Topic-based courses
*NEW* COMMUNITY & SOCIAL STUDIES
G2K Level 6 or equivalent required – free placement test available for new students.
It can be a challenge to ask personal questions to help you better understand a difficult situation that is affecting a friend, colleague, or neighbour. And when you do, answers may be brief, unsatisfying, or hard to grasp due to cultural differences.
Community & Social Studies is designed to give you more knowledge about areas that are often not talked about openly. You will learn about many of the complex issues impacting Khmer communities, deepen your understanding of how these are shaped by the cultural/ Buddhist worldview, and learn the vocabulary needed to help you to build deeper relationships with people – for work or simply as a part of your community.
The course covers the following, and more: rural vs urban communities, the importance of family, mental health, addiction, poverty & debt.
Community & Social Studies: Online via Zoom
10 October – 12 December 2023
12 March – 7 May 2024
6 – 8pm, Tuesday
16 hours of classes
*NEW* BIBLICAL STUDIES
G2K Level 10 or equivalent required – free placement test available for new students.
This course builds on what was learned in Christian Studies 1 – 3. It is designed to help you grow your confidence in reading the Khmer Bible, enabling you to lead a Khmer Bible study and have discussions about key Bible passages.
Biblical Studies: Online via Zoom
5 October – 14 Dec 2023
14 March – 16 May 2024
6 – 8pm, Tuesday or Thursday
16 hours of classes
CHRISTIAN STUDIES
G2K Level 6 or equivalent required – free placement test available for new students.
This course offers a general introduction to basic Khmer Christian language, and is based on practical real-world encounters that you might find in your communities, churches or your work. For more details on the content of each level, please get in touch.
Christian Studies 1: Online via Zoom
11 January – 29 February 2024
6 – 8pm, Thursday
16 hours of classes
Christian Studies 2: Online via Zoom
05 October – 14 December 2023
14 March – 16 May 2024
6 – 8pm, Thursday
16 hours of classes
Christian Studies 3: Online via Zoom
11 January – 29 February 2024
30 May – 18 July 2024
6 – 8pm, Thursday
16 hours of classes
HEALTHCARE
G2K Level 6 or equivalent required – free placement test available for new students.
Health is a popular topic in daily conversations – having an understanding of health and healthcare in Cambodia is useful whether you work in healthcare, social services or just hope to connect more deeply with friends, colleagues, and people in your community.
The course covers the following, and more: basic health vocabulary and illnesses; asking and answering health-related questions; advocating for patients at healthcare facilities; describing symptoms; how to take medication; nutrition; pregnancy.
Foundations Healthcare 1: Online via Zoom
8 August – 26 September
9 January – 27 February 2024
6 – 8pm, Tuesday
16 hours of classes
BASIC LITERACY
G2K Level 6 or equivalent required – free placement test available for new students.
This course is offered subject to demand. Please contact us for dates and availability.
This course is an excellent introduction into Khmer literacy. Learn the alphabet, how letters join together to make words and some key sight-words (recognizing words when you see them). In 10 weeks we can get you reading. You just need to have a basic level of speaking and listening – G2K Level 3 or equivalent.