Learn Cantonese

Learn Cantonese with your stomach! 😋🍜

The upcoming Kongla app just got a major flavor boost. We’ve officially added 白鱔 (White Eel) to our seafood list and a detailed recipe for 陳皮豉汁蒸白鱔 under cooking!

Help us decide what to add next:

Which would you prefer to see more of in Kongla?
A) Detailed Vocabulary Lists (like seafood, vegetables)
B) Step-by-step Recipes of classic dishes

VOTE in the comments! 👇

🌧 Another rainy week in Hong Kong! It seems like all anyone can talk about this week is the weather.

How is your Cantonese vocabulary when it comes to the rain, wind, and heat? Are you ready for 颱風 (toi4 fung1) season?

The 天文台 (tin1 man4 toi4), or Hong Kong Observatory, has announced that they will hoist the 八號風球 (baat3 hou5 fung1 kau4) – T8 Signal – at 10:10 PM tonight! 💨

Do you know how to say "hoist the T8 signal" in Cantonese? Don’t worry, we got you covered!

We have a comprehensive Weather Lesson inside our upcoming Cantonese learning app. You'll master all the essential phrases for staying safe and informed during typhoon season, from understanding signals to making small talk about the rain.

Stay dry and safe! ☔

Did you know that in Cantonese, you can’t just use the word "play" for every sport? 🤯

If you want to talk about your weekend hobbies like a true Hong Konger, you need to know the right action verbs!

👐 If you use your hands or a racket, use 打 (daa2 - to hit):
🏀 打波 (daa2 bo1) - Playing ball

🦶 If you use your feet, use 踢 (tek3 - to kick):
⚽️ 踢波 (tek3 bo1) - Playing football/soccer

💪 And for general activities (especially our favorite "Kongish" words), use 做 (zou6 - to do):
🏋️‍♂️ 做Gym (zou6 gym) - Working out

Want to master the rest of the rules and learn how to invite your colleagues out for a weekend hike (行山 - haang4 saan1)? We got you covered! 🇭🇰

Our new Cantonese survival app is launching SOON! Drop a in the comments👇

⚽️ WORLD CUP (世界杯sai3 gaai3 bui1)FINAL TONIGHT! 🏆

It’s the biggest match of the year, but with the time difference in Hong Kong, it is going to be a late one! ⏰

How late are you staying up tonight? We all know half the city is suddenly going to "catch a cold" tomorrow morning... 🤫🤒

If you are going to call in sick, you have to do it right! Do you actually know how to describe your symptoms to a doctor—or your boss—in Cantonese?

Don't panic, Kongla has got you covered! 🇭🇰📱 Our upcoming app features a dedicated lesson on medical vocabulary and symptoms so you can handle your boss like a total pro (whether you have a real headache, or just a World Cup hangover!). 😎

🚀 Kongla is launching SOON!

Drop a ⚽️ in the comments if you are staying up tonight, and let us know who you are rooting for! 👇

Happy 星期六 (sing1 kei4 luk6)! 🎉

Summer in Hong Kong is officially here, and the heat is no joke! ☀️🥵 When the temperature rises, what is your absolute favorite thing to do in the city?

Here is some essential weekend vocabulary for you:
🏊‍♂️ 游水 (jau4 seoi2) – Swimming
🛥️ 遊船河 (jau4 syun4 ho4) – Going on a junk boat trip
🍗 BBQ – (Yes, HK locals still love a barbecue in 30°C heat!)
❄️ 留喺屋企 (lau4 hai2 uk1 kei2) – Staying at home (with the AC blasting!)
🍻 飲冰凍嘅啤酒 (jam2 bing1 dung3 ge3 be1 zau2) – Drinking an ice-cold beer

Knowing how to talk about your weekend plans is one of the best ways to make local friends. That’s why our upcoming Cantonese app is packed with real-life social scenarios! 📱✨

We are launching SOON! In the meantime, tell us in the comments: which of these 5 activities is your perfect summer Saturday? 👇

🎉 Happy 星期三 (sing1 kei4 saam1)! 🎉

Mid-week in Hong Kong means one thing for many: heading to 跑馬地 (paau2 maa5 dei6) — Happy Valley Racecourse! 🐎✨ People gather for the excitement of night racing, live music, and amazing vibes. It’s the ultimate way to recharge before the weekend.

What about you? Do you know how to say all the weekdays? Or how about popular places names?

We have you covered! We have dedicated lessons designed to help you navigate Hong Kong like a local. 🗺️

📣 BIG NEWS: The app will be launched soon! Make sure you are following us for the exact release date.

What other daily Cantonese do you want us to cover in the app? Let us know in the comments below so we can add them to our upcoming lessons! 🗣️👇

It is officially 收工 (sau1 gung1) time! 🎉🇭🇰

Nothing beats that Friday evening feeling when you finally knock off work and head out for some well-deserved comfort food. Whether your weekend plans involve hitting up a local Cha Chaan Teng for an iced milk tea, going out for Dim Sum with the family, or just relaxing at home, you need the right vocab to get through it.

That’s exactly why I’ve built this app. No stiff, formal textbook phrases—just the real, everyday Cantonese you need for your weekend wind-down.

We are getting incredibly close to the launch! Drop a 🥂 in the comments if you're ready for the weekend and want to be on the VIP list for early access!

It’s a total "黃雨" kind of day. 🌧️👇

If you look at the Hong Kong Observatory, the official name is a mouthful: Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal. But if you're talking to friends or colleagues today, you'll just hear them use the short, colloquial color codes:

🟡 黃雨 (wong4 jyu5) - Amber Rain
🔴 紅雨 (hung4 jyu5) - Red Rain
⚫ 黑雨 (hak1 jyu5) - Black Rain

The sky in HK goes dark and suddenly it’s a mad dash. 🏃‍♀️💨

I just finished the weather and household scenarios for my Cantonese app, and I had to include the most relatable panic: yelling to the helper to take in the laundry before a downpour (and making sure the kids' clothes don't get soaked!). 🧺🌧️

My app isn't about perfectly formal grammar—it’s about the real, chaotic, everyday phrases you need to survive.

We are getting so close to the launch! Drop a ☔️ in the comments if you want to be on the list for early access!

Happy Friday! 🥂 You made it to the end of the week.

In Hong Kong, the absolute best feeling on a Friday afternoon is finally getting to say: 放工 (fong3 gung1)!

What it means: To finish work / get off work.

How to use it: "Ngo daasuen ng dim fong gung." (我打算五點放工。) ➡️ "I plan to get off work at 5."

Learning Cantonese shouldn't feel like a second job. We are building an app designed to be quick, fun, and easy to use—perfect for practicing on your commute home after fong gung.

🚀 Coming Soon! We are putting the finishing touches on the app. Make sure to follow our page and stay tuned—we can't wait to share more details with you soon!