Khmer [2021] — Assimil

If you’ve decided to learn Khmer (Cambodian), you’ve probably noticed a problem: the pickings are slim. Unlike Spanish or French, Khmer doesn’t have a bottomless pit of apps and flashy software.

First, manage your expectations. Assimil Khmer is not Duolingo. There are no gamified leaderboards or push notifications. assimil khmer

Most language apps sound like robots reading a script. Assimil uses real Cambodian speakers. They speak at natural speed (sometimes too fast, actually). This is crucial because Khmer is a tonal language and has a massive disconnect between the written word and the spoken slang. If you’ve decided to learn Khmer (Cambodian), you’ve

The book was written decades ago. You will learn how to say “The postman is arriving,” but you won’t learn “WiFi” or “Smartphone” until the appendix. The cultural references are a bit... French colonial nostalgia. Assimil Khmer is not Duolingo