Cantonese Diaspora

InspirLang

In this podcast, Jade interviews Cantonese speakers who were born or raised in the oversea community and explores their experience and dilemmas growing up learning Cantonese.

15 Episodes

015 | Pennsylvania with Naomi: Teaching Cantonese through Lunguage with a Hong Kong Background
10/29/2024
41:55
In today’s episode, Naomi shares her experience of being born in Kentucky, growing up in Hong Kong throughout her childhood, and now working in Pennsylvania as a freelance artist. Inspired by the interesting connections between Cantonese and English, she starts a YouTube channel called “Lunguage” to teach Cantonese. We hope you enjoy this episode! More about lunguage: https://lunguage.weebly.com/about.html More about Naomi's art: http://bemyeyes.weebly.com Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto 🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang
014 | Michigan with Tina: A Knitting and Crocheting business inspired by grandma
10/7/2024
45:31
In today’s episode, Tina talks about her experience growing up in NYC and moving to Michigan for work. What did she do to preserve her cultural identity despite Michigan’s small Chinese community? Through every stitch knitting and crocheting, Tina aims to preserve her Chinese culture and support the LGBTQ+ community to share positivity in this world. Tina Tse: https://www.instagram.com/tina.say.makes/ Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto 🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang
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013 | NYC with Bonnie: From Tech at Google to Independent Artist
6/27/2024
46:28
In today’s episode, Bonnie from Canada, now living in New York, shares her love of art and dance throughout her life, from working in tech at Google to now exploring various forms of art as an adult, incorporating Cantonese culture into her work, and her pursuit of learning multiple forms of art. We also discuss ways to preserve Cantonese culture and language in everyday life. Bonnie's website: https://bonniezhou.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebonniezhou/ 🏮Check out our available Zoom classes ⁠https://inspirlang.com/zoom⁠ Get our digital/paperback book at ⁠https://inspirlang.com/bookstore⁠ 🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang
012 | Dallas with Dorothy: A Post-pandemic Chinese-American experience
5/10/2023
41:12
In today’s episode, Dorothy from Dallas, Texas, shared her polar-opposite experience growing up in Dallas, Texas and attending college in Mississippi. As Dorothy proudly shared her parents’ pen-pal encounter, her unique experience to perform abroad in Asia as a teenager, and how these experiences shape her cultural identity in a miniscule Chinese American community. Language reactor tutorial: https://youtu.be/ZWJ1G_mJFs8⁠ Advance Cantonese conversations class: https://inspirlang.com/course/advance-cantonese-conversations-group-june-2023/ COUPON CODE VALID FOR: FREE storybook video series on Mrs. Elegant: https://inspirlang.com/course/cantonese-storybook-series-where-is-mrs-elegant/ 50% off Boba Break Cantonese: https://inspirlang.com/boba 40% off all merchs: https://inspirlang.com/bookstore/ 🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang
011 | AAPI Heritage Month Special Edition | NYC with Wennie: How do we make sure our voices are heard?
5/13/2022
36:46
In today’s episode, Wennie, one of Inspirlang’s earliest Cantonese instructors, discusses her unique experience that shapes her passion and dedicate to advocate for and implement positive change in the community. In additional to Cantonese, Wennie is also fluent in Taishanese, with influences from her beloved grandfather. Listen along as Wennie discusses her line of work, the importance of implementing change in the community, and encouragement for others to make their voices heard.
010 | Monterey with Brittany: How is it like to be an oversea Cantonese Youtuber
12/29/2021
55:31
In today’s episode, Brittany, from her YouTube channel “Cantonese with Brittany,” discusses how she and Jade met, the type of content she posts, the understandable nature of “Chinglish,” how she progressed in Cantonese with her husband, her methods of learning Cantonese, and more! Listen along to Brittany’s experiences and perspectives about Cantonese, and the journey she took to learn it. Brittany's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/cantonesewithbrittany Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto 🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang
009 | Toronto with Jack: Should we feel surprised when Chinese diaspora is eager to learn Chinese?
12/3/2021
51:55
In today’s episode, Jack, from his DIU (Daily Issues Uncovered) Podcast, discusses his drive to learn Chinese despite living oversea. Similar to many of you, Jack's learning journey includes attending language exchange, traveling to Taiwan to teach and learn Chinese, and learning about the culture and traditions of Chinese people. Listen along to Jack’s stories and experiences surrounding Chinese culture during his travels and experiences. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto 🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang
008 | Switzerland with Arielle: Comparing gender roles from HK to European countries
11/10/2021
28:54
In today’s episode, Arielle from Switzerland shares her travels to many countries for work and education, along with the languages she’s learned from her stays. Listen along as Arielle discusses the invaluable experience of different cultures, views and their customs. Learn more about Arielle’s story here: https://bit.ly/3khMt72 Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto 🏮 Connect with me YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang
007 | Toronto with Kyle: What kind of Asian are you?
10/7/2021
40:17
In today’s episode, Kyle from “What Kind of Asian are You” podcast shares his secret of learning and advancing his Cantonese growing up in Canada, and how his travel and teaching experiences in different parts of Asia influenced his outlook in Chinese culture today. Listen along to Kyle’s story. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto 🏮 Connect with me Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang
006 | Tokyo with Raymond: Surviving two generations of long-distance relationship
5/8/2021
26:52
In today’s episode, Raymond shares his experience growing up in a Japanese Hong-Kongese family. His unique experience has eventually brought him back to Japan, where he continues to explore his unbreakable connection between Hong Kong and Japan. Check out our available Zoom classes: http://inspirlang.com/zoom Get our digital/paperback book at https://inspirlang.com/lovecanto 🏮 Connect with me Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/inspirlang Facebook: https://facebook.com/inspirlang Instagram: https://instagram.com/inspirlang Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspirlang

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15 Episodes

015 | Pennsylvania with Naomi: Teaching Cantonese through Lunguage with a Hong Kong Background

014 | Michigan with Tina: A Knitting and Crocheting business inspired by grandma

013 | NYC with Bonnie: From Tech at Google to Independent Artist

012 | Dallas with Dorothy: A Post-pandemic Chinese-American experience

011 | AAPI Heritage Month Special Edition | NYC with Wennie: How do we make sure our voices are heard?

010 | Monterey with Brittany: How is it like to be an oversea Cantonese Youtuber

009 | Toronto with Jack: Should we feel surprised when Chinese diaspora is eager to learn Chinese?

008 | Switzerland with Arielle: Comparing gender roles from HK to European countries

007 | Toronto with Kyle: What kind of Asian are you?

006 | Tokyo with Raymond: Surviving two generations of long-distance relationship