Another tool for increasing exposure to Cantonese is Cantonese Stories. There are many to be found on YouTube, and is often a good compromise for those who have a limited screentime policy. Some come with animation (though less than cartoons) and some are almost entirely audio, and can be enjoyed with the visual. Stories with Read More
Cantonese Christian Kids’ Songs 粵語兒童詩歌 on YouTube
The Cantonese Christian music is extremely vibrant with many talented artiste continually producing music for kids and adults. Here you can find the channels and playlists to a few hundred Cantonese Christian Kids Songs for you and your family to enjoy. 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
Bible Stories in Cantonese on YouTube
There are over hundred videos of Cantonese Bible Stories on YouTube, mostly cartoons and animations. Enjoy! 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
Free Leveled Readers with Colloquial and Formal Cantonese Audio
This is the only set of Leveled Readers, paid or otherwise) that I have found, which have both Colloquial Cantonese and Formal Cantonese audio. Approximately 50 books. And available to all for free! A valuable resource if you are learning to read in Cantonese. Read More
Songs4Kids 基督教兒童音樂: A Catalog of Christian Kids’ Music in Hong Kong
Songs4Kids 基督教兒童音樂 website catalogs and introduces many Hong Kong Christian kids’ music materials and resources. Whether you are researching your next buy, or looking for lyrics and music videos, this site has you covered. Read More
Written Cantonese – For or Against?
Written Cantonese is not a new thing. However, it was only in the last few decades that written Colloquial Cantonese was used more widely, mainly due to the increasing popularity of messaging and chatrooms. There has been varying levels of acceptance and adoption for written Cantonese. Learn about the arguments for and against and make your own decision. Read More
What You Need To Know About Cantonese: the Vernacular and the Formal
Cantonese is not a straight forward language. What you read is not what how you speak. Linguists refer to this as Diglossia, where two languages are used under different conditions within a community, often by the same speakers. Learn more about Colloquial Cantonese, Formal Cantonese, Written Cantonese, and Standard Written Chinese. 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