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Contents Introduction of Communication

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1. About watches.............................................................................................. 1 2. Introducing................................................................................................... 2 3. Crime prevention.......................................................................................... 3 4. Telephone conversation................................................................................ 4 5. Asking the way............................................................................................. 5 6. Coming weekend.......................................................................................... 6 7. Going by taxi................................................................................................ 7 8. At the Sok’s house........................................................................................ 8 9. About weather............................................................................................... 9 10. About going out............................................................................................ 10 11. Buying some clothes..................................................................................... 11 12. At the electric shop....................................................................................... 12 13. At the doctor’s office.................................................................................... 13 14. At the hospital............................................................................................... 14 15. At a pharmacy............................................................................................... 15 16. At the barber shop......................................................................................... 16 17. At the post office........................................................................................... 17 18. At the bank.................................................................................................... 18 19. Waiting.......................................................................................................... 19 20. At the station................................................................................................. 20 21. Booking room............................................................................................... 21 22. Myself........................................................................................................... 22/23 23. Saying the dates............................................................................................ 24/25 24. Work people do............................................................................................. 26/27 25. My relations................................................................................................... 28/29 26. Sleep and dreams.......................................................................................... 30/31 27. Christmas day............................................................................................... 32 28. Valentine’s day.............................................................................................. 33

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29. My English knowledge.................................................................................. 34/35 30. English skills development............................................................................ 36 31. English improvement..................................................................................... 37 32. Advantage of English.....................................................................................38 33. Educational field in Cambodia....................................................................... 39/40 34. Advantage of grammar................................................................................... 41/42 35. My country-Cambodia................................................................................... 43 36. Family happiness............................................................................................ 44 37. History of Phnom Penh.................................................................................. 45 38. The lives in Phnom Penh city........................................................................ 46 39. Building friendship........................................................................................ 47/48 40. Position of choice........................................................................................... 49 41. Function and employment.............................................................................. 50 42. My favorite music.......................................................................................... 51 43. Applying for a job.......................................................................................... 52 44. Health problems.............................................................................................. 53/54 45. The human body.............................................................................................. 55 46. The more you learn, the more you know......................................................... 56 47. Speech is the picture of mind...........................................................................57 48. The best strategy to study English................................................................... 58 49. Preah Vihear approved as heritage site............................................................ 59 50. Bon Kathen in Cambodia................................................................................ 60 51. Security situation and social order................................................................... 61 52. Economy and poverty...................................................................................... 62 53. Cambodia aims to speed economy.................................................................. 63 54. English abbreviation....................................................................................... 64/65 55. Vocabulary...................................................................................................... 68

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COMMUNICATION I. Introduction Communications are the process of sharing ideas, information, and messages with other in a particular time and place. Communication includes writing and talking, as well as nonverbal communication (such as facial expression, body language, or gestures), visual communication (the use of images or pictures, such as painting, photography, video, or film), and electronic communication (Telephone calls, electronic mail, cable television, or satellite broadcasts). Communication is a vital part of personal life and is also important in business, education, and any other situation where people encounter each other. Businesses are concerned with communication in several special ways. Some businesses build and install communication equipment, such as fax (facsimile) machines, video cameras, CD players, printing presses, personal computers and telephones. Other companies create some of the messages or content that those technologies carry, such as movies, books and software. These companies are part of the media or telecommunications industries. Organizational communications is important in very business. People in organizations need to communicate to coordinate their work and to inform others outside the business about the products and services (these kinds of communication are called advertising or public relations). II. Origins Communication between two people is an outgrowth of methods development over centuries of expression. Gesture, the development of language, and the necessity to engage in joint action all played a part. Communication among animals Human are not the only creatures that communicate; many other animals exchange signals and signs that help them find food, migrate, or reproduce. Type of communication Early methods Early societies developed systems for sending simple messages or signals that could be seen or heard over a short distance, such as drumbeats, fire and smoke signals. Language While other animals use a limited range of sounds or signals to communicate, human have developed complex systems of language that are used to ensure to survival, to express ideas and emotions, to tell stories and remember the past, and to negotiate with one another. Oral (Spoken) language is a feature of every human societies or culture. Over 6000 languages are spoken in the world today.

4 Symbols and Alphabets Most languages are having a written form. The oldest records of written language are about 5000 years ago. However, written communication began much earlier in the form of drawings or marks made to indicate meaningful information about the natural world. Paper and printing Postal services Telephone, Radio, Television, Computers III. International communication In very society, human have developed spoken and written language as a means of sharing message and meanings. The most common form of daily communication is interpersonal that is, face to face, at the same time and in the same place. Interpersonal communication occurs with larger group as well, such as when a speaker gives a talk to a large crowd (Political candidate giving a speech at campaign, or a teacher teaching to a large class). IV. Communication at the distance From the earliest times, people have needs to communicate across distance or over time. Since the beginnings of writing, communication media have allowed messages to travel over distance and time. A communication medium is a means for recording and transporting a message or information. The word medium comes from the Latin word medium, meaning middle or between. It’s a channel or path for sending a message between communicators. A single channel-such as radio, or a book, or the telephone is called a medium; media is plural, meaning more than on medium. V. Communication and disabilities One of the most important uses of communication systems and technologies has been to assist people with disabilities. In 1838 the Frenchman Louis Braille demonstrated a system of imprinting raised dots on paper standing for letters of the alphabets, numbers, and punctuations. With this system, blind people could read by running their fingers across the dots, and could write by impressing the raised dots into paper. VI. Communication and law Societies have attempted to regulate communication through customs and laws since ancient times. Today many societies regard freedom of communication as a basic human right and enacted laws to protect this right.

General English Conversation

1. about watches Q:

Do you know what time it is?

A:

Sorry, I don’t know.

Q:

What is the matter with your watch?

A:

My watch has stopped. It dropped on the floor this morning.

Q:

Where is your watch now?

A:

My watch is in the repair shop.

Q:

Will it take long to repair your watch?

A:

I think I can pick it up tomorrow after work.

Q:

Will it cost much to have it fixed?

A:

I hope not, it’ll cost less than a new watch. Any way, I don’t know how much it will be.

Q:

I’d like to get a watch. I had one, but I lost it.

A:

When you buy one, you should get a good one. Cheap watches just don’t last.

Q:

What kind do you think is best?

A:

Oh, I don’t know. I think the best watches import from Swiss.

Q:

Do they sell watches at the repair shop?

A:

Yes, they do. Why don’t you go with me tomorrow night?

Q:

I would like to, but I can’t. I have a date tomorrow night. I have to pick up my girl friend at 7 o’clock.

A:

We’ll do it another time, then.

Q:

Yes, I couldn’t buy a watch tomorrow night. Any way, I’ll have to wait. I have to get more money.

A:

How about come to my house for dinner tonight?

Q:

No problem.

A:

Can I expect you at around five?

Q:

I’m afraid that it would be a little early for me.

A:

Then how about six?

Q: A:

OK. Splendid. I’ll expect you at six, then.

Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

2. Introducing Dr. Lin Mr. Thy

: Good morning Mr. Thy. : Good morning Dr. Lin

Mr. Thy

: Have you met Dr. Lin, Bopha?

Mrs. Bopha : No, I don’t believe, I’ve had the pleasure. Mr. Thy

: Dr. Lin, this is my wife, Bopha.

Dr. Lin

: My pleasure, how do you do Mrs. Bopha?

Mrs. Bopha : How do you do Dr. Lin? It’s an honor to know you Dr. Lin. I’ve already heard a lot about you from my husband. Dr. Lin

: Nice things. I hope we shall get to know each other better.

Mrs. Bopha : I’m sure we shall. Dr. Lin

: Mr. Thy, I would like to introduce you to my friends.

Mr. Thy

: It would be my pleasure.

Dr. Lin

: Mr. Thy, this is Mr. Dara and Miss. Thary.

Mr. Thy

: How do you do?

Mr. Dara

: How do you do? And welcome to my home.

Mr. Thy

: Please call me Thy.

Mr. Dara

: Well. Please call me Dara. I’m from Kampong Cham. I’m learning in Phnom Penh University. I like to make friends with people here.

Miss. Thary : My name is Thary. I like to cook. May be you would like to be my friend. And let me cook some food for you this Sunday. Mr. Thy

: Great!

Mr. Thy

: Mr. Dara and Miss. Thary this is my wife, Bopha.

Mr. Dara

: Mrs. Bopha, I’m very happy to know you. Bopha, this is Miss. Thary a very old friend of mine.

Miss. Thary : Glad to know you Mrs. Bopha. Mrs. Bopha : Pleased to meet you, Mr. Dara and Miss, Thary. Please call me Bopha. Mr. Dara

: Let’s go into the house. It’s steaming hot outside.

“A friend in need is a friend in deed”. Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

3. Crime prevention Q:

Hi, Dara. Where do you just come from?

A:

Hi, Thy. I just come from my work place. And I have to hurry to go home.

Q:

Don’t hurry up too much.

A:

What is your matter?

Q:

I don’t have any problems. But I have some questions to ask you.

A:

Don’t prolong our time. Please raise your questions.

Q:

Ok. By the way, don’t mind me.

A:

Exactly, Hurry up! Hurry up!

Q:

What time do you have to work?

A:

I start to work at 7.00 a.m in the morning and come back home at 10 p.m.

Q:

I used to be robbed by three robbers here. And my motor was taken safely. How do you go home at night time?

A:

I get to house on foot every night. Because my office isn’t so far from home.

Q:

Are you afraid while you’re walking along the street alone?

A:

Yes, I’m. Could you tell what I can do to prevent a crime from happening?

Q:

Ok. I’ve got any solutions to protect various crimes. Please, listen to me carefully. 1. Don’t walk along dark streets late at night by yourself. 2. Lock all doors and windows when you leave the house. 3. Don’t wear expensive jewelry when you go out. 4. Leave lights on at home when you go out. 5. Install a burglar alarm.

Q:

Thanks you so much. I’ll try to follow what you told. So long!

A:

Good luck! See you next time!

“Being powerful is collaborative”.

Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

A: B: A: B: A: B: A: B: A: B: A: B: A: B: A: C: B: C: B: B: D: B: D: B: D: B: D: B: D: B: D: B: D: B: E: B: E: B: E: B: E:

4. Telephone conversation

Hello. Hello. Is this Mr. Sok? Yes, this is Sok speaking. This is Sothy. Oh, Sothy, how have you been? Fine, thanks, and you? Very well, thanks. Do you have Mr. Dara’s phone number? Yes. Just a minute…….. Hello? yes. The number is 012 333 567. Ok, please let me repeat that number 012 333 567. That’s right. Thank you Sok. Good bye. Good bye. Hello! Hello! Is this Mr. Dara’s room? No, it is not. You have the wrong number. Oh. I’m sorry. Is this 012 333 567? Yes, who is speaking, please? This is Mr. Sothy. May I speak to Mr. Dara, please? Ok, Mr. Sothy, Just a moment. Please hold the line. Sure. Hello, Mr. Sothy. Yes. I’m sorry he is not in just now. Oh, I see. Would you like to leave a message? Or phone number? Oh, no, that’s all right. I’ll call again later. What time, sir? About 3. Thank you. Good bye. Good bye. Hello! I wish to speak to Mr. Dara. This is Dara speaking. Oh, how do you do Mr. Dara. This is Sothy. Oh, hello Mr. Sothy. I’m glad you rang me up. How did you know I am here? Mr. Ra wrote me that you were coming to Cambodia. May I call on you at your hotel right away? Please hold the line a moment. I must look at my schedule. Yes, it’s all right, I can see you right away. See you later. Splendid. I’ll be expecting you.

Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

5. Asking the way Q:

Excuse me! Could you give me a few directions?

A:

I would be glad to help if I can.

Q:

First, can you tell me how to get to the bank?

A:

Certainly. It’s straight down this street just keep walking for about 400 meters. You will see it on your right.

Q:

Thanks you. And now, will you tell me how to find the Tonle Bassac Theater?

A:

The Tonle Bassac Theater is within walking distance too- it’s about a 40 minute walk.

Q:

Which way is it?

A:

Go down this street and turn right at the second corner. You’ll come to high building on your left. The theater is next to it on the left.

Q:

Is the National Library in this area?

A:

The Library is quite a distance from here. If you don’t have a car, you’d better take the tricycle.

Q:

Is the Chruy Chanwar Bridge very far from here?

A:

Yes, it’s too far to walk. You can take the tricycle from the National Library to there.

Q:

One last question. Can you recommend a good market?

