What is 17 Minute Languages?

17 Minute Languages is an online provider of language courses for more than 80 languages. Courses come without subscription and with 10-year access, on PC, smartphone and tablet. At their core is the long-term memory method with just 17 minutes of learning per day.

How does learning Cantonese work at 17 Minute Languages?

At 17 Minute Languages you learn Cantonese with a daily task that combines vocabulary training, dialogue exercises, pronunciation with native speakers and grammar. The long-term memory method ensures vocabulary is retained sustainably.

What advantages does 17 Minute Languages offer over other providers?

17 Minute Languages relies on a one-time payment instead of a subscription, gives 10-year access, free updates, audio from native speakers, integrated grammar and pronunciation trainers as well as personal email support.

Which Cantonese courses does 17 Minute Languages offer?

Depending on the language, 17 Minute Languages offers a beginner's course (A1–A2), an advanced course (B1–B2), specialist vocabulary, an express course for travel as well as thematic specialist vocabularies (e.g. business, emigration, au-pair). Which levels are available for Cantonese is shown on the Cantonese page.

How quickly can I learn Cantonese with 17 Minute Languages?

With 17 minutes of practice per day, most learners can handle standard situations (greetings, simple questions, short small talk) within a few weeks. After three to six months of regular training, beginners are comfortably at A2 level; with the advanced course you reach B1–B2 in 9 to 12 months. Exact progress depends on your learning rhythm, prior knowledge and target language.

How does the long-term memory method at 17 Minute Languages work?

The long-term memory method by 17 Minute Languages ensures that vocabulary is reviewed exactly when the brain is about to forget it. An algorithm individually adjusts the review intervals for every word, so you achieve maximum retention with minimum effort. The learned content stays in your memory permanently.

Can I try 17 Minute Languages for free before buying?

Yes. 17 Minute Languages offers a free trial version for Cantonese. This lets you test the learning interface, the vocabulary training and the pronunciation with native speakers without any commitment, before deciding on a course.

How long do I have access to my Cantonese course?

After purchase you have at least 10 years of access to your Cantonese course at 17 Minute Languages, including free updates during this time. You pay once – there is no subscription and no hidden recurring cost.

Does 17 Minute Languages offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes. 17 Minute Languages offers a money-back guarantee: if you are not satisfied with the Cantonese course, you can return it within 31 days.

On which devices can I learn Cantonese with 17 Minute Languages?

The Cantonese course runs in the browser on any modern PC (Windows, macOS, Linux) as well as on smartphones and tablets (iOS and Android). Your learning progress is synchronised across devices, so you can always continue where you left off.

Who is the Cantonese course at 17 Minute Languages suitable for?

The Cantonese course is suitable for absolute beginners, returners and advanced learners who want to expand their language skills systematically. Typical audiences include travellers, expatriates, professionals, students and language enthusiasts who want to learn at their own pace.

Cantonese proficiency course (2026)

With this vocabulary trainer C1/C2 you will learn the vocabulary you really need in record time!

	With the beginner course “Learn Cantonese” and the advanced course “Cantonese for intermediate learners” from 17 Minute Languages, you have a very sturdy foundation to work from! This course expands your Cantonese vocabulary with 2,100 words.
	With only 17 minutes of learning time per day, you will learn efficiently and purposefully. After about 40 hours of learning, you will now reach level C1 and C2 of the European Framework of Reference for Language Proficiency.
	Vocabulary training – fast, effective and fun: This illustrated vocabulary course is makes learning much easier and more enjoyable. In addition, you can remember the new vocabulary even faster.
	In this course you will find the best methods to quickly expand your Cantonese vocabulary: Numerous interactive exercises and varied learning methods store the vocabulary in your long-term memory.

Popular and successful learning methods:

Learn 32% faster with superlearning:
In this Cantonese program you'll find over 2,100 new words that you'll learn and will recall permanently at breathtaking speed thanks to the integrated superlearning technology.

Daily training perfectly matched to your learning pace motivate you to learn.
So you'll progress quickly with the recommended learning time of just 17 minutes a day.

Of course, you will also find the popular long-term memory learning method in this course:
You repeat new vocabulary in a timed sequence, this method is designed to store the vocabulary in your long-term memory permanently.

