Chris Wong (Teacher Chris)
Teaches learners of all ages and levels
Chris Wong is the Founder, Curriculum Director, and Head Teacher of Cantonese Classroom. Dedicated full-time to Cantonese and Traditional Chinese education, he personally teaches students of all ages and proficiency levels, leads curriculum development, and oversees the quality of teaching across all programs.
The Chinese phrase 厚積薄發, associated with the Song-dynasty scholar Su Shi, describes the process of accumulating knowledge and experience over time, refining what has been learned, and applying it thoughtfully and effectively.
The first half ( 厚積) reflects years of work in Chinese curriculum development, classroom teaching, and Cantonese research. The second half ( 薄發) is about turning that knowledge and experience into engaging, effective courses suited to learners in Canada.
Experience Behind the Curriculum
1. Ontario Certified Teacher & Hong Kong Registered Teacher
Teacher Wong is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and a registered teacher in Hong Kong. He also completed a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate course at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. His experience teaching in elementary and secondary schools has given him a strong understanding of students’ developmental needs, learning abilities, and interests at different ages. His courses bring together the creativity and interactive learning approaches of Canadian classrooms with the structured progression of Hong Kong curricula.
1. Ontario Certified Teacher & Hong Kong Registered Teacher
Teacher Wong is an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and a registered teacher in Hong Kong. He also completed a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate course at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto. His experience teaching in elementary and secondary schools has given him a strong understanding of students’ developmental needs, learning abilities, and interests at different ages. His courses bring together the creativity and interactive learning approaches of Canadian classrooms with the structured progression of Hong Kong curricula.
2. Former Curriculum Development Officer at the Centre for Advancement of Chinese Language Education and Research, The University of Hong Kong
Teacher Wong developed Chinese-language curricula for local and international students in Hong Kong and trained practising Chinese-language teachers in lesson planning, classroom observation, and lesson evaluation. His expertise extends beyond traditional approaches to Chinese language teaching. He continues to apply that expertise in leading the Cantonese Classroom team to develop courses that are professional, engaging, and practical.
2. Former Curriculum Development Officer at the Centre for Advancement of Chinese Language Education and Research, The University of Hong Kong
Teacher Wong developed Chinese-language curricula for local and international students in Hong Kong and trained practising Chinese-language teachers in lesson planning, classroom observation, and lesson evaluation. His expertise extends beyond traditional approaches to Chinese language teaching. He continues to apply that expertise in leading the Cantonese Classroom team to develop courses that are professional, engaging, and practical.
3. Former Advisor to the Cantonese Debate Team at Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Teacher Wong designed the debate curriculum and coached the team at competitions. In his first year, the team placed fourth in a Hong Kong intercollegiate debate competition and earned four Best Debater awards. His experience teaching speech and debate has strengthened his focus on listening, thinking, organizing ideas, and expressing themselves clearly. He brings lively speaking and listening activities into the classroom to balance the traditional emphasis on reading and writing in Chinese courses.
3. Former Advisor to the Cantonese Debate Team at Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Teacher Wong designed the debate curriculum and coached the team at competitions. In his first year, the team placed fourth in a Hong Kong intercollegiate debate competition and earned four Best Debater awards. His experience teaching speech and debate has strengthened his focus on listening, thinking, organizing ideas, and expressing themselves clearly. He brings lively speaking and listening activities into the classroom to balance the traditional emphasis on reading and writing in Chinese courses.
4. Cantonese Research
Teacher Wong is the author of 《粵語忌諱現象的語言學研究》 (A Linguistic Study of Taboo Phenomena in Cantonese), a linguistic study examining taboo phenomena in Cantonese. The book is held by institutions including the University of Toronto, Stanford University, National Taiwan University, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has also presented his research at conferences hosted by the University of British Columbia, Jinan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and The University of Hong Kong. By bringing research and teaching together, he helps students understand Cantonese culture and ways of thinking, not just language rules.
4. Cantonese Research
Teacher Wong is the author of 《粵語忌諱現象的語言學研究》 (A Linguistic Study of Taboo Phenomena in Cantonese), a linguistic study examining taboo phenomena in Cantonese. The book is held by institutions including the University of Toronto, Stanford University, National Taiwan University, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has also presented his research at conferences hosted by the University of British Columbia, Jinan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and The University of Hong Kong. By bringing research and teaching together, he helps students understand Cantonese culture and ways of thinking, not just language rules.
5. Writing and Publication
Work by Teacher Wong and his students has appeared in the Hong Kong and Canadian editions of Ming Pao, HK01, the Hong Kong Economic Journal, Hong Kong Literature, and 《萌動》. Their writing spans critical-thinking education, current affairs commentary, language, culture, and literature. Teacher Wong leads by example to spark students’ interest in writing. With his team, he has developed a complete writing process—from observation and idea generation to organization, expression, and revision—to guide students in putting their thoughts and feelings into words.
5. Writing and Publication
Work by Teacher Wong and his students has appeared in the Hong Kong and Canadian editions of Ming Pao, HK01, the Hong Kong Economic Journal, Hong Kong Literature, and 《萌動》. Their writing spans critical-thinking education, current affairs commentary, language, culture, and literature. Teacher Wong leads by example to spark students’ interest in writing. With his team, he has developed a complete writing process—from observation and idea generation to organization, expression, and revision—to guide students in putting their thoughts and feelings into words.