A:

Well, there are two-the Psar Tmey Market and the Toul Tum Poung market.

Q:

Which one is larger?

A:

I believe the Psar Tmey Market is larger.

Q:

Is it near here?

A:

Yes, you walk down this street and after about 200 meters; you come to a traffic lights near the restaurant.

Q:

Yes, sir.

A:

You turn right at the traffic lights. You’ll walk about a 10 minute from there and you’ll see it on the left.

Q:

Well, you’ve been most kind. Thank you so much.

A:

Not at all. I’m glad I was able to help you.

“A wise man turns round and examines himself”. Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

6. Coming weekend Q:

Hello, Tha.

A:

Hello, Nat. Please come in.

Q:

Thank you. I came to talk about the plans for our picnic this coming weekend.

A:

That’s a good idea. Please sit down.

Q:

Thanks. Now, let me see. Saturday is the third, isn’t it? Do you think we could leave as early as seven o’clock?

A:

If we could leave half an hour earlier, we would avoid the morning traffic.

Q:

Oh, my god! That’s awfully early, isn’t it?

A:

Well, we’d have to get up at least an hour earlier. But that wouldn’t be too bad. We could get everything ready the night before.

Q:

Yes, I suppose so. Look, I’ll come over Friday evening and help you prepare the sandwiches and other things that we’ll take.

A:

Oh, that’ll be fine.

Q:

And what about the trip back?

A:

Well, we could leave there about three in the afternoon. That should get us home about six.

Q:

How about having dinner at my house after we get back?

A:

That would be wonderful.

Q:

All right, I’ll ask Mother to have dinner ready for us at about seven.

A:

Now that everything is settled. I’m sure we’ll have a great weekend.

Q:

Yes, of course. By the way, what time is it now?

A:

It’s twenty-five minutes after three.

Q:

I’ve got to go now. I have an appointment at four.

A:

Well, then, I’ll be waiting for you Friday evening.

“Don’t tempt fate”

Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

7. Going by taxi A: B: A: B: A: B: A: B: A: B: A: B: C: A: C: A: C: B: A: A: C: A: C: A: A: A: C: A: D: A: D: A: D:

Would you kindly tell me how to get to my house? Of course. Would you like me to draw a map for you? Yes, I’ll just show it to the taxi driver. Here you are. My house is just in front of the Bank. I see. I think I’ll arrive at around 9 o’clock. Fine. By the way, would you please buy some bamboo shouts for me? My wife wants to make soup with them. I’ll pay you when come. No problem. Is there anything else, I can do for you? Would you please call a taxi for me? Certainly, with pleasure. Oh, thank you. Not at tall. Hey! Taxi! Yes, sir. I want to go the Bank. Yes, sir. How much will it cost? 400 riles, sir. Ok. Good bye. Good bye. Please stop here about five minutes, I want to buy something. I’m sorry. I can’t park here. There is a “No Parking Sign”. Can you stop at the next bus stop? Yes. I’ll wait on the parking lot nearby. Please come back soon. Thank you. Let’s go! By this way. Please stop here. Here is the money. Thank you very much. Would you please do me a favor? Glad to. What is it? Please help me carry this basket to the house. Ok. Let’s go Thanks a lot. It’s very kind of you. Not at all. I am going in that direction.

Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

8. At the Sok’s house A:

Is Mr. Sok at home?

B:

No, he is not at home.

A:

How soon will he be back?

B:

I think he will be back at 8 o’clock.

A:

Please tell him I call at his home.

B:

May I ask your name?

A:

Well, this is my card. I’m sorry to disturb you. I’ll come again.

B:

What time, sir?

A:

About 7. Good bye.

B:

Good-bye.

A:

Hello, is Mr. Sok in?

C:

Good evening, Mr. Tha. Please come in, you come just on time.

A:

It was nice of you to invite me.

C:

Please make yourself at home. What will you have to drink wine, coffee or tea?

A:

Please give me a cup of coffee. Thank you.

C:

I had a very wonderful time tonight. Thanks a lot.

A:

I’m glad you did. I hope we can meet again very soon.

C:

Please say hello to your family for me.

A:

I certainly will. And please also give my best wishes to your wife. I must be going now.

C:

There is no hurry. You have just arrived.

A:

I really must leave, because today is my mother’s birthday.

C:

Well, then, I won’t keep you. Don’t forget to come again.

A:

I certainly will do that. Good-bye.

C:

Good-bye.

“A wise man takes good consultations about his first step”.

Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

9. About weather Q:

How is the weather outside?

A:

It’s very warm.

Q:

I wonder that the thermometer reads.

A:

it says 95 degrees Fahrenheit! Oh! It’s steaming hot.

Q:

Hey! I heard a thunder clap!

A:

it looks like rain.

Q:

What’s the weather forecast for today?

A:

It says cloudy and drizzly in the morning, but it’s going to rain early in the noon.

Q:

I hope it’s going to rain early.

A:

What a down pour!

Q:

Do you need an umbrella?

A:

No, thanks. I have raincoat in my bag.

Q:

There was only a drizzle when I went out this morning, but it’s a storm now.

A:

Do you think this rain will let up soon?

Q:

Yes, it’s raining pretty hard, but it might clear up soon this afternoon. If it does, I want to go out and do some shopping.

A:

Its there anything in particular to buy?

Q:

Well, I thought I’d look at some raincoat. Mine is quite old and I really need a new one.

A:

Mind if I come along? I want to look some of the new imported raincoat.

Q:

The same to you. I’ll buy a new one that’s imported from German company.

A:

Unfortunately, I’ve not taken any money with me.

Q:

Never mind! You can borrow some money from me right now.

A:

it’s very kind of you to lend me some money. But I think that I don’t want to be in your debts.

Q:

As your wishes! Good bye!

A:

So long!

“Time and tide wait for no one”. Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

10. About going out Q:

Good morning, Kira. Did you sleep well last night?

A:

Good morning, Vy. No, I did not. Because I was busy with my homework last night, so I feel tired.

Q:

How about you? What did you of last night, then?

A:

Yes, I did. At that night, I dreamed about my girlfriend whom I’ve loved so much.

Q:

I tell you the truth. I have never dreamt about any girl in my life.

A:

Have you got any questions to ask me now? If you don’t have any questions, I will have to go.

Q:

Say, Kira, how about going out? I want to buy a few things.

A:

Sure. What are you going to buy?

Q:

Well, I want to buy a couple of pencil, and a bottle of ink. If we have time I’d like to buy a pair of sandals, too.

M:

Oh, Kira, if you are going out I want you to buy some things for me.

A:

Yes, Mum. What do you want me to get?

M:

Let me see…… Oh, yes, a dozen eggs, a pound of butter, a jar of jam and a loaf of bread.

A:

Is that all?

M:

Yes, I think so….. Oh, yes, if you see some nice grapes at the fruit store, don’t forget to buy a couple of bunches.

A:

Will you give me some money, mum?

M:

Of course, here is five thousand riels. That should be enough.

Q:

Let’s go, Kira.

Q&A: Good bye. M:

So long!

“We try to forget how much is the more think of”.

Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

11. Buying some clothes Q:

Good afternoon. Is there something I can do for you?

A:

Yes, I’d like to see some shirts?

Q:

Yes, sir, this way, please.

A:

Could you show me something in stripes?

Q:

These are quite nice, sir. May I ask what size you wear?

A:

I wear a 15 inch neck and a 32 inch sleeve.

Q:

This is your size, sir.

A:

How much is this?

Q:

There are 4,000 riles

A:

All right. I’ll take two of them.

Q:

Would you like both in blue stripes?

A:

Let me see….. I think you’d better give me one with blue stripes and the other with brown stripes.

Q:

Yes, sir. That will be exactly 8,000 riles.

A:

Could you have them delivered?

Q:

Of course, sir. May I have your address, please?

A:

Yes. Here it is.

Q:

And the name sire?

A:

Kim Tha. When can I expect delivery?

Q:

You’ll receive them before noon tomorrow.

A:

Thank you very much. Here is the money.

Q:

Thank you, sir. Please come again.

A:

Oh, yes, do you have neckties here?

Q:

Yes, sir. The necktie counter is at the end of this corridor.

A:

I see. And what about sporting goods?

Q:

The sporting goods department is on the second floor. You can take the escalator to your right.

A:

Thank you so much.

Q:

Not at all.

Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

12. At the electric shop Q:

Hey, Sok, what are you doing here?

A:

I am picking up some things, and you?

Q:

Me too. Do you mind if I join you?

A:

Not at all. I always enjoy having you with me.

Q:

Let’s take a look there. We might get a good bargain.

A:

Yes, the prices here are quite reasonable.

C:

Good afternoon, is there something I can do for you sir?

A:

Yes, I want to buy an electric fan.

C:

Oh, I am terribly sorry. The electric fans are out of stocks now.

A:

Well, when will you have some?

C:

Probably tomorrow morning.

A:

Well, I will buy it tomorrow.

C:

We are very sorry to have inconvenienced you. And you what can I do for you sir?

Q:

I’m just looking around.

C:

Let me show you some kitchen utensils. These are the newest styles.

Q:

How much is this?

C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C:

It cost only four thousand riels. Can you come down a little? I’m sorry, sir. That is the best we can do. Please have it wrapped up for me. Is there anything else you might need? Yes, I’d like to see this radio. Here you are. How much is this? It is nine thousand riels. Oh, it’s too expensive. Please give me a discount. I am sorry, sir. I can’t reduce the price. All right. I’ll take it. Do you want anything else, sir? Nothing else. Here is the money. Thank you. Please come again.

Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

13. At the doctor’s office Q:

Sok, you were absent yesterday? What was wrong?

A:

I have a headache and bad cold.

Q:

Did you see a doctor?

A:

No, I couldn’t go out. I felt dizzy all day long.

Q:

Why didn’t you call me?

A:

I was afraid to take up your time.

Q:

Don’t be silly. Let me take you to see a doctor right now.

A:

Ok. Thank you.

Q:

Let’s go.

A:

Good morning, doctor.

D:

Good morning, sit down, please. What is the matter with you?

A:

I’m in pain.

D:

Where does it hurt?

A:

I have a headache and I feel terrible all over.

D:

How long have you had this?

A:

I have been like this for two days.

D:

Do you feel cold?

A:

Yes, I do and I don’t sleep too well.

D:

Are you coughing much?

A:

No, I haven’t coughed at all.

D:

Are you taking any medicine for it?

A:

No, I’m not. Is it serious, doctor?

D:

No. Don’t worry. Your condition is not serious. Here is a prescription.

A:

Thank you.

D:

Do you understand the instructions to take your medicine?

A:

No, I don’t understand.

D:

Remember to take it on time: After each meal and before going to bed.

A:

Thank you.

Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation

14. At the hospital Ana: Hi, Bin, how is your family? Bin:

Not so good, Ana. Montha is in the hospital.

Ana: No! Really! I’m so sorry to hear that. What happened? Bin:

When she was walking home from the market, a motorcycle hit her.

Ana: That’s terrible. I hope she was not badly hurt. Bin:

Both arms were broken.

Ana: Gosh, That’s a shame. You must be busy now. Bin:

Yes, Every evening I’m at the hospital, but she is better now.

Ana: I an glad to hear that. Bin:

I know you’ve been busy. Why don’t you drop by and pay Montha a visit? She would appreciate it.

Ana: Of course. I’ll see if I can make it this morning. Where is she? Bin

Calmett hospital. Room 38.

Ana: Thank you, Bin. Good bye. Bin:

So long, Ana.

Ana: Hello, Montha. How are you feeling? M:

Much better, Ana. Thanks for coming to see me.

Ana: It was a shock to hear that you were in an accident. Do your arms hurt so much, now? M:

No.

Ana: Did you break it? M:

No. The doctor says that bone is not broken. I think it should be all right in a few days.

Ana: You were lucky, weren’t you? M:

I should say so.

Ana: Well, I’ll drop in a gain later this afternoon. M:

Thanks, Ana. And say hello to the others for me.

Ana: Yes, I think I’d better be leaving now. Good bye, Montha. M:

Good bye, Ana. Thanks again for coming to see me.

Taught by: Phin Hen

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15. At a pharmacy Q:

Nat, What’s the matter? You don’t look very well today.

Nat:

Yes, I have a bad headache.

Q:

Ah! You are looking quite pale. Would you like me to do anything for you?

Nat:

No, I can’t think of anything.

Q:

Shall I call a doctor?

Nat:

No, thanks. Oh, yes will you do for me a favor?

Q:

Why, of course. What is it?

Nat:

Please buy some thing for my headache.

