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Grab A Sneak Peek At The Cantonese Lesson Schedule for 2013

Rise and shine, listener! You’re in a new year and you've made your Cantonese resolution! Just one last thing left to do: start speaking some Cantonese with CantoneseClass101. Whether you’re just starting out light with the basics, or going heavy...you’re about to add some serious Cantonese muscle this year. You’ll go from simple phrases to dominating conversations in Cantonese. Why? We’re guiding you every step of the way, that’s why! And we've made it our New Year’s resolution to go heavy too. We’re pushing out all new series – all new lessons to get you learning the Cantonese language and culture inside-out with native speakers. Stay tuned because the first lessons start publishing on January 7, 2013! Here’s a sneak peek... Show more

Cantonese Word of the Day – bathroom (noun)

Learn a little Cantonese everyday with the free Cantonese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!廁所 (ci3 so2) bathroom (noun)廁所在走廊的盡頭。ci3 so2 zoi6 zau2 long2 dik1 zeon6 tau4The bathroom is at the end of the hallway.廁所在哪裡?ci3 so2 zoi6 naa5 leoi5Where is the bathroom?浴室內有企缸及浴缸。juk6 sat1 noi6 jau4 kei5 gong1 kap6 juk6 gong1bathroom with a shower and a bathtubOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Cantonese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

10 Days of Epic Cantonese Holiday Deals Start December 10th

Hello Listener, While people were out getting TVs and DVDs... Our listeners were getting better, faster, stronger in Cantonese instead. Black Friday and Cyber Monday were prime time for language learning.. But if you missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at CantoneseClass101, then good news! The holiday season is fast approaching which means two things: one, wear a sweater and two... The CantoneseClass101 Holiday Countdown Begins December 10th. Serious about mastering Cantonese in 2013? Join the Holiday Countdown as we count down the holiday season with 10 days of the 10 BIGGEST deals on Cantonese Apps, Audiobooks, Software Subscriptions, and much much more. How big? Try 53% OFF Premium! 55% OFF Basic! 50%... Show more

Share Your Secrets to Cantonese Success

Hi everyone, Peter Galante, founder of Innovative Language Learning here. With 2012 winding down, it’s time to check in and see just how far your Cantonese has progressed with CantoneseClass101! Around this time of year, our inboxes start filling up with success stories from users all around the world. (You can share your story here.) This year, I'd like to share my 2012 Chinese language success story with you. On January 1st, 2012 I made a resolution to learn Chinese. What was different from past years? I wrote out the resolution and left it on my desk, where I looked at it each day; I listened to ChineseClass101 lessons or vocabulary lists each day during commutes on my mobile phone; I used my ChineseClass101 lessons as study... Show more

Cantonese Word of the Day – hot sauce (noun)

Learn a little Cantonese everyday with the free Cantonese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!辣醬 (laat6 zoeng3) hot sauce (noun)最辣的辣醬zeoi3 laat6 dik1 laat6 zoeng3the hottest hot sauceOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Cantonese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Cantonese Word of the Day – infection (noun)

Learn a little Cantonese everyday with the free Cantonese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!感染 (gam2 jim5) infection (noun)她開始服食抗生素後病況好轉。taa1 hoi1 ci2 fuk6 sik6 kong3 saang1 sou3 hau6 beng6 fong3 hou2 zyun2The infection improved when she started taking an antibiotic.嚴重感染jim4 zung6 gam2 jim5severe infection皮膚感染pei4 fu1 gam2 jim5skin infectionOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Cantonese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

Thank Yourself This Thanksgiving & Learn 27 Ways To Say Thank You

Hi Listener, It’s about to get really busy. The holidays are coming up which means... Gifts for moms, gifts for dads, gifts for friends. Everyone but yourself. And your Cantonese? If you’re not careful, your Cantonese language will take a backseat. So this Thanksgiving, you come first. Thank yourself with something that gets you speaking better Cantonese in minutes. We owe you a thank you too! Thank you for learning Cantonese with CantoneseClass101 and for being part of the Innovative Language family. To show our gratitude, get a head start on 27 languages in under 2 minutes by learning one of the most important phrases, “Thank You.” Learn how to say “Thank You” in 27 languages with this free video lesson! Click... Show more

No One App Should Have All This Cantonese Word Power

Hello Listener, Mothers don’t choose favorites. But we do! When it comes to apps, WordPower Cantonese v4.0 has a special place in our hearts. And for good reason. WordPower Version 4.0: Not Just an Update, It’s Like a Brand New App WordPower for iPhone and iPad has been rebuilt from top to bottom and the reviews are coming in. This latest update turns WordPower into your complete Cantonese language and culture course. We've changed the look and added the Cantonese Local List to the current list of 2,000 words. The Cantonese Local List contains words and phrases specifically related to Cantonese daily life and culture. Ever wonder what the most popular beverages are in Hong Kong? Need to know the name of famous... Show more

CantoneseClass101 Goes Mobile! Master Cantonese with One Thumb, No Squinting Necessary

Let’s play a game of Would You Rather? Would you rather have this... Over 300 Cantonese learning CDs (yeah, CDs...remember those?) piled to the ceiling in your bedroom next to stacks upon stacks of expensive, outdated textbooks that teach you dry, humorless Cantonese conversation. ...or this? The same amount of content, shrunken down to fit onto your smartphone or tablet. And all those lessons? They’ve been updated to teach you vocabulary, grammar and culture so that learning Cantonese is actually fun! The answer is clear. You’d rather have the CantoneseClass101 Mobile! The biggest Cantonese course. All on your tiny mobile device. Introducing CantoneseClass101 Mobile Beta! Take all of your favorite Cantonese lessons... Show more

Cantonese Word of the Day – wine (noun)

Learn a little Cantonese everyday with the free Cantonese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!紅酒 (hung4 zau2) wine (noun)紅酒配肉,白酒配魚。hung4 zau2 pui3 juk6 baak6 zau2 pui3 jyu2You drink red wine with meat, and white wine with fish.酒正在倒進玻璃杯裡。zau2 zing3 zoi6 dou2 zeon3 bo1 lei1 bui1 leoi5Wine is being poured into the glass.白酒baak6 zau2white wine紅酒hung4 zau2red wine一杯酒jat1 bui1 zau2glass of wine兩杯紅酒及一杯白酒loeng5 bui1 hung4 zau2 kap6 jat1 bui1 baak6 zau2two glasses of red wine and one glass of white wineOwn a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Cantonese Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!