Cantonese Course: Beginners Level 1
Begin your Cantonese language journey with this practical course designed for complete beginners. From your very first class, you’ll start speaking and understanding everyday Cantonese in a supportive online environment.
Cantonese is widely spoken in Hong Kong and southern China and is known for its rich tonal system and expressive style. In this course, you’ll focus on clear pronunciation, tone recognition and simple sentence structures used in real-life situations. With guidance from an experienced tutor, you’ll practise listening and speaking skills essential for confident communication.
You’ll also be introduced to commonly used written Chinese characters and gain insight into Cantonese culture, customs and communication styles.
Course Content
- Greetings, introductions and everyday conversations
- Shopping, daily routines, time, dates and family topics
- Pronunciation, tones and foundational grammar patterns
Textbook
Colloquial Cantonese: The Complete Course for Beginners (2010 version or later)
ISBN: 978-113-895-822-7
Please purchase the textbook after your course is confirmed. The cost of the textbook is not included in the enrolment fee.
Certificate of Attendance
Students who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.
Schedule & Pricing
- 10-week course, 5:30pm–7:30pm (weekly sessions)
- Course fee: $429
- Delivered live online via Zoom
Details
You will learn
- Recognise and use Cantonese tones accurately
- Communicate in simple everyday situations
- Use foundational sentence structures and basic grammar
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced tutor
- Structured beginner-friendly lessons
- Certificate of Attendance (80% attendance required)
Appropriate for
Complete beginners, heritage learners, travellers, and anyone wanting to build foundational spoken Cantonese skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- Colloquial Cantonese textbook (2010 edition or later)
- Computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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