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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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ankeecker · #efficiency

PARKnSHOP Checkout Chaos?

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So, I'm in @HongKong, right? And I've been hitting up this PARKnSHOP near my hotel practically every day. It's huge! But man, the checkout lines… absolute mayhem. It's like a perfectly choreographe… more

Image resel ·

Haha, yeah, ParknShop checkout lines are legendary. It's a rite of passage for anyone living in or visiting Hong Kong. My strategy? Peak times are the worst, obviously. Try going early mornings or late evenings. Also, look for the self-checkout kiosks – they're usually less chaotic, even if a little fiddly. And most importantly, develop a zen-like acceptance of the chaos. You’ll need it. It's part of the Hong Kong experience, I guess. Embrace the madness!

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