Are you travelling to Hong Kong, Macau, or Guangdong soon? Do you want to put some basic Cantonese phrases in your pocket? Learning how to say hello is the first thing to do when you’re planning for your next travel or when you start learning a new language. What are you waiting for? Let’s go through the different ways to say hello in Cantonese below now in our Cantonese greetings guide! We’ll take you through some of the most common Cantonese greetings with English translations. There are different types of “hello” phrases in Cantonese: the non time-sensitive ones (e.g. “hello” in English), the time-sensitive ones (e.g. “good morning” in English), and also one we use for phone calls specifically. We don't have any special gestures or... Show more

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

Learn a little Cantonese everyday with the free Cantonese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!肚 (tou5) stomach (noun)我有肚痛。ngo5 jau5 tou5 tung3I have a stomach ache.我吃得太多，現在肚痛了。ngo5 hek3 dak1 taai3 do1 jin6 zoi6 tou5 tung3 liu5I ate too much, and now my stomach hurts.胃的模型wai6 dik1 mou4 jing4model of a stomachOwn 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!

Learn a little Cantonese everyday with the free Cantonese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!痛 (tung3) pain (noun)女人很痛。neoi5 jan4 han2 tung3The woman is in pain.肩膊痛gin1 bok3 tung3shoulder pain痛tung3in painOwn 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!

Learn a little Cantonese everyday with the free Cantonese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!老闆 (lou5 baan2) boss (noun)嚴格的老闆jim4 gaak3 dik1 lou5 baan2strict boss公司老闆gung1 si1 lou5 baan2company bossOwn 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!

Learn 4 tools and techniques to stop translating in your head and start thinking in Going through lessons is enough to get by and learn the basics of , but to truly become fluent you need to be able to think in . This will allow you to have conversations with ease, read smoothly, and comprehensively understand natives. To do this, you need to go beyond just completing daily or weekly lessons. We naturally translate in our heads because it's viewed as the easiest way to learn the definitions needed when learning a language. This way of learning can actually hinder your skills and fluency later on. If your brain has to make neural connections between the word you're learning, what it means in your native tongue, and the physical object... Show more

Learn a little Cantonese everyday with the free Cantonese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!水 (seoi2) water (noun)可以給我一些水嗎？ho2 ji5 kap1 ngo5 jat1 se1 seoi2 maa3Can I have some water, please?女人正在喝水。neoi5 jan2 zing3 zoi6 hot3 seoi2The woman is drinking water.喝水hot3 seoi2drink waterOwn 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!

Your Learning, Streamlined – The New Lesson Interface Your learning is about to get a whole lot easier. More than ever, learners are choosing mobile as the platform to study Cantonese. Mobile has always been a part of our DNA. We began our life on your iPod, and have remained by your side ever since. In our 11th year, we’re returning to our roots as a way to learn Cantonese on-the-go. How? With a brand-new lesson interface just for you. Hint: It will launch in beta later this month! If you want to secure access to this brand new upgrade, take advantage of the upcoming All Access Pass Sale! Click Here to Get 25% OFF All CantoneseClass101 Subscriptions! (example taken from japanesepod101.com) It’s built from the... Show more

Learn a little Cantonese everyday with the free Cantonese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!士多啤梨 (si6 do1 be1 lei2) strawberry (noun)士多啤梨好吃又有益。si6 do1 be1 lei2 ho2 hek3 jau6 jau5 jik1Strawberries are delicious and good for the body.士多啤梨含豐富維他命C。si6 do1 be1 lei2 ham4 fung1 fu3 wai4 taa1 ming6 si1Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C.已熟的士多啤梨ji5 suk6 dik1 si6 do1 be1 lei2ripe strawberryOwn 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!

Learn a little Cantonese everyday with the free Cantonese Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!男孩 (naam4 haai4) boy (noun)男孩比女孩高。naam4 haai4 bei5 neoi5 haai4 gou1The boy is taller than the girl.男孩正在吃熱狗。naam4 haai4 zing3 zoi6 hek3 jit6 gau2The boy is eating a hot dog.悲傷的男孩bei1 soeng1 dik1 naam4 haai4sad boyOwn 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!