EAST2182 Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers 1
10 Credits Class Size: 120
Module manager: Xiujing Liang
Email: X.Liang@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running
2025/26
Pre-requisite qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese.
Students whose native language is not Mandarin Chinese must consult with the module leader to assess their suitability for this module. This module is not open to students who can already speak Cantonese. This module is mutually exclusive with EAST2180
Mutually Exclusive
Module replaces
EAST2181
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Learn to speak Cantonese! This module is designed for fluent Chinese speakers who want to learn how to communicate in oral Cantonese. It covers the pronunciation, tones, grammatical structure and vocabulary of Cantonese. Classes include conversation, role-play, and learning from audiotapes. You will be able to conduct basic conversations in Cantonese at the end of the course.
Please note this is an optional module and runs subject to enrolments. If a low number of students choose this module, then the module may not run and you may be asked to choose another module.
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be:
- familiar with the Cantonese pronunciation and tones;
- able to understand everyday language in Cantonese;
- aware of the fundamental differences between Cantonese and Mandarin syntax and vocabulary;
Syllabus
This module is designed for fluent speakers of Mandarin Chinese who want to learn how to communicate in oral Cantonese. It covers pronunciation, tones, vocabulary and grammatical structures. Role-play, audio / visual tapes and conversations are used to develop oral and aural skills in functional language for everyday situations.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Language Class |
10 |
2 |
20 |
| Private study hours |
80 |
| Total Contact hours |
20 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
100 |
Private study
10 x 2 hours preparation for classes (20 hours)
10 x 2 hours revision after classes (20 hours)
11 x 2 hours in Language Centre listening to audio tapes and watching suitable audio-visual materials (22 hours)
2 x 3 hours preparation for non-assessed aural tests (6 hours)
10 hours preparation for end of semester exam
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
2 aural tests (non-assessed)
aural and oral class participation
Exams
| Exam type |
Exam duration |
% of formal assessment |
| Practical Exam / OSCE |
0.0 Hrs 20 Mins |
100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
Check the module area in Minerva for your reading list
Last updated: 15/08/2025
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