Speak Cantonese on Day 1. Be fluent in Year 7
By Poetic Cantonese
Speak Cantonese on Day 1. Be fluent in Year 7Jan 25, 2023
Intermediate Listening 14- students' speech 13- a trip to Melbourne from Auckland
This is a speech as an assignment for my Year 2 Term 2. She had only picked up Cantonese her own before joining my Year 2 course by surrounding herself with Cantonese. I was impressed by her existing level before joining us.
A slightly longer one, but is good practice for listening. I have extracted some vocabulary for you in the middle of this episode. Enjoy!
Pick up your Cantonese starting in 2023. My group classes & self-paced course can help.
https://poeticcantonese.com/online-group-lessons/
https://poeticcantonese.com/poetic-cantonese-academy/
Intermediate Listening 13- students' speech 12- a trip to Hong Kong
Pick up your Cantonese starting in 2023. My group classes can help.
https://poeticcantonese.com/online-group-lessons/
For those who'd prefer a more flexible online course:
https://poeticcantonese.com/poetic-cantonese-academy/
Let's listen to another great speech - listen it once, next review vocabulary, then another time.
Intermediate Listening 12- students' speech 11- an unforgettable trip to Europe
Let's take a listen to another good speech, recorded back in August 2022.
Pick up your Cantonese starting in 2023. My group classes can help.
https://poeticcantonese.com/online-group-lessons/
Intermediate Listening 11- students' speech 10- my honeymoon trip
This is a speech from Year 2 term 1 class. Give it a listen and learn some potential new vocabulary.
Year 2 classes are perfect for people who has learned a bit of Cantonese and can perform basic communication while travelling in Hong Kong. We will further build vocabulary to speak about these topics:
- Chinese New Year traditions and turnip cake recipe
- getting to know your colleagues at work
- speaking about your travels and hobbies
- booking a table; ordering food; asking for directions in town
- speaking to relatives to learn more about lives of immigrants
- communicating with minibus drivers & getting boat tickets
- talking about symptoms and comparison between Chinese & western medicine
In year 2, we dived deeper into grammar, lexical variations and colloquial expressions. Combined with 12 units of listening, vocabulary sets made ready for you on Quizlet, impromptu questions and occasional speech, my goal is to prepare you to feel comfortable and build confidence using Cantonese if you were to move there.
Class dates, level and other details:
https://poeticcantonese.com/online-group-lessons/
Intermediate Listening 10- students' speech 09- a trip to Hong Kong
As my students from Year 1 term 3 and Year 2 on, you will be introduced short speech each term as well as other content we went through. Here is one from summer term in 2022.
I have 8-10 group sessions this term starting in mid- January. Check out time and level here:
https://poeticcantonese.com/online-group-lessons/
Send me an email for any questions or if you want to see a course outline.
kahei@poeticcantonese.com
Intermediate Listening 14- maxing out my social muscles in two straight days of socializing in Berlin
Hopped on a plane to Berlin to attend a yestheory meetup, which last for three days, followed by the premiere of Project Iceman on the forth day. I've built a pretty good momentum of meeting new friends during my trip, so meeting hundreds of people feel natural to me! And I did quite enjoy it. But two straight days of networking proved to be too draining for me. I ended up avoiding the crowd on the third day, but making myself re-join them on the forth day was so worth it. I'll tell you more in the next episode.
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 160- when's your first kiss?
To learn more about grammar, useful tips on Cantonese which I didn't supply here in the podcast, feel free to check out my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@poeticcantonese5255
Make your date fall in love with you! Ask them questions to make them feel something. I've picked a few. When's your first kiss? What do you like about me? If you had one month to live, what would you do?
You are welcome.
Intermediate Listening 14- The song I listened to while I was enjoying the beautiful night view
Finally I am reciting a song, just like a poem! Hey! Maybe that's why I name poeticcantonese!
I googled and here are the lyrics. Feel free to listen to it too! Do you want to me translate the meaning too? Make a voice message to let me know!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jRNbtNy1K4
For full characters, see description of the youtube link.
