Nei Hou! Learn Cantonese in a Fun, Crash Beginner Course

DATE & TIME:

26 May 2026 - 16 June 2026, 14:30-15:30

LOCATION:

AWA Member Space: 1105, 11/F, Arion Commercial Centre ( 聯發商業中心) 2 Queen's Road West (皇后大道西2號), Sheung Wan (上環), Hong Kong

AREA:

Hong Kong Island

MEMBER:

$700

NON-MEMBER:

$800

COORDINATOR:

Marketa Moore

CONTACT:

[email protected]

Ever wanted to order cha chaan teng egg tarts like a local, say more than just ""m goi"", or finally understand the numbers and tones? Now's your chance.

Join us for a lively, no-pressure crash course designed for absolute beginners who want to get the sounds, tones, and key phrases just right.

What you'll learn:

· Essential greetings & polite expressions

· Numbers, days of the week, and simple questions

· Food & market lingo (dim sum favourites, street snacks, and how to say ""one more please"")

· Quick tone tricks to stop mixing up similar-sounding words

No textbooks. No exams. Just real, useful Cantonese to help you navigate wet markets, cha chaan tengs, taxis, and daily Hong Kong life with more confidence.

It runs for 4 consecutive weeks. We look forward to welcoming you on the following Tuesday, May 26, June 2, 9 & 16, 2026.

What to bring: Just yourself and a curious ear

Come for the language, stay for the laughs. Snacks will be provided.

Spaces are limited to keep things interactive, so please sign up by May 23.

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