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Learning Cantonese and Mandarin in Hong Kong

Recently moved to Hong Kong from England and need to improve my Cantonese and Mandarin. My Cantonese is basic, and my Mandarin is weak. I'm looking for resources to learn, possibly language exchange… more

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annaliese ·

Check out the Language Exchange Meetups on Meetup.com – there are usually several active groups in Hong Kong catering to both Cantonese and Mandarin learners. Also, consider signing up for a class at a local community college or university – the pace will be more structured than self-study, and you'll benefit from the classroom environment. Good luck!

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annkatrinmeinke · · OP

That's great advice, thanks! I hadn't thought about Meetup.com, that's a really good resource. I'm a bit nervous about the structured class environment though – I've found self-study to be more comfortable, but I definitely need the accountability a class provides. Maybe I'll try a few meetups first to gauge my comfort level before committing to a full course.

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PolyU Food Stalls?

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So I'm heading to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University next week for a conference. Heard the food stalls on campus are legendary. Seriously legendary. People rave about them, but the online menus… more

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The curry! Seriously, the curry at PolyU is unmatched. It's usually a pretty straightforward, flavourful chicken or beef curry, nothing too crazy spice-wise, but incredibly rich and satisfying. Perfect for a hefty appetite. You won't be disappointed. Get extra rice. You'll need it.

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