Conversations
Putting it all together with real dialogues
This is the capstone unit, where the words and patterns from earlier units come together into real talk. Instead of isolated vocabulary, you practise full dialogues for the moments that matter: introducing yourself, sitting down for tea, finding your way, haggling at a stall, and arranging to meet up.
If you have worked through the rest of the course, this is where it clicks. Each lesson is a short, natural exchange, so by the end you can learn Cantonese well enough to carry your side of an everyday conversation with confidence.
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Meeting SomeoneIntroduce yourself, ask a name, and make a friend - 2
At a Dim Sum RestaurantOrder tea and dishes, then ask for the bill - 3
Getting DirectionsAsk the way and follow simple directions - 4
At the MarketBuy fruit, ask prices, and find good value - 5
Making PlansAsk a friend if they're free and arrange to meet 
Adding mood with particlesGrammar- Saying it already happenedGrammar
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Frequently asked questions
How do I practise real Cantonese conversations?
Work through short, realistic dialogues rather than word lists. This unit walks you through meeting people, eating out, asking directions, shopping, and making plans, so the vocabulary sticks because you use it in context.
What can I say after finishing this Cantonese course?
You can introduce yourself, order a pot of tea and dishes, ask the way and follow it, buy fruit and check the price, and ask a friend if they are 得閒 (dak1 haan4) to meet up.
Do I need to finish the earlier units first?
It helps a lot. These conversations recycle greetings, numbers, food words, directions, and question patterns from earlier lessons, so finishing those first makes this unit feel like a natural payoff.
Is this Cantonese conversation practice free?
Yes, the full unit is free to read online, with every dialogue and grammar note laid out with romanization and audio. In the YumCha app, the interactive dialogues and quizzes are part of the subscription lesson path, with your first lesson free to try, while vocabulary practice and flashcards stay free.