For Earth Day check out these free Cantonese and Traditional Chinese resources to help raise awareness about environmental issues. Resources range from more than free eBooks, to vocabulary lists and games and many useful links to further explore environmental topics. Read More
Chinese Books For Kids With Jyutping 粵拼 for Cantonese Reading
Are you wanting to teach reading and writing Chinese characters in Cantonese, but need some help with the pronunciation? This selection of Chinese books for kids with Jyutping粵拼 would be perfect. Ranges from storybooks to poetry to activity books. Read More
Cantonese Childrens Book Reviews for Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2022
Cantonese books need to be more visible. To promote Cantonese books and authors, it is fitting I review four recently published works, and a reprint of a previously out-of-print series this Multicultural Children’s Book Day. Read More
Diversifying Your Children’s Bookshelf – Multicultural Books and Beyond
What are the considerations when you want a more diverse bookshelf for your child? Multicultural books, International Books, non-English books. Read More
Repaying a lifetime 《報答一生》by Beyond – Song Lyrics
Learn to sing 報答一生, a song about a father’s love and devotion. Free printable of lyrics with Jytuping. English translation. Read More
MZ Level 1 Reader Transcripts in Colloquial Cantonese with Jyutping
I have previously blogged about my fabulous find – 71 levelled Chinese readers from Meizhou Chinese , of which 48 had audio in Colloquial Cantonese and Formal Cantonese audio. All for free. However, the print readers only come in Standard Chinese. Colloquial Cantonese Transcript I had always been meaning to transcribe the readers to Read More
Really Love You 《真的愛你》 by Beyond – Song Lyrics
The enduring song about Mother’s love, Really Love You 真的愛你, by Beyond. Watch the performances, and get the lyrics with Jyutping (free printable) and learn the meaning of the words. Read More
Father’s Day Cantonese Resources 父親節粵語教材
The third Sunday of June is Father’s Day in many countries around the world. To celebrate, here is a roundup of Cantonese resources. Happy Father’s Day! Read More
Mother’s Day Cantonese Resources 母親節粵語教材
Mother’s Day is almost upon us! Here’s a compilation of various Mother’s Day themed Cantonese resources, ranging from cartoons to book readings, activities and printables to Cantopop. Read More
Cantonese Cartoons Compilation on YouTube
Cantonese cartoons, when used judiciously, can be a great tool to increase exposure to Cantonese for children. Here is a list of various Cantonese cartoons available on YouTube. Read More
10 things to Say Instead of Stop Crying (Cantonese version)
When a child is upset and crying, they need empathy. Sometimes when they hear “Stop Crying”, no matter how well-intentioned, it makes them feel dismissed. Here’s the Cantonese version of 10 Things to Say Instead of Stop Crying. With free printable. Read More
The Ultimate Guide to Cantonese Nursery Rhymes 粵語兒歌 on YouTube
If you are looking for Cantonese Nursery Rhymes 粵語兒歌, there are plenty to be found on YouTube. Here’s a compilation of channels, playlists and songs that spans across Classical Nursery Rhymes, original compositions, and modern re-edits. With hundreds of songs, you should be able to find something suitable. Read More
Celebrating Father’s Day 慶祝父親節
Celebrate Father’s Day with these craft ideas. Learn some phrases for Father’s Day and print out the free printables to make signage and decorate the home. Read More
Free Online Chinese Textbooks and Course Materials
If you are teaching your kids Formal Cantonese/ Standard Chinese, these websites with free online Chinese textbooks and other course materials might be helpful for you. They are textbooks and course materials designed for the overseas Chinese. Read More
Free Online Resources for Learning Cantonese
Learning Cantonese does not have to be expensive. Here are a comprehensive list of free online learning resources for Cantonese, mainly for beginners and intermediate learners. Videos, podcast, grammar lessons, language tips and more to start you on your Cantonese learning journey. Read More
Storybooks Canada: Free 40 Leveled Readers in Colloquial Cantonese with Audio
Storybooks Canada offers early learning Storybooks with Colloquial /Spoken Cantonese books and Colloquial Cantonese Audio. Also, find out how you can download them in one zip file, or where to find the Standard Chinese version in Traditional Chinese or the printer friendly outline version, which are not on the main site Read More
Earth Day Cantonese Videos 世界地球日粵語短片
To celebrate Earth Day, here are many Cantonese videos related to Earth Day topics. Read More
Lantern Festival Cantonese Teaching Activities and Resources 元宵節粵語教材
Lantern Festival or 元宵節 falls on the 15th Day of the 1st Month of the Lunar Calendar, and marks the last day of the traditional Chinese New Year celebrations. Here are some Cantonese resources to help you and your family celebrate. Includes stories, craft and a 2-page printable of Cantonese vocabulary with Jytuping. Read More
Year of the Tiger Cantonese and Traditional Chinese Resources 虎年粵語教材
虎年吉祥! Wishing you an auspicious Year of the Tiger! Here’s a compilation of some Tiger Year specific sayings, craft, and other resources, mostly in Cantonese and Traditional Chinese. Read More
Multicultural Children’s Book Day Book Review III – Celebrating Chinese New Year by Eugenia Chu
Happy Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2022! To promote multiculturalism and inclusivity, I have reviewed the Celebrating Chinese New Year– Holidays, Traditions and Activities by Eugenia Chu. Read More
Multicultural Children’s Book Day Book Review II – First Mandarin Sounds by Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett
In celebration of Multicultural Children’s Book Day, I am delighted to review First Mandarin Sounds by Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, Miss Panda Chinese, in promotion of book diversity. Read More
Multicultural Children’s Book Day Book Review I – Vaccines Explained by Ohemaa Boahemaa
Happy Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2022! To promote book diversity, I have reviewed the bilingual book Vaccines Explained by Ohemaa Boahemaa. Read More
