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bruz
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 Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:20 am Post subject: learning khmer |
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| I was wondering if anyone out has had any experience with learning khmer while here in Korea. Going on my dedication to my korean studies, im pretty sure im not going to be picking it up just by buying a book and studying alone. I was hoping to be able to get a teacher but im just not too sure how to go about it. Im in Daegu. Any help would be much appreciated! |
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Capo
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:35 am Post subject: |
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In Korea? Why not do it in Cambodia?? btw Cambodians generally speak better English than Koreans considering tourism is their biggest industry
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Capo
Joined: 09 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:36 am Post subject: |
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| plus in cambodia you can probably hire a private khmer tutor for about $3 or $4 PER DAY |
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Ginormousaurus
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:44 am Post subject: |
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I was in Cambodia two weeks ago and put a bit of effort into learning it. The pronunciation is really difficult. I tried writing things down, but since the Romanization can't really capture the proper pronunciation, progress was slow.
Like was mentioned, if you were living there, you'd have no trouble finding cheap tutors. |
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bruz
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:59 am Post subject: |
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| The reason is that I have to spend at least the next 12 months here, then I am going there. There is no doubt it would cost practically nothing for me to do it over there, but its just not an option for me at the moment. Just trying to get a head start thats all........ |
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jaganath69
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:27 am Post subject: |
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| Capo wrote: |
| plus in cambodia you can probably hire a private khmer tutor for about $3 or $4 PER DAY |
I think long time tops out at $20. Still a good deal though  |
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Ginormousaurus
Joined: 27 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:29 am Post subject: |
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| I bought a Khmer phrase book that you can have. I doubt I'll ever look at it again. PM me if you're interested. |
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CentralCali
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 6:50 am Post subject: |
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| Have you tried SEAsite? |
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wo buxihuan hanguoren
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:04 am Post subject: |
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Taking into account the countries that Cambodia is surrounded by, the Khmer language is unique in that region in that it is a non-tonal language.
Sorry, I've been meaning to say that all day and just needed to get it off of my chest. Please do go on. |
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Capo
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:07 am Post subject: |
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| jaganath69 wrote: |
| Capo wrote: |
| plus in cambodia you can probably hire a private khmer tutor for about $3 or $4 PER DAY |
I think long time tops out at $20. Still a good deal though |
i read 'off the rails in phnom penh' and that sounds like a bit much n i doubt there has been any inflation there, when i was there in the summer i didn;t engage in those sorts of activiies - SE asians are easy enough to get what u want without paying. You can still eat out for 25 cents, hire a tuk tuk for $6 -$10 for the day etc shit they even give u free accommodation in sihanoukville |
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wo buxihuan hanguoren
Joined: 18 Apr 2007
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:15 am Post subject: |
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| Capo wrote: |
| jaganath69 wrote: |
| Capo wrote: |
| plus in cambodia you can probably hire a private khmer tutor for about $3 or $4 PER DAY |
I think long time tops out at $20. Still a good deal though |
i read 'off the rails in phnom penh' and that sounds like a bit much n i doubt there has been any inflation there, when i was there in the summer i didn;t engage in those sorts of activiies - SE asians are easy enough to get what u want without paying. You can still eat out for 25 cents, hire a tuk tuk for $6 -$10 for the day etc *beep* they even give u free accommodation in sihanoukville |
Long time would be 20 bucks there I think. We are talking about a stay over, right? |
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Capo
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:21 am Post subject: |
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had some good times in cambodia, just got me thinking about those 10 lobsters you could buy for $1....it does have its downside the country is a rubbish dump, full of beggars and don't expect to travel anywhere fast.
BTW if anyone is going to phnom penh please visit the lighthouse orphanage and bring along some money or food, the children there are wonderful. My firend set up a charity to help them out, so if anyone is interested in helping out head over to http://www.cambaid.org.uk also if you goto siem reap check the free concert given on saturday nights by a doctor who works for the childrens hospital and give your support. [/quote] |
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Tiger Beer
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:25 am Post subject: |
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| Capo wrote: |
| 'off the rails in phnom penh' |
GREAT BOOK.
Seemed fairly obsolete by the time I got to PP in 2001, but great book nontheless.
It was a driving force for making me want to go there. |
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Ginormousaurus
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| Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 8:29 am Post subject: |
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| Tiger Beer wrote: |
| Capo wrote: |
| 'off the rails in phnom penh' |
GREAT BOOK.
Seemed fairly obsolete by the time I got to PP in 2001, but great book nontheless.
It was a driving force for making me want to go there. |
Me too. And yeah, it is now a little obsolete. However, "guns" - check, "girls" - check, "ganja" - check. It's still a helluva place. |
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bruz
Joined: 05 Sep 2007
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| Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:54 am Post subject: |
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| PM sent Ginormousaurus. Thanks everyone, I thought it was a long shot, i'll keep trying! |
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