Lyrics: characters + jyutping
今[gam1]生[sang1]今[gam1]世[sai3]
幻[waan6]變[bin3]的[dik1]一[jat1]生[sang1] 默[mak6]默[mak6]期[kei4]待[doi6]一[jat1]份[fan6]愛[oi3]
踏[daap6]過[gwo3]多[do1]少[siu2/]彎[waan1] 段[dyun6]段[dyun6]情[cing4]路[lou6]也[jaa5]失[sat1]望[mong6]
我[ngo5]不[bat1]甘[gam1]心[sam1]說[syut3]別[bit6]離[lei4] 仍[jing4]舊[gau6]渴[hot3]望[mong6]愛[oi3]的[dik1]傳[cyun4]奇[kei4]
不[bat1]捨[se2]不[bat1]棄[hei3] 無[mou4]懼[geoi6]長[coeng4/]夜[je6]空[hung1]虛[heoi1]風[fung1]中[zung1]繼[gai3]續[zuk6]追[zeoi1]
風[fung1]裡[leoi5]笑[siu3]著[zoek6]風[fung1]裡[leoi5/]唱[coeng3] 感[gam2]激[gik1]天[tin1]意[ji3]碰[pung3]著[zoek6]你[nei5] 縱[zung3]是[si6]苦[fu2]澀[gip3]都[dou1]變[bin3]得[dak1]美[mei5]
天[tin1]也[jaa5]老[lou5] 任[jam6]海[hoi2]也[jaa5]老[lou5] 惟[wai4]望[mong6]此[ci2]愛[oi3]愛[oi3]未[mei6]老[lou5] 願[jyun6]意[ji3]今[gam1]生[sang1]約[joek3]定[ding6]他[taa1]生[sang1]再[zoi3]擁[jung2]抱[pou5]
是[si6]你[nei5]的[dik1]雙[soeng1]手[sau2] 靜[zing6]靜[zing6]燃[jin4]亮[loeng6]這[ze5]份[fan6]愛[oi3]
是[si6]你[nei5]的[dik1]聲[sing1]音[jam1] 夜[je6]夜[je6]陪[pui4]伴[bun6]我[ngo5]的[dik1]夢[mung6]
交[gaau1]出[ceot1]真[zan1]心[sam1]真[zan1]的[dik1]美[mei5] 無[mou4]盡[zeon6]每[mui5]日[jat6]每[mui5]天[tin1]想[soeng2]你[nei5]
今[gam1]生[sang1]今[gam1]世[sai3] 寧[ning4]願[jyun2]名[ming4]利[lei6]拋[paau1]開[hoi1] 瀟[siu1]灑[saa2]跟[gan1]你[nei5]飛[fei1]
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 159- deeper chat about friendship and love
To learn more about grammar, useful tips on Cantonese which I didn't supply here in the podcast, feel free to check out my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@poeticcantonese5255
Getting to know more about your date, let's learn a few questions, asking about their best friends and if they value love or friendship more.
Intermediate Listening 13- my week of work & adventure on beautiful Corfu Island in quite season
Another time when I realized I was living my dream: teaching in front of the spectacular view of the Afionas Bay & Agios Georgios beach. I fell in love with this night view, reluctant to leave, so I pulled out my phone after lesson, and put some Leslie Cheung's songs on.
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 158- don't be scared; I am here
To learn more about grammar, useful tips on Cantonese which I didn't supply here in the podcast, feel free to check out my YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@poeticcantonese5255
In this episode, you are till in Ocean Park on the date. Let's learn some names of rides. If your date is scared, you can comfort them by saying this: don't be scared. I am here. Happy date!
Intermediate Listening 12- How I salvaged my journey from Ischia, Italy to Corfu, Greece
My ferry was scheduled at 6:45 am but the second time I opened my eyes after the alarm at 5:30 am, it became 6:30 am! Was I going to miss all my transportation connection to Greece?
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 157- bringing a date to Ocean Park; let's learn some animals
Out on a date to Ocean Park, once in a while, is not a bad idea. Let's learn some animals that you will see in Ocean Park.
Intermediate Listening 11- My ideal work week on Ischia, Italy- work on an island; run, swim & hike in free time
This week was the first moment I realized I was living my dream- working online and not limited to one place; staying by the sea where I can enjoy running, swimming, hiking
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 156- breakfast vocabulary: toast, jam, butter, cereal, pancake, waffles, etc.
In the next few episodes, you are going out on a date with someone! With the past 155 episodes, it should get your Cantonese somewhere. Let's learn more vocabulary on more breakfast items.