Q:

Ok. Is there a pharmacy near here?

Nat:

Yes, there is a pharmacy around the corner.

Q:

Ok. You take a rest here, I will be back soon.

C:

Can I help you?

Q:

Have you something for a headache, please?

C:

Is it for you?

Q:

No, it is for my friend, he’s got a bad headache.

C:

Try these tablets, they are very good.

Q:

What are they?

C:

Aspirin. Take two every four hours.

Q:

Two every four hours.

C:

That’s right.

Q:

Yes, I’ll have them. How much?

C:

Ninety thousand riels. Anything else, sir?

Q:

Yes, I need a small toothbrush.

C:

Soft, medium, or hard? And what colors do you like, yellow, red, or blue?

Q: C: Q: C:

I prefer the red one, medium, please. Here you are. I’ll take it. How much do I pay you in all? Aspirin, ninety thousand riels, toothbrush: eight hundred riels. Ninety thousand and eight hundred riels altogether. Here is the money. Thank you, sir.

Q: C:

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16. At the barber shop Q: A: Q: A: Q: C: Q: C:

Is there a barbershop near here? Yes, there is a barbershop on your right near the cinema. Thank you. not at all. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. What can I do for you? I want to do get a haircut. All right-over here, sir. You are next.

Q: C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C: Q: C:

Can you show me any hair styles? Yes, sir. Which one would you prefer? Please, do my hair like this. Don’t make too short. I part it on the right. Yes, I see. Please. Would you take a little bit more off the sides? Yes, sir. Would you like me to cut your hair a little shorter? Yes, just a little. Will this do? Yes, that will do. I want a shave. Yes. Shall I shave your moustache? Yes. Hand me the comb, please. Here it is, sir. Thanks, just let me have the hand mirror to see the back. Wait a minute, sir. Thanks. Cut a little of the side, please. Yes, would you like me to wash your hair? No, thanks. Is it all right, sir? Yes, it fits me very well. Do you want some hair tonic? Yes, that’s a good idea. How much do I pay you? Five hundred riels altogether, sir? Here is five hundred riels. Good bye. Thank you very much. Good bye. Come back again, please.

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17. At the post office Q:

Excuse me, could you tell me how to go to the post office?

A:

Well. It’s straight ahead this street. Just keep walking for about 200 meters. You’ll see it on your right.

Q:

When is the post office open?

A:

Every day except Sunday from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. On Sunday, it is closed at 12 p.m.

Q:

Thank you for your information.

A:

No, thanks.

Q:

What’s the postage for this letter?

C:

Regular mail, Express mail or Registered mail. Which one would you prefer?

Q:

Registered mail, please.

C:

Does it contain money?

Q:

Yes.

C:

How much money, sir?

Q:

Six thousand dollars.

C:

Fill this out, please. The service charge is five dollars.

Q: C: Q: C: Q: Q: D: Q: D: Q: D: Q: D: Q: D: Q: E: Q:

Here is the money. Thank you, sir. Where is the parcel post? It is on the corner opposite. Thank you. I wish to insure this package. What is in it? It contains a china vase. What is the value? Two hundred dollars. How much would I have to pay this? Ten dollars, please fill this out. Yes, I also need two postal cards. Here you are. That’ll be fourteen dollars including service charge. Here is the money. Thank you, sir. Air mail for two postal cards, please. Three dollars. Please buy stamps at the next window. Thank you.

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18. At the bank Q:

Mary, I’m going to deposit some money?

M:

Have you had lunch?

Q:

No, not yet. And you?

M:

Me too.

Q:

Are you hungry, now?

M:

No, I’m not hungry at all.

Q:

Will you come with me? We will have lunch together afterwards?

M:

OK.

Q:

Let’s go. By the way, I’d like to save some money.

M:

What for?

Q:

For to send this money to my family in Cambodia.

M:

That is probably a good idea.

B:

What can I do for you, sir?

Q:

I would like to open an account, here.

B:

How much money, sir, you want to deposit?

Q:

One thousand dollars.

B:

Did you have an account at this bank?

Q:

No, I didn’t.

B:

There are two kinds of account: savings account and checking account. Which one will you have?

Q:

I would like to open a saving account.

B:

Ok. Please fill this out.

Q:

Here you are.

B:

May I see your identification, sir?

Q:

Yes. This is my identification card.

B:

Thank you. All right, just a moment, sir….. Here is your bank-book.

Q:

Thank you. Good bye.

B:

Good bye. See you later.

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19. Waiting Q:

Is there a Chinese restaurant near here?

M:

Yes, there is a good one around the corner on the right.

Q:

Ok. Let’s go there for lunch.

Q:

Hello, Navy, what time is it by your watch?

A:

it’s twenty minutes to seven.

Q:

Oh, my watch is five minutes slow. Is your watch correct?

A:

I think so. I set it by the radio time signal in the morning.

Q:

I hope I am not too late for the meeting.

A:

Oh, no, we have enough time.

Q:

Navy, Aren’t Vanthy and Sitha here yet?

A:

No, they haven’t come yet, but I guess they will be here shortly.

Q:

Did you tell them seven o’clock sharp?

A:

Yes, seven o’clock at the information counter at the station.

Q:

Well, I suppose they will be here soon. After all there is still 30 minutes before train time.

A:

It’s just a guess, but maybe they stopped off to do some last minute shopping. You know how girls are.

Q:

I suppose you are right. You don’t think they’ve got the wrong day, do you?

A:

I don’t think that’s possible. You see, I told Vanthy and Sitha separately.

Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q:

I wonder if they are coming together. It’s my impression they were coming together. Well, I guess we’ll just have to wait here. Yes, I suppose so. Will you watch these baggages while I go to buy some cigarettes? Sure. How soon will you be back? I think, I will be back in about 5 minutes. Would you please do me a favor? With pleasure. What is it? Please help me to move these baggages to the wall. Ok. Let’s go. Thank you very much. Not at all. Anything else? I want to buy some newspapers to read in the train. Ok.

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20. At the station Q: A: Q: A; Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: Q: Taxi: Q: Taxi: A: Q: Taxi: Q: Taxi: Q: A: Q; O: Q: O: Q: O: Q: O: Q: O: Q: O: Q: O:

How much would we save if we took a bus instead of the train? The charges ticket prices are nearly the same. Then, why don’t we take a bus? The bus might get the caught on the road where as the train will not. Can you tell me the time, now? It’s ten past seven. Goodness! We are going to miss the train. What time does the train leave? It’ll leave at eight. Ka, We must be hurry, the train will leave in an hour. Let’s take a taxi. How much does a taxi to the station cost? It’s about five hundred riels from here. That’s too expensive. Yes, I know. But we have no other choice. Ok. Would you call a taxi? And I carry these baggages. All right…………………. Hey! Taxi. We want to go to the station. Yes, sir. How much will it cost? Five thousand riels, sir. Ok. Let’s go! Please stop here. Yes, sir. Here is the money. Thank you very much. Pleasant journey! Where is the ticket office? Turn to the right and we will see it. When is the train to Battam Bang? The express train leaves at 7:55. Is there anything after then? No, I’m sorry, there is not. Well. Let me have two tickets, find us the seats near the window. That will be five thousand riels, sir. Here is the money. Thank you. Here you are. Thank you. On what platform? No. 1 Are boxed meals sold on the train? Yes, you can buy them from the vendor on the train. Thanks again. Don’t mention it.

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21. Booking room A:

Good evening, sir. May I help you?

B:

Good evening. I’d like to book a room.

A:

What kind of room would you like?

B:

I want a double room with a bathroom.

A:

I’m afraid we’ve only got single rooms. The double rooms are all taken.

B:

Well, then I’ll book a single room.

A:

Yes, sir, what floor do you prefer?

B:

I want to have a quiet room, on the first floor and facing the river.

A:

Yes, I can do single room for you this evening. Would it only be for the one night?

B:

For two nights. How much do you charge for a room?

A:

Our terms are 4,000 riels, and that includes a full breakfast, so altogether that is 6,000 riels.

B:

All right.

A:

Will you fill this out, please?

B:

yes.

A:

Thank you, sir. Here is your key, that’s room 125, on the first floor. I will show you.

B:

Please have all my luggage sent up and put them in the room.

A:

Yes, sir.

B:

Thank you. Oh! The room is too hot.

A:

just a moment, sir. I’ll adjust the air-conditioner right away.

B:

Thank you. I’ll take a rest now. I want to be called at eight tomorrow morning.

A:

Yes, sir. Would you like Western food or Chinese food for breakfast?

B:

Chinese food.

A:

Ok. Good night and May you have pleasant dreams.

“A wise man rests in his house when it’s dark”.

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22. Myself 1

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

Q: A: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

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Hello! How are you today? / How are you doing? / How are things? I’m very well thank you. And you? I’m fine thanks./ I’m so-so. / I’m not too bad. / I’m pretty well thanks. What’s your name, please? I’m Mr. / Miss …………………………………… What’s your surname? / family name? / last name? My surname is …………………………………… How do you spell your surname? ………. ……….. ……….. ………. ………… What’s your first name? / given name? / fore name? My first name is …………………………………. What’s your nickname? My nickname is ………………………………….. How old are you this year? = What’s your age? I am ………….. years old. = My age is ……………… What is your job? / occupation? / profession? / career? I am a ……………… (a student, soldier, an engineer, a mechanic…..) How tall are you? I am ………………… meter. How much do you weigh? = What is your weight? I weigh …………….kilos = My weight is ………………. kilograms. Where do you live nowadays? I live ……………………… Do you live in a house, a flat or a villa? I live in a ………………………. What floor do you stay? / live in? I stay / live in ………………….. Do you live in a stone-house or a wooden-house? I live in a ………………………. Where is your hometown? My hometown is in ……………………. province. Where is your homeland? My homeland is in Cambodia. Where were you born? = Where’s your place of birth? I was born in ……………………….. (Continue……) page - 22 -

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Myself 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Q: When were you born? A: I was born in 19………….. Q: What’s your date of birth? A: My date of birth is …………………………….. Q: What year were you born in? A: I was born in the year of……… (Rat, Ox, Tiger, Hare, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig) Q: Where are you from? = What country are you from? A: I’m from Cambodia. Q: What is your nationality? A: I am Cambodian. Q: What’s your mother tongue? = What’s your native language? A: My mother tongue is Cambodian / Khmer. Q: What’s your present address? A: St………, No............, ………… Commune, …………..District, PP, Cambodia. Q: How long have you lived in Phnom Penh city? A: I’ve lived in Phnom Penh city for ………….. years. / Since I was born. Q: Have you studied any languages? A: I’ve studied Chinese and English. Q: Where do you study English? A: I study at …………………….. Q: What book do you study? A: I study by Conversation Book/Texts and Headway Book. Q: What level do you study? A: I study level……………. Q: What time do you study English? A: I study English from …………. to…………………..AM. / PM. Q: How long have you learnt English? A: I have learnt English for …………. Months / years. Q: How many days do you study a week? A: I study six days a week. Q: What’s your teacher’s name? A: He is Mr. …………… Q: Is your teacher a Cambodian teacher or a foreign teacher? A: He’s a Cambodian teacher. Q: What do you want to be when you finish your study course? A: I want to be an ………………… . (Cashier, accountant, manager, secretary…..) Q: How many languages can you speak? A: I can speak three languages: Cambodian, English, and Chinese.

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23. Saying the dates 1.

Q: How many hours are there in a day? A: There are twenty four hours in a day.

2.

Q: How many main parts of the day are there? A: There are three main parts of the day.

3.

Q: What are the three main parts of the day? A: They are Morning, Afternoon and Evening.

4.

Q: When do we say Morning? A: We say Morning from 1 o’clock at night until 12 o’clock.

5.

Q: When do we say Afternoon? A: We say Afternoon from 12 midday until about 6 o’clock.

6.

Q: When do we say Evening? A: We say it from six o’clock till twelve midnight.

7.

Q: How many days are there in a week? A: There are seven days in week.

8.

Q: Can you name the seven days of the week? A: They are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

9.

Q: Which is the first day of the week? A: Monday is the first day of the week.

10.

Q: Which is the last day of the week? A: Sunday is the last day of the week.

11.

Q: What day is it today? A: Today is Monday.

12.

Q: What day was it yesterday? A: Yesterday was Sunday.

13.

Q: What day is it tomorrow? A: Tomorrow is Tuesday.

14.

Q: What is today’s date? A: Today’s date is 28.

15.

Q: What was yesterday’s date? A: Yesterday’s date was 27.

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Saying the dates 16.

