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粵語
Cantonese. Not Mandarin with extra tones.
Six bands, each a real course — from hearing the six tones to native-speed Hong Kong talk. Start A1. Or test out of a band you already have, in one sitting.
- A1 through C2
- Six tones, in class
- Test out a band you have
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A class on this path
A1 · First class
The map
Each heading is its own course. Later ones open when you finish — or test out of — the one before. A later course does not reteach earlier bands.
A1
Start hereHear and produce the six tones, greet people, order at a cha chaan teng, and get around Hong Kong in simple present-tense Cantonese.
A2
After A1 — or test outHandle errands, plans, and short past-and-present stories in spoken Cantonese.
B1
After A2 — or test outGive opinions, follow slower authentic talk or a simple show, and write a clear message in colloquial Cantonese.
B2
After B1 — or test outArgue a point, follow most news and workplace Cantonese, and handle sentence-final particles with control.
C1
After B2 — or test outKeep up with native-speed Hong Kong conversation and most colloquial writing.
C2
After C1 — or test outWork near-native: humour, register, particles, and long-form Cantonese.
What this is for
- 01
Order at a cha chaan teng and get across town without switching to English.
- 02
Hear the six tones well enough that si, si, and si are not the same word.
- 03
Keep up with Hong Kong conversation — particles and all — then joke in it.
Why a path, not a playlist
Most apps teach Mandarin and call it Chinese. This path is Cantonese: Jyutping, six tones, cha chaan teng talk, sentence-final particles. Each band is its own course. Later ones do not reteach A1.
Already have some? Test out of a band in one sitting and land where you actually are.
After you sign in
- •You land on this map — every heading is already there.
- •Start a heading, or test out in one sitting, like placing out of a college course.
- •Each heading is one shared course — same syllabus and first class for everyone. Later classes continue on your copy.