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Learn Khmer

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Learn Khmer: 12-Week Introductory Course

Presented by the Cambodian Cultural Centre

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Discover the beauty and richness of the Khmer language in our 12-week Learn Khmer program, designed for beginners and language enthusiasts alike. Whether you're looking to connect with your heritage, prepare for travel, or simply explore a new language, this course offers the perfect starting point.
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Led by Sophan Seng, founder of KEEN Languages Interpreter, this engaging course draws on over a decade of professional experience in language interpretation. Sophan is a fluent Khmer speaker with a Master's degree in Social Science and an extensive background interpreting for courts, government agencies, healthcare providers, and NGOs across Canada.
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Course Details:
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • Dates: Sundays, from January 18 - April 5 2026 (spring break off)
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Location: 208-7475 Hedley Ave, Burnaby, BC
  • Instructor: Sophan Seng, MA, Founder of KEEN Languages Interpreter
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This in-person course will cover basic vocabulary, sentence structure, pronunciation, and everyday conversation skills, providing you with a strong foundation in reading, writing, and speaking Khmer.
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Join us and begin your journey into the Khmer language and culture!

Children's Khmer Classes 

Ages: 5-12

Curriculum

  • Learn basic conversational Khmer (everyday greetings, simple sentences)

  • Fun, game-based lessons to keep children engaged

  • Activities includes storytelling, and role-play

  • Learn colors, body parts, and Khmer consonants

  • Focus on listening, speaking, and pronunciation

  • Culturally enriched — children learn through art, dance, and traditional stories

  • Encourages confidence and connection to heritage while having fun

  • Learn Khmer consonants, vowels, and alphabet structure

  • Practice combining letters to form words

  • Develop basic conversational skills (introductions, common expressions)

  • Learn to write your name in Khmer

  • Practice everyday greetings and simple sentences

  • Focus on pronunciation, reading, and writing

  • Lessons will adapt and expand based on class progress and interests

Adult Khmer Classes

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