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The art of Hong Kongese by a Dummy episodes
- How to order Dim Sum 點心 at a Cantonese Dim Sum restaurant 茶樓 ?In this episode, I will talk more on ordering dim sums, the traditional ways vs the modern ways. At the end, I will have a scenario of someone ordering at a dim sum restaurant. Enjoy :)Music credit: www.bensound.com24 min
- Cantonese grammar - Linking words (And & but)
In this episode I am talking about grammar, linking words (and & but). I am created some exercises on my webpage, feel free to visit and practice.
Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/linking-words-and-but
Exercise: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/exercise-linking-words-and-but
Music credit: www.bensound.com
32 min - Skill based: Harnessing your brain power to learn Cantonese
In this episode, I am going to talk about some learning techniques from "Learning how to learn: powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects" by Dr. Barbara Oakley & Dr. Terry Sejnowski provided by McMaster University and the University of California San Diego. These techniques are not exclusive to learning Cantonese but it might be very helpful in your journey of language learning. Hope you will find some golden nuggets in this episode.
Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/skill-based-harnessing-your-brain-power-to-learn-cantonese
Music credit: www.bensound.com
24 min - Special request - How to order food from a Cantonese Restaurant - 茶餐廳(Cha Chan Tang) Tea Cafe?
In this episode, I will be talking about how to order food from a more casual Cantonese restaurant - 茶餐廳 Tea cafe. I will be talking about some dishes and their names. Enjoy!
**Vocab starts at 25:00
Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/how-to-order-food-from-a-cantonese-restaurant-cha-chan-tang-tea-cafe
Music credit: www.bensound.com
32 min - Dragon Boat Festival端午節 -What do we do and why?
This is a short episode on Dragon Boat Festival. I will talk a little about what kinds of things we do surrounding Dragon Boat Festival, and the story behind the origin of Dragon Boat Festival. Thank you and enjoy!
11 min - Introducing yourself in Hong Kong Cantonese Part 1This episode I will be talking about how to introduce yourself in Hong Kong Cantonese. I will be focusing on 3 questions - what is your name? Where are you from? What languages do you speak? I will also be speaking about a quite controversial topic in Hong Kong, which has been talked about for years, that is whether Cantonese is a language.24 min
- Happy Father’s Day! 父親節快樂In this episode, I will be sharing some stories about fathers. At the end I will let you know a couple of sweet things you can say to your dad in Hong Kong Cantonese. Enjoy :)19 min
- What is happening in Hong Kong? National Security Bill 國安法？ Popular places for Hong Kongers to move.In this episode I will be sharing the news of what’s happening in Hong Kong. - The National Security Bill 國安法. I will also be talking about the places where Hong Kongers might want to move to or visit. Thank you for supporting Hong Kong and our people.16 min
- Seasons and weather 季節同天氣
I will be talking about seasons and weather. Included 2 poems for you to enjoy!
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/oz6sL5TYlik
Written material: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/seasons-and-weather
Music credit: www.bensound.com
19 min - Tips for pronunciation & Cantonese romanization systems - mailbox answered
In this episode I am responding to a question I got from a listener on Cantonese pronunciations. I will be talking a bit about the different Cantonese romanization systems as well as some suggestions when pronouncing words.
For written materials: http://www.theartofhongkongesebyadummy.com/tips-for-pronunciation-romanization-systems
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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.
Logo credit: Wan Yiu Chui