This Cantonese online course for the C1/C2 level contains:

Online language course with 2,100 vocabulary words + audio trainer English – Cantonese for all vocabulary words.
Prerequisite;
Cantonese for beginner's and Cantonese for intermediate learners
Together with these two courses you will build up a vocabulary of over 5,000 words!
This specialist vocabulary provides useful and focused vocabulary training for anyone who...
... enjoys reading literature from Hong Kong
... listens to the news in Cantonese
... likes to watch films in Cantonese
... has friends or family from Hong Kong
... needs to know technical vocabulary in Cantonese
... wants to emigrate to Hong Kong.
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Cantonese online vocabulary trainer (at C1/C2 level):

Latest version: the vocabulary trainer for Cantonese has been completely revised in 2026.
For Windows, Linux, Mac OS, iPhone, Android smartphone, iPad as well as Android tablet.
Online course + audio trainer
31-day money-back guarantee:
Try this Cantonese advanced course without any risk.
If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of the purchase price.

Cantonese technical vocabulary with over 2,100 words

Terminology from many topics

This Cantonese advanced vocabulary course is a sophisticated didactic vocabulary trainer for advanced learners.
You learn practically organized terms that correlate to the subsequent topics and areas of expertise.
The entire vocabulary is comprehensive and ideally structured for learning.

	Are you applying for a job abroad? Then this vocabulary trainer offers you the most important words you'll need when designing your resume and applying for work.
	Information about society in Hong Kong: To prepare you well for your trip, we also introduce you to the political and social life in Hong Kong.
	Is one of your main interests the culture and social life in Hong Kong? We have put together vocabulary relevant to cultural themes and aspects of social life such as leisure time, sports and games, fashion, living, family and religion all there for you to quickly and easily learn.
	Do you converse often in Cantonese? If this is the case, it is always useful to have a comprehensive vocabulary regarding conversational knowledge down pat. Here you will find vocabulary that you can use in your next conversation.
	Are your children growing up and going to school in Hong Kong? This vocabulary trainer offers you a solid vocabulary with regards to education and schooling. Here both kids and parents will find important words that make starting at a new school much easier. Anyone dealing with education and upbringing can also find new and interesting expressions in this vocabulary list.
	Do you like to read books in Cantonese? With this vocabulary trainer, we have put together a vocabulary especially for readers that includes words relating to books like mysteries, fantasy, fairy tales and fables.
	Every office has computers and you need to know how to use them in Cantonese! If you would like to work abroad, it is advantageous to know all the most important computer, hardware and software terms as well as those of office equipment. Learning this list of terms will help to make your first day on the job that much easier!
	Would you like to emigrate with your partner or family? For all advanced learners, we have put together essential vocabulary for this eventuality and the subsequent dealings with relevant government agencies in Hong Kong. Prepare yourself with this list for a visit to a government agency and you will have a much easier time of it!
	Do you work in the research and technology sector? We have put together the most important terminology related to these areas of profession.
	Are you grappling with Cantonese grammar? We have put together a collection of vocabulary for you which will help you to better understand monolingual grammar books and texts that are concerned with grammar.
	Are you interested in the political current events in Hong Kong? Do you often read, watch or listen to the news in Cantonese for this reason? In the material dealing with news and politics, you will find many words that are used often in news reports. You will definitely be able to better follow the news the next chance you get.
	Have you left your heart in Hong Kong? In your vocabulary trainer you will find a chapter that deals with the theme flirting and love.
	Do your colleagues or business partners come from Hong Kong? We have put together a large vocabulary with topics and conversations that are relevant for your dealings with professional contacts.
	Do you want to learn Cantonese as it is really spoken in Hong Kong? We have put together an interesting collection of the colloquial language spoken in Hong Kong.

These and many more topics and areas of expertise are covered in the Cantonese-advanced vocabulary course.
You will find the relevant vocabulary prepared in a didactically practical way for quick and easy learning.
You will acquire the most important things to know regarding a particular choice of topic.

All vocabulary have been translated into authentic, contemporary Cantonese.
You learn a vocabulary you can really use!

Included: Audio trainer English–Cantonese with the vocabulary from the course

Your advanced Cantonese course not only includes the learning software – it also comes with an audio trainer.

The audio trainer plays all the vocabulary from the software for you: in English and in Cantonese.
You practise and train your vocabulary and pronunciation in 5 minute units.

Choose a device on which you use the audio trainer: you can also switch between smartphone and PC.

You can choose to hear the superlearning music in the background while learning.
It helps you to concentrate better and to get the vocabulary into your long-term memory more quickly.

