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Business Cantonese: Communicate with confidence in the workplace
Want to succeed in Hong Kong’s fast-paced business world? This pathway equips you with the Cantonese you need for meetings, presentations, networking, and professional relationships. From workplace etiquette to industry-specific vocabulary, you’ll gain the skills to communicate clearly and confidently in formal settings, guided step by step by a native Hong Kong tutor.
Best for:
Business professionals
Business professionals
Business professionals
Expats
Expats
Expats
What's included with Survival Cantonese lessons:
What's included:
PDF materials – notes and case studies for workplace situations
PDF phrase guides – for essential expressions
Vocabulary decks - industry-focused terms for the workplace
Vocabulary decks - focused word lists for travel
Pronunciation training - drills to refine tones for professional speech
Pronunciation training - master travel phrases
Cultural notes – guidance on etiquette and business customs
Cultural notes – guidance on local customs
Who should take this pathway?
Business Cantonese is designed for professionals who want to operate with confidence in Hong Kong and Southern China. It’s ideal for expats working with local teams, entrepreneurs building partnerships, or anyone navigating Cantonese-speaking business environments. Whether you’re preparing for client meetings, networking events, or cross-border collaborations, this pathway gives you the language tools and cultural insights to succeed.
With a structured curriculum, you’ll cover professional vocabulary, formal expressions, cultural etiquette, and communication strategies tailored to workplace needs. Whether your goal is career advancement, building trust with colleagues, or expanding business opportunities, you’ll be guided step by step through practical lessons with a native tutor.
About this pathway
Business Cantonese is designed for professionals who want to operate with confidence in Hong Kong and Southern China. It’s ideal for expats working with local teams, entrepreneurs building partnerships, or anyone navigating Cantonese-speaking business environments. Whether you’re preparing for client meetings, networking events, or cross-border collaborations, this pathway gives you the language tools and cultural insights to succeed.
With a structured curriculum, you’ll cover professional vocabulary, formal expressions, cultural etiquette, and communication strategies tailored to workplace needs. Whether your goal is career advancement, building trust with colleagues, or expanding business opportunities, you’ll be guided step by step through practical lessons with a native tutor.
Who should take this pathway?
Business Cantonese is designed for professionals who want to operate with confidence in Hong Kong and Southern China. It’s ideal for expats working with local teams, entrepreneurs building partnerships, or anyone navigating Cantonese-speaking business environments. Whether you’re preparing for client meetings, networking events, or cross-border collaborations, this pathway gives you the language tools and cultural insights to succeed.
With a structured curriculum, you’ll cover professional vocabulary, formal expressions, cultural etiquette, and communication strategies tailored to workplace needs. Whether your goal is career advancement, building trust with colleagues, or expanding business opportunities, you’ll be guided step by step through practical lessons with a native tutor.
What you'll learn
By the end of this pathway, you’ll be able to use Cantonese confidently in professional contexts — from meetings and presentations to networking and negotiations. You’ll not only develop strong language skills but also cultural awareness, so you can adapt smoothly to formal business settings.
🤝🏻
Master professional greetings and etiquette
Learn how to make a strong first impression with accurate greetings, titles, and polite expressions. Build confidence in introducing yourself and addressing colleagues or clients appropriately.
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Expand workplace vocabulary and grammar
Gain a strong foundation in business-focused Cantonese vocabulary and sentence patterns. From scheduling meetings to discussing projects, you’ll be able to handle workplace conversations with clarity.
👂🏻
Develop confident speaking and listening skills
Practise real dialogue for meetings, calls, and presentations. Train your ear to follow professional speech at a natural pace so you can respond clearly and confidently in high-stakes situations.
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Write and respond to business communication
Learn the essentials of writing formal emails, short reports, and polite replies in Cantonese. Build skills that let you navigate written communication with professionalism.
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Negotiate and present with impact
Acquire key phrases for presenting ideas, pitching projects, and negotiating terms. Practise expressing opinions and persuading effectively in a professional tone.
