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December 20, 2019
Talking About Tomorrow in Cantonese: Dates in Cantonese
Although English is widely spoken in Hong Kong, learning how to describe dates in Cantonese would be of great benefit to you. Mastering Cantonese dates will not only help you communicate better with the locals, it will also ensure that you won’t miss out on any important meetings or fun events in town.
In this article, we’ll go over how to say dates in Cantonese, how it differs from how to write dates in Cantonese, and even give you some background information on the Chinese calendar.
Can’t wait to learn about Cantonese dates? Let CantoneseClass101.com give you a hand!
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Traditional Chinese Calendar and Modern Calendar
Cantonese Years
Cantonese Months
Cantonese Days
Cantonese Date Format
The Week in... Show more
December 6, 2019
Cantonese Family: “Grandmother” in Cantonese and More!
Although English is widely spoken in Hong Kong, learning how to describe your family in Cantonese will be of great benefit to you. Not only will it help you understand the local culture better, but it can also facilitate communication with the locals and show respect, especially considering that family is a strong institution here.
Want to learn more about Hong Kong families in general and familiarize yourself with basic Cantonese family expressions? Keep reading and let CantoneseClass101.com give you a hand!
In this article, we’ll go over essential information including family titles in Cantonese, family Cantonese words, how to say family in Cantonese, and family relations in Cantonese.
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November 21, 2019
Must-Know Cantonese Travel Phrases
Even though English is widely spoken in Hong Kong, learning Cantonese travel phrases can still be of great benefit to you. Not only will it help you navigate through the world’s greatest city better, but it can also serve as a conversation starter with the locals and help you understand the culture better. That’s why we’ve put together this guide about Cantonese travel phrases for those who speak English.
Can’t wait to put some Cantonese travel phrases in your pocket? Read below and let CantoneseClass101.com give you a hand with our Hong Kong travel words list! Here, you’ll find Cantonese travel phrases and words translated to English to help you navigate the country.
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Basic Expressions
Transportation
Shopping
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October 24, 2019
Cantonese Numbers from 1-100 and Beyond
Numbers are essential in our daily lives—whether we use them to express time, negotiate prices, record dates, or count. Learning Cantonese numbers will definitely help you navigate Canto-speaking cities better, and that’s what our Cantonese lessons about numbers hope to achieve. So let CantoneseClass101 guide you through the world of Cantonese numbers.
Below are different categories of Cantonese numbers and relevant phrases, including the basic Cantonese numbers 1-10. Are you ready to learn Cantonese numbers and practice these Cantonese numbers in English?
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Cantonese Numbers 0-9
Cantonese Numbers 10-100
Cantonese Numbers up to 1000
How to Give Your Phone Number
Shopping: How to Use Numbers when Shopping
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October 9, 2019
How To Post In Perfect Cantonese on Social Media
You're learning to speak Cantonese, and it's going well. Your confidence is growing! So much so that you feel ready to share your experiences on social media—in Cantonese.
At Learn Cantonese, we make this easy for you to get it right the first time. Post like a boss with these phrases and guidelines, and get to practice your Cantonese in the process.
1. Talking about Your Restaurant Visit in Cantonese
Eating out is fun, and often an experience you'd like to share. Take a pic, and start a conversation on social media in Cantonese. Your friend will be amazed by your language skills...and perhaps your taste in restaurants!
David eats at a restaurant with his friends, posts an image of their food, and leaves this comment:
POST
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September 12, 2019
How to Say Sorry in Cantonese
How to say sorry is one of the first things that a traveler or a language learner should learn—knowing how to say sorry helps us better communicate and maintain relationships with new friends, especially in Hong Kong where we are famous for our politeness. That said, it’s quite important to learn how to say sorry in Cantonese culture.
There are various ways to say sorry in English, such as “I am sorry,” My apologies,” and many more. It’s the same for Cantonese; we have different phrases to express our apologies for formal, informal, and specific occasions. Let’s go through some of the most widely-used phrases for apology in Cantonese below together! Start with a bonus, and download your FREE cheat sheet - How to Improve Your Cantonese... Show more
February 7, 2019
How to Say I Love You in Cantonese – Romantic Word List
Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in Cantonese could be just what you need to find it.
Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your Cantonese partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At CantoneseClass101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your Cantonese lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra... Show more
February 1, 2019
Secret Revealed: The Best Way to Learn a Language on Your Own
Can You Really Learn Cantonese Alone?
Learning a language on your own or without traditional classroom instruction may seem quite daunting at first. What if you run into questions? How do you stay motivated and on track to achieving goals?
Don’t worry, not only is it possible to learn Cantonese or any language without traditional classroom instruction: CantoneseClass101 has created the world’s most advanced and extensive online language learning system. Not only is CantoneseClass101 specifically designed to help you with learning a language on your own, it’s actually faster, more convenient, and less expensive than traditional classroom options!
Let’s look at some of the benefits of learning Cantonese or any language alone.
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January 25, 2019
Language Learning Tips: How to Avoid Awkward Silences
Yes, even beginners can quickly learn conversational Cantonese well enough to carry on real conversations with native speakers. Of course, beginners won’t be able to carry a conversation the same way they could in their native language. But, just knowing a few tips like which questions to ask to keep a conversation going are all you need to speak and interact with real native speakers! But before we get to specific suggestions, let’s first take a closer look at how having real Cantonese conversations is so vital to your mastery of the language.
Learning to Carry a Conversation is Vital to Mastery of Any Language
Communicating with other people is the very point of language and conversation is almost second nature in our native tongue.... Show more
January 18, 2019
How to Transform Your Daily Commute Into Learning a Language
Today, classrooms are no longer the only or even best place to learn a new language like Cantonese. More and more people are finding that they can easily learn a language just about anywhere they have a few minutes of spare time, including their daily commute to work. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American spends over 50 minutes a day commuting to and from work, or over 300 hours a year.
Rethinking Your Daily Commute to Work
But rather than simply sitting in traffic and wasting the time, you can instead use your daily commute to literally learn Cantonese in just a few short months! CantoneseClass101 has developed specialized learning tools that you can use on your commute to work (and home again) to master the... Show more