- 21 & 28 Sep, 5 & 12 Oct 2026
From September to October, the Graduate School of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK), through its HIGH Programme, partnered with Keylink Family Center to deliver Daily Cantonese classes for around 30 postgraduate students, supporting their adaptation to life in Hong Kong.
Across the four lessons, students built practical Cantonese skills through interactive games, group dialogues and everyday scenarios. They practised self-introductions, greetings and useful expressions for study, travel and dining, while pronunciation exercises and Cantonese songs made learning lively and accessible. Featuring local experiences such as "cha chaan teng dining" and Hong Kong food culture, the course strengthened students' confidence in daily communication and deepened their understanding of the city's language and culture.
Through the HIGH Programme, the Graduate School continues to enrich postgraduate education by offering practical learning opportunities that support students' academic, daily-life and career development.
Student Voices
Wang Bo, a student in the Master of Business Administration (in Chinese) programme, shared his learning experience, said, "I had never systematically learned Cantonese before, so I hoped the course would give me more opportunities to speak and practise Cantonese. As I plan to stay and work in Hong Kong, I believe continuous practice through the course will help me gradually adapt to the local language environment and build a stronger foundation for my future career here."
Wen Lingyue, a student in the Master of Arts in Chinese programme, said, "The lessons help me build experience in expressing myself in Cantonese and strengthen my communication skills. As Cantonese is important for workplace communication in Hong Kong, I hope the course will better prepare me for future work and help me communicate more effectively in professional settings."
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Centered on the "H-I-G-H" philosophy, the Graduate School of HSUHK launched the HIGH Programme to provide postgraduate students with immersive growth support. Driven by both academic research and social practice, the programme aims to achieve the goal of "Research with Impact, Impact with Care."