Modern Cantonese Book 2 - A Textbook for Global Learners

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 conversations and discussions relating to a range of activities in Hong Kong, Macau, and Shenzhen.This book is targeted at intermediate learners of Cantonese, while language teachers and linguists interested in Cantonese as a second language may also find it informative.

List of contents

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 yat yaht

Lesson 2: Places of interest in Tsim Sha Tsui - Táiháh Jimsajéui yáuhcheui ge deihf ng

Lesson 3: Attending a job interview in Central - Heui Jungwàahn gin gung

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

Lesson 5: Going hiking on the Peak - Heui Saandéng hàahng saan

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

Lesson 7: Making a food trip to Shenzhen - Heui Samjan sihkyéh

Lesson 8: Taking the ferry to Cheung Chau - Chóh syùhn heui Chèuhng Jau

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

Lesson 10: Discussing Cantonese culture - Tóuleuhn Gwóngdung màhnfa

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Product details

• Authors: Siu-lun Lee, Siu-Lun (The Chinese University of Hong Kong Lee
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2022
• EAN: 9780367539115
• ISBN: 978-0-367-53911-5
• No. of pages: 16
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 234 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Print on Demand
• Subjects: Education and learning > Miscellaneous; FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / General, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Chinese, Language teaching & learning material & coursework, Language teaching and learning material and coursework, Designed for home learning, Cantonese, For home learning / Self-study / autonomous learning, Textbook, coursework