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Canto Be Like | Cantonese and English Podcast with Venus
Publish every Monday
Whether you’re an ABC struggling with fluency, a Cantonese language nerd, or just here for the ‘sik6 zou2 faan6 mei6 a3?’ memes, 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 congee
P.S. This is just part of all Venus' creative projects.
Check out her website: https://learnwithvenus.com/
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Episodes
25 episodes
Feeling meh? Could be because of the Hungry Ghost Festival (English)
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 peop...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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23:13
Ep 4 hk dispatch, shall we talk? family edition (廣東話)
Hey, how have you been? Chinese family is the last to be touchy-feely, and a lot of us are dying for that special bond with our family, especially grandparents. Following the last free episode on "I want to talk to my Cantonese grandparents", h...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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22:07
I want to talk to my Cantonese grandparents (English/廣東話)
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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23:00
This month in HK, August 2025 (English)
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 c...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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24:40
Ep 3 hk dispatch, I was a bridesmaid at a wedding (廣東話)
Hey fam,What's up. I went to my friend's wedding as a bridesmaid last week and want to tell you all about it. I was very touched and shed some joyous tears for the newly-weds. 10/10 experience. Listen on to find out my thoughts on weddin...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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24:02
In the news, typhoon wipha, DSE exam results, Nanjing sister hong incident (廣東話)
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:43
Ep2 hk dispatch, hustle culture, quiet quitting, philosophy (廣東話）
Hey! Thanks for subscribing to the premium content of Canto Be Like. Welcome on board to hk dispatch!!!In this episode, I shared some of my experiences of working in Hong Kong as an early-20-something person. I have a hard time adjusting...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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25:12
Vocab drill, HK summer weather, rain and typhoon (廣東話/English)
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:29
Season 1 finale and hk dispatch pilot episode (English/廣東話)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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29:31
Phrases|Living and Housing in Hong Kong (廣東話/English)
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 so...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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20:34
This month in HK, July 2025 (English)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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19:10
Listening|Living and Housing in Hong Kong (廣東話)
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 che...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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23:34
Chitchat|Housing and Living in Hong Kong (English)
Hong Kong Housing – The Reality of Tiny Spaces & High PricesHong 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...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:34
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Bonus|Essential Cantonese Numbers Guide (English/ 廣東話)
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'...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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23:39
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Phrases|Eating Out in Hong Kong (廣東話/English)
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:40
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Listening|Eating Out in Hong Kong (廣東話)
廣東話餐廳禮儀指南 | Cantonese Dining Etiquette UnlockedTranscript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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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23:01
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Chitchat|Eating Out in Hong Kong (English)
🎙️Cantonese Crash Course: Hong Kong’s Culinary SceneTranscriptWelcome to Canto Be Like. This episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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Phrases|Getting Around HK (廣東話/English)
Transcript🎙️ "Learn Cantonese: Getting Around Hong Kong"Welcome to Canto Be Like, where we make learning Cantonese fun and practical! In this episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:30
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Listening|Getting Around Hong Kong (廣東話)
For transcripts節目介紹：香港交通全攻略－地鐵、巴士、電車同八達通貼士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！...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Chitchat|Getting Around in Hong Kong (English)
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Phrases|Grocery Shopping (廣東話/English)
https://cantobelike.buzzsprout.comThis episode covers useful wet market shopping phrases to help you venture into the unknown.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:45
Listening|Grocery Shopping (廣東話）
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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4:52
Chitchat|Grocery Shopping in Hong Kong (English)
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. Instagram
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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