Explore every episode of the podcast Canto Be Like | Cantonese and English Podcast with Venus
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| Family is hospitalised in Hong Kong (English/廣東話) | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:18:23 | |
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 Authority HK Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Vocab drill, conversation with friends (廣東話/English) | 15 Sep 2025 | 00:29:47 | |
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). It's really info-dense. It took me double the usual time to plan and record...so, do listen again to absorb everything! Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Phrases|Living and Housing in Hong Kong (廣東話/English) | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:20:34 | |
Fresh off the boat or looking to rent a new flat? Don't worry, I've got you covered. Listen to learn new vocabs and phrases to use when negotiating with your landlord and requesting for a free repair for your leaking toilet. Also, I threw in some extra so you can talk with Hong Kong people about your housing situation! Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| This month in HK, July 2025 (English) | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:19:10 | |
Hey fam! I'm trying new format out and presenting you things to do in HK this month. Going forward I will update my monthly picks of events, shows and locations to add some spice to your HK city life. Things I covered in this episode
Disclaimers: I am not sponsored or affiliated with these events and organisations. Do attend at your own discretion! But, I hope you have a great time :) Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Listening|Living and Housing in Hong Kong (廣東話) | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:23:34 | |
In this fully Cantonese episode, we dive into Hong Kong’s housing scene—from subdivided flats (劏房) and public housing to luxury private estates. We compare life in the New Territories (NT), Kowloon, and Hong Kong Island: Is NT cheaper but too remote? Is Kowloon convenient but crowded? Is HK Island upscale but overpriced? Whether you're a local, a newcomer, or just curious, this episode gives you real insights on where and how to live in HK! 🎧 Tune in and tell us—which district do YOU live in? #HongKongHousing #CantonesePodcast #HKLife Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Chitchat|Housing and Living in Hong Kong (English) | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:23:34 | |
Hong Kong Housing – The Reality of Tiny Spaces & High Prices Hong Kong’s housing market is one of the most unaffordable in the world. This episode breaks down the realities of living in a city where space is a luxury. First, we explore the different types of housing—from cramped subdivided flats to high-end luxury towers—and what daily life looks like for residents. You’ll hear about "nano-apartments" smaller than parking spots and the struggles of families living in single-room spaces. Next, we dig into why housing supply remains limited despite high demand. Government land policies, the dominance of major property developers, and historical land-use decisions all play a role. We also discuss how housing shortages fuel broader social tensions in Hong Kong. Want to share your thoughts? DM us your own housing experiences or questions. For bonus content, check out our Patreon for extended discussions on how young people cope with sky-high rents. Listen now on your favourite podcast platform! Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Bonus|Essential Cantonese Numbers Guide (English/ 廣東話) | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:23:39 | |
Canto Be Like – Bonus Episode: "Essential Cantonese Numbers Guide" Hey there! To celebrate hitting a podcast milestone (as of the time of publish we've hit 500 downloads!) I made this number guide just for you :) Whether you're just starting out or brushing up on your Cantonese, this bonus episode is your friendly guide to mastering numbers in everyday situations. Let’s make counting, telling time, and handling money feel natural—no stress, just practical learning!
🔹 Counting 1-100 – The right tones so you don’t accidentally say "dead" (四 sei3) instead of "four"
Put on your headphones, and let’s get comfortable with Cantonese numbers—one step at a time. Happy learning, and see you in the episode! P.S. Got a number-related question or funny mix-up story? DM us! Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Phrases|Eating Out in Hong Kong (廣東話/English) | 16 Jun 2025 | 00:24:40 | |
New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Canto Be Like: Eating Out in Hong Kong – From Arrival to Bill!" Join us for a delicious new episode of Canto Be Like—your go-to Cantonese podcast for learning practical, real-life phrases! This time, we’re diving into Hong Kong’s vibrant dining scene, teaching you everything from entering the restaurant to asking for the bill like a local. 🍜 What you’ll learn: Perfect for travelers, foodies, or anyone looking to speak Cantonese confidently while eating out! 🎧 Tune in now and level up your Cantonese dining game! #Cantonese #LearnCantonese #HongKongFood #LanguagePodcast #CantoBeLike Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Listening|Eating Out in Hong Kong (廣東話) | 09 Jun 2025 | 00:23:01 | |
廣東話餐廳禮儀指南 | Cantonese Dining Etiquette Unlocked 想學識港式餐廳嘅潛規則？今集我哋深入講解點用「唔該」橫掃香港飲食界！由搭枱文化、追單技巧，到點樣先唔會被阿姐鬧，20分鐘速成「港式求生禮儀」： 訂閱收聽→ 學做個「識食」嘅廣東話達人！ English Version Subscribe now→ Sound like a HK local in your next yum cha! Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Chitchat|Eating Out in Hong Kong (English) | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:39:17 | |
🎙️Cantonese Crash Course: Hong Kong’s Culinary Scene Welcome to Canto Be Like. This episode we teach Cantonese through the lens of Hong Kong’s most iconic food scenes! In this season, we’re diving fork-first into the city’s culinary madness—from sizzling dai pai dongs (大牌檔) where wok masters rule, to cha lau (茶樓) dim sum dramas, and the wild fusion of cha chaan tengs (茶餐廳). You’ll learn: Each episode blends language lessons, humor, and insider stories—perfect for travelers, foodies, or anyone who’s ever cried over a pineapple bun (it has no pineapple!). Subscribe now for other episodes to hone your Canto and learn HK culture! Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Phrases|Getting Around HK (廣東話/English) | 26 May 2025 | 00:26:30 | |
