Cantonese for Talking with Family & Relatives

This private course is designed for learners who want to use spoken Cantonese more comfortably when communicating with family members and relatives.

The focus is on everyday spoken interaction, helping learners take part naturally in greetings, family conversations, simple questions, and polite responses, so they can participate more confidently in Cantonese-speaking family settings.

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable if you:

• Have Cantonese-speaking family members or relatives and want to take part more naturally in family conversations
• Are a beginner with little or no Cantonese and need spoken language for real home and family situations
• Want to join conversations at family gatherings without relying on English or others to translate
• Prefer practical spoken communication over reading and writing

No prior knowledge of Cantonese or Chinese characters is required.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Greet family members politely and appropriately
• Introduce yourself and talk simply about family relationships
• Ask and answer basic questions about daily life
• Understand common spoken Cantonese used in family settings
• Respond naturally in short, everyday conversations

An emphasis is placed on clarity, tone, and participation.

Typical Situations Covered

The course focuses on language used in situations such as:

• Greeting relatives at home or family gatherings
• Talking about family members and relationships
• Asking simple questions about daily routines
• Making polite comments and responses
• Handling short, informal conversations

Course Structure & Delivery

• Live, instructor-led online classes
• Structured progression using CEFR-aligned materials
• Strong emphasis on listening and spoken interaction

This course prioritises spoken language used in real interactions.

Entry Level

This course is designed for beginner learners (CEFR A1). Learners with inconsistent prior exposure to Cantonese may also benefit. A short assessment may be recommended to ensure appropriate placement.

Assessment & Certification

Learners who complete the course may take a short post-course assessment. Based on performance, a CEFR-aligned certificate will be issued to reflect the learner’s demonstrated level at the end of the course.

Outcomes & Next Steps

By the end of the course, learners typically:

• Feel more confident speaking Cantonese with family members
• Understand common expressions used in everyday family interactions
• Are better prepared to continue developing spoken Cantonese

Learners who wish to continue can progress into private or more specialised courses based on their goals.

Terms and Conditions

• Cancellations or reschedule requests must be emailed to: support@lingua-learn.sg
• To cancel or reschedule a class, kindly provide at least 24 hours’ notice.
• Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will be counted as attended, and no rescheduling or refund will be offered.