💷
Understand business culture and hierarchy
Build awareness of cultural norms, workplace hierarchy, and professional etiquette in Hong Kong. Gain the confidence to avoid missteps and strengthen working relationships.
What you'll learn
By the end of this pathway, you’ll be able to use Cantonese confidently in professional contexts — from meetings and presentations to networking and negotiations. You’ll not only develop strong language skills but also cultural awareness, so you can adapt smoothly to formal business settings.
🤝🏻
Master professional greetings and etiquette
Learn how to make a strong first impression with accurate greetings, titles, and polite expressions. Build confidence in introducing yourself and addressing colleagues or clients appropriately.
📚
Expand workplace vocabulary and grammar
Gain a strong foundation in business-focused Cantonese vocabulary and sentence patterns. From scheduling meetings to discussing projects, you’ll be able to handle workplace conversations with clarity.
👂🏻
Develop confident speaking and listening skills
Practise real dialogue for meetings, calls, and presentations. Train your ear to follow professional speech at a natural pace so you can respond clearly and confidently in high-stakes situations.
⌨️
Write and respond to business communication
Learn the essentials of writing formal emails, short reports, and polite replies in Cantonese. Build skills that let you navigate written communication with professionalism.
💬
Negotiate and present with impact
Acquire key phrases for presenting ideas, pitching projects, and negotiating terms. Practise expressing opinions and persuading effectively in a professional tone.
💷
Understand business culture and hierarchy
Build awareness of cultural norms, workplace hierarchy, and professional etiquette in Hong Kong. Gain the confidence to avoid missteps and strengthen working relationships.
What you'll learn
By the end of this pathway, you’ll be able to use Cantonese confidently in professional contexts — from meetings and presentations to networking and negotiations. You’ll not only develop strong language skills but also cultural awareness, so you can adapt smoothly to formal business settings.
🤝🏻
Master professional greetings and etiquette
Learn how to make a strong first impression with accurate greetings, titles, and polite expressions. Build confidence in introducing yourself and addressing colleagues or clients appropriately.
📚
Expand workplace vocabulary and grammar
Gain a strong foundation in business-focused Cantonese vocabulary and sentence patterns. From scheduling meetings to discussing projects, you’ll be able to handle workplace conversations with clarity.
👂🏻
Develop confident speaking and listening skills
Practise real dialogue for meetings, calls, and presentations. Train your ear to follow professional speech at a natural pace so you can respond clearly and confidently in high-stakes situations.
⌨️
Write and respond to business communication
Learn the essentials of writing formal emails, short reports, and polite replies in Cantonese. Build skills that let you navigate written communication with professionalism.
💬
Negotiate and present with impact
Acquire key phrases for presenting ideas, pitching projects, and negotiating terms. Practise expressing opinions and persuading effectively in a professional tone.
💷
Understand business culture and hierarchy
Build awareness of cultural norms, workplace hierarchy, and professional etiquette in Hong Kong. Gain the confidence to avoid missteps and strengthen working relationships.
How this pathway is structured
Business Cantonese typically takes between 18 and 24 lessons, organised into six chapters that move step by step from core workplace Cantonese to advanced business communication. The pace is flexible and can be adapted to your role and objectives.
Chapter 1 – Workplace essentials
Learn greetings, introductions, and polite workplace expressions. Build confidence with titles, basic meeting language, and daily office interactions.
Chapter 2 – Everyday communication at work
Expand vocabulary for scheduling, emails, and team discussions. Practise asking questions, giving updates, and handling small talk with colleagues.
Chapter 3 – Meetings and collaboration
Train for common meeting scenarios — sharing ideas, making suggestions, agreeing or disagreeing politely. Develop listening skills to follow professional speech clearly.
Chapter 4 – Written business communication
Learn how to write and respond to professional emails, messages, and short reports. Build the skills to navigate written Cantonese in a business context.
Chapter 5 – Negotiation and presentations
Acquire key phrases for presenting projects, pitching ideas, and negotiating terms. Practise using persuasive language while staying culturally appropriate.
