The third volume of Modern Cantonese aims to broaden learners’ Cantonese language skills by teaching students how to deal with, discuss, persuade, and summarize topics related to sophisticated work-related situations.This book provides scenarios talking about abstract topics, as well as cultural and social issues in both formal and semi-formal settings. Learners gain the skills to discuss a variety of complex topics and abstract issues.This book is designed for intermediate to advanced learners who have reached Intermediate Mid (ACTFL) or B1 (CEFR) proficiency. Language teachers, linguists, and researchers interested in Cantonese as a second Language may also find the book 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 Volumes Introduction How to use this bookMeet the characters in this bookLesson 1: Discussing an urban revitalization project – Tóuleuhn sìhngsíh wuhtfa gaiwaahkLesson 2: Aspects of popular culture - Gwāanyū làuhhàhng màhnfaLesson 3: Joining an ecotour - Chāamgā sāngtaai léuihyàuh Lesson 4: Discussing a job search - Tóuleuhn dímyéung wán gūngLesson 5: Attending a job interview - Heui gin gūngLesson 6: Researching religions and folk beliefs in Hong Kong - Yìhn'gau Hēunggóng jūnggaau tùhng màhngāan seunyéuhng Lesson 7: Discussing the environment - Tóuleuhn wàahn'gíng yíhtàihLesson 8: Introducing Mid-Autumn Festival - Gaaisiuh Jūngchāu JitLesson 9: Organising a cultural event - Chaakwaahk màhnfa wuhtduhngLesson 10: Living and studying in Hong Kong - Hái Hēunggóng sāngwuht tùhng duhksyūAppendix 1Appendix 2Appendix 3Appendix 4