Lessons
Lessons are grouped by level. Each one has a dialogue, vocabulary and a quiz. Start with Foundation.
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Prerequisite: Jyutping, the six tones and tone pairs. Go to Foundation →
After this level you can: Greet people, order dim sum, and handle numbers and prices.
After this level you can: Talk about family, find your way, ride the MTR, shop and order at a cha chaan teng.
Lesson 4
Family
Talk about your parents, siblings and how many people are in your family.
Lesson 5
Asking for Directions
Find your way: left, right, straight ahead and how far.
Lesson 6
Taking the Minibus and MTR
Buy tickets, ask which line to take and call your stop on a minibus.
Lesson 7
Time and Dates
Tell the time, name the days of the week and make plans.
Lesson 8
Shopping and Bargaining
Ask for sizes, try things on and haggle at the market.
Lesson 9
Ordering at a Cha Chaan Teng
Order milk tea, set meals and local café favourites.
Lesson 10
Introducing Yourself in More Detail
Share where you're from, your job, hobbies and how long you've studied.
After this level you can: Describe symptoms, arrange plans, talk at work, discuss renting, report lost items and use common conversational particles.
Lesson 11
Seeing a Doctor
Describe symptoms and understand simple advice.
Lesson 12
Making Plans with Friends
Suggest an activity and agree on a meeting time and place.
Lesson 13
At the Office
Talk about meetings, deadlines and asking colleagues for help.
Lesson 14
Renting an Apartment
Ask about rent, a deposit and transport before arranging a viewing.
Lesson 15
Handling Everyday Problems
Explain a lost item, describe when it went missing and ask where to get help.
Lesson 16
Cantonese Particles in Conversation
Hear how 呀, 喇, 咩 and 啫 change the feel of a conversation between friends.
Level 4: Intermediate High
Hold longer conversations and share opinions with confidence.
Level 5: Advanced Low
Follow the news, TV and fast everyday speech.
Level 6: Advanced High
Use idioms and natural slang, and speak with near-native ease.