🎙️ "Learn Cantonese: Getting Around Hong Kong" Welcome to Canto Be Like, where we make learning Cantonese fun and practical! In this episode, we’ll guide you through Hong Kong’s transportation system—from the MTR and buses to Octopus cards—so you can navigate the city like a local. 🔹 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to use an Octopus card (and where to top it up!) Whether you’re a traveller, expat, or just love Cantonese, this episode will give you the confidence to explore Hong Kong with ease. Tune in, practice along, and soon you’ll get around 冇問題 (no problem)! 🚇 Hop on board—let’s learn Cantonese while discovering HK! Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Listening|Getting Around Hong Kong (廣東話) | 19 May 2025 | 00:16:39 | |
一齊嚟探索香港超方便嘅公共交通啦！今集同你講晒港鐵、雙層巴士、叮叮電車同埋天星小輪。教你點用八達通最抵（仲有個搞笑瘀事分享！），等你可以好似本地人咁周圍去。無論你係遊客定住咗好耐，呢個攻略都可以幫你慳錢慳時間，玩轉香港！🚇🚌⛴️🚃 #香港旅遊 #八達通 #香港交通 (附粵拼版本) jat1 cai4 lai4 taan3 sok3 hoeng1 gong2 ciu1 fong1 bin6 ge3 gung1 gung1 gaau2 tung4 laa1！gam1 zaap6 tung4 nei5 gong2 saai3 gong2 tit3、soeng1 cap6 baa1 si2、ding1 ding1 din6 ding1 tung4 tin1 sing1 siu2 leon4。gaau3 nei5 dim2 jung6 baat3 daat6 tung1 zeoi3 dai2（zung6 jau6 go3 gaau2 siu3 jyu1 si6 fen1 soeng2！），dang2 nei5 ho2 ji5 hou2 ci5 bun2 dei6 jan4 gam2 soeng1 wai4。mou4 lun4 nei5 hai6 jau4 haak3 ding6 zyu6 zo2 hou2 noi6，ni1 go3 gung2 leuk6 dou1 ho2 ji5 bong1 nei5 saang1 cin2 saang1 si4 gaan1，waan4 zyun2 hoeng1 gong2！🚇🚌⛴️🚃 #hoeng1 gong2 leoi5 jau4 #baat3 daat6 tung1 #hoeng1 gong2 gung1 siu4 Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| This month in HK, September 2025 (English) | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:27:48 | |
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
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| Chitchat|Getting Around in Hong Kong (English) | 18 May 2025 | 00:28:04 | |
Explore Hong Kong’s iconic transport system in this episode! We cover the efficient MTR, bustling buses, nimble minibuses, scenic Star Ferry, and charming trams—plus Octopus Card tips to navigate like a local. I’ll share a personal story about my experiences with these modes of transport and the Octopus Card! Whether you're a visitor or a resident, learn how to master HK’s transit for smooth, budget-friendly travels. Hop on and discover the heartbeat of the city through its transport! 🚇🚌⛴️🚃 #HongKongTravel #OctopusCard #HKTransport Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Phrases|Grocery Shopping (廣東話/English) | 16 May 2025 | 00:12:45 | |
https://cantobelike.buzzsprout.com This episode covers useful wet market shopping phrases to help you venture into the unknown. Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Listening|Grocery Shopping (廣東話） | 14 May 2025 | 00:04:52 | |
This episode explores the vibrant world of grocery shopping in Hong Kong, comparing traditional wet markets with modern supermarkets. It highlights the pros and cons of each—wet markets offer fresher produce and bargaining opportunities, while supermarkets provide convenience and late-night shopping. The guide also shares money-saving tips and the best times to shop. Instagram - DM to let me know what you want to hear, or should I make transcripts? Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Chitchat|Grocery Shopping in Hong Kong (English) | 11 May 2025 | 00:11:30 | |
In this episode, we touch on the big supermarket chains, online grocery services, and tips on the wet market for non-locals in Hong Kong. Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Motivation Behind Canto Be Like (廣東話/English) | 10 May 2025 | 00:11:08 | |
Episode 1 In this episode, I explain the motivation behind starting a Cantonese/English podcast for people. This video is in Cantonese and English. Follow and DM for content ideas! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/learnwithvenus YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithvenus Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Intro:Canto Be Like | 10 May 2025 | 00:02:44 | |
Welcome to Canto Be Like A bilingual Cantonese and English podcast for intermediate and advanced Cantonese learners to learn the language and Hong Kong culture. For more language learning content, check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithvenus Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Medisafe 藥倍安心 and school life in Hong Kong (廣東話/English) | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:25:50 | |
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 :) Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Feeling meh? Could be because of the Hungry Ghost Festival (English) | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:23:13 | |
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! Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| I want to talk to my Cantonese grandparents (English/廣東話) | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:23:00 | |
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. Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| This month in HK, August 2025 (English) | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:24:40 | |
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:
Disclaimers: I am not sponsored or affiliated with these events and organisations. Do attend at your own discretion! But, I hope you have a great time :) Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| In the news, typhoon wipha, DSE exam results, Nanjing sister hong incident (廣東話) | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:30:43 | |
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! Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Vocab drill, HK summer weather, rain and typhoon (廣東話/English) | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:22:29 | |
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. Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||
| Season 1 finale and hk dispatch pilot episode (English/廣東話) | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:29:31 | |
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:
Subscribe to hk dispatch here! Alternatively, you can find me on Instagram and YouTube. Canto Be Like is just one of Venus' creative projects. | |||