[Pekkerhead]

Hi Andrew

It is a difficult one to answer as everyone has their own preferred method of learning. The books suited me perfectly because they're structured in a way that made rembering words quite straightforward. I find repetition tedious (even though it really is the key to learning stuff long term) but the books never really made it feel that hard. But anyway, point aside, these are the reasons why I think the book(s) are great.

1. The depth of vocabulary is immense - I haven't found any other study book with this level of vocabulary - even if some of it is antiquated. Of course Cantonese dictionaries cantain more vocab, but you will find it very difficult trying to memorise vocab from a dictionary - it's just too boring to it that way.

2. The exercises within are basically drilling exercises that are built up word by word, and then with a few of the words change to show how verbs/nouns etc can be substituted. People learn language by phrase, drilling with phrases/sentences is a much better way to remember the words.

3. The use of chinese characters for all words listed. Definitely the easiest way to start learning characters. Especially if you take the drilling seriously, you will see words repeated over and over and will eventually learn to recognise the character quite quickly. OK, it won't help you learn to write if that's what you want, but reading, yes, without a doubt.

If still in doubt, just buy the first book of the first volume and see how you get on. You may be surprised how quickly you can learn once you have got used to his romanisation method.

[Andrew W Scott]

Hey Pekkerhead

Thanks for taking the time to answer this so clearly. I think I will give them a go. I am sorting of building up my own personal way of learning so maybe I can pick and choose what of his stuff works for me.

Cheers
Andrew

[Andrew W Scott]

Originally Posted by sky2000

Hello, I am a native Cantonese speaker. I am male. I can teach you Cantonese if you want.

Hi Sky2000

Thanks a lot for offering to help me. I have a lot of native speakers helping me now which is really great, but the more the merrier. If you're still able to help, please PM me and we'll sort out the details.

Thanks again,
Andrew

[Andrew W Scott]

Originally Posted by Raymond Ng

I am a cantonese speaker, who can help you out for the pronunciation of Cantonese. Feel free to drop me a line. hkgoodbye@yahoo.com.hk

Hi Raymond

Also thanks a lot to you for offering to help me. You can see what I wrote in the post above. I'll email you now.

Thanks again,
Andrew