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Getting Started with CantoneseClass101
Don't know where to start? Try out this pathway for a grab bag of valuable Cantonese topics.
16 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Don't know where to start? Try out this pathway for a grab bag of valuable Cantonese topics.
16 Lessons Absolute Beginner
3
Best of Olivia for Intermediate Learners
Are you an Olivia fan? Here are her best video lessons.
5 Lessons Intermediate
Are you an Olivia fan? Here are her best video lessons.
5 Lessons Intermediate
1
Lessons for Your Flight To Hong Kong
How much Cantonese can you learn in 75 minutes? A whole lot, actually.
11 Lessons Absolute Beginner
How much Cantonese can you learn in 75 minutes? A whole lot, actually.
11 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Connecting with Cantonese-Speaking Family
A little bit of language can help you mesh with your Cantonese-speaking in-laws or relatives.
6 Lessons Beginner
A little bit of language can help you mesh with your Cantonese-speaking in-laws or relatives.
6 Lessons Beginner
1
Essential Cantonese for Emergencies in Hong Kong
Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!
8 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!
8 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Living in Hong Kong
Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.
20 Lessons Beginner
Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.
20 Lessons Beginner
2
Using Correct Cantonese at the Bank
If you're living in Hong Kong you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!
11 Lessons Beginner
If you're living in Hong Kong you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!
11 Lessons Beginner
2
Shopping in Hong Kong
Going shopping is even more fun when you can converse with the staff in Cantonese.
5 Lessons Beginner
Going shopping is even more fun when you can converse with the staff in Cantonese.
5 Lessons Beginner
3
How to Sound Like a Native Cantonese Speaker
You know the basics. Keep pushing to make your speech sound like a native.
11 Lessons Intermediate
You know the basics. Keep pushing to make your speech sound like a native.
11 Lessons Intermediate
2
Discovering Your Roots
These lessons are your guide to connecting with your Cantonese heritage.
4 Lessons Beginner
These lessons are your guide to connecting with your Cantonese heritage.
4 Lessons Beginner
1
Ultimate Video Getting Started
Get up and running with the basics of Cantonese in this all-video learning path!
44 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get up and running with the basics of Cantonese in this all-video learning path!
44 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Using a Phone in Hong Kong
Pick up the phone with confidence and fluency using these lessons.
8 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Pick up the phone with confidence and fluency using these lessons.
8 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Riding a Taxi in Hong Kong
Get to where you're going without getting ripped off!
7 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get to where you're going without getting ripped off!
7 Lessons Absolute Beginner
3
Making an Appointment in Cantonese
Dentists, doctors, business contacts. Appointments are a necessity of modern life!
4 Lessons Intermediate
Dentists, doctors, business contacts. Appointments are a necessity of modern life!
4 Lessons Intermediate
1
Speaking Perfect Cantonese at a Restaurant
Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious Cantonese food.
11 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious Cantonese food.
11 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
Self Introduction in Cantonese
A proper self introduction is key for making a great first impression.
9 Lessons Beginner
A proper self introduction is key for making a great first impression.
9 Lessons Beginner
2
Asking for Directions in Hong Kong
Worried about getting lost in Hong Kong? These lessons will help you ask for directions.
8 Lessons Beginner
Worried about getting lost in Hong Kong? These lessons will help you ask for directions.
8 Lessons Beginner
4
Flexing your Fluency
Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Cantonese in a safe environment.
65 Lessons Advanced
Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Cantonese in a safe environment.
65 Lessons Advanced
1
Culture Class: Holidays in Hong Kong
Learn all about the top Hong Kong holidays and the traditions and history behind them.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn all about the top Hong Kong holidays and the traditions and history behind them.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
4
Advanced Topics: Culture and History
You'll learn about culture, history, folklore, arts, and more.
25 Lessons Advanced
You'll learn about culture, history, folklore, arts, and more.
25 Lessons Advanced
2
Grammar and Culture for Cantonese Beginners
Learn beginner Cantonese through native dialogues.
25 Lessons Beginner
Learn beginner Cantonese through native dialogues.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Cantonese Upper Beginner Dialogues
Continue at beginner level with some longer dialogues and even more grammar.
