Learn Basic Khmer Language and Culture - 4 Nov ‘til 9 Dec
Once again we are running our very successful Basic Khmer Language and Culture program. This series of workshops is just for you if you are new to Cambodia and want to learn a little of the language as well as the culture.
This program is not to teach you how to speak Khmer fluently but will teach you basic words and phrases that will help you get by. Unlike other Khmer learning classes we will also add a cultural element so you can learn some important customs. We are offering a series of 5 x 2 hour Wednesday evening workshops, by a facilitator skilled with both the English and Khmer Language.
Session 1 – Basic Numbers, Greetings and farewells
This session focuses how to say the numbers 1-10 in Khmer as well as basic greetings such as ‘Hello’ and how are you? You will also learn suitable answers for this question as well as appropriate ways to say goodbye. During the session you will also learn certain cultural ways to do this such as body language and what not to do such as pointing at certain things.
Session 2 – Advanced Numbers, Food and Drink
This session focuses on the remaining numbers you need to know as well as a majority of foods and drinks. With this knowledge you should be comfortable in most Khmer markets and restaurants. You will also be taught about certain Khmer cuisines/drinks and what they consist of.
Session 3 – I want, I need, Urban vs Rural Life
This session focuses on how to tell Khmer speaking people what you want and what you need. It will also explain how to ask for things particularly foods and drinks that were discussed previously. This workshop will also focus on the differences between urban and rural life for Khmer people.
Session 4 – Asking for directions and days of the week/months of the year, Relationships
It’s very easy to get lost in Cambodia even if you have stayed in the country for a while. This session will focus on how to get to places and to ask where they are. The workshop will finish by learning the days of the week and months of the year. The cultural element this week will focus on relationships for both friends and something more serious.
Session 5 – Everyday Khmer Nouns, Buddhism
We want to finish this program by introducing you to popular nouns other than foods and drinks and nouns covered in the previous sessions. We will use these nouns with some of the questions and statements that you have learned previously. The cultural element will focus on Buddhism, the main religion of Cambodia.
Facilitator
Sinet graduated with his Bachelor Degree of English in teaching in 2009 and started his professional teaching career working as a full time translator and Cambodian language teacher for Context Translation Service from 2009 to 2013. His main responsibilities were teaching Khmer, preparing Khmer lessons, translating, editing and training new staff.
From 2012 up to now, he has been working as a freelance translator, interpreter and Khmer Tutor.
Sinet’s more than 6 years experience working with both Khmer and English languages as a translator and teacher, and working with people from more than 10 different countries, shows his commitment and interest in helping people to speak Khmer and understand Khmer culture.
Workshop Details
Date / Time – Wednesday 4th November (Basic Numbers, Greetings and Farewells), Wednesday 11th November (Advanced Numbers, Food and Drink), Wednesday 18th November (I want, I need, Urban vs Rural Life), Wednesday 2nd December (Directions, Days and Months, Relationships), Wednesday 9th December (Everyday Khmer Nouns, Buddhism), 6.15-8.15pm,
Fee – US$100 for all workshops. (50% paid on registration, 50% paid on the day of the first workshop)
Location – The Capacity Specialists Training Centre, #73, Street 115, Sangkat Veal Vong (just north of Sihanouk Boulevard)
Registration – Send email to [email protected] with your name and contact details. 50% deposit required to confirm registration by Tuesday 27th October. We now offer a deposit collection service. Please ask us for details.
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