Conversational Cantonese Lessons Hong Kong & Online

Prices for Cantonese lessons in Hong Kong start at HK$350 with a junior tutor, with top tutors charging up to HK$2,000 per hour. But at Cantonese Tutor HK, our rates start from just HK$250.

Travel Fee (if at your location): • Walkable from Central: HK$50 • MTR accessible: HK$100 • No MTR access: HK$150

Booking & Cancellation Policy:

Please book and cancel at least 24 hours in advance.

Digital materials are free, but not the printed materials.

Cantonese can be challenging for English speakers, but it's not impossible. Our lead Cantonese tutor, Aileen Ting designs lessons specifically for English speakers, focusing on practical speaking skills rather than Chinese characters. With her guidance, many learners achieve A1 conversational ability in just about 30 hours. Think of learning Cantonese like building muscle: consistent effort pays off.

📌 Most students reach B1 in under 80 hours—much faster than the standard 350+ hours.

📌 Revision, homework, and using the language are keys to success. Without practice, progress follows standard learning time.

• Aileen Ting, a trilingual Cantonese tutor with a degree in Applied Foreign Language.

• 10+ years of experience teaching adults in Hong Kong.

• Structured academic approach but adaptable to casual or fun learning styles.

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For most people living or working in Hong Kong, Cantonese is more practical.

• More chance to use Cantonese than Mandarin

• Many companies in Hong Kong are now hiring more local Chinese staff

• We're seeing more Cantonese inquiries from major firms in finance, banking, and retail

• Professionals who already learned Mandarin often learn Cantonese later on and say it's useful at work

• Even in English-speaking offices, Cantonese helps build trust and responsibility

• Employees who speak Cantonese are more often assigned local clients or HK-based accounts

📌 If you're working or living in Hong Kong, learning Cantonese will help you connect, contribute, and stand out.

Choose Mandarin if...

• You want to learn a language that is more widely spoken globally

• Your focus is on doing business with mainland China

• You plan to travel, live, or work in mainland cities

• You want access to more structured learning resources and apps

• You’re preparing for exams like HSK or need Mandarin for professional certifications

Absolutely. Many students successfully learn Cantonese through online lessons. At Cantonese Tutor HK, we offer:

• Flexible online lessons identical to our in-person classes

• Interactive, tech-friendly learning (Quizlet, Kahoot, Anki)

• Extensive PDF resources and custom materials available upon request

• Lessons via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet

You’ll get personalized support and see real progress, just as you would in our Central office.

No. Cantonese and Mandarin are two different languages.

• Different pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary

• Cantonese uses Traditional Chinese

• Mandarin may uses Simplified Chinese

• Cantonese includes unique words not used in Mandarin

• Learning Cantonese can make Mandarin easier to learn

• There are similarity, so you will know some words and cultural context

• Cantonese is harder

• It’s less structured and more colloquial as an older dialect

At Cantonese Tutor HK, we keep group lessons small, typically 2–4 students per class, to ensure personal attention. If you prefer a larger group or custom corporate sessions, we can accommodate that too; please contact us directly for a tailored quote.

• Private lessons: one-on-one.

• Group classes: 2–4 students for better interaction yet effective learning.

• Large group: contact for details.

Lessons are available at:

• Your home or office

• My office in Central, Hong Kong

• Online

• Take 1-on-1 lessons (2-3x per week) – Structured progress.

• Speak Cantonese daily – Even if you make mistakes, consistency is key.

• Immerse yourself – Listen to Cantonese music, TV shows, and use Chinese apps.

• Use real-world practice – The best learners use Cantonese every chance they get.

👉 The key? Speak, listen, and engage daily—progress comes from practice, not perfection! 🚀

• 1–2 hours per session.

• Best results: 2-3 lessons per week.

• If busy: 1 hour per week with homework, practice speaking with others or watching, etc., & revision helps maintain progress.

Use whatever works best for you.

• Some bring a notebook or printed textbook

• Others use laptops, iPads, or just their phones

• A few prefer to show up with nothing, also fine

• We can store your textbook at our office if needed

• Our tutors can adjust based on your preference