Casual Khmer language classes or language exchange in Siem Reap?

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How easy is Khmer to learn foreigners?

Foreigners make some mistakes when speaking Khmer, but for the most part, the grammar is easy compared to English. Some Khmer words are ordered different than English and the student will try to translate exactly, instead of remember the different rules of the Cambodian language.

What language do they speak in Siem Reap?

Khmer is spoken by some 13 million people in Cambodia, where it is the official language. It is also a second language for most of the minority groups and indigenous hill tribes there.

Is Khmer difficult to learn?

Khmer is a truly difficult language for Westerners to learn, harder than Mandarin to speak, and harder than anything other than Chinese or Japanese to read. There are several difficulties. First, many of the vowel sounds are unlike anything in a European language and are only subtly different from one another.

What are the benefits of learning Khmer subject?

Benefits

• Enables listening and speaking skills of Khmer, as well as reading and writing skills if that is of interest.
• \u200bAssists in the development of understanding the origin of the Khmer language, as well as the history, cultures, and practices of Cambodians.

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