Bite Size Cantonese

Celia
  • 5.0 (4)
  • LANGUAGE LEARNING
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Bite-Size Cantonese is your go-to podcast for learning practical Cantonese in just a few minutes a day! Whether you’re a complete beginner or language lover, each short and easy-to-digest episode helps you speak more confidently. This podcast covers: * Everyday vocabulary and phrases *Tone tips and pronunciation hacks *Cultural insights and real-life situations Perfect for your commute coffee break, or study session. Press play and start your Cantonese journey — the bite-size way! Transcript available! Drop a message at BiteSizeCantonese@gmail.com

  1. 3D AGO

    EP32-Hong Kong CNY Traditions: Red Packets & Blessings

    In Episode 32, Celia explores Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year traditions, focusing on red packets (利是lei6 si6), blessings, and lion dance. Learn when and how to give red packets at home, in the community, and at work, plus common Cantonese blessing phrases. Bilingual fun for learners and culture lovers! 今集Celia同大家分享香港農曆新年習俗，包括派利是、祝福說話同舞獅。介紹喺屋企、社區同公司派利是嘅方式，仲教幾句常用廣東話祝福語。呢集係雙語節目，幫助學習者了解文化、學廣東話同感受新年氣氛，實用又有趣！ Download the transcript and 15 useful Cantonese phrases in the episode description. Start learning today and feel confident communicating in Cantonese. !https://bite-size-cantonese.kit.com/ebeaffd64b Follow Celia on Instagram 👉 @BiteSizeCantonese for more tips, and email Celia bitesizecantonese@gmail.com

    10 min

  2. JAN 27

    EP31- Hong Kong Lunar New Year Traditions -Learn Cantonese Phrases & Superstitions

    Get ready for Lunar New Year! In this episode, we explore 8 popular Hong Kong traditions, including house cleaning, lucky foods, red envelopes, wearing bright clothes, and avoiding bad words or broken items. Learn Cantonese phrases with Jyutping and meanings, and discover the superstitions and taboos behind these customs. I also ask listeners to reflect on which traditions they follow, even if living abroad. Perfect for Cantonese learners and culture enthusiasts! 新年快到啦！今集我同你講 香港農曆新年8個傳統習俗，包括大掃除、應節食品、利是、著新衫、避免講衰嘢同破財嘅禁忌。你會學到 粵語短句、Jyutping同意思，無論你係學粵語定對香港文化有興趣，都啱聽！我會問你哋平時跟幾多習俗，就算唔係喺香港都得。收聽今集，跟我一齊笑住學文化，慶祝農曆新年！ ollow Celia on Instagram 👉 @BiteSizeCantonese for more tips, and provide your valuable feedback to Celia at bitesizecantonese@gmail.com Transcript link -https://bite-size-cantonese.kit.com/ebeaffd64b

    12 min

  3. JAN 20

    EP30-Learn about Cantonese final particles and sounds like a native學識廣東話句尾助語詞

    Have you ever wondered why Hong Kong people use small words at the end of sentences, like 呀 (aa3) or 啦 (laa1/3)? In Episode 30 of Bite-size Cantonese, Celia, a native Cantonese speaker from Hong Kong, explains final particles — what they are, why they matter, and how they add emotion, tone, or attitude to everyday speech.  You’ll learn 7 common final particles with real examples for questions, suggestions, surprise, and softening statements. Perfect for Cantonese learners and heritage speakers! 你有冇諗過點解香港人講嘢成日會喺句尾加啲細字，例如 呀 (aa3) 同 啦 (laa1/3)？喺第30集《Bite-size Cantonese》，香港母語講者 Celia 會同你講解 句尾助語詞：乜嘢係句尾助語詞、點解要用、同埋點樣加情緒、語氣或者態度。今集會介紹7個常用助語詞，仲會示範問問題、建議、驚訝同軟化語氣嘅日常例子，啱晒廣東話學習者同 heritage learner. Follow Celia on Instagram 👉 @BiteSizeCantonese for more tips, and provide your valuable feedback to Celia at bitesizecantonese@gmail.com Transcript link -https://bite-size-cantonese.kit.com/ebeaffd64b

    7 min

  4. JAN 13

    EP29-Cantonese Survival Phases for Emergency 廣東話緊急時用嘅phrases

    Learn essential Cantonese survival phrases in Episode 29 of Bite-Size Cantonese! Host Celia, a native Cantonese speaker from Hong Kong, teaches 4 critical phrases including 救命呀 (Help!), 幫手呀 (Help out！), 可唔可以幫我叫救護車 (Call an ambulance), and 搶嘢呀 (Robbery!). Perfect for learners wanting to speak confidently in emergencies, public places, or everyday situations.  喺今集 Bite-Size Cantonese，Celia教你4個必備 求救同緊急用語：救命呀 (gau3 meng6 aa3)、幫手呀 (bong1 sau2 aa3)、可唔可以幫我叫救護車 (ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 bong1 ngo5 giu3 gau3 wu6 ce1) 同 搶嘢呀 (coeng2 je5 aa3)。學呢啲詞語可以喺 緊急情況、公眾場合 或日常使用，提高你講廣東話嘅信心。 Download the transcript and 15 useful Cantonese phrases in the episode description. Start learning today and feel confident communicating in Cantonese safely!https://bite-size-cantonese.kit.com/ebeaffd64b Follow Celia on Instagram 👉 @BiteSizeCantonese for more tips, and email Celia bitesizecantonese@gmail.com

