Jyutping · CEFR
Cantonese Chinese
Spoken Hong Kong Cantonese for beginners — Jyutping on every line, and the characters Hong Kong uses to write the spoken language.
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- Cantonese Band 1 (A1)10 chaptersGreet people, introduce yourself, and ask simple questions about family, home and everyday things, as long as the other person speaks slowly.
- Band 2 (A2)Handle shopping, directions and short social exchanges. Describe your background, your family and your job in simple terms.
- Band 3 (B1)Cope on your own while travelling, follow clear speech on familiar topics, and give reasons for your plans and opinions.
- Band 4 (B2)Follow a detailed argument or a news broadcast, take an active part in discussion, and write a clear report or essay.
- Band 5 (C1)Read long, demanding texts and speak fluently without hunting for words, in social, professional and academic settings.
- Band 6 (C2)Understand virtually everything you read or hear, and express fine shades of meaning precisely and without effort.