Phrase trainer
Learn Cantonese
Start with everyday phrase packs, then level up to full street conversations.
Practical packs
Short phrase sets for common situations.
Greetings & manners
Open and close every interaction—hello, thanks, sorry, and polite exits used every day in Hong Kong.
Introductions
Say who you are, ask where people are from, and swap contacts after meeting someone new.
Daily chat
Keep conversations going—check-ins, weekend plans, and the classic “have you eaten?”
Dim sum & dining
Book a table, order classics like har gow and char siu bao, and settle the bill.
Cha chaan teng
Order milk tea, lemon tea, pineapple buns, and set meals the café way—including less sweet and no ice.
Supermarket
Navigate aisles, refuse a bag, pay with Octopus, and find the checkout without English.
Wet market & bargain
Buy by the catty, ask for a fresher cut, bargain politely, and talk to stallholders.
Clothes shopping
Ask for sizes, find the fitting room, check colours, and return or exchange items.
Convenience store
Top up Octopus, heat a meal, pay bills, and grab everyday essentials at 7-Eleven or Circle K.
MTR & buses
Ride the MTR and buses—platforms, exits, transfers, and tapping through the gates.
Taxis & directions
Flag a taxi, give an address, ask how long it takes, and navigate left, right, straight.
Hotel stay
Check in, ask about breakfast and Wi-Fi, store luggage, and request a late checkout.
Airport & customs
Handle boarding passes, security, delays, customs, and the Airport Express after landing.
Phone & messaging
Answer calls, explain a bad signal, WhatsApp someone, and ask to call back later.
Clinic & emergency
Describe symptoms, find a clinic or A&E, mention allergies, and ask for real help.
Numbers & money
Count, price things in “man”, take change, and talk about dollars the Hong Kong way.
Time & calendar
Ask the time, plan for tomorrow or the weekend, and say if you’re on time or late.
Weather
Talk heat, humidity, heavy rain, T8 signals, and whether you need an umbrella.
Home & living
Talk rent, bills, neighbours, fixing the AC, and everyday flat life in the city.
Family
Name parents, siblings, spouse, kids, and grandparents when talking about family.
Work & office
Clock in and out, book meetings, talk deadlines and OT, and handle everyday office chat.
Advanced
Conversations
Full back-and-forth scripts—listen turn by turn, then quiz the lines.
Cha chaan teng order
A full table order—from seats and drinks to French toast, noodles, and the bill.
Asking for directions
Stop someone on the street, find the MTR, check the walk time, and thank them properly.
Taxi to TST
Tell the driver where to go, answer about luggage, hop off, and settle the fare.
Hotel check-in
Give your name, confirm nights, ask about early check-in and Wi‑Fi.
Convenience store
Top up Octopus, grab snacks and water, ask for a bag, and pay.
Making plans
Text-style chat to check free time, pick Mong Kok, and set a meetup.
At the clinic
Walk in, describe a sore throat and fever, and wait to be called.
Booking a table by phone
Call a restaurant, book four seats, leave your name and number.
Flat viewing
Ask about rent, management fees, pets, and stall politely to think it over.