Modern Cantonese Book 3

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.

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.

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 - Gwaanyu làuhhàhng màhnfa Lesson 3: Joining an ecotour - Chaamga sangtaai léuihyàuh Lesson 4: Discussing a job search - Tóuleuhn dímyéung wán gung Lesson 5: Attending a job interview - Heui gin gung Lesson 6: Researching religions and folk beliefs in Hong Kong - Yìhn'gau Heunggóng junggaau tùhng màhngaan seunyéuhng Lesson 7: Discussing the environment - Tóuleuhn wàahn'gíng yíhtàih Lesson 8: Introducing Mid-Autumn Festival - Gaaisiuh Jungchau Jit Lesson 9: Organising a cultural event - Chaakwaahk màhnfa wuhtduhng Lesson 10: Living and studying in Hong Kong - Hái Heunggóng sangwuht tùhng duhksyu Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4