Intermediate Listening 10- eating pizza and sfogliatella in Naples & island escape!
Four days in Naples- this is the reason I came to see. This is somewhat what I expected, but I couldn't deal with the madness. I needed a change so I can continue travel and working. So it's time for island escape. Amalfi coast day trip, followed by a week on an island called Ischia.
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 155- "doggie" noodles shop (spoiler: no dog eating involved)
There's a quite popular dish called gau2 jai2 fan2 (little dog noodles), is believed to be originated in the 50s and 60s in Hong Kong. One potential reason of the name is that the shape of the noodles resemble the shape of dog tails. Another reason may be that Gau2jai2 resembles the sound of gau3 jai3- to give relief, when Hong Kong was in war times.
In this episode, I will introduce a few popular dishes you can find in one of these noodles shops.
Intermediate Listening 09- experiencing the madness of Naples with a Slovenian friend
Having met a new Slovenian friend at a hostel in Rome, we were headed the same way, Naples. It was a shame because we had great conversation to start with. As he further told me his political views as we were travelling, I started to see him differently. But despite of our difference, we saluted, shoke hands then parted ways as he finished his short trip in Italy.
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 154- a few phrases to learn for hot pot apart from food names
Learn a few basic food names, then learn few phrases such as discount, soup base, what's included, what's not included. After hot pot, you are headed to Yau Ma Tei Theatre searching for a potential Cantonese opera show.
Intermediate Listening 08- Stereotype of 7 nationality; pushing my social muscles to the max; seeing Trevi fountain 3 times in 24 hours!
I've said it. It may be a stereotype. But it's my observation but not conclusion.
1) The Italian: funny and loud
2) The American: chatty, chilled and relaxed
3) The Irish: unintelligible English. Sorry, it's probably just my problem
4) The British: a bit quite and reserved; complained about the beautiful sunset view because a tree was within the view
5) The Hong Kong: just quiet
6) The Slovenian: I don't know, we just talked basketball
7) Oh, the Mexican: I almost forgot about him
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 153- synonyms of beautiful
What else can you say other than "leng3" to describe a beautiful view? Listen on.
Intermediate Listening 07- How I met two friends in Rome and why I didn't like it
So three girls and I were set off to the Colosseum, missing one person on the way, and I had to part ways with them. Why? Take a listen.
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 152- I want to hike up to Lion Rock
After visiting the Walled City Park, you and your friend are exploring Kowloon, Kai Tak area, and potentially hiking up to Lion Rock.
Intermediate Listening 06- headed South to Rome, picking up new friends, my observation about Italy
5 September 2022. After my week in Turin, I was headed to Rome, where I met many friends, fellow travellers on the way. All the social skills that I've lost touch from years of staying in one city and perhaps covid lockdown, now is back to use again!
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 151- Is there English guided tour today?
Imagine you are exploring Kowloon, finding yourself in Sham Shui Po for a breakfast, then exploring Kowloon Walled City park. You asked: is there English guided tour today?
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 150- 10 food that may surprise foreigners
10 food that visitors to Hong Kong may find surprising, disgusting, interesting, pleasant, etc. Go on the try them. You may like or hate them!
Find out more about Poetic Cantonese Academy Year 1A for complete beginners.
https://poeticcantonese.com/poetic-cantonese-academy/
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 149- 10 forgotten food in Hong Kong you should try
10 types of food I think is underrated and maybe forgotten that people should try :}
Learn more about Year 1A of Poetic Cantonese Academy.
https://poeticcantonese.com/poetic-cantonese-academy/
Intermediate Listening 05- Couchsurfing in Torino
Story of my week in Turin- couchsurfing the first night, went to balcony concerts and English & languages meetups. I will bring you travel updates, in Cantonese, you can tune in and immerse in Cantonese, while having fun topics and stories.
Intermediate Listening 04- experience of speaking Italian on the street
On the last day in Genoa, I was applying my Italian in an unexpected way. Next day, off I went to another city, Torino.
In this series, I will take you with me on my journey. You can listen to my adventure, in Cantonese!
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 148- what exhibitions are there today at Space Museum?
Let's learn some phrases you may want to use: asking if you need tickets, asking what exhibitions/ facilities are there. I doubt they don't speak English, but this would still be interesting to learn!
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 147- What exhibition are there at the Hong Kong Museum of Art?
