⭐ Survival Cantonese Class for Non-local Students ⭐
To help you learn more Cantonese, the Student Affairs Office is excited to offer Cantonese courses from January to March! These include online lessons, practice groups, face-to-face chit chat sessions, workshops, and outings.
Our courses are designed to boost your confidence in speaking Cantonese. Non-local students can take this opportunity to practice their skills, discover Hong Kong's vibrant culture, and make new friends!
Want to learn common Cantonese words and phrases?
Looking to break down communication barriers?
Curious about Hong Kong through engaging classes?
Sign up ASAP!
Cost: Free of charge
Registration: https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4NPlxjbLLhbRZ1Y
Deadline of Application: 3 days before the start of each class (Limited Quotas, If the number of applications exceeds the quotas, participants will be selected by drawing lots.)
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Course Schedule:
(For Chinese speaking students)
Cantonese Romanization 101 Class Recording
- Chinese name: 粵語語音系統101
- Learning the romanization system for Cantonese supports beginners in speaking it effectively.
Online Lessons
- All online sessions will be conducted through Zoom.
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Topic |
Date |
Time |
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1. Interesting Slangs and Expressions in Cantonese 廣東話俚語篇 |
6-Jan (Tue) |
13:30 - 15:00 |
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2. Festivals in Hong Kong 香港節日篇 |
9-Jan (Fri) |
10:30 - 12:00 |
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3. Places in Hong Kong 香港景點篇 |
12-Jan (Mon) |
18:30-20:00 |
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4. Hong Kong Youth Slangs 年青人潮語篇 |
15-Jan (Thur) |
10:00 - 11:30 |
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5. Hong Kong Food 香港美食篇 |
21-Jan (Wed) |
13:30 - 15:00 |
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6. Go Grocery shopping 買餸篇 |
23-Jan (Fri) |
13:30 - 15:00 |
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7. Hong Kong Films 香港電影篇 |
27-Jan (Tue) |
10:30 - 12:00 |
Online Practice Groups
- The groups are designed to answer questions and offer additional guidance and practice opportunities for students interested in learning more about Cantonese.
Quota: 10 each session
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Topic |
Date |
Time |
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Online Practice Group線上練習小組1 |
6-Jan (Tue) |
11:00 - 12:00 |
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Online Practice Group 線上練習小組2 |
14-Jan (Wed) |
15:00 - 16:00 |
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Online Practice Group 線上練習小組3 |
22-Jan (Thur) |
11:00 - 12:00 |
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Online Practice Group 線上練習小組4 |
30-Jan (Fri) |
19:00 - 20:00 |
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Online Practice Group 線上練習小組5 |
2-Feb (Mon) |
18:00 - 19:00 |
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Online Practice Group 線上練習小組6 |
13-Feb (Fri) |
11:00 - 12:00 |
Chit Chat Sessions
The groups are designed for advanced Cantonese students to enhance their listening and speaking skills through practice and guidance.
Quota: 15 each session
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Topic |
Date |
Time |
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1. Living in Hong Kong 在香港生活的點滴 |
29-Jan (Thu) |
11:30 - 13:00 |
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2. My favorite movies 喜歡的電影 |
4-Feb (Wed) |
13:30 – 15:00 |
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3. Childhood Memory 童年回憶 |
10-Feb (Tue) |
13:30 – 15:00 |
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4. Tasty Food 美味的食物 |
25-Feb (Wed) |
13:30 – 15:00 |
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5. Travel 旅游 |
4-Mar (Wed) |
14:30 - 16:00 |
Outings
- Students will explore Hong Kong culture and practice Cantonese conversations with locals, guided by tutors, while walking through various neighborhoods.
Quota: 15 each session
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Topic |
Date |
Time |
Venue |
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Street Food 食飯掃街團 |
7-Feb (Sat) |
12:30 – 15:00 |
Tai Po District |
Face-to-face Workshops
- Students will learn and practice Cantonese through a variety of interactive activities, including role-play, board games, and other games, facilitated by tutors.
Quota: 20 each session
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Topic |
Date |
Time |
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1. Orienteering in EdUHK 教大定向 |
3-Feb (Tue) |
11:30-13:00 |
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2. Learning Cantonese through Games 廣東話獎門人 |
5-Feb (Thu) |
10:30 - 12:00 |
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3. Chinese New Year Celebration 新年慶祝活動 |
11-Feb (Wed) |
13:30 - 14:30 |
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4. Learning Cantonese through Boardgames I 玩桌遊學廣東話I |
26-Feb (Thu) |
13:30 - 14:30 |
(For Non-Chinese speaking students)
Online lessons
- All online sessions will be conducted through Zoom.
|
Topic |
Date |
Time |
|
Interpersonal relationship |
15-Jan (Thur) |
18:30-20:00 |
Face-to-face workshop
- Students will learn and practice Cantonese through a variety of interactive activities, including role-play, board games, and other games, facilitated by tutors.
|
Topic |
Date |
Time |
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Chinese New Year celebration workshop |
10-Feb (Tue) |
13:30-15:00 |
Important Notes:
- Limited spots available. If the number of applications exceeds the quotas, participants will be selected by drawing lots. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email.
- Participants who have not attended previous sessions will be given priority.
- All participants will be required to attend ALL registered sessions of the class. If you are absent from any of the sessions without legitimate reasons, you will be given a lower priority to join our future activities.
- ELAT hours will be given to participants of this activity. For details of the ELAT, please visit: https://eduhk.hk/sao/info/campus_life/elat/
For enquiries, please contact us at nonlocal@eduhk.hk or 2948 7256.
Best regards,
Non-local Student Support Services
Student Affairs Office