The art of Hong Kongese by a Dummy

The art of Hong Kongese by a Dummy

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  • Vocab - Nature

    This episode we will be going through some vocab on nature. You will learn words about general nature scenery, disasters, and some idioms. 

    Happy learning! :D

    Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/vocab-nature

    Music credit: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com Background Music

    17 min
  • yes/ no questions (past tense) - Part 2 (咗/ 完)

    Hi! We will be doing some practices on the structure of the 咗/ 完 Yes and no questions in past tense. For the next couple of months and you will also get to do some practice in this episode on the (have/ not have) questions.

    Part 3 will be published first week of next month.

    Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/yes-no-question-past-tense-part-2

    Music credit: www.bensound.com

    19 min
  • SHORT STORY: WHO IS THAT LADY THAT COMES EVERY NIGHT? 晚晚都出現嘅女人係邊個?
    In this episode, I will interpret one of the stories that I wrote. 
    Disclaimer: This story is set at an unknown location. This story is purely fictitious and if anyone runs into a similar situation, it is simply a coincidence. This story involves the paranormal and Chinese superstitions. If you don’t feel comfortable, please enjoy my other episode.
    Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/who-is-that-lady-that-comes-every-night
    Music credit: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music
    16 min
  • Vocab - Job 工作 / Occupation 職業

    This episode you will find a list of vocab on jobs and occupation. Pretty long list but do email me if I missed anything, I will add it back. 


    Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/vocab-job-occupation

    Music credit: www.bensound.com

    16 min
  • Colours in Cantonese - 顏色

    This episode I will introduce some colours to you, basic colours, a mix of colours, more complicated colours and how to systematically approach colours in Cantonese.  

    Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/colours-in-cantonese 

    Music credit: www.bensound.com

    14 min
  • yes/ no questions (past tense) - Part 1 (have/ not have questions)

    Hi! We will be doing some practices on the different structures of the Yes and no questions in past tense  for the next couple of months and you will also get to do some practice in this episode on the (have/ not have) questions. 

    I was running longer than expected. Part 2 will be published first week of next month. 

    Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/yes-no-question-past-tense-part-1

    Exercise practice: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/yes-no-q-a-past-tense

    Music credit: www.bensound.com

    30 min
  • Cantonese Triple & Multiple Character emotion sounds
    This episode, I am wrapping up the topic on emotion sounds. I will talk about
    Triple-character emotion sound: 㗎啦噃/ 㗎囉噃, 㗎啦喎, 㗎喇吓 and 㗎啦喂
    Multiple-character emotion sound: 㗎啦吓嘩 and 㗎啦囉噃
    We will move onto linking words on the 4th week of each month. Stay tuned! Be back on April 5th Monday!
    Written materials: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/triple-multiple-character-emotion-sound
    Music credit: www.bensound.com
    23 min
  • Daily Casual Conversation in a taxi

    Hi! Today I have prepared a made up conversation for you in a taxi. This episode is in conjunction of the last episode on basic info vocab: https://anchor.fm/dummy-rivers/episodes/Vocab-list---basic-personal-information-erknm3


    Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/daily-conversation-in-a-taxi

    Music credit: https://www.royaltyfree-music.com/

    45 min
  • Vocab list - basic personal information

    This episode is on vocab about basic personal info, you will also hear some vocab on growth and development. This episode is paired with next week's conversation episode. Stay tuned and happy learning! 

    Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/vocab-list-basic-personal-info

    Music credit: https://www.royaltyfree-music.com/

    13 min
  • Asking for clarifications and repeats in Cantonese

    In this episode, you will find out different ways to ask for clarifications, to express you don't understand or that you understand, to ask for repeats, and to request for people to speak up and slow down or quicken their speech.


    Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/asking-for-clarifications-and-repeats-in-cantonese

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHR39Ao4nDL8iB21vw1XlQ

    Music credit: https://www.royaltyfree-music.com/


    30 min

About The art of Hong Kongese by a Dummy

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This podcast series is designed for English speakers to learn Hong Kong Cantonese & Culture. Cantonese is certainly a monster to master. The podcast series is framed around learning Cantonese as a CSL with an English framework.