Q: What day is it the day after tomorrow? A: The day after tomorrow is Wednesday.

17.

Q: What day was it the day before yesterday? A: The day before yesterday was Saturday.

18.

Q: Did you come to school on yesterday evening? A: Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.

19.

Q: How many days are there in a month? A: There are 30/31 days in a month.

20.

Q: How many days are there in a year? A: There are 365 days in a year.

21.

Q: How many weeks are there in a year? A: There are 52 weeks in a year.

22.

Q: How many months are there in a year? A: There are twelve months in a year?

23.

24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32.

Q: What are the twelve months of the year? A: The twelve months of the year are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Q: Which is the first month of the year? A: The first month of the year is January. Q: Which is the last month of the year? A: The last month of the year is December. Q: What month is this? A: it is January. Q: What month is it next month? A: Next month is February. Q: What month was it last month? A: Last month was December. Q: What is the hottest month in Cambodia? A: The hottest month in Cambodia is from April till May. Q: What is the coldest month in Cambodia? A: The coldest month in Cambodia is from December till January. Q: Do Cambodian people work on Saturdays and Sundays? A: Yes, they do. / No, they don’t. Q: It’s time now. Goodbye? A: Bye! See you on Monday! / See you tomorrow morning. / See you next Friday.

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24. Work people do 1.

Q: Where do we see people working? A: We see people working all around us.

2.

Q: What work does a carpenter do? A: A carpenter makes things of wood.

3.

Q: What work does an architect do? A: An architect builds houses.

4.

Q: What does a potter do? A: A potter makes pot of clay.

5.

Q: What work does a policeman do? A: A policeman protects security for people.

6.

Q: What work does an actor do? A: An actor acts in picture.

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.

Q: What work does a postman do? A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

A postman brings us the letters. What work does a pilot do? A pilot flies planes. What work does a doctor do? A doctor cures people in hospitals. What work does a beautician do? A beautician decorates ourselves. What work does a farmer do? A farmer grows crops for us. What work does a tailor do? A tailor makes men’s clothes. What work does a teacher do? A teacher educates students. What work does a soldier do? A soldier keeps our country safe from enemies. What work does a Prime Minister do? A Prime Minister governs the country. What work does a porter do? A porter carries things or luggage for money. (Continue…)

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Work people do 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33.

Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q:

What work does a journalist do? A journalist collects and writes news for newspapers. What work does a cleaner do? A cleaner cleans houses / offices. What work does a fireman do? A fireman puts out the fire. What work does a singer do? A singer sings in the bar. What work does a writer do?

A: A writer writes books, stories or magazines. Q: What work does a translator do? A: A translator translates things. Q: What work does a garment worker do? A: A garment worker works in a garment factory. Q: What work does an accountant do? A: An accountant keeps or checks financial accounts. Q: What work does an airhostess do? A: An airhostess serves in the plane. Q: What work does a bartender do? A: A bartender works in a bar or serves drinks. Q: What work does a babysitter do? A: A babysitter takes care of babies or children. Q: What work does a mechanic do? A: A mechanic repairs machines/cars. Q: What work does a collector do? A: A collector collects things (money, tickets, and stamps) Q: What work does a trader do? A: A trader buys or sells goods as a job. Q: What work does an assistant do? A: An assistant helps or supports someone’s work. Q: What work does a tourist do? A: A tourist travels or visits a place for pleasure. Q: What work does a DJ (Disc jockey) do? A: A DJ plays records and talks about music on the radio.

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25. My relations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

Would you mind if I ask you about personal problems? Yes, I wouldn’t mind at all. Welcome to all your questions. How many members / people are there in your family? There are____________________ members. How many siblings have you got? I’ve had______________ sister(s) and ______________ brother(s). What child /son /daughter are you (in your family)? I am the______________. Biggest=eldest, smallest=youngest, 1st, 2nd, 3rd child. Who is the eldest in your family? My sister is the eldest child. Who is the youngest in your family? My brother is the youngest child. Are your parents still alive? Yes, they are. Who is the most loved child of your parents? My youngest brother is. OR My parents love equally. What work does your father do? He is a____________. (Government official /civil servant/ company director/construction worker) What work does your mother do? She is a housewife. Who is the head of your family? My father is the head of the family. Who brought you up until now? My parents have brought me up until now. Who supports your study and your living? My parents support me. Who do you live with (nowadays)? I live with my parents and my brothers and sisters. Who are the children of your cousins? They’re my second cousins. Who are your brothers and sisters? They’re my siblings. How do you regard to your engaged-person? She’s my fiancée or He’s my fiancé. who is your mother’s brother? He is my uncle. (Continue…)

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My relations 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34.

Q: Who is your father’s sister? A: She is my aunt. Q: Who are your uncle and aunt’s children? A: They are my cousins. Q: What’s the relation to your father’s father? A: He’s my paternal grandfather. Q: What is the relation to your mother’s father? A: He’s my maternal grandfather. Q: Who’s the grandpa of your mother? A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

He is my great-grandfather. Who is the grandma of your mother? She is my great-grandmother. Who are the children of your son and daughter? They are my grandchildren = grandson or granddaughter. How do you call your grandma and grandpa? I call them my grandparents. Do you look like your mummy or daddy? I am more similar to my mother than father. Who are your sister and brother’s children? They are my nephews and my nieces. Who is your sister’s husband? His is my brother-in-law. Who is the mother of your wife? / husband? He is my father-in-law. Who is the father of your wife? / husband? He is my father-in-law. What is the relationship between your mother and your mother-in-law? They are in-laws. What is her relation to you? She is my cousin / neighbor / colleague...... What should you do to pay gratitude to your parents? We have to study hard, respect them, and take their advice to make them happy.

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26. Sleep and dreams 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.

Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

Good morning Miss! Good morning Sir! How are you getting on? I’m getting on well thanks. And yourself? The same to you. Now what topic would you like to talk about? I would like to raise a topic about “Sleep and Dream”. Are you Ok? Yes, start your question, please! Beginning, what time do you usually go to bed? I usually go to bed at 10. How many hours do people need to sleep? Most people need eight hours’ sleep. How many hours did you sleep last night? I slept eight hours last night. Did you sleep well or badly? Yes, I slept very well. How do some people sleep? Some people sleep on their backs / sides / fronts. How do you usually sleep? Usually, I sleep on my back. Do you change position in your sleep? Yes, I do. / No, I don’t. What do people do during sleeping? Some people snore / walk / talk in their sleep. Do you snore in your sleep? Yes, I do. / No, I don’t. And have you ever talked in your sleep? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Do you sleep with the knees bent or sleep with the legs stretched out? Regularly, I sleep with my legs stretched out. But sometimes I cuddle up. Have you ever overslept? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Have you ever slept over? Yes, I used to sleep over at my friend’s house once. Have you ever slept like a log / baby? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Have you ever been sound asleep? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. (Continue……..) Have you ever been fast asleep? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.

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Sleep and dreams 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34.

Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q:

Have you ever slept late? Yes, I sometimes sleep late at the weekends. Have you ever slept walk? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Have you ever been sleepless? Yes, I’ve had a few sleepless nights recently. Have you ever dreamt in your sleep? Yes, I have. But not often. Do you remember your dreams?

A: Yes, I do. / No, I don’t. Q: What kind of dream do people have in their sleep? A: We usually have a sweet dream, a nightmare, a running dream, a falling dream and a flying dream. Q: Have you ever had a nightmare? A: Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Q: What did you dream about last night? A: I dreamed of seeing a beautiful girl last night. Q: Have you ever used sleeping tablets? A: Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Q: Have you ever used hot-water-bottles / electric blankets? A: Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Q: Have you ever slept with blanket? A: Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Q: What is the best advice for sleeping? A: The saying: “Early to bed early to rise” make a man healthy and wealthy. Q: Have you ever seen people sleep on a train/ a bus/ in a chair and standing up? A: Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Q: What time do you usually get up? A: I usually get up at 5.00 in the morning. Q: What do you do after you get up? A: Regularly, after I get up I revise the lessons and do exercise every morning. Then I make the bed, go to the bathroom to clean my teeth, wash my face, take a bath, comb my hair and put on my clothes to go to school.

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27. Christmas day Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

Would you mind telling me about Christmas Day? Yes, Christmas Day is a religious holiday that celebrates the birthday of Christ. When do people celebrate Christmas? They usually celebrate on 25 December every year. What do people say to greet on Christmas Day? They often greet someone with saying “Happy Christmas” or “Merry Christmas”. What do people buy for each other on Christmas Day? People always buy presents for each other and families often buy a Christmas tree, Christmas card and stocking.

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What is Christmas card? Christmas card is a card with a picture on it that you send to friends and relatives at Christmas with your good wishes. What does Christmas stocking mean? It is a long sock which children leave out when they go to bed on Christmas Eve so that it can be filled with presents.

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Could you tell me about Christmas Eve?

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Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day, 24 December, the evening of this day.

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What do people do with Christmas tree?

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Christmas tree is an Evergreen tree, or an artificial tree that looks similar, that people decorate with colored lights and ornaments and have in their homes or outside at Christmas.

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How do Christians believe in Father Christmas?

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They believe that Santa Claus comes on every Christmas Eve or the night before Christmas, to fill their stockings with presents and leave more presents under the Christmas tree.

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Who is Santa Claus?

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He is an imaginary old man with red clothes and a long white beard. Parents tell small children that he brings them presents at Christmas.

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What kind of song do people sing on Christmas day?

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They sing Christmas carols, which are special songs about Christmas.

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What traditional game do they play on Christmas Day?

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Traditionally, they like to play game by putting powder on their faces each other.

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Should Cambodian people play putting powder like foreigners or not?

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In fact, we should not. Because it causes danger, and unsuitable for young boys and young girls to touch their faces each other. And also, it is not our Khmer tradition.

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28. Valentine’s day Q:

What is Valentine’s Day?

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Valentine’s Day is a holiday about live. It is a time when people can express their feelings of love for someone else by sending a card, or valentine, or gist of flowers.

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When do people celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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They usually celebrate on 14 February every year.

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Where do teenagers or married couples invite each other to have dinner?

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They often invite each other to go out for a romantic dinner.

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What do schoolboys and schoolgirls do on Valentine’s Day?

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Sometimes, a schoolboy will ask for love by saying will you be you valentine!

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Where is the word “Valentine” from?

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It’s from the time of Roman, about 300 years. Then they called it the Feast of Lupercalia.

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Why did they hold the festival?

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It was held to mark Juno, a Goddess of Women and Marriage.

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What happened after that time?

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Yeah! In the year of 270 A.D (Anno Domini), they changed it into the celebration of Martyrdom of Saint Valentine.

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What is the relation between goddess Juno and Saint Valentine?

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In fact, Saint Valentine loved Goddess Juno very much.

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Was that right for a Goddess and a Saint to have “Love’ to each other?

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No, that was why Saint Valentine was executed.

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How was their relation of Love?

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Saint Valentine always sent love letters to Goddess Juno. And before he was killed he wrote a love letter and signed “From your Valentine”

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When did the Roman organize this feast?

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They organized it on February 15 every year and at last on February 14 until now.

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What do general people think about this festival?

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People understand it as a day of “LOVE” including a spring of Flowers and a gift. Both of

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these things become “A Token Of love”. Who do they give these things to? A man may give them to their lover as “Sweetheart” and on the contrary. What can we send to our sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? We can send a Red Rose, Valentine card and other gifts.

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29. My English knowledge 1.

Q: How do you do, Sir? A: How do you do? Have you got any topic to talk with me today?

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Q: Yes. First of all, could you speak English fluently? A: Not very fluently. But before I begin to speak with you. I would like you to forgive me when I have any mistake in grammar or speaking without purpose on you.

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Q: What’s your point of views on learning English? =Why do you study English? A: I think that it’s important to me in the future. And also, if we know English it’s easy to find a job in private companies, international organization and communicate with foreigners. Especially, it’s the international language.

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Q: Have you ever spoken English with foreigners? A: Yes, but when I’m ready to speak to them. I’m always afraid in my mind because I think that my English knowledge is still poor.

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Q: Do you have any difficulty in listening (to the foreigners’ accent)? A: Yes, I sometimes have difficulty in listening to them.

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Q: What should we do to listen easily to the foreigner’s accent? A: We have to try to read or pronounce every word clearly and correctly with phonetic symbols, stresses, intonation and voice ranges or try to listen to the tapes or the native speakers everyday.

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Q: What should we do to be good at learning English? A: If we want to be good at learning English at first we have to know a lot of vocabulary, structures and grammar especially practice speaking it everyday.

