Learn, Understand & Speak Khmer
Quick lessons to communicate effectively and integrate in Cambodia
To integrate faster and more smoothly in Cambodia, being able to communicate with locals is essential.
Speaking Khmer makes a huge difference, and you’ll notice it in the smiles and warm interactions you receive.
Even if your pronunciation isn’t perfect, it creates connections and often brings fun and laughter!
Learning Khmer isn’t as hard as it seems, and the effort pays off with meaningful experiences.
Start Speaking Khmer
For beginners, here are short 3-minute lessons to learn essential Khmer phrases.
Even if the videos are in English, the method is easy to follow and helps you understand pronunciation and see the words written.
It’s simple, effective, and now it’s your turn to practice!
Khmer Lessons Overview
Lesson 1:
Hello! My name is …
Lesson 2:
I come from (country) …
Lesson 3:
Pronouns
Lesson 5:
Numbers 1 to 10
Lesson 6:
How are you?
Lesson 7:
What is your job?
Lesson 8:
Excuse me, can you help me?
Lesson 9:
I like to eat (rice, mango, fish …)
Lesson 10:
Eat, drink …
Lesson 11:
I would like (car, motorcycle, house, money, watch …)
Lesson 12:
How to address someone according to age
Lesson 13:
Do you speak English?
Lesson 15:
Happy New Year!
Lesson 18:
Happy Birthday
Lesson 19:
Colors
Lesson 28:
I’m hungry, I’d like to eat (rice, pasta, pizza)
Lesson 30:
Numbers 10 to 20
Lesson 31:
Numbers 20 to 30
Khmer Alphabet
Learn the Khmer alphabet to improve reading and writing skills, which helps greatly with pronunciation and understanding.