Chapter 6 – Business culture
Understand workplace hierarchy, etiquette, and cultural expectations in Hong Kong. Bring together your skills in a final stage focused on confidence and fluency.
Pathway structure
Business Cantonese typically takes between 18 and 24 lessons, organised into six chapters that move step by step from core workplace Cantonese to advanced business communication. The pace is flexible and can be adapted to your role and objectives.
Chapter 1 – Workplace essentials
Learn greetings, introductions, and polite workplace expressions. Build confidence with titles, basic meeting language, and daily office interactions.
Chapter 2 – Everyday communication at work
Expand vocabulary for scheduling, emails, and team discussions. Practise asking questions, giving updates, and handling small talk with colleagues.
Chapter 3 – Meetings and collaboration
Train for common meeting scenarios — sharing ideas, making suggestions, agreeing or disagreeing politely. Develop listening skills to follow professional speech clearly.
Chapter 4 – Written business communication
Learn how to write and respond to professional emails, messages, and short reports. Build the skills to navigate written Cantonese in a business context.
Chapter 5 – Negotiation and presentations
Acquire key phrases for presenting projects, pitching ideas, and negotiating terms. Practise using persuasive language while staying culturally appropriate.
Chapter 6 – Business culture
Understand workplace hierarchy, etiquette, and cultural expectations in Hong Kong. Bring together your skills in a final stage focused on confidence and fluency.
How this pathway is structured
Business Cantonese typically takes between 18 and 24 lessons, organised into six chapters that move step by step from core workplace Cantonese to advanced business communication. The pace is flexible and can be adapted to your role and objectives.
Chapter 1 – Workplace essentials
Learn greetings, introductions, and polite workplace expressions. Build confidence with titles, basic meeting language, and daily office interactions.
Chapter 2 – Everyday communication at work
Expand vocabulary for scheduling, emails, and team discussions. Practise asking questions, giving updates, and handling small talk with colleagues.
Chapter 3 – Meetings and collaboration
Train for common meeting scenarios — sharing ideas, making suggestions, agreeing or disagreeing politely. Develop listening skills to follow professional speech clearly.
Chapter 4 – Written business communication
Learn how to write and respond to professional emails, messages, and short reports. Build the skills to navigate written Cantonese in a business context.
Chapter 5 – Negotiation and presentations
Acquire key phrases for presenting projects, pitching ideas, and negotiating terms. Practise using persuasive language while staying culturally appropriate.
Chapter 6 – Business culture
Understand workplace hierarchy, etiquette, and cultural expectations in Hong Kong. Bring together your skills in a final stage focused on confidence and fluency.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
How many lessons should I book?
Most learners begin with 12 lessons, which provides a solid foundation and covers the essentials of workplace communication. For complete coverage of the pathway, 18 to 24 lessons is ideal. You can then add extra sessions as needed, depending on your role and goals.
Do I need prior knowledge of Cantonese?
No — the pathway works for complete beginners as well as those with some Cantonese experience. We’ll tailor lessons to your starting level.
Will the lessons focus on my industry?
Yes. While the pathway has a set structure, we adapt vocabulary and scenarios to your field — whether you work in finance, law, tech, or creative industries.
What if I only need to learn basic office communication?
That’s fine — many learners only need greetings, meeting phrases, and polite communication. We can keep the focus practical and skip advanced sections if that suits your needs.
How many lessons should I book?
Most learners begin with 12 lessons, which provides a solid foundation and covers the essentials of workplace communication. For complete coverage of the pathway, 18 to 24 lessons is ideal. You can then add extra sessions as needed, depending on your role and goals.
Do I need prior knowledge of Cantonese?
No — the pathway works for complete beginners as well as those with some Cantonese experience. We’ll tailor lessons to your starting level.
Will the lessons focus on my industry?
Yes. While the pathway has a set structure, we adapt vocabulary and scenarios to your field — whether you work in finance, law, tech, or creative industries.
What if I only need to learn basic office communication?
That’s fine — many learners only need greetings, meeting phrases, and polite communication. We can keep the focus practical and skip advanced sections if that suits your needs.