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Q: Do you know any best way to learn English? A: It depends on we learn reading, writing, listening and speaking it everyday. Had better, you should take care of the teacher’s explanation.

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My English knowledge 9.

Q: What should we do to avoid speaking Cambodian too much? A: We should take opportunities to practice English with our friends, classmates, and especially with our English teachers in class.

10. Q: What should we do to pronounce English correctly as foreigners? A: On behalf of we’re Cambodians. We can’t pronounce English completely the same as foreigners. We actually speak English like Cambodian accent. But, however, we have to try to pronounce English correctly with the intonation and voice range. 11. Q: How do we pronounce English well and correctly? A: We have to know exactly about the phonetic symbols including the weak form and strong form of each word. Especially, we have to know the main stress (’) on which syllable. 12. Q: What should we do to know the stresses? A: We should check the dictionary to avoid making mistakes in reading English and try to listen to the tapes or the native speaker of English so on. 13. Q: What kind of dictionary do we have to choose to use/ A: We should choose the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of Current English (2000-3) because it contains many Words, Structures, Synonyms, Antonyms, Phrasal Verbs, Idioms, and Grammar Keys. 14. Q: What kind of English do we have to use correctly? A: I think there are only two kinds that are internationally used all over the world. Mean: The British English and American English. 15. Q: Thank you for responding. See you later! A: Bye!

“Human’s heart is limitless”.

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30. English skills development 1. 2. 3. 4.

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Hello! Nice to meet you. Nice to see you, too. What topic should we converse today? Today, I would like to mention about English Skill. Do you see eye to eye with me? Yes, I will welcome to all your questions. Keep asking, please! What’s the basic point of learning English? The basic point of learning English depends on Skills Development. How many Skills Development are there in English? Referring to my study experience, I think there are four: 1) Reading Skill, 2) Speaking Skill, 3) Listening Skill, and 4) Writing Skill.

Q: How should we do to strengthen our Reading Skill? A: To improve Reading Skill we should learn to read a lot: through teachers, foreigners, and learn to pronounce each word clearly and correctly with the phonetic symbols, stresses including the weak form and strong form. Q: How do we do to stimulate Listening Skill? A: To develop Listening Skill we have to (1) practice listening a lot, (2) learn an accent of each foreigner and (3) have to pronounce English as well as the English and American English. Otherwise, you still meet the difficulty in listening. Q: What factors promote Writing Skill in English? A: To promote Writing Skill, we have to know: (1) Vocabulary, (2) Structures, (3)

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Grammar, (4) and the basic of General Knowledge. What should we do to improve Speaking Skill? To increase our Speaking Skill: (1) know vocabularies and structures well, (2) brave to speak it, (3) practice speaking as much as possible, (4) Shouldn’t speak your language in class , and (5) take opportunities to talk with a native speaker is learning your language. In addition, you have to improve grammar conversation. Why would you prefer learning Conversation to the Books? Because, I think that learning Conversation can help us: (1) have many opportunities to practice English, (2) be brave to speak, (3) change ideas with others, (4) know of new words and synonyms. Moreover, it motivates us to be an eloquent speaker. What factors cause our study diminish? These factors are because of (1) paying no attention to our study, (2) laziness, (4) embarrassment and (4) absence from study a lots. What are the main keys of English Language inputted? The Language input are (1) Vocabulary, (2) Grammar, and (3) Everyday English .

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31. English improvement 1.

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Q: Today I’m so delighted that the teacher points me out to converse with you, so I would like to take this time to pay my respect to him and welcome ladies and gentlemen who are present here. At the same time, if I speak English incorrectly or slip out any word unintentionally, please pardon me. A: Don’t mention it! You now speak English fluently. Where have you learnt from? A: I’ve studied from Mr. Sophat’s conversation texts. Q: Could you tell me, what should you do to improve English knowledge? A: To improve English we have to try hard to make yourself study at home or at school, dare to speak English, especially pay attention to the teacher’s explanation everyday. Q: How should we do to understand our conversational partner’s questions? A: We have to learn vocabularies, synonyms, words family, word building, some expressions, grammar and structures especially the pronunciation. Q: Why do we need to use synonyms in conversation? A: Because it’s important to help us to speak fast, easy to understand the meanings and avoid using repeated words in conversation. Q: How can we understand spoken English? A: To be able to understand spoken English, we have to try to listen to the native speaker, cassette player or radio in English. Q: Why do most Cambodian students are difficult to listen to the foreigner’s accent? A: Because some of their knowledge is still poor, they have different pronunciation in English words, on the other hand, they don’t know well about stresses, intonation and phonetic symbol usage. Q: Why do Cambodian people like learning foreign languages such as Chinese, Thai, Japanese and especially English? A: Because there are many foreigners coming to Cambodia to work, do business, make investment with the government and they need them for their jobs. And also, it’s easy for them to communicate with foreigners. Q: What is the most important language for people in the world? A: I think English is the major language in the world. Q: Why do you think English is the most important language in the world? A: As you know, it is an international language, in which is spoken and understood by many people all over the world and used officially. Any way, it’s the vital means of communication with foreigners.

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32. Advantage of language 1. 2. 3.

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No long to see you! How are you keeping? I’m keeping well thanks. And yourself? Me too. Would you mind if I ask you about what related to the language? No matter, what you wish to. Come on! Primarily, I would like to ask you, what is the language? Language is the system of communication in speech and writing that is used by people of a particular country. What sort of communicative languages do people use in the world? To communicate people use the three main languages in the world: (1)Spoken language, (2) written language and (3) movement language. What’s the meaning of movement language? Body language’s the process of communicating what you are feeling or thinking by way you place and move your body rather than by words. Then, what does spoken language mean? The spoken language is a word that expresses speech, rather than being written. Which languages do people often use widely rather than of all? The languages valued and used widely in the world are: spoken and body language. To communicate well with people from different countries in the world, what should people do? To ease to relate or exchange information, news and ideas with people all over the world we should learn foreign languages. What foreign languages should we learn? We should learn: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Thai, French, German and English particularly. Why do people in the world like learning English the best? Because English is the language of Britain, Ireland, America, Australia and some other countries. Besides, it’s not only an international language, but also the seen language in the world. Could you tell me what the advantages of language and gesture are? I think that language and gesture are the most important things for people living and the main factor of social communication in the world. And also, language can comfort us to keep in touch with other people throughout the country to do business, to work, to study and can express ideas, feeling, love that you want to show. Moreover, it takes part in developing the human resources in societies.

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33. Educational field in Cambodia Q:

Would you mind telling me, what is “education”?

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Education is a process of teaching, training and learning, especially in school or college to improve knowledge and develop skills.

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How many main educational systems are there in Cambodia? What are they?

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In Cambodia there are three main educational systems. They are: (1) education through public institutions, (2) private institutions and (3) Organizations.

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Which education is playing an important role for the poor?

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For developing country like Cambodia, I think Public institutions are playing an important role for the poor.

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How many Educational stages are there in Cambodia?

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There are six stages: 1) Kindergarten, 2) Primary school, 3) Secondary school, 4) High school, 5) College, and 6) Master’s degree.

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What do you find about student‘s activities at the public institutions nowadays?

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For my survey, student’s activities are not very good. Some schoolboys have no good discipline and they don’t respect the regulation of their school. Moreover, some students take flirting with girls and playing games more seriously and some students evade their schools.

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Do you think that parents should play an important role in educating their children?

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Yes, I do. Parents are very important for children’s learning, but most parents pay little attention to the education of their children.

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Why don’t most of parents pay hot attention to the education of their children?

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There are many reasons: 1) their standard of living is low, 2) They are busy with their doing business, and 3) Social atmosphere is not favorable for them.

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How many percent of parents monitor their children’s education?

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According to general estimation, no more than 10 percent of parents monitor their children’s education.

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What factors affect children’s motivations for a good education?

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I listed the three factors affecting children’s motivations for a good education as 1) Family, 2) School and 3) Society.

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Do you think Cambodia has enough human resources?

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No, I don’t think so. Cambodia has only quantity of human resources, but Cambodia has no quality of human resources (Continue........)

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Educational field in Cambodia

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Which institution is in charge of education field in Cambodia?

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I think the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport is responsible for it.

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Do you think that teachers demand money from students in public school? Why?

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Yes, I do. They collect fees because they are badly paid.

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Do the government leaders focus on quality of teaching and learning? Why?

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The government leaders have done little work to improve the quality of teaching and learning because they think Cambodia have just emerged from war, most people have illiteracy and they don’t understand what politeness, impoliteness, morality, humanity and inhumanity are.

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Oh! Why do we need to develop human resources in our country?

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Because Cambodia is a war-torn country and people have been used to living relying on destiny and one more thing is that most teenagers are absorbed in entertainment or pleasure.

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For a few decades the education standard of this country is growing up rapidly as mushroom, do you feel optimistic as mine?

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Yes, I do. As the majority of Cambodians are conscious as they always motivate children to go to school as they regard school as the center of education, center of preserving culture and lighted-candle for their children’s future.

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Besides human resource growth, what field is still doldrums?

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As I know, Khmer arts have declined as foreign culture and civilization are widely spread in our country.

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Could you tell more details about this, why you think that western’s culture and civilization are widely spread in Cambodia?

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Since I have grown up, I never see any souvenir shops at all. But nowadays we can see multi-souvenir shops running in our Capital city. In the past, Cambodians have never had birthdays but now most rich-families always hold their birthdays and they also sing a song called “Happy Birthday” this is not Khmer song. Is it fully understood?

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Yes, if we ignore this, our culture and civilization will get disappeared some day.

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34. Advantage of grammar Q: Hi! How are things? A: I’m fine thanks. How about yourself? Q: I’m so far so good thanks. Are you a learner? A: Yes, absolutely I am. Q: What topic would you like to have dialogue with me today? A: Let me see. Then would you care for learning grammar? Q: Okay. Could you please telling me, what is “Grammar”? A: Grammar is the rules in a language for changing the form of words and joining into sentences. Q: I wonder. Why do all foreigners like learning English Grammar? A: On my study experience, I find that if we want to know English well, we must learn about grammar a lot. And also it’s the basic of English language as well as others in the world. Q: What is the basic point on learning English? A: The basic point on learning English is Grammar usage. Q: Could you tell me what is the advantages of grammar usage? A: I think that grammar makes people understand clearly about using languages. Moreover, English grammar is not only help us with making sentences, words, formation, writing, speaking and translating but also help us with morality of speech. Q: What are the major grammars in English? A: The main grammars in English are: (1) The parts of Speech, (2) Tenses, (3) The conditional Sentences, (4) Reported Speech, (5) Clauses, (6) Phrasal Verbs or Verb Patterns, known as structures. Q: Can you explain me about learning the parts of speech? A: The parts of speech means we have to learn about the eight functions of words. Q: How many kinds of parts of speech are there in English? What are they? A: They are eight kinds. They are (1) Nouns, (2) Pronouns, (3) Adjectives, (4) Adverbs, (5) Verbs, (6) Prepositions, (7) Conjunctions and (8) Interjections. Q: Do you know the definitions of each word function? A: Yes, I do. Q: What’s the definition of noun? A: Noun is a word that refers to a person, thing, place, quality, an animal or an action. Q: What are the main kinds of noun in English? A: The main kinds of noun are: 1) Proper nouns, 2) Common Nouns, 3) Collective noun, and (Continue……….)

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Advantage of grammar Q:

What is the pronoun?

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Pronoun is a word used instead of a noun or noun phrase (eg. He, she, it, you, they……)

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What are the kinds of pronoun?

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The kinds of pronoun are Demonstrative, interrogative, possessive, personal relative, and reflexive pronouns.

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What is the adjective?

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Adjective is a word which indicates a quality of person or thing refers to by a noun.

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What are the kinds of adjective?

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They are: Demonstrative, Distributive, Quantitative, Interrogative, Possessive, Adjectives and Adjective of Quality.

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What doe adverb mean?

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Adverb means a word that adds more information about place, time, circumstance, manner, cause or degree to a verb, and adjective or an adverb itself.

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What are the kinds of adverb?

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They are: Adverb of manner/ place/ time/ frequency/ degree/ relative and interrogative

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What is the meaning of verb?

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Verb is a word or group of words that expresses an action, an event or state.

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What are the kinds of verb?

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They are: Regular/ irregular/ Model or Auxiliary / Transitive/ Intransitive/ Linking / Phrasal / Plural and Singular Verbs.

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What is the preposition?

