Cantonese Diaspora

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In this podcast, Jade interviews Cantonese speakers who were born or raised in the oversea community and explores their experience and dilemmas growing up learning Cantonese.

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    • Oct 29, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    015 | Pennsylvania with Naomi: Teaching Cantonese through Lunguage with a Hong Kong Background

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 41:55


    In today's episode, Naomi shares her experience of being born in Kentucky, growing up in Hong Kong throughout her childhood, and now working in Pennsylvania as a freelance artist. Inspired by the interesting connections between Cantonese and English, she starts a YouTube channel called “Lunguage” to teach Cantonese. We hope you enjoy this episode!   More about lunguage: https://lunguage.weebly.com/about.html More about Naomi's art: http://bemyeyes.weebly.com Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom   Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto  

    014 | Michigan with Tina: A Knitting and Crocheting business inspired by grandma

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 45:31


    In today's episode, Tina talks about her experience growing up in NYC and moving to Michigan for work. What did she do to preserve her cultural identity despite Michigan's small Chinese community? Through every stitch knitting and crocheting, Tina aims to preserve her Chinese culture and support the LGBTQ+ community to share positivity in this world. Tina Tse: https://www.instagram.com/tina.say.makes/ Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom   Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto  

    013 | NYC with Bonnie: From Tech at Google to Independent Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 46:28


    In today's episode, Bonnie from Canada, now living in New York, shares her love of art and dance throughout her life, from working in tech at Google to now exploring various forms of art as an adult, incorporating Cantonese culture into her work, and her pursuit of learning multiple forms of art. We also discuss ways to preserve Cantonese culture and language in everyday life.  Bonnie's website: https://bonniezhou.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebonniezhou/

    012 | Dallas with Dorothy: A Post-pandemic Chinese-American experience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 41:12


    In today's episode, Dorothy from Dallas, Texas, shared her polar-opposite experience growing up in Dallas, Texas and attending college in Mississippi. As Dorothy proudly shared her parents' pen-pal encounter, her unique experience to perform abroad in Asia as a teenager, and how these experiences shape her cultural identity in a miniscule Chinese American community.   Language reactor tutorial: https://youtu.be/ZWJ1G_mJFs8⁠ Advance Cantonese conversations class: https://inspirlang.com/course/advance-cantonese-conversations-group-june-2023/   COUPON CODE VALID FOR: FREE storybook video series on Mrs. Elegant: https://inspirlang.com/course/cantonese-storybook-series-where-is-mrs-elegant/ 50% off Boba Break Cantonese: https://inspirlang.com/boba 40% off all merchs: https://inspirlang.com/bookstore/

    011 | AAPI Heritage Month Special Edition | NYC with Wennie: How do we make sure our voices are heard?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 36:46


    In today's episode, Wennie, one of Inspirlang's earliest Cantonese instructors, discusses her unique experience that shapes her passion and dedicate to advocate for and implement positive change in the community. In additional to Cantonese, Wennie is also fluent in Taishanese, with influences from her beloved grandfather. Listen along as Wennie discusses her line of work, the importance of implementing change in the community, and encouragement for others to make their voices heard.

    010 | Monterey with Brittany: How is it like to be an oversea Cantonese Youtuber

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 55:31


    In today's episode, Brittany, from her YouTube channel “Cantonese with Brittany,” discusses how she and Jade met, the type of content she posts, the understandable nature of “Chinglish,” how she progressed in Cantonese with her husband, her methods of learning Cantonese, and more! Listen along to Brittany's experiences and perspectives about Cantonese, and the journey she took to learn it. Brittany's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/cantonesewithbrittany Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto

    009 | Toronto with Jack: Should we feel surprised when Chinese diaspora is eager to learn Chinese?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 51:55


    In today's episode, Jack, from his DIU (Daily Issues Uncovered) Podcast, discusses his drive to learn Chinese despite living oversea. Similar to many of you, Jack's learning journey includes attending language exchange, traveling to Taiwan to teach and learn Chinese, and learning about the culture and traditions of Chinese people. Listen along to Jack's stories and experiences surrounding Chinese culture during his travels and experiences. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto

    008 | Switzerland with Arielle: Comparing gender roles from HK to European countries

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 28:54


    In today's episode, Arielle from Switzerland shares her travels to many countries for work and education, along with the languages she's learned from her stays. Listen along as Arielle discusses the invaluable experience of different cultures, views and their customs. Learn more about Arielle's story here: https://bit.ly/3khMt72 Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto

    007 | Toronto with Kyle: What kind of Asian are you?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 40:17


    In today's episode, Kyle from “What Kind of Asian are You” podcast shares his secret of learning and advancing his Cantonese growing up in Canada, and how his travel and teaching experiences in different parts of Asia influenced his outlook in Chinese culture today. Listen along to Kyle's story. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto

    006 | Tokyo with Raymond: Surviving two generations of long-distance relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2021 26:52


    In today's episode, Raymond shares his experience growing up in a Japanese Hong-Kongese family. His unique experience has eventually brought him back to Japan, where he continues to explore his unbreakable connection between Hong Kong and Japan. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto

    005 | Auckland with James: The role of horoscope in marriages

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 19:42


    In today's episode, James explores his family history and explains to Jade how blind marriages were conducted using horoscope in the old days. Listen along to learn from James. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto

    004 | Noisy le grand with Adrien: Can grandparents pass down fluent Cantonese to their grandchildren?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 15:44


    In today's episode, Jade learns about the story behind Adrien's Cantonese and life journey. After fleeing from the Cambodian genocide in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to Vietnam, and later to France, Adrien's family finally settled down in Paris. Although both of Adrien's parents were born in Vietnam, Adrien held on to his cultural identity through speaking fluent Cantonese and also enjoying traditional Cambodian food from his family. Follow along this podcast episode to learn about Adrien's story. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto

    003 | NJ with Martina: A jooksing (竹昇)'s view of China's gentrification

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 20:20


    In today's episode, Jade and Martina discussed their multiple experiences of visiting China and witnessing its gentrification. Martina also offered some of her hands-on learning tips to practice Chinese wherever she is. Tag us @inspirlang to let us know your experience studying Chinese in the oversea communities. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang

    002 | Massy with Guillaume: Health benefits in France

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 19:25


    In today's episode, Jade learned about Guillaume's childhood journey immigrating from Shunde, China to Réunion Island, and eventually to Paris. Throughout this interview, Jade also explored the everyday lifestyles of Cantonese diasporas. Tag us @inspirlang to let us know your experience studying Chinese in the oversea communities. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang

    001 | Paris with Caroline: The difference between 華人 (waa4-jan4), 華僑 (waa4-kiu4), and 華裔 (waa4-jeoi6)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 20:53


    In this episode, Jade interviewed her friend Caroline from Paris to learn about her experience learning Chinese in French-speaking communities. Tag us @inspirlang to let us know your experience studying Chinese in the oversea communities. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang

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