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