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Canto Be Like

Publish every MondayWhether you’re an ABC struggling with fluency, a Cantonese language nerd, or just here for the vibes, press play and pretend you’re gossiping in a Hong Kong cha chaan teng.🎧 Perfect for:✔️ ABCs who understand Cantonese but are looking to brush it up✔️ Language learners tired of boring drills✔️ Anyone who’s ever cried over a bowl of congeeP.S. This is just part of all Venus" creative projects.https://linktr.ee/learnwithvenus

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23:32

Happy Lunar New Year!! (English)

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2026/02/16

Leave comments/ ideas Happy Chinese/ Lunar New Year, guys!!! Long time no see, and I wish you a super nice new year with some Cantonese traditions and culture. Canto Be Like Catalogue: Link Animation of the Nian Monster: Link Support the show How to subscribe to premium content HK Dispatch? Spotify (requires Patreon account) Apple Podcast (in-app subscription) Other platforms (Buzzsprout) You can find me on Instagram and YouTube.

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24:47

New Year's Resolutions

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2026/01/12

Leave comments/ ideas Hey! Happy New Year and I hope you are having a great start to 2026. I thought it would be nice to talk about New Year's resolutions and plan and whatnot so you can learn some cantonese and we have a little life update :) Support the show How to subscribe to premium content HK Dispatch? Spotify (requires Patreon account) Apple Podcast (in-app subscription) Other platforms (Buzzsprout) You can find me on Instagram and YouTube.

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18:54

Christmas in Hong Kong (English/廣東話)

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2025/12/08

Leave comments/ ideas Hey! As we are now in December, I want to do a quick episode on how we celebrate in Hong Kong. This is also inspired by my Grandma because we had a funny argument over Advent calendar (I will tell the story in the next HK Dispatch episode). I even wrote a story about it haha. I also want to say the free episode updates might be paused for a bit this month because of busy work life and other stuff. I also need to ensure I keep producing HK Dispatch for those who are...

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25:23

Taipo's fire tragedy (English)

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2025/12/01

Leave comments/ ideas Hey people, I've been debating to talk about the fire in this week's episode but my feelings to voice out got the better of me. It's surely a hugely traumatic event for Hongkongers, especially the victims, residents and frontline staff. This episode is about providing you with a first-hand perspective and perhaps what you can do to help. Support the show How to subscribe to premium content HK Dispatch? Spotify (requires Patreon account) Apple Podcast (in-app su...

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20:38

Culturally significant canto-pop songs (English)

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2025/11/24

Leave comments/ ideas Hellooo, I always find music to be an integral part of culture, so I picked the cantonese songs that I consider culturally significant to introduce to you so that you can have an easier time to understand when they are being referenced. List of singers: Leslie Cheung Anita Mui Beyond Jacky Cheung Faye Wong Faye Wong's daughter (竇靖童 Leah Dou) Eason Chan Support the show How to subscribe to premium content HK Dispatch? Spotify (requires Patreon account...

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21:54

Learn Cantonese with biographies: Leslie Cheung and...

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2025/11/17

Leave comments/ ideas Hey people, Last episode on Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung was super well-received so I thought I'd do another episode to introduce some famous HK people to you. This time we look at pop stars Leslie Cheung and Anita Mui and their beautiful sibling-like bond, and the end of a glorious era of HK pop culture. Support the show How to subscribe to premium content HK Dispatch? Spotify (requires Patreon account) Apple Podcast (in-app subscription) Other platfor...

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24:03

Learn Cantonese with biographies: Tony Leung, Maggie...

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2025/11/10

Leave comments/ ideas Hey people, I had an idea to teach you cantonese and culture through life stories of famous people. Since recently CBL is focusing on the Cantonese Cinema, I figured I'd pick two actor/ actress I'm obsessed with-- Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung, leads in my favourite movie In the Mood For Love. Support the show How to subscribe to premium content HK Dispatch? Spotify (requires Patreon account) Apple Podcast (in-app subscription) Other platforms (Buzzsprout)...

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23:23

Movies to learn Cantonese, Benz Hui, Hollywood, Wong...

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2025/11/03

Leave comments/ ideas Hey people, In this episode we will pay tribute to the late Benz Hui and talked a bit about the films that I think are a good start to understanding Chinese/ Cantonese culture. In the next HK Dispatch episode we will take a deeper dive into the Cantonese cinema. Subscribe and follow so you don't miss! Things to check out: Benz Hui and his daughter's YouTube videos Wong Kar Wai My cantonese film guide Support the show How to subscribe to premium content HK Dispatch? ...

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21:39

How do I learn a foreign language? (廣東話)

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2025/10/27

Leave comments/ ideas Hey fam, I finally got to doing the most requested episode: language learning tips. I speak 4 languages, and every time I start learning a new one I always do something called grammar mapping, namely reviewing the grammatical structure of the target language. Watch this YouTube video for more tips Articles on language learning: Getting from Zero to A1 in Ten Hours Is Possible How to use native content to learn language Support the show How to subscribe to...

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20:22

I'm back! Mixed bag life update

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2025/10/20

Leave comments/ ideas Hey fam, I hope you are well! Sorry things have been quite a lot lately and I didn't have the time to record for CBL...but I'm back!!! This episode is mostly in canto with some recaps of what has happened in the past month. I promise more fun content incoming :) Support the show How to subscribe to premium content HK Dispatch? Spotify (requires Patreon account) Apple Podcast (in-app subscription) Other platforms (Buzzsprout) You can find me on Instagram and YouTube.

