My First Words in Chinese: Cantonese with Jyutping - Paperback

by Farina Leong (Author)

First Words in Chinese is a simple and engaging introduction to Cantonese for toddlers and young children.

Designed for beginner learners, this book helps children build early Cantonese vocabulary through familiar topics, clear visuals and repeated everyday words.

Each page includes:

• Traditional Chinese characters
• Jyutping pronunciation for accurate Cantonese speaking
• English translations
• Bright, child-friendly images to support understanding

Perfect for Cantonese-English households, heritage learners and bilingual families, this book makes it easier to introduce spoken Cantonese at home - even for parents with limited confidence in Chinese.

What children will learn

• Everyday vocabulary and familiar topics
• Early word recognition and pronunciation
• Foundations for listening and speaking in Cantonese
• Confidence using common Cantonese words naturally

Ideal for

• Ages 2+
• Beginner Cantonese learners
• Heritage learners and bilingual families
• Parents looking for simple, structured Cantonese support

Topics include

• Colours
• Shapes
• Numbers
• Seasons
• Months
• Days of the week
• Time
• Weather
• Nature
• Solar system
• Body parts
• Feelings
• Family and relatives
• Animals
• Insects
• Ocean life
• Vehicles
• Air and sea transport
• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Food
• Clothes

This book is part of the Cantonese for Kids Learning Path - a structured series helping young children build real Cantonese skills step by step.

Level 1 - Beginners
Simple words and sentences for everyday routines - perfect for toddlers and first exposure to Cantonese.

Level 2 - Vocabulary Builders
Themed vocabulary across everyday topics - home, food, animals, daily routines.

Start early. Build confidence. Make Cantonese part of everyday life.