25 Lessons Beginner
Continue at beginner level with some longer dialogues and even more grammar.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Asking for Definitions and Directions: Lower Beginner
Beginner level seem a bit hard? This pathway will help you bridge the gap.
25 Lessons Beginner
Beginner level seem a bit hard? This pathway will help you bridge the gap.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Must-Know Cantonese Social Media Phrases
Social media Cantonese follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.
25 Lessons Beginner
Social media Cantonese follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.
25 Lessons Beginner
2
Top 400 Activities: Daily Routines in Cantonese
Want to talk about your day in Cantonese? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.
10 Lessons Beginner
Want to talk about your day in Cantonese? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.
10 Lessons Beginner
2
New
Must-Know Cantonese Slang Words & Phrases
You won't learn this in a textbook! Learn the way Cantonese-speakers actually talk.
25 Lessons Beginner
You won't learn this in a textbook! Learn the way Cantonese-speakers actually talk.
25 Lessons Beginner
5
Inner Circle
This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.
66 Lessons Bonus
This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.
66 Lessons Bonus
5
New
Cantonese Vocab Builder
Quickly and efficiently build your Cantonese vocabulary with these themed lessons.
168 Lessons Bonus
Quickly and efficiently build your Cantonese vocabulary with these themed lessons.
168 Lessons Bonus
3
How to Settle Down in Hong Kong: Intermediate Cantonese
Massively boost your Cantonese conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Massively boost your Cantonese conversation skills with these dialogue-based lessons.
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
Lower Intermediate Cantonese Grammar and Culture
This Lower Intermediate pathway is for students ready to break out of the beginner level.
25 Lessons Intermediate
This Lower Intermediate pathway is for students ready to break out of the beginner level.
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
Around Town in Hong Kong: Upper Intermediate Cantonese
Perfect your conversational skills while mingling with the Cantonese-speaking locals.
25 Lessons Intermediate
Perfect your conversational skills while mingling with the Cantonese-speaking locals.
25 Lessons Intermediate
1
Before You Travel: Survival Cantonese Phrases
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Culture Class: Essential Cantonese Vocabulary
Let Cantonese culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Let Cantonese culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Top 25 Cantonese Questions You Need to Know
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
3-Minute Cantonese: Greetings and Useful Phrases
In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy Cantonese phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In these bite-sized lessons you'll learn the most handy Cantonese phrases.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Ultimate Cantonese Pronunciation Guide
By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you master pronunciation fast!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you master pronunciation fast!
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Introduction to Cantonese
5 lessons, 30 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of Cantonese.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
5 lessons, 30 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of Cantonese.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
5
New
News
New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.
234 Lessons Bonus
New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.
234 Lessons Bonus
1
Cantonese in 3-Minute Videos
Olivia will teach you must-know Cantonese phrases, step-by-step.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Olivia will teach you must-know Cantonese phrases, step-by-step.
25 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
New
Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
New
Absolute Beginner Cantonese for Every Day
In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular phrases and words in Cantonese.
53 Lessons Absolute Beginner
In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular phrases and words in Cantonese.
53 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
New
Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners
Try your hand at reading real Cantonese in context.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Try your hand at reading real Cantonese in context.
10 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
New
Listening Comprehension for Beginners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Beginner
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Beginner
2
Cantonese Words of the Week
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Cantonese in no time!
25 Lessons Beginner
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Cantonese in no time!
25 Lessons Beginner
2
New
Reading Comprehension for Beginners
Try your hand at reading real Cantonese in context.
10 Lessons Beginner
Try your hand at reading real Cantonese in context.
10 Lessons Beginner
2
New
Quick & Easy Cantonese Review for Beginners
You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!
7 Lessons Beginner
You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!
7 Lessons Beginner
3
New
Listening Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Intermediate
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Intermediate
3
Cantonese Words of the Week
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Cantonese in no time!
25 Lessons Intermediate
These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Cantonese in no time!
25 Lessons Intermediate
3
Must-Know Cantonese Holiday Words
Olivia introduces the vocabulary and customs of many popular holidays in Hong Kong.
