Learn Cantonese: Beginners Course
Learn to speak Cantonese with our Cantonese language short courses in Sydney!
Our online Cantonese course in Sydney will teach you the basics of the culturally rich Cantonese language.
These beginners Cantonese lessons will introduce you to the Cantonese language and teach you how to communicate in Cantonese with simple vocabulary and basic sentences. You will be able to communicate in day to day situations and have some small talk.
Cantonese is the language of Hong Kong and southern mainland China. It is a tonal language, so these Cantonese classes will focus on how to recognise the different tones that can change the meaning of words and sounds.
Additionally, our Cantonese lessons will teach you common characters of the written language and help you gain a better understanding of the Cantonese culture.
At the end of this online cantonese course for beginers, you will be equipped with important language skills that will have you on your way to mastering the basics!
Learning outcomes
By the end of these Cantonese classes, you should be able to:
- recognise the different tones and understand their meaning
- speak clearly and be understood in a limited way on some practical everyday matters
- understand basic grammar such as sentence structure, gender of nouns, singular and plural forms, etc.
- read and write simple character related to the topics above
- understand the culture and its practices
What will be covered in this cantonese course?
Topics
- Greetings and introducing oneself
- Ask and respond to simple questions
- Shopping
- Hobbies and daily routines
- Season, time and days of the week
- Family members and relationships
- Cultural practices and taboos
- Basic language principles
Grammar
- Pronunciation
- Recognising tones
- Sentence structure
- Gender
- Formal and familiar speech
Who is this course for?
Our Cantonese lessons are ideal for:
- Students with no previous learning in Cantonese
- Students wanting to brush up on their basic Cantonese skills
Textbook
Please purchase the course textbook – which is used for our Learn Cantonese: Beginners Course and Learn Cantonese: Level 2 Course.
Colloquial Cantonese: The Complete Course for Beginners (2010 version and later)
ISBN: 978-113-895-822-7
You can purchase the textbook from Abbeys Bookstore (131 York Street, Sydney).
We recommend purchasing your textbook after your Cantonese course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start). The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee. If you would like to inquire about the current price, please call Abbeys Bookstore on 02 9264 3111
What to bring to class
- Textbook
- Notebook and pen
Additional information
- Enrol now in our Learn Cantonese: Beginners Course and Learn Cantonese: Level 2 Course and save 10%. Use our promotion code 'GROUP10’ at the checkout. Please visit our discounts page for more information.
Classes
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Course testimonials:
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Caitlin said: I thought that Josephine went above and beyond making sure we get out of our comfort zone and speak loudly and confidently and listen as much as possible. She also brought additional materials to help us learn which was very helpful
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Adam said: Our teacher (Josephine) was patient, but firm, pushing us all to learn to our fullest potential by utilising a number of learning styles such as collaboration, critical thought, rote learning and supplementary material. Our class was affected by the coronavirus outbreak, however, Josephine acted quickly to draw everyone together for online learning sessions. This was greatly appreciated by my fellow class members and I benefitted greatly from this learning method. Josephine should be commended for her efforts here - I would gladly attend another one of her courses.
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Rachel said: I loved the interactions with fellow students and the noticeable progression we all made over the 8 weeks. 5 Stars!
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Ed said: I enjoyed the small class sizes and relaxed atmosphere.
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Michael said: Josephine did a great job keeping the class moving, and students motivated. Our last two classes were on-line due to COVID-19. She adjusted very well to this new way of teaching. Well done Josephine!