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Preposition is a word or group of words such as: (in, out, of and on behalf of), used before a noun or pronoun to show place, position, time, or method.

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What is the conjunction?

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Conjunction is a word or phrase used to express sudden surprise, pleasure, and annoyance. For example (Damn! Look! Oh!)

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Thank you for explaining me perfectly. No longer, I think you’ll become a grammarian.

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You’re welcome. I can’t accept. So lone!

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Goodbye!

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35. My country-Cambodia Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

Hello. What is your nationality? I am Cambodian. And yourself? I’m Khmer, too. Would you mind telling me, where is Cambodia located? According to geography, Cambodia is situated in the Indo-Chinese peninsula continent of Asia. What are the neighboring countries of your nation? They are: Thailand, Vietnam and Laos. What is the motto of Cambodia nowadays? The motto of Cambodia is “Nation Religion King”. What is the population of Cambodia? My Country has a population of over 12 million people. What is the formal name of you country in the present? The formal name of my country is “Kingdom of Cambodia”. What is the official language and script of Cambodia? The official language and script is Khmer. Other: English, Chinese and French. What is the land Area of Cambodia in square kilometers? Cambodia has a land area of 181.035 square kilometers, stretching 580 km East-West and 450 km North-South. How many Land Division are divided in Cambodia? Cambodia comprises 24 provinces, including 3 municipalities, 183 districts, 16 communes, and 13.406 villages. Geographically, how many regions are divided in Cambodia? There are four: The central plain area, plateau area, mountain area and coasts. What sort of climate is there in Cambodia? We have a tropical climate, warm and humid. How many main seasons are there in Cambodia? There are two: The dry season and the rainy season. Do you love your nation? Yes, I do. It’s a beautiful country which plenty of lakes, antiques, historic tem, forest, mountains and rivers……….etc. What were the historical names of Cambodia in previous time (1941-1993)? There were: The Kingdom of Cambodia: (1941-71), Khmer Republic: (1970-75), Democratic Cambodia: (1975-79), People’s Republic of Cambodia: (1979-89), State of Cambodia: (1989-92), UNTAC: (1992-93).

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36. Family happiness Q:

Could I ask you some questions relevant to the family happiness?

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Yes, by your wishes. Start your questions please!

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Are you proud and delighted to your adulthood?

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Yes, I’m so satisfied with my life and standard of living because I was born in well-to-do family.

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What factors can bring happiness in family?

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A family has happiness because of the people of the family are cordial, respectful each other and having a mutual empathy.

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How is valuable to the regarding?

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I think the regarding for each other is the main source of peace in family and our society. Moreover, happiness is more precious than gold and property.

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What is the duty of our parents in the family?

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Parents are the god and benefactors. They have a serious duty to support your study and living, to look after, supply nutrient to you, in order to be a good child.

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What should we do to be a good family in society?

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We should have good relationship with our neighbors or colleagues, respect of the human rights and have tolerance for each other and shouldn’t think about your own interests too much.

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Do you think money can buy happiness?

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In my opinion, it’s impossible. But somebody says “Money is everything”. Moreover, money can get what we want and need.

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What are advantages of coming from spacing birth for each family?

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According to the report of WHO, spacing birth provides a lot of benefit for family: 1.Parents have enough time to run business to support family. 2.Parents have enough capital to urge their children to study high technology. 3.Parents keep their health well. 4.Each family can avoid domestic violence.

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By the way, what are the sources of domestic violence?

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The source of domestic violence are: 1) Low education, 2) Low standard of living, 3) Starvation, 4) Social atmosphere, 5) Weather and geography.

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37. History of Phnom Penh Q:

As you are a Phnom Penher. Would you mind telling me about the history of Phnom Penh city?

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Yes, of course. Once upon a time, there was a Grandma Penh or Daun Penh a wealthy widow. Settled on a high land at west bank of Chrap Chheam River. (Now: Sap River next Chaktomuk). At a vast flood season, there were many Koki trees floating to stuck at Daun Penh house and in the hole of a big Koki, there were four bronze and one stone Buddha statues. 1372 Daun Penh has ordered people to pile up earth at northeast her house those Koki trunks to build up a temple on that hill for keeping the five Buddha statues, then named the temple Wat Phnom Daun Penh (Now: Wat Phnom). The name of Phnom Daun Penh became Phnom Penh, name of the capital Cambodia in present time.

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What happened in Phnom Penh city in 1975?

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17 April 1975, all Phnom Penh citizens have been chased out of the city by Rough Force to live and farm at rural areas. 3 years, 8 months and 20 days, Phnom Penh city has been abandoned without care or repairing the damages from war.

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What is the population of Phnom Penh in present time or 1993-2003?

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1995, registered population were 824,000 people, and out of that, temporary people, foreigners, traders, investors were all together more than 1,000,000 people. The populations of Phnom Penh were 1,133.800 people. Estimated: (2002).

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What were the populations of Phnom Penh city in previous time?

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In 1941-70, population: 394,000 p, 1970, population: 900,000 p, 1975, population: 2,000,000 p, 1979, population: 100,000 p, 1985, population: 427,000 p, 1990, population: 615,000 p, 1993, population: 1,300, 000 p.

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What is the length of Phnom Penh city?

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It’s about over 4 kilometers.

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How many districts are divided in Phnom Penh city? What are they?

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Phnom Penh city are divided into 7 districts. They are: 1) Khan Russei Keo (12 com), 2) Khnan Toulkok (10 com), 3) Khan Daun Penh (11 com), 4) Khan 7 Makara (8 com), 5) Khan Cham Karmorn (12 com), 6) Khan Meanchey (8 com), 7) Khan Dang Kor (15 com).

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How many communes are there in Phnom Penh city?

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There are 76 communes in Phnom Penh city.

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How many villages are there in Phnom Penh city?

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There are 637 villages in Phnom Penh city.

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38. The lives in Phnom Penh city Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

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Oh! You look handsome and well off today. Are you a city dweller? Of course. I’m a Phnom Penh resident. What can I do for you? Today I intend to know clearly about Phnom Penh city. Can you tell me, please? Yes, I’ll try my best to respond to all your questions. Start now! First of all, I want to ask, where is your permanent residence? I have a residence in Phnom Penh city. How long have you been living in Phnom Penh city? I’ve been living in Phnom Penh city for over ten years. What is the capital city of Kingdom of Cambodia? Phnom Penh is the capital city of Kingdom of Cambodia. Where is the center of Phnom Penh city? Wat Phnom is the center of Phnom Penh city. Where’s Phnom Penh city located? Geographically, Phnom Penh is situated in Kandal province of Cambodia. What is the land area of Phnom Penh city in present time? It’s about 357 square kilometers. What is the population of Phnom Penh city in present time? Phnom Penh city has a population of over 1 million. Or (1,184,945) Why do we consider Phnom Penh as the heart of Cambodia? Because Phnom Penh is the place where the king and prime minister live and government works. Besides, it’s the center of economy, culture, politics, education, and contains lots of industrial factories are convenient for people to find jobs and do businesses. What are the advantages of living in Phnom Penh city? Here we can have a good education see culture, science, modern technology, easily get a job, have many opportunities for you to be promoted, earn high income from salary, comfortable and modernized living condition, and have a bright future. What are the disadvantages of living in Phnom Penh city? Here you will face with some difficulties such as high expenses for living condition, complicated living atmosphere, noisy, busy and hasty frequency, traffic jams very often, smoke and dust are everywhere, easy to make you fell stressed and create metal disease, strong competition, working hard like machine. What sectors have been developed in Phnom Penh city? Phnom Penh city has been developed in many sectors such as roads, sewerages, parks, schools, buildings, water and electricity systems, beauty of the city and social security as well. Now the time’s limited. I would like to say good bye.

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39. Making friendship Q:

Hello, Miss! How have you been?

A:

I’ve been not so well. And yourself?

Q:

I’m pretty good thanks. Would you mind my I have your name please?

A:

Why do you intend to know my name? It’s not so sweet.

Q:

I’m Mr. Alice. I would like to make friendship with you. Do you assent with me?

A:

It sounds not so good for both of us because you’re a boy and I’m a girl. Besides, inappropriate for me or our Khmer custom and tradition.

Q:

Oh! Don’t confuse. I only have intention to make simple friend with you, not in a special.

A:

Sorry, I confuse. Now you can call me Miss Lisa. Do you have anything to ask me?

Q:

First of all, I’d like to enquire about what relevant to the relationship. Then have you ever had any friends?

A:

No, never. But I used to have simple friends like childhood friends, family friend and school friends.

Q:

Have you ever had a special friend in your life?

A:

No, what does a special friend mean?

Q:

A special friend means a friend like a boyfriend / girlfriend or sweetheart whom concerns with love.

A:

What kind of friends should we consort with?

Q:

We should associate with good friends or reliable people, shouldn’t we?

A:

Sure! What kind of person do we consider to be a good friend?

Q:

Had better, we should choose a man who’s innocent, respectful, not insult to anyone, tolerant, cordial with our neighbors. Further, is helpful and regardless his own interest too much. Is my reply proper?

A:

Yes, I think your idea is very accurate.

Q:

Have you ever been deceived by any friend?

A:

No, I haven’t. What about you? Anyone has defrauded you, haven’t you?

A:

Yes, I used to be cheated by a girl once.

(Continue………)

“Beautiful and virtue seldom agree”. Taught by: Phin Hen

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Making friendship Q:

What sort of friend regarding to be a false friend?

A:

A false friend is a person who seems to be your friend, but is not loyal and can’t be trusted.

Q:

What is your impression on a person with sweet words?

A:

I find that the soft-spoken man is always deceitful or exploitive from innocent people.

Q:

Have you ever met a girl-hunter who’s soft-spoken?

A:

No, never. But I used to hear that a soft-spoken girl-hunter always values his words for love, but his brain thinks only about “in bed” so much in society. Therefore, all modern girls should identify with the men well. In addition, find out their tricks to obstruct such this situation. Otherwise, you must have a remorse or a love crisis!

Q:

I wonder. However, the girls know that the men are lady-killers, why they still have been cheated?

A:

I don’t know. As for me, no way! I don’t let the girl-hunters be acquitted. I think this is because of some of them are soft-hearted and confident to them so quickly. Frankly, the girls themselves stupid.

Q:

For you, what sort of guy do you choose to be your sweetheart or a hundred friend?

A:

I must find a good attitude and gentle men--- handsome, strong, intelligent, good-hearted, having mutual respect and understanding, considerable and high educated person. Moreover, dares to confront with the fact.

Q:

Don’t you think of being poor or rich?

A:

In my opinion, I don’t care about the poor, rich or beauty. In my life, I prefer a competent person to the wealthy, but inefficient. Especially, who’s sociable to my relatives as well.

Q:

Any way, do you think friends can lead us to commit the wrong-doing?

A:

Yes, absolutely right. Some friends can betray us. Dare to kill people, steal or rob friends. Not just, they ask use to gamble and play truant, so on.

Q:

Would you mind telling me, what are the advantages of having friendships?

A:

I find that friends can be help and change your life to be bright. Overall, friends can be relieved and convenient for us to communicate when we are in need.

Q: Thank you for responding me in detail. I have to go now! A: See you! I hope we can be friends someday. Taught by: Phin Hen

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40. Position of choice Q:

Oh! You look well off today! What do you make for your living?

A:

I work for a Non-Governmental Organization. And what’s your current profession?

Q:

I’m the unemployed since I’ve graduated. Could you help me to find a job?

A:

It’s not difficult. You should often read the Job Announcement in the newspapers listen and watch the advertising on TV and radios.

Q:

Do you know any skills besides languages?

A:

I only know a computer and accounting skills.

Q:

What position would you like to apply for?

A:

I don’t know what position is the best. Could you tell me some?

Q:

They are accountant, cashier, financier, administrator, manager, personnel manager, managing director, secretary, advisor, and receptionist………..etc. Which position fits to your qualification now?

A:

Now I make up my mind to apply for a position of a managing director.

Q:

Would you like to apply for a vacation job/ a temporary / permanent job / steady job or a parttime job?

A:

I’d like to apply for a steady and well-paid job.

Q:

Do you want to work for the government or the private company?

A:

In fact, I would prefer to be a government official to a staff of company.

Q:

Do you want to work as a superior or an inferior?

A:

I wish to be a leader or at least a supervisor.

Q:

What is your impression of employment and trade?

A:

In my opinion, I think that doing trade is the best.

Q:

Do you wish to make your own business in the future?

A:

Yes, I do. If I have enough capitals, I’ll open my own clothes shop in Phnom Penh.

