Classes – Beginner 1-3, Advanced Beginner 1-3
Total Hours – 72
Curriculum – Spoken Cantonese for International Students Textbook (Previous Cantonese for Eng Speakers)
Mandarin Speakers - A Shortcut to Cantonese
ACTFL Level – Novice Low to Novice High
Level Description –
This is an introductory course designed for students who have no or little Cantonese learning experience. In this course, the focus will be placed on the study of Cantonese Jyutping (romanization of Cantonese pronunciation), pronunciation of Cantonese, and basic sentence order of the language.
For advanced beginner courses, they are designed for students who have completed Beginner Cantonese 1 and Cantonese 2. Students who have Cantonese background or have studied Cantonese for at least 3 months may also fit in the class.In this class, students will continue to expand the pool of vocabulary, expressions, as well as Cantonese idioms, which enable learners to form sentences accurately and speak more fluently.