There are six hundred unique sounds in Cantonese and also nine different tones with which these sounds are pronounced. Thus, it could be viewed as difficult to learn Cantonese as it may sound very confusing and hard to differnentiate at first. If some students' mother tongue is Mandarin, it might be easier to pick up the langauge. Listening and speaking are essential components to master any language. Students should consider joining group classes to interact and practice with other classmates.