Modern Cantonese Book 3: A textbook for global learners

by Siu-lun Lee

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367539146
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/21/2023
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Contents

A Note on the Volumes

Introduction

How to use this book

Meet the characters in this book

Lesson 1: Discussing an urban revitalization project – Tóuleuhn sìhngsíh wuhtfa gaiwaahk

Lesson 2: Aspects of popular culture - Gwāanyū làuhhàhng màhnfa

Lesson 3: Joining an ecotour - Chāamgā sāngtaai léuihyàuh

Lesson 4: Discussing a job search - Tóuleuhn dímyéung wán gūng

Lesson 5: Attending a job interview - Heui gin gūng

Lesson 6: Researching religions and folk beliefs in Hong Kong - Yìhn'gau Hēunggóng jūnggaau tùhng màhngāan seunyéuhng

Lesson 7: Discussing the environment - Tóuleuhn wàahn'gíng yíhtàih

Lesson 8: Introducing Mid-Autumn Festival - Gaaisiuh Jūngchāu Jit

Lesson 9: Organising a cultural event - Chaakwaahk màhnfa wuhtduhng

Lesson 10: Living and studying in Hong Kong - Hái Hēunggóng sāngwuht tùhng duhksyū

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Appendix 3

Appendix 4