Section 1: First steps
10 units · 205 words · 751 sentences · 20 dialogues (118 lines) · 40 Cantonese-native slots.
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Unit 1Hello & introductionsGreet people, say who you are and where you're from, and handle "sorry", "thank you" and "I don't understand".Unit 2Numbers, ages & phone numbersCount to 10,000, give your age and phone number, say how many people or things, and handle floors and room numbers.Unit 3FamilyTalk about your family members, say how many siblings you have, and describe people's ages and jobs simply.Unit 4Time, days & datesTell the time, talk about days of the week and dates, and arrange when to meet.Unit 5Breakfast at the cha chaan tengOrder food and drinks at a Hong Kong-style café, make simple requests (less sugar, no ice), and ask for the bill.Unit 6Yum cha & tastesGo for dim sum with friends: order dishes, pour tea politely, describe tastes, and say you're full.Unit 7Shopping & moneyAsk prices, understand Hong Kong dollar amounts, try things on, bargain a little at a market, and pay.Unit 8Getting around: MTR, bus & taxiAsk for and follow simple directions, use the MTR, buses, minibuses and taxis, and say where you want to go.Unit 9Daily routine & homeDescribe your day from waking up to going to bed, talk about your home, and say how often you do things.Unit 10Likes, dislikes & free timeSay what you like and don't like doing, talk about hobbies, and suggest doing something together.