Welcome to the Survival Khmer curriculum series and other resources for studying the language and culture in Cambodia.  

You are free to examine and download the resources here for your own educational purposes.  However, we only ask that these resources not be sold for profit. Have any questions? Please contact us at [email protected]

Survival Khmer

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This is the recommended first text for those learning Khmer. It includes the most basic building blocks of  information you need to learn to survive and thrive in Cambodia. It is recommended that students use the words, phrases, and sentences they learn out in community on a daily basis for several hours. What you say is far more important that what you "study"! Click on the photo above or the tab on the far left to download a copy of Survival Khmer and the audio files that accompany this text.

Medical Survival Khmer

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For those who will work with patients or will be involved in the village setting in Cambodia, you will find this resource that focuses on medical terminology to be very helpful. Click on the photo above or the tab to the left to download a copy of the text and the audio and video files that accompany it.

Christian Survival Khmer

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Want to learn Christian terminology and words from the Khmer Scriptures?  Please consult this valuable resource. But, please be reminded.  The Bible is written in royal language which is not used every day. Therefore, this level of language might be difficult for some to understand. When speaking in rural settings, please do NOT use "Christianese," but rather speak in simple terms about the God who created everything. To download this resource and the audio files that accompany it, please click on the photo above or the tab at the top left of this page.

Buddhist Survival Khmer

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Want to learn more about Cambodian culture and a higher level of language? Check out this resource that introduces you to the world of Buddhism and the terminology you need to get you started. Click on the photo above or the tab at the top left to download this curriculum and the audio resources that accompany it.