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22
Aug 2026
(Sat)

The Opportunities and Challenges in Teaching Cantonese to Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong

Event of
Humanities and Law Open Day (August 2026)
Subject
Chinese
Print
Date & time
22Aug 2026 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00 Free
Type of Event
Hybrid (In-person & Online Attendance)
Venue
Room 314, 3/F., Admiralty Centre
Online Platform
Zoom
Speaker
  • Dr. CHAN Sze Mun (Assistant Lecturer at HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE))

Dr. CHAN Sze Mun

Dr. Chan is a linguist and educator with a doctoral background in German linguistics and extensive experience in teaching Cantonese to diverse learner groups. Passionate about supporting non-Chinese-speaking communities through language education. Recognized for teaching excellence with multiple consecutive Best Teacher Award shortlistings.

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Relevant Programmes
粵語知識 廣東話速成班(初班) 廣東話速成班 (中班)

Language: Cantonese

This report provides a brief overview of a Cantonese course project funded by the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) of Hong Kong and the Language Fund. The course is specifically designed to meet the needs of ethnic minority learners in Hong Kong who are studying Cantonese. The report covers the development of the course, its objectives and content, target participants, learning outcomes, and a volunteer programme.