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Why Learn Cantonese?
Chinese Cantonese, spoken by nearly 86 million people as their first language, is regarded as the “correct” branch of the Yue Chinese family of languages. The language has its roots in Guangzhou, a city that’s traditionally known as Canton, hence the name Cantonese Chinese. A formidable subset of the Sino-Tibetan languages, Cantonese is used in Mainland China, Macau, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, the United States, Vietnam, Singapore, and dozens of other countries with tens of thousands of speakers. An additional one million people worldwide commonly use Cantonese as their second language. These formidable numbers rank Cantonese in the top 20 of most commonly spoken languages in the world.
Given China’s rapid ascendence as a world power and the increasing influence in economics, banking, and popular culture, Cantonese is one of the most popular choices for learning a new language. If you’re looking to acquire Cantonese as a second or third language, Pimsleur has all the resources you need to learn Cantonese online.
Thanks to the Pimsleur Method™, our proven techniques to study new languages, you can learn Cantonese online in your spare time, scheduled time, or anytime! The Pimsleur Method is centered around four main concepts: Core Vocabulary, Graduated Interval Recall, Organic Learning, and Principle of Anticipation. All of our Cantonese courses, as well as our other language courses, enable and empower you to learn the Cantonese language quickly.
And once you do, you’ll open up a world of new, enjoyable experiences:
- Travel to Mainland China and other Cantonese-speaking regions with confidence.
- Learn more about Chinese culture, from the ancient era to modern times.
- Converse intelligently with native Cantonese speakers, whether it’s a casual conversation about politics or simply asking for directions.
- And much more
With a Premium Monthly (Cantonese only) or All-Access Monthly (all 51+ languages in the Pimsleur catalog), you’ll learn Cantonese naturally – and much easier than you might think.
The Best Way to Learn the Cantonese Chinese Language
Why Choose Pimsleur for Online Cantonese Chinese Lessons?
When you’re ready to learn to speak Cantonese, no other language program puts you in the driver’s seat quite like Pimsleur. We think anytime is a great time to learn Cantonese online, which is why our mobile app is ready to go whenever – and wherever – you are!
Now, everyday tasks like walking the dog, driving to work, or doing chores around the house are ideal times and places to take online Chinese Cantonese lessons.
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Speak Chinese (Cantonese) with Confidence. Read like a Native.
Through his research, Dr. Pimsleur found that traditional teaching methods like memorizing vocabulary, conjugating verbs, and practicing grammar actually SLOW DOWN your ability to learn Chinese (Cantonese). He called them the kiss of total silence because they made it nearly impossible to speak the Chinese (Cantonese) language. It's the reason learning a language feels so difficult, when it should feel totally natural.
It makes sense when you think about it. Have you ever seen a toddler memorizing vocabulary lists? Or picking out parts of speech in a sentence diagram? Of course not. Children learn language the way we were meant to ‐ by listening. That's because we are hardwired to remember sounds and store them in our memory automatically.
It's the same way you pick up a song on the radio. You don't have to study the lyrics or understand musical notes and chords to remember a song. Chances are, if you hear a song once you can sing along the next time you hear it.
Don't miss out. Try learning Chinese (Cantonese) with Pimsleur today while your first week is FREE!
Common Questions About Learning Chinese Cantonese
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What does the Pimsleur Cantonese subscription include?
The Premium Pimsleur Cantonese subscription includes everything you need to learn to speak Cantonese the way a child does – by listening and responding to native speakers. Engaging in conversation naturally causes you to anticipate what will be said next. Our brains are wired to acquire, understand, and retain information more quickly and thoroughly through anticipation and reinforcing feedback. This is the process our Pimsleur Cantonese course is based on.
Your Pimsleur Cantonese subscription includes core lessons where you listen and reply to the language spoken by a native. Real-time feedback helps you perfect your pronunciation while you build your vocabulary naturally.
Is Pimsleur effective for learning Cantonese?
The Pimsleur Cantonese course is so effective at helping people learn Cantonese that it has been widely adopted by the U.S. government and many Fortune 500 companies. Rather than parsing grammar or studying long lists of vocabulary words, Pimsleur Cantonese lessons get you conversing with lessons written by native speakers. You actually learn to speak Cantonese the way you learned your own language – by listening to native speakers and anticipating what they’ll say next.
With our Pimsleur Cantonese language course, you will develop practical vocabulary and conversational skills naturally. This method is proven to accelerate learning a language – and make it stick.