How many lessons should I book?
Most learners begin with 12 lessons, which provides a solid foundation and covers the essentials of workplace communication. For complete coverage of the pathway, 18 to 24 lessons is ideal. You can then add extra sessions as needed, depending on your role and goals.
Do I need prior knowledge of Cantonese?
No — the pathway works for complete beginners as well as those with some Cantonese experience. We’ll tailor lessons to your starting level.
Will the lessons focus on my industry?
Yes. While the pathway has a set structure, we adapt vocabulary and scenarios to your field — whether you work in finance, law, tech, or creative industries.
What if I only need to learn basic office communication?
That’s fine — many learners only need greetings, meeting phrases, and polite communication. We can keep the focus practical and skip advanced sections if that suits your needs.
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Trial lesson (35 minutes)
With Ficke
Take a gentle first step into your Cantonese journey with a 35 minute trial lesson, where we’ll explore your goals and begin to connect with the language at your own pace.
30.00 GBP
The trial lesson fee is refundable after the purchase of any lesson package within 24 hours of your trial. Available to first-time learners only.
Trial lesson (35 minutes)
With Ficke
Take a gentle first step into your Cantonese journey with a 35 minute trial lesson, where we’ll explore your goals and begin to connect with the language at your own pace.
30.00 GBP
The trial lesson fee is refundable after the purchase of any lesson package within 24 hours of your trial. Available to first-time learners only.
Trial lesson (35 minutes)
With Ficke
Take a gentle first step into your Cantonese journey with a 35 minute trial lesson, where we’ll explore your goals and begin to connect with the language at your own pace.
30.00 GBP
The trial lesson fee is refundable after the purchase of any lesson package within 24 hours of your trial. Available to first-time learners only.
One lesson (50 minutes)
With Ficke
Enjoy a focused 50-minute lesson tailored to your needs, designed to help you make meaningful progress in Cantonese.
62.00 GBP
One lesson (50 minutes)
With Ficke
Enjoy a focused 50-minute lesson tailored to your needs, designed to help you make meaningful progress in Cantonese.
62.00 GBP
One lesson (50 minutes)
With Ficke
Enjoy a focused 50-minute lesson tailored to your needs, designed to help you make meaningful progress in Cantonese.
62.00 GBP
Six lessons (50 minutes x 6)
With Ficke
Commit to six lessons and follow a structured path that ensures steady progress, with personalised support every step of the way.
349.00 GBP
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Six lessons (50 minutes x 6)
With Ficke
Commit to six lessons and follow a structured path that ensures steady progress, with personalised support every step of the way.
349.00 GBP
Saving 5%
Six lessons (50 minutes x 6)
With Ficke
Commit to six lessons and follow a structured path that ensures steady progress, with personalised support every step of the way.
349.00 GBP
Saving 5%
12 lessons (50 minutes x 12)
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Get the most out of your Cantonese journey with a package of 12 lessons, designed to build your skills step by step and help you progress with confidence.
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With Ficke
Get the most out of your Cantonese journey with a package of 12 lessons, designed to build your skills step by step and help you progress with confidence.
669.00 GBP
Saving 10%
12 lessons (50 minutes x 12)
Most popular
With Ficke
Get the most out of your Cantonese journey with a package of 12 lessons, designed to build your skills step by step and help you progress with confidence.
669.00 GBP
Saving 10%
24 lessons (50 minutes x 24)
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For those who are serious about mastering Cantonese. Over 24 lessons, you’ll follow a proven path with all the support and structure you need to succeed.
1259.00 GBP
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24 lessons (50 minutes x 24)
With Ficke
For those who are serious about mastering Cantonese. Over 24 lessons, you’ll follow a proven path with all the support and structure you need to succeed.
1259.00 GBP
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24 lessons (50 minutes x 24)
With Ficke
For those who are serious about mastering Cantonese. Over 24 lessons, you’ll follow a proven path with all the support and structure you need to succeed.
1259.00 GBP
Saving 15%
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