自由亞洲電台粵語部 – 新聞RFA

Name of Podcast: 自由亞洲電台粵語部 – 新聞(jyutping: zi6 jau4 aa3 zau1 din6 toi4 jyut6 jyu5 bou6 – san1 man4)

What topics are covered: This is a news podcast.

Why is it good to listen?

The female host speaks standard Cantonese. Her speech is slightly slower than everyday conversation speed and is very clear without an accent. She does not use any slang in her talking. The reporters in the recordings and most of the people being interviewed also speak perfect Cantonese. Each podcast contains current news. The series is suitable for listeners who would like to learn more formal words and who are interested in learning about news worldwide.

The podcasts are available here.

How often are the podcasts updated? The program is updated on a daily basis.

Length of the podcasts:  30 – 60 minutes each.

Description of the podcast:

Each podcast reports on news and developing stories current for the day. The female hosts gives an overview of each story and then she might have reporters stationed at the place of the stories to report the details and/or real-time development of the stories or interview local people who are involved. Listeners will learn about the current news events.

The whole series is professional and formal through which listeners can learn a calmer talking tone and proper/formal word usage (no slang).

Summary: This podcast is recommended if you want to learn how to talk in a more formal tone in Cantonese and also current news.

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