Survival Cantonese
![Survival Cantonese (Tutors) - Serve the HKU Community with Your Cantonese Proficiency](https://peertutoring.cedars.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Peer-Tutors_Banner_Ca.png)
We are looking for active and committed HKUers who are:
![Native Cantonese speakers](https://peertutoring.cedars.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Native-Cantonese.png)
Locals/ native Cantonese speakers
![Willing to volunteer](https://peertutoring.cedars.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Willing-to-Volunteer.png)
Reliable & dedicated to contributing to this support network
![Good communication & interpersonal skills](https://peertutoring.cedars.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Communication-Skills.png)
Equipped with good communication & interpersonal skills
![Enjoy sharing knowledge & campus experiences](https://peertutoring.cedars.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Sharing-Knowledge.png)
Passionate in exchanging knowledge & campus experiences
![Expand social circle & cultural exposures](https://peertutoring.cedars.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Social-Connection.png)
Willing to expand social circle & cultural exposures
Tutor’s Commitment & Responsibilities:
- Host practice sessions for your matched Tutees
- Design and provide a personalised learning experience to your Tutees
- Facilitate Tutees’ adjustment to living in Hong Kong and HKU by sharing useful information about the campus and its neighbourhood
- Foster a supportive and helping attitude among HKUers
What can be expected from peer tutoring?
- CEDARS Reward Points
- Networking opportunities and new friendships across countries/ disciplines/ levels of study
- Enhanced communication and coaching skills that are beneficial to your studies/ future career
![Survival Cantonese (Tutees) - Practise Essential Day-to-day Cantonese with HKUers](https://peertutoring.cedars.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Tutees_Banner_Ca.png)
What is the difference between Survival Cantonese and other Cantonese courses?
Survival Cantonese is not a structured academic course for Cantonese learning. It focuses more on phrases and short dialogues to facilitate non-local students’ adjustment. Being a newcomer to Hong Kong, you will practise the basics for greetings and everyday scenarios.
Tutee’s Commitment:
To attend two 1-hour practice sessions hosted by your Peer Tutor
What can be expected from the tutorials?
![Practise essential Cantonese phrases & learn more about local customs & cultures](https://peertutoring.cedars.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Local-Cultures.png)
Learn essential Cantonese phrases/ dialogues & local cultures
![Casual chats in a stress-free environment](https://peertutoring.cedars.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Stress-free.png)
Carefree casual chats with natives
![Build new friendships](https://peertutoring.cedars.hku.hk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/New-Friendship.png)
Build new friendships across countries, disciplines/ levels of study
Application for Peer Tutors & Tutees are not open yet. Please stay tuned for our updates via bulk mails and social media platforms!