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Cantonese Language Program 卑詩大學粵語
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    • About UBC
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  • Courses
    • CNTO 301/303 Basic Cantonese (Non-heritage)
    • CNTO 311 Basic Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers
    • CNTO 401 Intermediate Cantonese
    • CNTO 451 Advanced Cantonese through Popular Culture
  • Events
    • 「趣談廣東話」 “Cantonese Matters” by Professor Stephen Matthews and Professor Virgina Yip
    • Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop 第二屆唐人世界工作坊
    • The 4th Workshop on Innovations in Cantonese Linguistics (WICL-4)
    • The 1st UBC Cantonese Singing Contest 歲粵如歌－第一屆卑詩大學粵語歌唱比賽
  • People
  • Resources

  • Cantonese Stand-up Comedy with Vivek Mahbubani 棟篤笑

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  • Event Recap: The Second Cantonese Worlds Workshop and the 4th Workshop on Innovations in Cantonese Linguistics

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  • Event Recap: The First UBC Cantonese Singing Contest

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  • Hong Kong-related Courses

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  • Media

    The Cantonese Guru Series 粵語達人訪問系列 Read More

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • May 23
    Victoria Day University of British Columbia, 1874 East Mall
    University will be closed.
  • Aug 1
    BC Day University of British Columbia, 1874 East Mall
    University will be closed.
  • Sep 5
    Labour Day University of British Columbia, 1874 East Mall
    University will be closed.
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  • ANNOUNCEMENTS
  • IN THE MEDIA
Cantonese Stand-up Comedy with Vivek Mahbubani 棟篤笑

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趣談流行文化 – 李婉華 A Conversation on Pop Culture with Anita Lee

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Event Recap: The Second Cantonese Worlds Workshop and the 4th Workshop on Innovations in Cantonese Linguistics

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Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop 第二屆唐人世界工作坊

Cantonese Culture and Language in the World: What's Next? Read more >>

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Media

The Cantonese Guru Series 粵語達人訪問系列

VIEW ALL HERE >>

  • Cantonese Stand-up Comedy with Vivek Mahbubani 棟篤笑
  • 趣談流行文化 – 李婉華 A Conversation on Pop Culture with Anita Lee
  • Event Recap: The Second Cantonese Worlds Workshop and the 4th Workshop on Innovations in Cantonese Linguistics
  • Cantonese Worlds 2 Workshop 第二屆唐人世界工作坊
  • City Inscribed 我寫 • 我城

Upcoming Events

CNTO 301/303 Basic Cantonese (Non-heritage)

Elementary level course in Cantonese for non-heritage learners with no prior exposure to or background in Cantonese. Focus on training for basic listening and conversational skills in Cantonese.

CNTO 311 Basic Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers

Basic oral and presentation skills in Cantonese. This is an accelerated course that covers content and topics similar to CNTO 301 and CNTO 303, but is structured specifically for heritage speakers of Mandarin.

CNTO 401 Intermediate Cantonese

Intermediate lower level Cantonese for non-heritage learners.

CNTO 451 Advanced Cantonese through Popular Culture

Popular culture in Hong Kong from media such as television, cinema, popular music, literature, social media, etc., through advanced authentic Cantonese listening and reading materials.

Facebook

Instagram

  • One last performance of Cantonese acapella musical "This Victoria Has No Secrets" by @yatposingers Lyrics 歌詞：http://yatposingers.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Lyric-CHI.pdf Photo: Chi Wai & Max@Moon 9 imageOne last performance of Cantonese acapella musical "This Victoria Has No Secrets" by @yatposingers Lyrics 歌詞：http://yatposingers.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Lyric-CHI.pdf Photo: Chi Wai & Max@Moon 9 image
  • Last day of Winter Term. Best of luck on all your finals and projects! 💪📖Last day of Winter Term. Best of luck on all your finals and projects! 💪📖
  • A BIG THANK YOU to our lovely student volunteers of our comedy events in the past couple days. 🙏💕✌️A BIG THANK YOU to our lovely student volunteers of our comedy events in the past couple days. 🙏💕✌️
  • Another laughter filled workshop and an encore stand-up comedy show by @funnyvivek.Another laughter filled workshop and an encore stand-up comedy show by @funnyvivek.
  • Drink some tea, have a bun. 🍵 飲啖茶，食個包。Drink some tea, have a bun. 🍵 飲啖茶，食個包。
  • What a fun Friday night with Cantonese comedy! Thank you @funnyvivek and everyone who came. One more workshop and a show to go! http://bit.ly/UBCVivek Photo credit: @calvin_inspirationsWhat a fun Friday night with Cantonese comedy! Thank you @funnyvivek and everyone who came. One more workshop and a show to go! http://bit.ly/UBCVivek Photo credit: @calvin_inspirations
  • Thank you @funnyvivek for visiting us and sharing lots of insights!Thank you @funnyvivek for visiting us and sharing lots of insights!
  • 徇衆要求，Vivek Mahbubani 粵語棟篤笑之夜加開星期六晚場。請從速訂票留座，先到先得，額滿即止。Due to high demand, A Second Night of Cantonese Stand-up Comedy with Vivek Mahbubani is added. Please register now before we sell out again soon! http://bit.ly/UBCVivek徇衆要求，Vivek Mahbubani 粵語棟篤笑之夜加開星期六晚場。請從速訂票留座，先到先得，額滿即止。Due to high demand, A Second Night of Cantonese Stand-up Comedy with Vivek Mahbubani is added. Please register now before we sell out again soon! http://bit.ly/UBCVivek
  • @funnyvivek is in town! Get yourself ready for some awesome comedy and presentations this week!@funnyvivek is in town! Get yourself ready for some awesome comedy and presentations this week!
  • Mon Keang Saturday School @yccyvr students learned both Cantonese and life lessons from the lovely seniors at the Chinese Community Library Services Association.Mon Keang Saturday School @yccyvr students learned both Cantonese and life lessons from the lovely seniors at the Chinese Community Library Services Association.
  • Tickets are going fast for Vivek Mahbubani's performances and talks at UBC @universityofbc . Don't miss it and please RSVP NOW! RSVP: http://bit.ly/UBCVivekTickets are going fast for Vivek Mahbubani's performances and talks at UBC @universityofbc . Don't miss it and please RSVP NOW! RSVP: http://bit.ly/UBCVivek
  • Mon Keong Chinese School's outings for lion dance demonstration and getting to know the Chinatown neighborhood. @yccyvr @wongsyvrMon Keong Chinese School's outings for lion dance demonstration and getting to know the Chinatown neighborhood. @yccyvr @wongsyvr

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UBC Cantonese Language Program 卑詩大學粵語
607 - 1871 West Mall
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z2
Tel 604 822 0019
Website cantonese.arts.ubc.ca
Email cantonese.info@ubc.ca
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