DVDs, videos, printable lessons and learning tools make online learning a convenient way to learn Cantonese. The Cantonese Learning Center provides e-books, sound clips and online resources. Listen to Cantonese radio to advance your listening skills, download a podcast or view cartoon videos at Mefeedia.com. Using a variety of Internet-based tools will give you a diverse learning plan.
Books that contain worksheets, written tests and vocabulary lists offer a logical way to learn a new language. A 1970s series of books by Sidney Lau provides a concise and thorough explanation to grammar, and is recommended by Shusku at the Cantonese Chinese Language Review.
He also recommends the Teach Yourself Cantonese book by Hugh Baker and Pui-Kei Ho, which comes with two CDs to complement your reading. The Chinese-English Dictionary published by The Chinese University Press is recommended because it contains the most commonly used 6,000 characters.
Learning Cantonese at a language school will improve your conversation skills and provide contact with a trained instructor. Learn4Good has a comprehensive directory of language schools and provides online tutorials. For serious students, consider going to Hong Kong to learn Cantonese through the Hong Kong Language Center, which specializes in classes.
A private tutor will design lessons plans, and provide books and direct support to help you learn Cantonese. You can find a local tutor, or consider online learning through email or phone. HK Language Tutor is a directory service for locating a tutor that includes rates and profiles outlining qualifications and experience.