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Student Testimonials

My teacher is a great Cantonese teacher! She clearly knows the language very well and is happy to answer very technical questions about Cantonese grammar. She is warm, welcoming, and patient. She goes at a good pace, and her lessons are a good mix of new vocabulary and new grammar structures. When we divide into breakout groups, she listens in on our conversations so that she can give us individualized feedback. Unlike other Cantonese classes I've been in, her class centers her students' voices. For the most part, the students are talking more than the teacher, and we're not just reciting material from a textbook.

Shannon D
I really enjoy my class and I feel challenged to express more complex opinions. My expectations are exceeded!

Eden L
I like the small class size, which makes it feel very personalized and comfortable to participate. I think it is challenging to teach students who likely have a native Cantonese language background, but with varying levels of proficiency with grammar and breadth of vocabulary. My teacher is very knowledgeable in teaching these types of students as well as the non-native Cantonese student. The lessons are useful and interesting and she's is an engaging teacher. She always makes time to answer our questions and teach us more about things that the students find interesting. The handouts are helpful as well.

Sydney L
I am happy with my progress in my Cantonese class. I really enjoy the experience of learning with classmates in my class; it definitely keeps me motivated to continue signing up for classes and studying hard. My teacher is wonderful and knowledgeable. The content covered in the syllabus is relevant to the opportunities I have in my daily life to use Cantonese (with my husband, our nanny, and understanding/speaking with my child).

Sarah N
My teacher is from Hong Kong, she speaks Cantonese fluently and articulately so that is easier for a Cantonese learner to understand. I have learned how Chinese holidays are celebrated. I have acquired a lot of vocabulary, phrases and grammatical patterns. We have had homework that consists of recording ourselves speaking about a specific topic, which has helped me improve my listening skills and acquire more useful vocabulary. I highly recommend Cantonese classes at Hills Learning.

Bouzid C
I have learned so much, and my professor has been an excellent teacher. I wanted to turn my surface knowledge of Cantonese from just understanding but semi-speaking because my family speaks it, into fully knowing how to form my own sentences and speak properly. The class has definitely done that already, and I see it only getting better until the end of the class.

Ethan H
My teacher is a great teacher. She is personable, engaging and makes learning the language really fun! This class has given me the tools necessary to learn the language.

Timothy E
Love our teacher! She is a crowd favorite! Great instructor! Always here to answer questions.

Jess J

Private Classes for Adults

Hills Learning’s curriculum for Cantonese comprises both language and cultural instruction. For each class, we follow our SWIRL method, developing at least three of the five language skills per class. Our main goal for Cantonese private lessons is to develop conversational skills, but we also specialize in teaching Chinese characters, cultural etiquette, or just general language acquisition. And of course, we can meet student’s individual goals and requirements.

With this basic framework, each teacher creates and develops her own teaching materials based on student needs and goals. All teachers undergo a thorough review and testing process, and also must follow guidelines and best practices from Hills Learning when creating teaching materials for Cantonese class.

Private Classes for Kids

Are you (or your young teen) interested in learning about the Cantonese language and culture? How about you have children that would like to learn Cantonese either to develop skills to communicate with family or learn Cantonese to get credit at school?

Hills Learning offers a unique opportunity for teens and kids learning Cantonese in private lessons. We can not only teach them the basics of the Chinese characters, reading, writing, and conversation, but it’s also possible that the classes your teen is taking with us can be transferred to their respective high school or college for credit. Please see for credit for further information.

For more general information on our Cantonese classes for kids, please CONTACT US

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Other Lesson Types

For Credit

Hills Learning offers courses for credit for Cantonese. Since we're a fully accredited institution we have the ability to partner with either a college, university or high school to put together a program for transferring credit.

Generally how for credit classes work is we will ask you to contact someone in your school about transferring external credits to their institution and the process. You can then contact us with any questions about this, and usually we end up speaking directly with the school to answer any questions they may have. We have partnered with multiple colleges and high schools in the past, however, we would say it is case by case basis that credits will be accepted or not.

Taking classes for credit at Hills Learning is a great way to take your language of choice and have it count for credit. Too often we see schools not having Cantonese classes, or, not having the specific level of the target student.

Please contact us about the Cantonese classes for credit.

For Business

Hills Learning has worked with multiple companies to offer language lessons for corporate employees. Since we are a fully accredited institution, it is usually easier for prospective students to get reimbursement for their classes through us.

For classes for business at Hills Learning you can choose to take classes here through our regular online group class offerings, or sign up to private Cantonese lessons where we can tailor the curriculum to fit yours and your company's needs. We can teach Cantonese and formal business Cantonese, or just go through regular language acquisition for clients.

There is a possibility for classes for business purposes to come and teach at your office in the New York Area. We also have classrooms available at our Grand Central location (usually business hours 9 to 5 are open, after hours you'd need to contact us).

Please contact us for more information on our business programs. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing your business needs.

For Kids

Hills Learning offers Cantonese classes for kids. Our regular programs on our website are for adult students (except where noted) so if you're interested in classes for your kids to learn Cantonese we usually teach kids in a private or a semi-private setting.

Our lessons for Cantonese for kids teach with a specific curriculum that is fun and engaging. We usually teach with videos, songs and interactive activities for the students to learn Cantonese.

Please contact us for further information on our Cantonese classes for kids.

In Person

Hills Learning has a learning center located next to Grand Central Station in New York City. If you are able to commute within the New York City Area, we have classes that you can take in person with an instructor.

We have both group and private lessons available for in person classes in New York City. Please see our listing of in person group classes Cantonese classes nyc for further information.