Q:

If you’ve got job, how much salary do you expect?

A:

It depends on my job-qualification. I let the company offers.

Q:

Thank you for your response. See you later!

A:

Bye!

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41. Function and employment Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

May I ask you in detail about the function of employment in Cambodia? Yes, you can ask by all mean. Start your questions please. What is the role of a manager? Manager means a person who is in charge of running a business, a shop or a similar organization or part of one: a bank / hotel / sale or personnel manager. What does a personnel manager do? A personnel manager is a person who controlling staff workers in a company. What are the functions of the cashier and financier? -A cashier is a person whose job is to receive and pay out money in a bank, shop/ store or hotel………etc. -A financier means a person who lends a mount of money to businesses: a lending/ corporate financier. What is the duty of an administrator? An administrator is a person whose job is to manage and organize the public or business affaires of a company or an institution. What work does an advisor do? An advisor is a man who gives advice, especially someone who knows a lot of about a particular subject a financial / political advisor. What is the function of a receptionist? A receptionist means a person who’s employed to receive and deal with visitors in the hotel, school, and office building………etc. What is the role of a director / boss? A director is a man who manages something, especially a business company a school / film director. Could you tell me the difference between employee and employer? An employee is a person who is paid to work for someone: a hotel/government employee. An employer is a person or company that pays people to work for them. What is the duty of a governor? A governor is a person who is the official head of a country or region that is politically controlled by another country. Could you explain me in detail about “administration and management”? - Administration means the activities that are done in order to plan, organize and run a business, school or other institution. - Management means the act of running and controlling a business of similar organization: a career in management, hotel/ project management.

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42. My favorite music Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q:

Hi! How are you doing? I’m very well thanks. And yourself? I’m not too bad. Would you mind if I ask you about what relevant to music? Ok. I’ll welcome to all your questions. Keep asking, please. What is your hobby in spare time? My preference is listening to music in my free time. Really, what kinds of music do you like to listen to? I like to listen to both kinds—pop music and classical music. What sorts of music do you like best?

A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

I like pop music the best. What rhythm of music do you like to listen to? I like slow rhythm--- the sentimental sons. Do you like to listen to the foreign songs? Yes, I do. I like Thai songs and English songs? Why do you like to listen to the English songs? Because I find that it can relieve us, particularly I want to practice listening to English pronunciation from the songs. Now, we turn back to our Khmer songs. Do you like pop songs or classical songs? Through my youth, I like pop songs very much. Why do you like pop song best? In my opinion, I think pop songs is riddled with new songs, modern rhythm of music, young pop singers, besides it has many songs are stylized from Thai, English and Chinese song. Why do some people prefer classical songs to pop songs? Because they think that classical songs are the songs describe about what relevant to Khmer culture and tradition. Especially, Mr. Sin Sisamuth’s songs. Who is the most popular singer in Cambodia now? I think Mr. Preap Sovath is the most popular singer in Cambodia. What is the most popular of music production in Cambodia? The most popular of music production is Reaksmey Hang Meas Production. Who are your favorite singers in Cambodia? My favorite singers are Mr. Preap Sovath and Mr. Sin Sisamuth. Thank you for your explaining me. So long! Bye, Bye!

Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

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43. Applying for a job Q:

What should I do if I want to apply for a job?

A:

You should write a formal letter to where you want to apply for.

Q:

Do you know how to write a formal letter?

A:

Yes, I do. First of all you have to write your address on the right of your paper and then you must write address where you apply for.

Q:

Could you tell me how to write introduction, body paragraph and conclusion of formal letter for application?

A:

I’ll tell you briefly. It has 3 main paragraphs as the following: 1. Dear Mr./Ms/Madam I saw your job announcement for a business manager in the Cambodia Daily. I am very interested in the position of ____________ which will be based in _______ and I think that I have many of the necessary that you require. 2. I have certificated of senior Management, Modern Languages and Compute science At ___________________ I have been learning English, Japanese, German and computer science. I have been working as __________________________________ year(s). 3. I enclose a copy of my C.V (Curriculum Vitae) I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please let me know if you need more information. Yours Sincerely Ouk Sophat

Q:

I’m still not sure what does introduction mean?

A:

The introduction means you say where you saw advertisement and yourself.

Q:

What does body paragraph mean?

A:

You are a little bit stupid. Do you play trick on me? Being a scholar, I have to tell you. Body paragraph means you have to give details why you are suitable for the job? You should show your work experiences, particular qualifications.

Q:

Thanks for telling me. Bye.

“You never fail unless you stop.” Taught by: Phin Hen

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44. Health problems Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

Q: A: Q; A:

Q: A:

Q: A:

Oh! You look unhealthy! Are you feeling unwell? Yes, I’m feeling unwell today. What trouble to you? = What’s wrong with you? I’ve got a high temperature and nasal congestion. What does disease and illness mean? An illness is a general word for a period for not being in good health. For example: He died unexpectedly after a short illness. A disease is a particular illness the name, or an illness that affects a particular part of the body. For example: A healthy diet and regular exercise can help prevent heart disease. What should we do if we have a pain in our body? Had better, we should go to the Health Center to see the doctor. Have you ever got any pain in your body? Yes, sometimes I have a pain in a part in my body. Have you ever been ill/sick in your life? Yes, but I’ve never been so ill in my life. What common diseases do people often have? We commonly have: a headache, a backache, a stomachache, a toothache, a bellyache, an earache, a sore-throat, a bad cold, a flu, a fever, an eyesore, a running nose, a cough and a colic ……….etc. Could you name some various diseases? They are abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, mental disease, chill, adenoids, asthma, typhoid, cancer, cholera, consumption, lung / breast cancer…..etc. What diseases do children often have? The children always have: a flu, catch cold, cough, leukemia, measles, bronchitis, poliomyelitis, dengue, pneumonia, catarrh, chicken pox, itch and skin disease……..etc. What diseases do old people have? We often have an influenza / a flu, constipation, cancer, cholera, malaria, typhoid, stomachache, appendix, cirrhoses, diabetes, diarrhea, hypertension and laryngitis…..etc. What are serious transmitted diseases in Cambodia? They are cholera, malaria, cirrhoses, Aids and flu is highly infection.

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Health problems Q: A: Q: A:

(Continue………….)

Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q:

Is hemorrhagic fever an infectious disease? Yes, hemorrhagic fever is an infectious disease. Especially, for children. How are hemorrhage fever and malaria transmitted? Hemorrhagic fever is transmitted by dengue-carried mosquitoes and malaria is transmitted by water and mosquitoes. What sort of malaria disease is it? Malaria is a disease that causes fever and shivering (shaking the body) caused by the bite of malaria-carried mosquitoes. How does typhoid cause danger to us? Typhoid is a serious infectious disease that causes fever, red spots on the chest and severs pain in the bowels, and sometime cause death. What kind of leukemia disease is it? Leukemia is a serious disease in which too many white blood cells are produced, causes weakness and some time death. How does cirrhoses infect? Cirrhoses can infect though blood, toothbrushes, razors/shavers and drug-pipes. Have you ever been injured or wounded? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Have you ever had serious injuries? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Have you ever had a head injury? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Have you ever had your blood tested?

A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Have you ever donated blood to anyone? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Have you ever been bandaged? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Have you ever hospitalized? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Have you ever had injection? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t. Have you ever tended patients in hospital? Yes, I have. / No, I haven’t.

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45. The human body Q:

How many main parts of the human are there?

A:

The human body has three parts: the head, the body, and the limb.

Q:

What do we call the uppermost part of the body?

A:

We call it the head.

Q:

What does the uppermost part have?

A:

The head has: face, hair, forehead, temple, eye, nose, nostril, mouth, lip, tongue, tooth, gum, chin, jaw, neck, ear, and eyebrow.

Q:

What does the part of eye have?

A:

The eye has eyelid, eyelash, eyebrow, iris, pupil, cornea, lens, optic nerve and eyeball.

Q:

What are the parts of body?

A:

The body is shoulder, chest, breast, nipple, armpit, stomach, groin, navel, back, waist, hip, and genitals (penis and Vulva).

Q:

What is the part of limb?

A:

The part of limb is arm and leg.

Q:

What limb does the part of arm have?

A:

The part of arm has hand, elbow, forearm, wrist, palm, and fingers.

Q:

What are there in the part of leg?

A:

The part of leg is buttock, thigh, knee, shin, calf, foot, ankle, heel, toe, and toenail.

Q:

How many fingers does the hand have? What are they?

A:

There are ten fingers. They are thumbs, index/first fingers, middle fingers, ring fingers and little fingers.

Q:

How many toes are there? What are they?

A:

There are fives. They are big toe, index toe, middle toe, ring toe, and little toe.

Q:

Are your ________________ blue or brown?

A:

Is your _____________ long or short?

Q:

Brush your _____________ twice a day to keep them white.

A:

if you hold your ________________, you won’t be able to smell anything.

Q:

You’re licking a strawberry ice cream and now your _________________ is red.

A:

you can’t hear me. You’ve got a cold and I’m having problems with your ___________.

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46. The more you learn, the more you know Q:

There are a lot of English classes, why do you make up your mind to enter here?

A:

Because, I find it so interesting. It is full of clever students.

Q:

What else motivates you to decide to study this class?

A:

I am fascinated about communication skill. I am satisfied with practicing. I think that talking in group / pairs every day is useful and helpful to me.

Q:

I am ware that your English has improved, how do you feel when you meet a partner speaking worse than you?

A:

I feel alright, because a class can not be full of clever students / outstanding students.

Q:

When you become educated, do you look down on people who have lower education than you?

A:

No, I don’t. They might have other abilities or talent.

Q:

Some people say that English is easy, why do some students complaint that English is very difficult?

A:

Because they are not talented for it and they are tired to doing practice.

Q:

Why do you become a better speaking of English?

A:

Because I began to speak English as soon as I first study English; you don’t confuse that I am more intelligent than you.

Q:

Many countries that have embassy standing in our country broadcast that they will offer immigration visas or scholarship for Cambodian students. Are you interested in these announcements?

A:

Yes, I am. I will apply for the scholarship. If I am lucky, I will get a chance, and you?

Q:

The same to you. But unfortunately, my English is poor. Anyway, let me see!

“More learning broadens our mind!” Taught by: Phin Hen

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47. Speech is the picture of mind Q:

Excuse me, Are you fascinated about discussion with me about general knowledge today?

A:

Yes, I am. That is the topic that I like, too.

Q:

You told me that you want to be a photographer or businessman. For instance, if you reach your aspiration, do you need a joint-venture?

A:

No, I don’t. I want to do a business on my own as much as possible.

Q:

If you are not well-planned, your business will not go smooth, what do you do to avoid bankruptcy and slumping?

A:

Well, I have to have budgets to begin a business and knowledge of management and find out what product people are eager to use. Finally, a firm needs to recruit staffs that are reliable, honest and one more thing is that the company needs to have a plan to give annual bonus to employee who performs well.

Q:

By the way, why are some foreign companies often bankrupt in Cambodia?

A:

Because come companies are under police’s pressures and some clients buy their products on hire purchase and some consumers are fraudsters and bad payers.

Q:

it seems to me that some investors make cake without flour in our country as they exploit children’ labor or another way called children abuse, what does the children abuse mean?

A:

This word refers to luring words to children, meaning that some persuade children to sniff-glue and children are addicted to the glue or they are get drunk with the glue, they make children steal car-spare parts or snatch handbags from passengers. Sometimes although a set of 10-dollar earring, they abduct or kill a kid.

Q:

They are so cruel and horrible! Thanks for your useful dialogue. May god be with you!

A:

You too. Good bye!

“Illiteracy is the black clothes that you can not see anything in front”. Taught by: Phin Hen

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48. The best strategy to study English Q:

Excuse me, why does our teacher, Mr. Sophat, always invite us to speak English when we are in class?

A:

Because he wants us to have experience of using English. Any way, we go for job interviews, they always give us oral test.

Q:

Did you used to go for interviews?

A:

Yes, I did. I say many people speaking English than I do, so I feel inferior.

Q:

It seems to me that speaking English is the best strategy of learning English, why do most students refuse to practice?

A:

Because they think that they know a little English word.

Q:

I reckon that everything has a solution, we don’t know any words or we can not speak English, we should come to English class. If everyone acknowledges that they have enough English knowledge, they don’t need to come to class. Do you think so?

A:

Yes, I do. Thanks for your clarification.

Q:

You are welcome! Studying with practicing is helpful to us.

A:

I will follow your instructions.

Q:

I just want to inform you that people have different memory.

