Cantonese Diaspora

InspirLang
  • 5.0 (11)
  • LANGUAGE LEARNING

In this podcast, Jade interviews Cantonese speakers who were born or raised in the oversea community and explores their experience and dilemmas growing up learning Cantonese.

  1. 10/29/2024

    015 | Pennsylvania with Naomi: Teaching Cantonese through Lunguage with a Hong Kong Background

    In today’s episode, Naomi shares her experience of being born in Kentucky, growing up in Hong Kong throughout her childhood, and now working in Pennsylvania as a freelance artist. Inspired by the interesting connections between Cantonese and English, she starts a YouTube channel called “Lunguage” to teach Cantonese. We hope you enjoy this episode!   More about lunguage: https://lunguage.weebly.com/about.html More about Naomi's art: http://bemyeyes.weebly.com Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom   Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto   🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang

    42 min

  2. 10/07/2024

    014 | Michigan with Tina: A Knitting and Crocheting business inspired by grandma

    In today’s episode, Tina talks about her experience growing up in NYC and moving to Michigan for work. What did she do to preserve her cultural identity despite Michigan’s small Chinese community? Through every stitch knitting and crocheting, Tina aims to preserve her Chinese culture and support the LGBTQ+ community to share positivity in this world. Tina Tse: https://www.instagram.com/tina.say.makes/ Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom   Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto   🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang

    46 min

  3. 06/27/2024

    013 | NYC with Bonnie: From Tech at Google to Independent Artist

    In today’s episode, Bonnie from Canada, now living in New York, shares her love of art and dance throughout her life, from working in tech at Google to now exploring various forms of art as an adult, incorporating Cantonese culture into her work, and her pursuit of learning multiple forms of art. We also discuss ways to preserve Cantonese culture and language in everyday life.  Bonnie's website: https://bonniezhou.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebonniezhou/ 🏮Check out our available Zoom classes ⁠https://inspirlang.com/zoom⁠  Get our digital/paperback book at ⁠https://inspirlang.com/bookstore⁠  🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang  Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang  Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang

    46 min

  4. 05/10/2023

    012 | Dallas with Dorothy: A Post-pandemic Chinese-American experience

    In today’s episode, Dorothy from Dallas, Texas, shared her polar-opposite experience growing up in Dallas, Texas and attending college in Mississippi. As Dorothy proudly shared her parents’ pen-pal encounter, her unique experience to perform abroad in Asia as a teenager, and how these experiences shape her cultural identity in a miniscule Chinese American community.   Language reactor tutorial: https://youtu.be/ZWJ1G_mJFs8⁠ Advance Cantonese conversations class: https://inspirlang.com/course/advance-cantonese-conversations-group-june-2023/   COUPON CODE VALID FOR: FREE storybook video series on Mrs. Elegant: https://inspirlang.com/course/cantonese-storybook-series-where-is-mrs-elegant/ 50% off Boba Break Cantonese: https://inspirlang.com/boba 40% off all merchs: https://inspirlang.com/bookstore/ 🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang  Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang  Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang

    41 min

  5. 05/13/2022

    011 | AAPI Heritage Month Special Edition | NYC with Wennie: How do we make sure our voices are heard?

    In today’s episode, Wennie, one of Inspirlang’s earliest Cantonese instructors, discusses her unique experience that shapes her passion and dedicate to advocate for and implement positive change in the community. In additional to Cantonese, Wennie is also fluent in Taishanese, with influences from her beloved grandfather. Listen along as Wennie discusses her line of work, the importance of implementing change in the community, and encouragement for others to make their voices heard.

    37 min

  6. 12/29/2021

    010 | Monterey with Brittany: How is it like to be an oversea Cantonese Youtuber

    In today’s episode, Brittany, from her YouTube channel “Cantonese with Brittany,” discusses how she and Jade met, the type of content she posts, the understandable nature of “Chinglish,” how she progressed in Cantonese with her husband, her methods of learning Cantonese, and more! Listen along to Brittany’s experiences and perspectives about Cantonese, and the journey she took to learn it. Brittany's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/cantonesewithbrittany Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto 🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang

    56 min

  7. 12/03/2021

    009 | Toronto with Jack: Should we feel surprised when Chinese diaspora is eager to learn Chinese?

    In today’s episode, Jack, from his DIU (Daily Issues Uncovered) Podcast, discusses his drive to learn Chinese despite living oversea. Similar to many of you, Jack's learning journey includes attending language exchange, traveling to Taiwan to teach and learn Chinese, and learning about the culture and traditions of Chinese people. Listen along to Jack’s stories and experiences surrounding Chinese culture during his travels and experiences. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto 🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang

    52 min

  8. 11/10/2021

    008 | Switzerland with Arielle: Comparing gender roles from HK to European countries

    In today’s episode, Arielle from Switzerland shares her travels to many countries for work and education, along with the languages she’s learned from her stays. Listen along as Arielle discusses the invaluable experience of different cultures, views and their customs. Learn more about Arielle’s story here: https://bit.ly/3khMt72 Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto 🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang

    29 min
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In this podcast, Jade interviews Cantonese speakers who were born or raised in the oversea community and explores their experience and dilemmas growing up learning Cantonese.

Information

  • Creator
    InspirLang
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © InspirLang
  • Show Website
    Cantonese Diaspora