13 Lessons Intermediate
Olivia introduces the vocabulary and customs of many popular holidays in Hong Kong.
13 Lessons Intermediate
3
New
Reading Comprehension for Intermediate Learners
Try your hand at reading real Cantonese in context.
10 Lessons Intermediate
Try your hand at reading real Cantonese in context.
10 Lessons Intermediate
4
Video Culture Class: Hong Kong Holidays
Olivia will introduce the must-know Hong Kong holidays at native speed.
25 Lessons Advanced
Olivia will introduce the must-know Hong Kong holidays at native speed.
25 Lessons Advanced
4
New
Listening Comprehension for Advanced Learners
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Advanced
Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.
20 Lessons Advanced
4
New
Reading Comprehension for Advanced Learners
Ready for fluency? This Cantonese Advanced Reading Comprehension Series is sure to perfect your reading skills... and take your Cantonese further than you ever expected. Simply watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced learners who are aiming for fluency.
7 Lessons Advanced
Ready for fluency? This Cantonese Advanced Reading Comprehension Series is sure to perfect your reading skills... and take your Cantonese further than you ever expected. Simply watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Advanced learners who are aiming for fluency.
7 Lessons Advanced
1
Key Phrases and Grammar: Absolute Beginner Cantonese
Learn Cantonese rapidly using our powerful dialogue-based method.
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Learn Cantonese rapidly using our powerful dialogue-based method.
50 Lessons Absolute Beginner
4
Top 10 Hong Kong Films
Internal Affairs, Yesterday Once More, Love in a Puff, and more.
10 Lessons Advanced
Internal Affairs, Yesterday Once More, Love in a Puff, and more.
10 Lessons Advanced
4
Top 10 Places in Hong Kong
Temple Street, The Star Ferry, The Macao Casino, and more.
11 Lessons Advanced
Temple Street, The Star Ferry, The Macao Casino, and more.
11 Lessons Advanced
4
Music in Hong Kong
Tat Ming Pair, Beyond, and Black Birds.
4 Lessons Advanced
Tat Ming Pair, Beyond, and Black Birds.
4 Lessons Advanced
5
Throwback Thursday
Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
409 Lessons Bonus
Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.
409 Lessons Bonus
5
Video News
Get the latest CantoneseClass101.com news with video.
27 Lessons Bonus
Get the latest CantoneseClass101.com news with video.
27 Lessons Bonus
1
New
Extensive Reading in Cantonese for Absolute Beginners
Break into reading Cantonese with these fun miniature books.
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Break into reading Cantonese with these fun miniature books.
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
2
New
Extensive Reading in Cantonese for Beginners
Break into reading Cantonese with these fun miniature books.
15 Lessons Beginner
Break into reading Cantonese with these fun miniature books.
15 Lessons Beginner
3
Extensive Reading in Cantonese for Intermediate Learners
Break into reading Cantonese with these fun miniature books.
10 Lessons Intermediate
Break into reading Cantonese with these fun miniature books.
10 Lessons Intermediate
2
Business Cantonese for Beginners
Harness the power of formality levels in Cantonese to boost your professional career.
25 Lessons Beginner
Harness the power of formality levels in Cantonese to boost your professional career.
25 Lessons Beginner
1
Learn Cantonese Conversations with Animation — Absolute Beginner
Get a taste of real Cantonese conversation with these short animations.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Get a taste of real Cantonese conversation with these short animations.
5 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Absolute Beginner Questions Answered by Olivia
Olivia answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
Olivia answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.
15 Lessons Absolute Beginner
1
Can Give Your Contact Information
In this pathway, you will learn how to give your give your contact information to others.
2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to give your give your contact information to others.
2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
1
Can Introduce Yourself
In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.
3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.
3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
1
Can Talk About Your Family
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.
3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.
3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
5
New
Monthly Review Video
Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.
9 Lessons Bonus
Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.
9 Lessons Bonus
1
Can Ask About Well-being
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.
3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.
3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
1
Can Talk About Weather
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about weather.
3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about weather.
3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner
5
New
Learning Strategies
Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.
10 Lessons Bonus
Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.
10 Lessons Bonus
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