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FSI - Cantonese Basic Course - Student Text

Cantonese is the principal language of the Kwangtung province in Southeast China, parts of the Kwangsi province and of Hong Kong and Macao. In addition, Cantonese is spoken by ethnic Chinese in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore and Malaysia. Almost all Americans of Chinese descent in the United States are of Cantonese origin. This course deals with daily life in Hong Kong and includes samples of speech, explanations of basic language structure, and a variety of practical exercises. Each of the 30 lessons contains: basic conversations, grammar and cultural notes, pattern drills, conversations for listening, and âSay It in Cantonese,â that provides English-to-Cantonese practice. Also included with the course are vocabulary checklists and a cumulative glossary.

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