Learning Cantonese is a journey full of fun and challenges for me. Through constant practice and accumulation, I gradually improved my oral expression ability and better integrated into the living atmosphere in Guangdong.
Integrate into life:
Once, my friends and I traveled to Guangdong. We rented a bicycle to ride along the seaside. Before I left, I noticed that the owner of the car rental agency was a warm aunt who spoke Cantonese. I decided to communicate with her in Cantonese and practice my spoken English at the same time.
I went to the counter, greeted my aunt in fluent Cantonese and asked about the price and time of renting a car. Aunt heard that I used authentic Cantonese, smiled and responded to my questions, and was very willing to chat with me.
We talked about some local attractions and delicious food, and I also asked her for some oral expressions in Cantonese.
On the way, I found an old woman selling homemade herbal tea at a roadside stall. I stopped to greet her in Cantonese and asked about the taste and efficacy of herbal tea.
She was glad that I could speak Cantonese, so she enthusiastically explained the characteristics of each herbal tea to me and recommended a herbal tea suitable for relieving summer heat.
By communicating with local people in Cantonese, I not only learned more authentic oral expressions, but also felt closer contact with local people, and learned some life terms such as "you're welcome" and "your monkey".
In daily life, I also began to actively use Cantonese, such as ordering food in restaurants and communicating with waiters when shopping, which not only made me better integrate into the local culture, but also made me experience the fun and convenience brought by Cantonese.
Listen and read more:
Every day, I will spend some spare time listening to some Cantonese radio, TV programs or podcasts. This not only made me familiar with the pronunciation and intonation of Cantonese, but also let me know some common spoken expressions of local people.
I especially like listening to Guangdong Radio's variety shows, and I benefited a lot from the host's humor and authentic Cantonese.
In addition, reading Cantonese materials is also an important way for me to improve my oral English. I will read newspapers, magazines and online articles in Cantonese, especially some practical contents, such as recipes and travel guides.
Through reading, I not only expanded my vocabulary, but also learned many idioms, such as the language when ordering in restaurants and bargaining skills when shopping.
Once, my friends and I traveled to Guangzhou and bought a pancake at a local snack stall. I tried to communicate with the stall owner in Cantonese and asked about the taste and method of pancakes.
When the stall owner heard that I was fluent in Cantonese, he chatted happily with me and shared some secrets of his exclusive pancake making. Through this simple communication, I not only tasted delicious snacks, but also made a new friend.
So I deeply understand the importance of listening and reading more for learning Cantonese. Through continuous listening and reading, I not only improved my oral expression ability and increased the richness of my life language, but also learned that "it's not your turn to eat!" "I don't know about it. Don't be shy, just be happy. "Daily language, etc. This makes me more confident to communicate with people in Cantonese in my travel and daily life in Guangdong, and I really feel the fun and practicality brought by language learning.
Oral practice:
I do some oral Cantonese exercises every day, and one of the effective methods is imitation. I will choose some Cantonese dialogues, short films or radio programs, and try to imitate pronunciation, speech speed and intonation.
Through constant imitation, I gradually mastered the phonetic features of Cantonese, making my oral English more authentic and fluent.
In addition, I also like to communicate with friends who can speak Cantonese, which is a good opportunity for oral practice. Once, I went to a local seafood restaurant with a friend from Guangdong.
In the process of ordering and communicating, I try my best to express my thoughts in Cantonese and ask my friends for some life terms and phrases. Although I may be a little nervous at first, with the deepening of communication, I gradually found my feelings and gained some valuable oral experience.
Through oral practice, I not only improved my oral ability, such as "I'm sorry to keep you for a while." Have you eaten? ",but also more confident to interact with the Cantonese environment.
I find that when communicating with people, expressing in authentic Cantonese can make communication smoother and happier. Moreover, through oral practice, we can have a deeper understanding of Cantonese culture and habits and further integrate into the world of this language.
Participate in social activities:
Once, I participated in a Cantonese exchange activity organized by a community. In this activity, I met many friends who can speak Cantonese, and we exchanged and interacted freely.
I actively participate in discussing topics, sharing my own opinions and listening to others' opinions. Through this interaction, I not only practiced oral expression, but also learned a lot of idiomatic oral usage and idioms.
Another time, I participated in a Cantonese corner activity. This is a platform for Cantonese learners to practice their spoken English.
In the activity, I practice oral English with others, starting with simple greetings and introductions and gradually transitioning to more complicated topic discussions.
By communicating with Cantonese learners at different levels, I not only improved my spoken English, but also made many like-minded friends.
I also learned a Cantonese saying of inviting others to my home: "When shall I come to my home to play?" . When will you come to my house to play? "You can use this sentence to invite others to your home.
Participating in social activities not only helps me to use Cantonese more confidently, but also helps me to better integrate into the Cantonese environment. In actual communication, I gradually became familiar with the pronunciation, intonation and expression of Cantonese, which enabled me to communicate with people more fluently. At the same time, by interacting with different people, I also learned about the application of Cantonese in different social occasions, which made me more handy.
Beibei has something to say:
Through these experiences, I gradually accumulated more practical oral expressions and life terms in the process of learning Cantonese.
Learning a language is an interesting journey. I will continue to work hard to improve my spoken English, better integrate into life in Guangdong, communicate with people and share happiness and experience.
I hope my experience will be helpful to you who are learning Cantonese. Come on!