Colloquial Cantonese: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Cantonese as it is written and spoken today.
Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Cantonese in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
Colloquial Cantonese is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary lists throughout.
Key features include:
โข A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
โข Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar
โข An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises
โข Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations
โข Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in Hong Kong
โข An overview of the sounds of Cantonese
Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Cantonese is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Cantonese.