We’re offering 2 levels of Cantonese language courses for both second language learners and functional bilinguals/heritage learners.

Please note that we can only accept learners who are 18 years old and above.

Prices:

• Sliding scale of what you can afford: 350~475 USD

• If attending only weekly seminars: 100~165 USD for 10 seminars

• If you require further financial accommodation, please email us contact.us@orangeblossomeducation.ca

Each course includes:

• 20 hours of language classes

• 10 hours of weekly seminars

• 20 hours of weekly help sessions

• Homework and feedback

During the first two weeks, you’re welcome to switch to another course, if you feel the course level is not right for you.

The net proceeds from this round of courses will be donated to verified Palestinian families in Gaza listed with OBE.

Please reach out to contact.us@orangeblossomeducation.ca if you have any questions that have not been answered in Frequently Asked Questions.

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Description: Intended for students with no background or very little background in Cantonese, this course aims to develop basic knowledge and language skills in Cantonese.

Day/time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm (EST), Wednesdays, Apr. 22nd - June 24th, 2026

Instructor: Leah (She/they)

Description: This course is for students who are conversational in Cantonese and have basic reading skills but want to improve their fluency. Students will engage in in-depth discussions on familiar topics, such as hobbies, travel, work, and health. Example learning activities include articulating thoughts, describing emotions, and proposing questions to facilitate conversation. Students will read short to medium-length texts, such as stories and social media posts, and practice writing coherent messages. Listening exercises will help with understanding fast speech and nuanced language, while speaking practice will focus on improving pronunciation and developing complex sentence structures to navigate more challenging interactions confidently.

Day/time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST), Sundays, Apr. 26th - Jun. 28th, 2026

Instructor: Leah (She/they)

Day/time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST), Thursdays, Apr. 23rd - June 25th, 2026

Instructor: Yee-Man

Signing up for any Cantonese language course will grant you access to our educational seminars. Seminars will provide students with background knowledge about the political history and cultures of the Cantonese Pacific.

There is also the option to sign up for the seminars only.

Registered participants will receive the seminar schedule and topics via email. Attendance is highly encouraged for Cantonese language learners.

Each seminar has a different topic and may be subject to changes. Some of the seminar topics include:

• Situating the Cantonese Language between Mandarin and English

• The Cantonese Pacific in North America, 1850-1949

• Social Protests in Contemporary Hong Kong