Cantonese graded readers are one of the best ways to start reading Cantonese. You pick up vocabulary, learn grammar in context, and improve your overall Cantonese along the way.
Here, you’ll find CantoneseClass101’s graded readers, from Absolute Beginner to Intermediate. And as a new member, you can download 2 Cantonese graded reader PDFs for FREE.
Reading Cantonese is actually easy when you start at the right level.
That’s why our Cantonese graded readers are organized by levels, from Absolute Beginner to Intermediate. So, if you know the Cantonese alphabet, start with Absolute Beginner. You start with simple words and phrases and we’ll build you to Beginner and Intermediate levels.
For the best experience, read these books inside our Cantonese learning program, where you can listen to the audio as you read and see the translations.
Starting from zero? These readers start you off with simple Cantonese words and phrases along with illustrations. These basic readers help you practice reading basic Cantonese, a few words at a time.
Ready for complete Cantonese sentences? Our beginner-level graded readers help you read full sentences and introduce new vocabulary and grammar along the way.
Want to take your Cantonese reading skills to the next level? Intermediate-level materials challenge you with more complex passages, vocabulary, and grammar.
Get 2 free Cantonese Graded Readers: You’ll get one Absolute Beginner book and one Beginner book to help you start reading Cantonese at your level.
Reading is just one part of learning Cantonese.
If you want to learn Cantonese, you’ll need more than just reading.
That’s why at CantoneseClass101, you get a structured learning system that takes you from lesson 1 to 2 to 3… to conversational fluency.
Our lessons incorporate listening, speaking, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and dialogues… all within the span of a quick 3-15 minute lesson. The result? You learn Cantonese fast with our comprehensive approach.
Cantonese graded readers are books written for learners at different levels and stages. They use words, grammar, sentence structures, and story lengths appropriate for learners at each stage.
Yes. Graded readers ease you into reading Cantonese without facing a wall of strange new words. Absolute beginners start with simple words and phrases, while more advanced learners can progress to longer passages.
Start with the lowest level that matches your current Cantonese ability. If you are new to learning Cantonese, get an Absolute Beginner graded reader.
You can download two free Cantonese graded reader PDFs on this page. If you want more, check out our Extensive Reading Series inside the CantoneseClass101 Lesson Library which you can access for free with a 7-Day Premium Trial.
Cantonese graded readers improve your reading skills by introducing vocabulary and grammar at a level you can understand. As you progress, you’ll get longer sentences and more complex passages, helping you read more and more Cantonese.
Cantonese children’s books are written for native Cantonese-speaking children and may contain words that learners don’t know. Graded readers are created specifically for learners like you.
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