The audio trainer makes it possible for you to learn Cantonese comfortably.
Think of these situations, for example:

	... You're doing some kind of physical activity or cycling – learning on the go.
	... You're sitting in the car – and learning while driving.
	... You study while sitting comfortably at home.
	... You're travelling by train or bus and taking advantage of this time to study.
	... You are having a break or have to wait a while – and you are learning as you go.

Audio trainer example 1

Audio trainer example 2

An online course for all your devices (smartphone, tablet, laptop and PC)

This Cantonese advanced vocabulary trainer provides many advantages for you:
You can learn anytime and anywhere – on any of your devices.

This program runs under any operating system like Windows (11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP), Linux or Mac OS.
So you can use the online course on your smartphone (Android, iPhone), a tablet (iPad, Android or Windows) and any computer (laptop and PC).

It is possible to switch devices at any time: you always continue learning where you left off before.

	Many users start their day learning on their iPhone or Android smartphone.
	Many learners switch devices during their lunch break and practise on their PC or laptop. The Cantonese vocabulary trainer runs on Windows, Linux and on the Mac.
	Enthusiastic learners tell us that they like to study a little in the evening and use an iPad, Windows or Android tablet for this purpose.

Frequently asked questions about the Cantonese advanced vocabulary trainer

What does the Cantonese advanced vocabulary trainer include?
The advanced Cantonese course includes the online course – and an audio trainer.
With the software and the audio trainer, you learn and store 2,100 Cantonese words in your long-term memory forever.

You learn faster with this software because only here you will find a combination of superlearning technology and long-term memory learning method.
This combination enables you to learn new words quickly and efficiently and to retain it forever.
The superlearning music supports you optimally during learning and helps you to focus fully on your learning process.

This course also gives you personal access to the friendly learning community of 17 Minute Languages.
You are sure to quickly meet like-minded people in this friendly community and benefit from this exchange while learning.
How long does it take to reach C1 level in Cantonese?
To reach level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages you must already have a sound knowledge of grammar and an extensive vocabulary for everyday use.
How quickly you reach level C1 depends on the right learning method.
With the long-term memory method and the superlearning technology of 17 Minute Languages, you will reach level C1 on Cantonese after a total of only 65 hours if you start with no previous knowledge at all.
How long does it take to reach level C2 in Cantonese?
For level C2 you need a vocabulary of around 5,000 Cantonese words.
To learn this, you need an average of about 80 hours with 17 Minute Languages, if you have no previous knowledge.

However, the prerequisite for this is that you learn efficiently: the best way to do this is to use the long-term memory learning method, use superlearning and train your sentence structure during vocabulary learning with targeted exercises.
What is language level C1 / C2 in Cantonese?
In order to make language skills internationally comparable, there is the "Common European Framework of Reference".
In this assessment system, language skills are divided into the following levels:
Level A1/A2: Elementary language use
Level B1/B2: Independent use of language
Level C1/C2: Competent use of language

You reach level C1/C2 by expanding your sound grammatical knowledge with more specialised vocabulary in order to be able to express yourself in a topic-specific way and to participate in meaningful conversations.
The Cantonese complete package offers you the opportunity to learn up to level C2 and to repeat what you have already learned, regardless of the language level at which you start!
How can I perfect my Cantonese skills?
Deepen your language knowledge quickly and efficiently with the Cantonese advanced vocabulary trainer and learn over 2,000 new words.
How much is the Cantonese advanced course?
You can order the Cantonese advanced vocabulary trainer (online course + audio trainer) on its own – or you can take a look at our offer to you for several course levels (with a decent discount).

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What is the 31-days-return-guarantee?
Test the language course without risk for 31 days.
If you are not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of the purchase price.
No questions asked!

P.S.
All this is included in the Cantonese advanced vocabulary trainer (level C1/C2):

Online course level C1/C2 + audio trainer to quickly reach a native level in Cantonese.
Vocabulary training for over 2,100 Cantonese words.
All vocabulary in the course is illustrated. So you have a perfect visual learning aid.
Integrated long-term learning method + superlearning technology
You become part of the lovely insider learning community of 17 Minute Languages:
Your access is included and you're sure to meet friendly people and make interesting friends there.

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Money-back guarantee:
You can cancel your purchase at any time during the first 31 days and get a full refund of your money.

You will receive the software as an online course:

Start your learning instantly!
You don't have to install anything, you learn online.
The online course works with Windows, Mac OS and Linux, on iPhone and Android smartphones, on iPad and Android tablets.
Access to the online course is valid for 10 years.
You can cancel your purchase at any time during the first 31 days and get your money back.
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