Cantonese as a Second Language - 9781032093161

Taylor & Francis

Cantonese as a Second LanguageIssues, Experiences and Suggestions for Teaching and Learning\nAuthor(s): John C. Wakefield\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032093161, 978-1032093161\nSynopsis\nCantonese is a language from southern China that is spoken by roughly 70 million people worldwide. It is the language of Hong Kong cinema and has traditionally been the most prominent language spoken in Chinatowns around the world. People choose to learn Cantonese for a variety of social and economic reasons: because it is a heritage language that ones relatives speak; because it is the language of ones partner and monolingual in-laws; because it is necessary for living and working in Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, or other Cantonese-speaking communities; because it is the bridge to fully appreciating and understanding Cantonese culture; or simply because it is an irresistible challenge. Whatever the motivation, more and more.