cambodian
Khmer
Khmer
Essays
Khmer inscription and language
- Gives a history of the Khmer language and writing.
- Gives an overview of everything related to the language.
Khmer: Languages of Southeast Asia
- Interesting video with a linguist and native speakers discussing the language, literature, learning strategies and learning materials.
- Article with diagram on the history, dialects, script, grammar and role in society of Khmer.
Khmer/Cambodian Language & Literature
- Concise information from a university site about the language, history, literature etc.
- Gives some information on the script with a nice chart of all the letters and links.
About Khmer by Pisith Phlong
- A concise essay about the history of Khmer, comparisons with other languages, dialects, script etc.
A Guide to the Study of Southeast Asian Languages by E. Riddle, K. Carpenter, C. J. Compton & J. Wheatley, 2000
- Great article with loads of advice on learning a language, strategies, learning different skills, maintaining a language etc.
- Very concise article on Khmer dialects, grammar, vocabulary, script, phonology, history and relationship to other languages.
Courses
- Comprehensive course that will take you to an advanced level. Highly recommended for serious learners of Khmer.
TUFS Language Modules Only available in Japanese
- Fantastic, huge course that teaches using video and includes lots of exercises. A Moodle version is available here.
- Offers lessons on conversation, grammar, writing system, reading texts, vocabulary etc.
Modern Spoken Cambodian by Franklin Huffman, 1984
- A huge course with loads of exercises. The full pdf is available to view only. The audio is available here.
Websites
- Online phrasebook with vocab related to grammar, different situations and information on the script.
- 5 lessons of basic Khmer with dialogues, audio and vocabulary.
- Several lessons on Khmer grammar, common phrases, pronunciation etc.
Learn to read and write Cambodian
- An illustrated course for children with loads of lessons teaching the alphabet.
- A personal website with book recommendations and links.
- Several categories with words and phrases and audio.
- A list of survival words and phrases.
- Gives a few basic survival phrases written in transcription.
- A collection of language learning videos for Khmer learners.
- Exercises in reading road signs in Khmer.
- Interactive exercises on giving directions and understanding maps in Khmer.
Study Khmer & Youtube playlist
- Video podcast series 'Extreme Khmer', using simple language designed to be understood after one year of studying Khmer, as well as various cultural videos and video projects by Khmer students.
Script
Cambodian system of writing by Franklin Huffman
- Comprehensive information about the writing system. Very useful. Some online exercises for the chapters available here.
- An interactive website using flash and audio to teach the Cambodian alphabet.
- A short tutorial with gifs showing exactly how to write the letters.
South East Asian Scripts & Brahmi Scripts
- Comparative charts of Brahmi & South East Asian scripts.
E-books
Contemporary Cambodian - a grammatical sketch
- Gives an overview of Cambodian grammar (scroll down to view).
Beginning Cambodian reader by Franklin Huffman
- A reader to accompany the above book. (Note: incomplete)
- A phrasebook with topics on everyday situations and a useful words and phrases section.
More Khmer e-books are listed in the Language e-books section.
Podcasts
World Nomads Khmer Language Guide
- 1 episode teaching travel phrases to get by in Cambodia. Includes transcript and free iphone application.
Blogs
Khmaesuolhien DEAD LINK
- A great blog by a student of Khmer with lots of interesting videos, resources, posts etc.
- Blog by a teacher of Khmer with reading lessons and videos.
Forums
- Very small forum with only 1 topic. However, you may find some help if you post.
Technical
- Offers two fonts to download to view Khmer and another font to display pronunciation using IPA.
- Offers information on different fonts and methods of typing Khmer available.
- A Firefox add-on that will give you the definition of any Khmer, Thai, Lao or Burmese word.
Commercial
- Teaches everyday language through dialogues, exercises, grammar and vocabulary. Note: View only.
Review of Cambodian for Beginners by F. Smith, 2006