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18:23

Family is hospitalised in Hong Kong (English/廣東話)

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2025/09/22

Leave comments/ ideas Hi guys! My grandma was in hospital this week (don't worry she is fine and at home now) and it really prompted me to do this episode to help other people in similar situations to navigate the care and medical system in HK better. Using my grandma's situation I will walk you through what would happen in case your loved one is sadly hospitalised in HK. Relevant Episodes: I want to talk to my Cantonese grandparents Some useful info: Fees and Charges at Hospital Auth...

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29:47

Vocab drill, conversation with friends (廣東話/English)

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2025/09/15

Leave comments/ ideas Been a while since a vocab drill! Today we are going to listen to a dialogue (or more like a series of monologues by me alone) of how two friends would speak at dinner. I will also show you the etiquette and norm of interacting with Cantonese people, such as should you give them a hug when you first met them, how long to schedule the next meeting, what to say if you don't want to talk about that topic (i.e. just copy my generic answer, and most people should get the hint...

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27:48

This month in HK, September 2025 (English)

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2025/09/08

Leave comments/ ideas Summer is over, and autumn is lurking around the corner so are many literary and cultural events in Hong Kong (maybe artists do like autumnal vibes). Instead of curling up at home to rewatch Gilmore Girls I'm going to suggest some alternatives, and perhaps you can find your next buddies in one of these events! Previous month's recommendations: This month in HK, August 2025 Black Sheep FranchiseEuropean Literature Night 17 SeptemberFlow State/ Peel Street PoetryBook Punch...

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25:50

Medisafe 藥倍安心 and school life in Hong Kong (廣東話/English)

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2025/09/01

Leave comments/ ideas Happy (or sad) Sep 1!!! Tune in to this episode to get into the vibe of a new school year. I talked about the recent medisafe controversy, which is like a super big thing in HK right now. Come find out if you are in a FOMO ;) On top of that I shared some of my observations of school culture unique to HK. Get in touch with me via my DMs/ emails to let me know what you want to hear next :) Support the show Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Easiest way to get in touch wi...

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23:13

Feeling meh? Could be because of the Hungry Ghost...

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2025/08/25

Leave comments/ ideas Feeling tired and stressed for no reason or just bad luck in general? It might not be you but the hungry ghosts playing tricks on you. This buddhist/ taoist festival happens in lunar July (Gregorian calendar August-September) and Cantonese people are taught to lay low during this time. Tune in to learn more about this tradition and what to do for better luck! Support the show Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Easiest way to get in touch with me is to email: venus@learnwithv...

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23:00

I want to talk to my Cantonese grandparents...

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2025/08/18

Leave comments/ ideas Talking to family is never easy, especially when it's in a language you are not the most comfortable with. However, many of us are doing it for the love of our family. We want to speak to them in a language THEY are comfortable with, despite us struggling. This is the episode for those who feel this way. Nitty gritty phrases and vocab in premium episode HK dispatch. Check out this link on how to subscribe. Support the show Easiest way to get in touch with me is to ...

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24:40

This month in HK, August 2025 (English)

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2025/08/04

Leave comments/ ideas Hey fam! Summer in HK is humid hot but can be fun. Last month I visited some hidden gems and would like to share with you all! Tune in to see what's good and I promise you won't be disappointed. If you want to subscribe to premium content hk dispatch, check out the details here. Things mentioned in this episode: ComptoirTGIF cafeKennedy TownLittle CoveArtemis&ApolloHideout Cafe @ Mui WoSalsa Class at Fringe ClubDisclaimers: I am not sponsored or aff...

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30:43

In the news, typhoon wipha, DSE exam results, Nanjing...

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2025/07/28

Leave comments/ ideas Hi fam, this month in the news Hong Kong is swept by typhoon wipha, record-breaking DSE public exam results and Nanjing Sister Hong scandal. Spend half an hour with me to walk you through what happened in town this month. In the previous HK dispatch, I talked about hustle and work culture in Hong Kong. Check out how to subscribe to the premium content here, and unlock access to this specific episode and more to come! Support the show Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' c...

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22:29

Vocab drill, HK summer weather, rain and typhoon...

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2025/07/21

Leave comments/ ideas Hey people, thanks for tuning in to the first episode of season 2 of Canto Be Like. This is the continuation of the phrase episodes of Season 1. Here, I explained some weather-related vocabulary, especially for rains and typhoons during summers in Hong Kong with a mix of Cantonese and English. If you want to be a part of our subscriber-only content hk dispatch, check out the details here: hk dispatch. Support the show Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creat...

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29:31

Season 1 finale and hk dispatch pilot episode...

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2025/07/17

Leave comments/ ideas Hey fam! In this episode I made an announcement of launching Canto Be Like premium content- hk dispatch. This is a trailer/ sample episode of hk dispatch. For those of you that are interested in hk dispatch, find out more on how to subscribe here. Things/ places/ events mentioned in the show: Spanish ad about friendshipBeansCentral LibraryCauseway Bay/ Tai Hang Cafe- PlumcotIslamic Carpet Exhibition (Palace Museum, not M+)The Old Man @SohoTai Kwun's spe...

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