Level Info

BEGINNER DETAILS

Class Levels - Beginner 1, 2, 3 AND Adv Beginner 1, 2, 3

Level Descriptions (Beginner 1, 2, 3) –
The Beginner Cantonese class is for students eager to learn the basics of Cantonese, where they will learn basic greetings and conversational skills to shop, order food, and discuss their schedules. They will also learn a basic romanization system for Cantonese, jyutping. We do not teach Chinese characters in our group courses. Our courses are designed for determined beginners who want to develop their conversational skills and being able to start forming basic sentences in Cantonese.

Level Descriptions (Adv Beginner 1, 2, 3) -

In Advanced Beginner Cantonese, students will go more in depth in their everyday life skills in Cantonese. The advanced beginner starts out with discussing one's home, and giving commands. The student then in the next level discusses traveling, and how to give directions. Finally the advanced beginner series ends with the theme of hobbies and experiences, where we equip students to perform all basic Cantonese tasks.

ACTFL Standards -

All our courses relate to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines - We are aiming for students in our beginner levels to have novice mid language proficiency, working towards novice high proficiency.

Supplementary Textbooks -

Although Hills Learning has its own curriculum, we also encourage students to purchase the Spoken Cantonese for Intl Students textbook

PRE-INTERMEDIATE DETAILS

Class Levels - Pre-Intermediate 1-6 and beyond

Level Descriptions (1-3) –

In Pre-Intermediate Cantonese, our class levels start out with enabling students to discuss their travels in depth. Included in this is discussing experiences abroad, but also descriptors on recommendations and making appointments in hotels. Pre-Intermediate 2 enables students in depth to go shopping and go to restaurants, moving beyond basic vocabulary that was covered in Beginner 2. Pre-Intermediate 3 teaches students how to address needs in the doctor's office, and describing in general your body and feelings.

Level Descriptions (4-6 and beyond) -

Our second level of our Pre-Intermediate series gives students the ability to discuss a cultural medium for the first time in depth (movies we choose for the level 4). Level 5 is technology and change, giving the students the ability to discuss events in their lives and how they have affected them but also equipping them to discuss their personal IT devices and what happens when a device breaks. Level 6 gives students the opportunity to discuss cultural festivals in Cantonese.

Beyond level 6 of Pre-Intermediate, there is the opportunity for going higher in levels and continuing our pre-intermediate series.

ACTFL Standards -

All our courses relate to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines - We are aiming for students in our pre-intermediate levels to have novice high proficiency, working towards intermediate low.

Supplementary Textbooks -

Although Hills Learning has its own curriculum, we also recommend using over various texts for our pre-intermediate courses

INTERMEDIATE DETAILS

Class Levels - Intermediate 1 to 16 and beyond

Level Descriptions for first series (1-8) –
The intermediate level is designed to encourage students to expand their speaking, reading, listening and writing skills. Intermediate level students can communicate about themselves fluently, and have mastered all basic grammar and vocabulary from the beginner and pre-intermediate levels. The intermediate students are navigating situational Cantonese, where they need to communicate needs outside of themselves and get around difficult situations in the language.

Level Descriptions for second series (9-16 and beyond) –
The second level of the intermediate series is pushing students to communicate and think beyond just navigating basic needs and difficult situations. Students will sometimes seem advanced when discussing familiar topics, however in depth topics will challenge them and make it difficult to sustain discourse. Students at this level are working towards navigating difficult situations in Cantonese.

Beyond level 16 of Intermediate, there is the opportunity for going higher in levels and continuing our intermediate series.

ACTFL Standards -

All our courses relate to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines - We are aiming for students in our first series of intermediate levels to have intermediate low proficiency, working towards intermediate mid. In the second series, we are looking for students to have intermediate mid proficiency, working towards intermediate high.

Supplementary Textbooks -

Although Hills Learning has its own curriculum, we also recommend using over various texts for our Intermediate courses

UPPER INTERMEDIATE DETAILS

Class Levels - Upper Intermediate 1 to 12 and beyond

Level Descriptions (1-12 and beyond) –
The upper intermediate courses are trying to prepare students to work and function like an advanced student. Students start to move beyond just speaking in concrete terms and instead get used to speaking in abstract terms about language. Topics such as community, current events, history, and other subjects are brought up and discussed. Students also start focusing much more on real world resources and materials, dramas, tv shows, music, and other materials created for Cantonese native speakers.

Beyond level 12 of Upper Intermediate, there is the opportunity for going higher in levels and continuing our upper intermediate series.

ACTFL Standards -

All our courses relate to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines - We are aiming for students in our upper intermediate levels to have intermediate high proficiency, working towards advanced low.

Supplementary Textbooks -

Although Hills Learning has its own curriculum, there are also various texts and resources we recommend per class level

ADVANCED DETAILS

Class Levels - Multiple

Level Descriptions –
The advanced courses are first designed to get students feeling accustomed to discussing difficult subjects in language. From current events to economics, students will be discussing abstractly on a variety of levels. It is assumed that all students can both discuss themselves thoroughly and also navigate all intermediate needs in language. Advanced students start out by really trying to get used to speaking abstractly, and then they move forward into discussing specialty areas using language. Most students at times will sound like native speakers and should be able to be understood by all native speakers who might not be accustomed to speaking to non-native speakers.

ACTFL Standards -

All our courses relate to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines - We are aiming for students to be at a minimum advanced low in the starting levels of advanced, and then we work them towards advanced mid and high.

Supplementary Textbooks -

Although Hills Learning has its own curriculum, there are also various texts and resources we recommend per class level

Cantonese Classes Online 粤語 - Cantonese Lessons

Student Testimonials

Shannon D

Eden L

Sydney L

Sarah N

Bouzid C

Ethan H

Timothy E

Jess J

Private Classes for Adults

Private Classes for Kids

Other Lesson Types

Level Info