Publisher Description

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.

Author 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.

Table of Contents

ContentsA Note on the VolumesIntroductionHow to use this bookMeet the characters in this bookLesson 1: Spending a day in Mongkok – Heui Wohnggok wáan yt yahtLesson 2: Places of interest in Tsim Sha Tsui – Táiháh Jmsjéui yáuhcheui ge deihfngLesson 3: Attending a job interview in Central – Heui Jngwàahn gin gng Lesson 4: Having fun in an amusement park – Heui yàuhlohkchèuhng wáanLesson 5: Going hiking on the Peak – Heui Sandéng hàahng sanLesson 6: Attending a concert in Hung Hom – Heui Hùhngham tái yíncheungwúiLesson 7: Making a food trip to Shenzhen – Heui Smjan sihkyéhLesson 8: Taking the ferry to Cheung Chau – Chóh syùhn heui Chèuhng JuLesson 9: Seeing the sights in Macau – Heui Oumún léuihhàhngLesson 10: Discussing Cantonese culture – Tóuleuhn Gwóngdng màhnfaAppendix 1Appendix 2Appendix 3

Long Description

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, whilst language teachers and linguists interested in Cantonese as a second language may also find it informative.

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