Cantonese Course may be useful for officers assigned to Cantonese speaking territories or dealing with related affairs. The course's instruction in basic grammar, Romanization, and common vocabulary provides a foundation for cultural immersion and building trust. Understanding elementary expressions, requests, and thanks can contribute to smoother initial interactions with local officials and citizens. This fundamental linguistic exposure signals a commitment to understanding the local populace, which is invaluable for effective diplomacy and fostering international cooperation on cultural and political fronts.

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Anthropologist

An Anthropologist studies human societies, cultures, and their development, often through fieldwork and direct observation. For an Anthropologist conducting research in Cantonese speaking communities, this Elementary Cantonese Course may be helpful. A doctoral degree is typically required for independent research and academic positions in this field. The course provides fundamental grammar, common words, and basic conversational tools, which are crucial for initial immersion. Understanding elementary questions, requests, and thanks facilitates rapport building and basic data collection, allowing the Anthropologist to engage with community members more directly and gain a foundational understanding of local communication patterns.

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Content Creator for Language Learning

A Content Creator for Language Learning designs engaging educational materials, such as videos, apps, or curricula, to help others acquire new languages. This Elementary Cantonese Course may be useful for a Content Creator for Language Learning, offering firsthand insight into the beginner's learning journey. The course's structured approach, covering topics like grammar, Romanization, pronouns, and specific sentence structures, provides a blueprint for effective pedagogical design. Observing how common words are introduced and reviewed, and how complex concepts like passives or verb particles are broken down, can inspire more effective content strategies for teaching Cantonese to novice learners.

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Market Research Analyst

A Market Research Analyst collects and interprets data to understand consumer behavior, market trends, and competitive landscapes. For analysis within Cantonese speaking markets, this Elementary Cantonese Course may be helpful. While this role often prefers a master's degree, the course's focus on basic grammar, common vocabulary, and sentence construction helps in interpreting simple survey responses or understanding local communication nuances. Even an elementary grasp of the language allows a Market Research Analyst to approach qualitative data with a more informed perspective, potentially identifying subtleties that automated translation might miss and leading to richer, more accurate market insights.

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Translator

A Translator converts written content from one language to another, ensuring accuracy and cultural appropriateness. An Elementary Cantonese Course may be a useful starting point for a career as a Translator. While professional translation typically demands advanced fluency and specialized vocabulary, this course provides a fundamental understanding of Cantonese grammar structure, Chinese writing and Romanization. It introduces elementary pronouns, possession, adjectives, and adverbs, which are building blocks for comprehending and constructing sentences. Acquiring a grasp of basic word order and sentence particles through this course may help individuals begin their journey into professional translation, offering insight into the linguistic mechanics of Cantonese.

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Interpreter

An Interpreter facilitates verbal communication between speakers of different languages in real time, often in professional settings. This Elementary Cantonese Course may be helpful for those considering a career as an Interpreter. Professional interpreting typically requires a master's degree or specialized certification. This course lays a groundwork by teaching elementary Cantonese grammar, basic sentence structures, and common spoken phrases. It focuses on pronouns, verbs of motion and giving, and expressing requests and thanks, which are crucial for direct verbal exchanges. Understanding elementary adverbs of time frequency and duration, along with basic questions, can help build the initial auditory comprehension and verbal response skills necessary for future, more advanced language work.

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