Let's learn how to order tickets, and ask what exhibition and activities are there at Hong Kong Museum of Art.
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 146- A few colloquial sayings at Hong Kong restaurants
Beginners' 2 is back!
Let's use your existing Cantonese knowledge and convert them to new knowledge. From what you may know, you can already have a good guess of what these colloquial phrases mean. What does "no sand, run milk" mean for a drink? What does "walk street" mean when ordering food? What does "pretty boy" and "pretty girl" mean?
Intermediate Listening 03- Students' Speech 08
Well done to my students for completing their speeches! Now, it's time to showcase them and you can also learn something. I have broken down some vocabulary and left you with two questions at the end.
My Year 1 & 2 online classes will resume in 1-2 weeks. If you are interested, email me kahei@poeticcantonese.com and I'll send you some course outline.
Intermediate Listening 02- I took two weeks of Italian classes in Genoa
Hope you enjoyed the last episode. I will use this series to chat about my adventure & interesting topics. If you want to send me a voice message, you can use the link below! Guess which country I am going next?
Intermediate Listening 01- I moved out of London to Italy
I wanted to to try a new approach. In this series, I will make episodes of my update or interesting topics, in full Cantonese, so you can tune in and just play me in the background. Level is intermediate.
You can use other seasons/ series to learn new vocabulary.
I'll get back to Beginners' 2 shortly!
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 145- You should go to West Kowloon Cultural District & Ocean Park
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Let's learn a few spots for cultural events, book stores and theme parks in Hong Kong.
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 144- You should see Bun Festival in Cheung Chau
Let's learn a few festivals of Hong Kong and places to go see those events!
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Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 143- Have you been to Old Kai Tak Airport?
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Let's learn a few potentially interesting historical sites and some hidden nature destination!
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 142- You should go to Kowloon Walled City Park
Let's learn a few places to visit if you are interested in history and exploring nature.
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Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 141- Where should I go? What should I do?
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After another exciting day eating, touring, hiking and going to a friend's wedding, you ask your friend for some suggestion of where to go and what to do.
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 140- handsome, your shirt suits you!
Lan Kwai Fong- a place I've heard but never really stepped in. If you are into night life, it should be a fun paradise. Let's learn one opening line: pretty you, your outfit looks great on you!
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Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 139- "picking up" the bride
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In Hong Kong, it's typical to have an morning activity on the wedding ceremony day, called "picking up" the bride, where bridesmaids get the opportunity to torture the best men through a series of games or challenges in order for the groom to "pick up" the bride from her house. In this episode, I'll be teaching you some basic nouns of how to call groom, bride, bridesmaids, best men, etc.
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 138- Attending a friend's wedding
Let's learn some traditional, typical dishes for wedding dinners. Also a few phrases you can say to the groom and the bride.
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Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 137- Are there peanuts inside? I am allergic
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Let's learn how to state your allergy and dietary preference, e.g. peanut allergy, seafood allergy, preference of not eating meat or seafood.
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 136- A bowl of fish balls and beef stew hofun please
Let's learn some typical noodles types and toppings for ordering at typical Hong Kong noodles shop.
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Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 135- Long time no see. How have you been?
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Let's learn a few possible response for changes in life. Job changes, moving, going to school, getting married, etc.
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 134- How long does it take to hike to Big Wave Bay?
From Dragon's back, actually walk down to Big Wave Bay. Actually learn some Cantonese so you can ask direction if needed! ;)
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Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 133- Taking minibus to Dragon's back
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You will have to get to Shau Kei Wan MTR station, take a bus or minibus and get off at To Tei Wan. You certainly can't miss the stop if you go on the weekend, but if you go on the weekday, this episode could help you!
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 132- classic dim sum 2
Let's learn 10 more classic dim sum/ dim sum that I like! Also let's learn to ask for forks, spoons and knives.
You can study these dim sum names with my Quizlet flashcard set:
https://quizlet.com/gb/619997892/food-6-dim-sum-part-2-flash-cards/
Cantonese Beginners' 2- Day 131- classic dim sum 1
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You probably know a lot of dim sum names. So let's review some of them, and learn a few types of tea.
You can refer to this quizlet flashcard for the dim sum names.
https://quizlet.com/gb/600989240/food-3-dim-sum-in-cantonese-flash-cards/