Points to note:
- All workshops will be delivered in face-to-face mode
- Students will be notified of the venue with a confirmation email 1-2 days before the workshop
- Each workshop allows 3-10 students, on a first-come-first-served basis. Workshop of less than 3 students will be cancelled
- The Chinese Help Desk is operated by the University Grants Committee (UGC) funds, therefore CHD is only available to students of HKU’s UGC-funded programmes (undergraduate, research postgraduate (full-time MPhil/PhD) and government-funded taught masters).
- If you are a student of a self-financed Taught Postgraduate Programmes (taught master's degree programmes), CHD is NOT able to serve you and your booking WILL be cancelled
Mandarin Workshops 普通話工作坊
Feb 27, 2026
Moonlight and Soulmates: A Night Walk with Su Shi
Target Students
beginners, any intermediate level students, no prior knowledge of classical literature is required.
1. Cultural Appreciation: Explore the Chinese philosophy of "Leisure" (Xian 閒) and the ideal of spiritual companionship.
2. Reading Confidence: Master a "bite-sized" classic (Night Walk at Chengtian Temple), understanding the text in just one session.
Cantonese Workshops 廣東話工作坊
Mar 25, 2026
Mastering Cantonese Tongue Twisters
Target Students
All
1. Master challenging Cantonese tongue twisters to improve your pronunciation skills.
2. Explore the unique features of Cantonese phonetics and improve your ability to produce accurate sounds.
3. Engage in sound drilling exercises to enhance your fluency and skills in speaking Cantonese.
Apr 23, 2026
Cantonese Lyrics and Tones (調調調來調調妙)
Target Students
beginners, any intermediate level students
In this workshop, students will learn about the relationship between lyrics and tones in Cantopop. They will also have the opportunity to try simple lyric rewrites to apply the knowledge they have gained.
Apr 17, 2026
《學校冇教嘅廣東話：港式潮語入門》Hong Kong Slang 101: Sounding More Local in Everyday Cantonese
Target Students
elementary to intermediate level students
Recognize and understand common Hong Kong Cantonese slang in daily life.
Gain cultural insight into how language reflects Hong Kong communication styles.
Medium of Instruction: Mandarin