1st Edition

Modern Cantonese Book 2 A textbook for global learners

By Siu-lun Lee Copyright 2023
152 Pages
by Routledge

152 Pages
by Routledge

152 Pages
by Routledge

The second volume of Modern Cantonese aims to facilitate learners in understanding the main ideas expressed in conversations and discussions, as well as exchanging information. This book is structured around situational scenarios, which cover informal and semi-formal settings in daily activities and work-related situations. After completing this volume, learners will be able to understand... Read more

Contents

A Note on the Volumes

Introduction

How to use this book

Meet the characters in this book

Lesson 1: Spending a day in Mongkok – Heui Wohnggok wáan yāt yaht

Lesson 2: Places of interest in Tsim Sha Tsui – Táiháh Jīmsājéui yáuhcheui ge deihfōng

Lesson 3: Attending a job interview in Central – Heui Jūngwàahn gin gūng

Lesson 4: Having fun in an amusement park – Heui yàuhlohkchèuhng wáan

Lesson 5: Going hiking on the Peak – Heui Sāandéng hàahng sāan

Lesson 6: Attending a concert in Hung Hom – Heui Hùhngham tái yíncheungwúi

Lesson 7: Making a food trip to Shenzhen – Heui Sāmjan sihkyéh

Lesson 8: Taking the ferry to Cheung Chau – Chóh syùhn heui Chèuhng Jāu

Lesson 9: Seeing the sights in Macau – Heui Oumún léuihhàhng

Lesson 10: Discussing Cantonese culture – Tóuleuhn Gwóngdūng màhnfa

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Biography

Siu-lun Lee is Senior Lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has over 25 years of experience teaching Cantonese at the tertiary level. His research interests include applied linguistics, Cantonese studies, Chinese linguistics, sociolinguistics and language teaching pedagogy.