Cambodia Guide: Language

Learning a foreign language is difficult for everyone - but it becomes a lot easier if you do it in an efficient way. Read our guide on language schools, courses and books, language exchanges and tricks to get the language basics.

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  Languages in Cambodia

  The official language of Khmer and other dialects

  Although Cambodia has an official language, there are numerous regional dialects that constitute the country’s vast linguistic make-up.

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  Learning the language

  How and where to learn Khmer in Cambodia

  Given that the reach of the Khmer language is restricted to the boundaries of Cambodia, you may expect that learning resources are scarce. However, there are in fact several ways to learn the Cambodia’s official language.

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  Khmer survival guide

  Glossary of terms in Khmer

  The prospect of picking up such an uncommon language from scratch upon arriving in Cambodia may seem like a mountain, and leave you feeling apprehensive. To ease your nerves, here is a brief guide (with Khmer words written in a familiar alphabet) to get you started.

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