    7 min

  5. JAN 6

    EP28- Learn Cantonese through a classic Hong Kong Ad 用香港經典廣告學廣東話

    用香港經典廣告學廣東話｜益力多「再遇 Suzuki」集體回憶  This episode is 100% Cantonese!Have you ever heard a Hong Konger say “Did you drink it today?” This simple sentence comes from one of the most iconic classic Hong Kong TV commercials — Yakult’s “Reunion with Suzuki” (益力多《再遇 Suzuki》).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcTPWk_9Un4 In this episode of Bite-size Cantonese, Celia, a native Cantonese speaker from Hong Kong, takes you back to her childhood and explains how Hong Kong people use ads, humour, and shared memories to create everyday Cantonese expressions. You’ll learn: The real meaning behind 你nei5今gam1日jat6飲jam2咗zo2未mei6？ How Hong Kong ads shape Cantonese slang and daily conversation Natural spoken Cantonese used by locals This episode is perfect for: Cantonese learners/ Hong Kong Culture lover Heritage speakers (BBC / ABC / CBC) Follow Celia on Instagram 👉 @BiteSizeCantonese for more tips, and email Celia bitesizecantonese@gmail.com Transcript link -https://bite-size-cantonese.kit.com/ebeaffd64b

    6 min

  6. 12/29/2025

    Ep27- Something you must know learning Cantonese- Lazy Pronunciation 懶音

    In Episode 27 of Bite-size CantoneseI explore “lazy pronunciation” (懶音) in Hong Kong Cantonese, where sounds are naturally simplified in casual speech. I explain why this happens—speed, comfort, lack of formal education, and language evolution and I shared my story about lazy pronunciation.  Learners are encouraged to understand authentic Cantonese, balance accuracy with real-life communication. Jyutping is highly recommended for learner who just start learning Cantonese. For intermediate learner, you may want to challenge yourself by taking tests e.g tests offered by this organisation HKCALA. More information about the test at the link below https://cala.hk/en/cope/ I came across a webpage explaining Cantonese lazy pronunciation and found it useful for learners.https://rhapsodyinlingo.com/en/lazy-sounds/  you may be interested to know other native speakers' opinions on this. (He has a Canto podcast which i think it is worth for intermediate learners to listen to, podcast name:絮言．狂想 )  I wish you all a Happy New Year 2026. All the best! Celia xx

    12 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    EP26- Language resolution 2026

    This episode explores how to set a realistic and sustainable Cantonese learning resolution for 2026. I break down different approaches for beginners and intermediate learners, focusing on using the right tools, choosing the right level of materials, and building habits that actually last. We’ll talk about flashcards, Jyutping, immersion, and why progress depends more on input than perfection. I also introduce the topic of “lazy tone,” which we’ll explore in the next episode. Below is the Flashcards tool:- https://apps.ankiweb.net/ https://quizlet.com/latest Below is the friendly learning materials for beginners:- https://hambaanglaang.hk/

    11 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    EP-25 Understand Cantonese, But I’m Afraid to Speak — Let’s Fix That學廣東話嘅實用方法

    Many Cantonese learners say the same thing: “I understand, but I’m afraid to speak.” In this episode of Bite-size Cantonese, Celia shares her personal experience of learning English and the lessons that helped her build speaking confidence — even with an accent. You’ll learn why being brave, reviewing your own mistakes, and imitating native speakers is important on language Cantonese.  Celia also introduces a simple Plan–Do–Check–Act framework you can use to practise Cantonese consistently and see real progress. This episode is delivered in both English and Cantonese, making it ideal for learners who want motivation and listening practice. Download free episode transcript here.https://bite-size-cantonese.kit.com/ebeaffd64b IG page: bitesizecantonese Contact: bitesizecantonese@gmail.com

    19 min
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Bite-Size Cantonese is your go-to podcast for learning practical Cantonese in just a few minutes a day! Whether you’re a complete beginner or language lover, each short and easy-to-digest episode helps you speak more confidently. This podcast covers: * Everyday vocabulary and phrases *Tone tips and pronunciation hacks *Cultural insights and real-life situations Perfect for your commute coffee break, or study session. Press play and start your Cantonese journey — the bite-size way! Transcript available! Drop a message at BiteSizeCantonese@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Celia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Celia
  • Show Website
    Bite Size Cantonese

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