A:

I think that I have a lower memory than you. Do you think like that?

Q:

No, I don’t think like that. You know, what I told you are not meant that I look down on you. It’s just my own ideas.

A:

I know everything. It jus kidding! Good bye!

Q:

Bye!

“Your life will blossom! Unless you, yourself decorated it.”

Taught by: Phin Hen

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49. Preah Vihear approved as world heritage site Q:

When was Preah Vihear temple inscribed in the list of World Heritage?

A:

The 32nd session of the World Heritage Committee on Tuesday, July 7 th, 2008 unanimously approved the inscription of Preah Vihear temple as a World Heritage Site.

Q:

What are the reasons for the inscription?

A:

According to UNESCO, the temple was inscribed for three reasons: 1. its the location on the top cliffs on which visitors can overlook a vast plain and mountain ranges, 2. its architecture adapted to the natural environment and religious function of the temple, and 3. the quality of its carved stone.

Q:

You have just mentioned the word “UNESCO”. Could you tell me what it stands for?

A:

In fact, the word “UNESCO” is an acronym. It represents “United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization”.

Q:

So, it’s one of the organizations, and where is it based?

A:

it’s based in Quebec City in Canada.

Q:

Who led Cambodian delegations to Quebec?

A:

it was Cabinet Minister Sok An who attempted and led the Cambodian delegations to achieve all Cambodian people’s wishes. What is more, he pledged that Cambodia will do whatever it can in order to protect the temple and the areas nearby.

Q:

How did Cambodian people feel when they heard the good news?

A:

All types of Cambodian people: young, old, laymen, laywomen and monks felt contented and proud. Everyone said “They are proud to be born as Khmer!”

Q:

Did they celebrate any special shows the following day on news of the temple’s listing?

A:

Yes, indeed. From 7 p.m to 11 p.m Tuesday, there was a huge concert performed by singers and dancers at Phnom Penh’s Wat Phnom, in a show that was unscheduled and ended with fireworks.

Q:

I remember that later on, there was another “huge” ceremony, but I’m not sure.

A:

Obviously, the Preah Vihear National Authority prepared a “huge” ceremony of a concert on the 14th of the month at Olympic Stadium to welcome the news.

Q:

Because of the time, I would like to suspend my questions here. If I have another chance, I will raise some more questions regarding Preah Vihear temple in order to get more knowledge about our country.

A:

I am looking forward to sharing what I know with you.

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50. Bon Kathen in Cambodia Q: Hi! How are things? A: I am fine thanks. What topic would you like to talk on this occasion? Q: Today, I would like to talk about what related to Bon Kathen. Ok? A: Yes. Now I am anxious to answer all your questions. Please, raise your questions! Q: Primarily, where are you going to get to during Bon Kathen the coming? A: I haven’t got any plan yet. Hey! I seem to feel that you are playing a joke with me. Please, don’t speak it around! Q: Ok! And I’m sorry that I prolong your times, especially it’s just kidding only! A: Now if you don’t want to question me, I’ll ask you some questions back. Q: Wait! Wait….! Let me think! Oh, would you mind telling me about the history of Bon Kathen? A: you decided to reveal your question. Please, listen to me carefully. By the way, I can’t speak it again if you don’t catch up. According to Buddhism scripture, At the Pathom Potikal, when Buddha has just reached the enlightenment, he allowed Buddhist monks used only Bang Skol Jeywor which was the robe that those monks could find by themselves from any places, even from a rubbish pile. One day during the Marchim Pothikal, there were 30 Buddhist monks at Denbathey came to pay respect to Buddha who was in the Jettpon temple. Unfortunately, when those monks almost reached the temple, the Jam Worsa day came. No Choice to choose, those monks had to find a place on the way in order to begin to observe the traditional practice of Worsa, when the Worsa days were over, they continued their journey. However, that season still had some drizzles, so they all got wet when they arrived at the temple. At that time, Buddha asked them about their health, bodies, relationships and the begging food during Jam Worsa days. Those monks replied that everything was alright, but the journey was very difficult. Buddha thought that if he set up a Kathen ceremony, these monks would have saffron to change and it would be better for them. After that thinking, Buddha called the Buddhist monks and announced that from now on he allowed all the Buddhist monks who finished Jam Worsa put on saffron that was given by laypeople. This kind of saffron we call Kahappadey Jeywor. The monks who put on the saffron would achieve 5 Buddhist rewards and people who gave the saffron would live in Luxury and prosperity. Q: Thank you a million. A: Never mind! And thank for your attention. So long! Taught by: Phin Hen

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51. Security situation and social order Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A:

Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: Q:

What factor must the Ministry of interior address to ensure people’s stability? There are three main factors of crime that need to be address. What are they? Robbery with gun, kidnapping of ransom, homicide. Why must we crack down on these problems? Because it is a life of Cambodians, especially we want to bring back the confidence to people as well as to potential foreign investors. Could you tell me about new policy guidelines of the R.G.C? Of course, the R.G.C has made fore policy guidelines. What are they? They are: 1) Providing public security is the top priority. 2) Complete the elimination of illegal weapon ownership. 3) Improve cooperation with neighbor countries. 4) Promote public awareness on security. The public security protection is a vital priority of the Ministry of Interior, that’s right? Yes, sure, we want our societies, towns, roads, public gathering including rural places be a weapon-free place. Why do you find like this? Because, if security is guaranteed by them our citizen can make a living safely and their welfare will be improved. Oh! Beloved darling! You are good at politics. Thank you for your compliment, and do you know? How do you think about the security situation and social order in Kingdom of Cambodia, currently? Now, the security situation and social order are better than before, but if we compare the other countries’ security situations and social order, our country is the worst of all the countries in the world. Why did you mention like this and could you light on me in detail? Because, all the people are living in the threatening, miserable, consequence, sine we chose the new government in this mandate and there are a lot of assassins, kidnappers, robbers in the city. What is you reaction when the murderer murdered our union leader, recently? What is your impression? For me, I am interesting it very much, and I think thank that all the Cambodian, especially factory workers are focusing on this severe matter. Now municipal police capture two young murderers. Is it true or not? Yes, it’s true, but the murderer true or fake, I can’t mention. Did the murderer confess that he shot the victim by himself? When I caught a new in TV, I heard that he confessed when he was sent to conference, last evening, but I don’t know if he was forced or not.

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General English Conversation

52. Economy and poverty Q:

If I don’t confuse, you are an economic student at any faculty, aren’t you?

A:

Yes, I am. You are good at guessing.

Q:

What are the strong pillars of Cambodia’s economic life nowadays?

A:

In fact, Cambodia’s economic life depends on four priority sectors, but nowadays the strong pillars of Cambodia’s economic life are tourism and industrial fields.

Q:

In the name of a smart student, please tell me about general economic situation of Cambodia, currently?

A:

Macroeconomic situation was strong and stable, despite the unusually severe flooding, drought and inflation. Economic activity was buoyed by good performance of the manufacturing and tourism sectors. The manufacturing sector, particularly garment, was displayed a strong dynamism, despised the imposition of a quota on garment exports to the US.

Q:

I appreciate you from my heart, because you know everything in the economic system and fiscal reform, so you are a smart man in the pretty girl’s sight. Have you got special one for you life?

A:

I have no special one and I really don’t want to have girlfriend in my life, because love always disturbs study, so I will avoid from it for ever.

Q:

Return our topic; don’t be out of the main topic!

A:

Yes, resume it. You can ask me whatever you want; I’m pleasure to reply to it.

Q:

Could you tell me about political platform on economic and fiscal reform of Cambodia? You will be able to tell me in detail.

A:

The R.G.C remains strongly committed to implementing its political platform and reform programs, aimed at accelerating economic growth, alleviating poverty and building up a strong foundation for long-term economic growth and sustainable development. I strictly hope that our classmates will understand about it.

Q:

What did the main thrust of the implementation of financial reform focus on maintaining macroeconomic stability, strengthening the banking and financial institution, implementing additional fiscal reform measures, ensuring effective management of public property and increasing public investment.

A:

When Cambodia people live in poverty, is it affective to our economic life?

Q:

Your query is very important one of all above the questions, but the time is limited! I’m sorry.

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General English Conversation

53. Cambodia aims to speed economy Q:

What does Cambodia aim?

A:

Cambodia aims to double its gross domestic product for ten years in an effort to catch up more prosperous neighbors: 1. to develop agricultural field 2. to attract more potential investors 3. to promote industrial field 4. to boost trading sectors 5. to revamp industrial tourism 6. to promote exportation.

Q:

How many groups are there in the ten members Association of South Asian Nations?

A:

There are two groups the rich countries and the poor ones including Cambodia and Cambodia had to strive to catch up.

Q:

What is important to our nation and us?

A:

Necessary to us, we have to try our best to follow the rate of development of the other ASEAN members.

Q:

How much longer can we achieve our goal?

A:

According to economic growth of our country, we can achieve our goal in ten years.

Q:

Why do you dare to guarantee economic life?

A:

Because we have macro economic, political security, social stability. And a status quota is in regional economic stability.

Q:

What results does coalition government achieve after nearly two years of turmoil?

A:

Our coalition government has restored political stability especially inflation this year is expected to fall to 4.5 percent after 12.6 percent last year.

Q:

Why do we worry when China enters member of the World Trade Organization?

A:

Because it means export quotas will be no problem for China, particularly our labor costs are high and our productivity is still low, that’s a challenge for the Cambodia economy.

Q:

So that would we do to solute this problem?

A:

We have to improve the skills and productivity of Cambodian labor; otherwise we won’t be able to compete.

Q:

In order to increase our productivity, improve investment and management what should we do first?

A:

Fist we need to improve our human resources and we eliminate the corruption in each institution, such CDC, ministry of commerce, Ministry Economy and finance.

Q:

What is the CDC stands for? I don’t know the meaning of it!

A:

Don’t be silly! The CDC is Cambodia Development of Councils. I strictly hope that you’ll get it.

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General English Conversation

What is the abbreviation for……..?

BCE

: Before the Common Era (before the birth

AAA

: American Automobile Association

Of Christ)

ABA

: Amateur Boxing Association

BIM

ABC

: American Broadcasting Company or

BTEC : Business and Technician Education Council

Australian Broadcasting Commission ABS

CAD

: Anti-lock Breaking System

: British Institute Management : Computer Aided Design

CALL : Computer Assisted Language Learning

ACAS : Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service

CAP

: Common Agricultural Policy

CBE

: Commander of the British Empire

ACT

: American College Test

CBI

: Confederation of British Industry

ADB

: Asia Development Bank

CBS

: Columbia Broadcasting System

AFTA : Asia Free Trade Area

CIA

: Central Intelligence Agency

AFL

CID

: Criminal Investigation Department

AGM : Annual General Meeting

CNN

: Cable News Network

AIDS : Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

CCTV : Closed Circuit Television

AOB

CMAC : Cambodia Mine Action Center

: American Federation of Labor

: Any Other Business

APEX : Advanced Purchase Cooperation

ECHO : European Commission Humanitarian

APEC : Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

Aid

APR

: Annual Percentage Rate

FBI

: Federal Bureau of Investigation

ASA

: Advertising Standards Authority

FWD

: Front-Wheel Drive or Four Wheel Drive

GDP

: Gross Domestic Product

Information Interchange

GNP

: Gross National Product

: Associated Television, or All Terrain

GNVQ :

ASCII : ATV

American

Standards

Code

for

Vehicle ATM

Association of South0-East

General

National

Vocational

Qualification

: Automatic Teller Machine

ASEAN:

Office

Asian

GSP

: General System of Preference

GPO

: General Post Office

Nations

Gov’t : Government

AWOL : Absent Without Leave

GBH

: Grievous Bodily Harm

BBC

: British Broadcasting Corporation

GCE

: General Certificate of Education

BC

: Before Christ, British Council, British

ICF

: International Crane Foundation

ITC

: Independent Television Commission

Columbia Taught by: Phin Hen

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General English Conversation IRS

: Internal Revenue Service

PIN

: Personal Identification Number

ISBN : International Standard Book Number

PLO

: Palestine Liberation Organization

IBA

: Independent Broadcasting Authority

PM

: Military Police, Prime Minister

ID

: Identification or Identity Card

PPS

: Parliament Private Secretary

ILO

: International Labor Organization

PS

: Police Sergeant, Private Secretary

IMF

: International Monetary Fund

RGC

: Royal Government of Cambodia

ISO

: Isotope, Isometic

UK

: United Kingdom

LTCOL: Lieutenant Colonel

UNO

: United Nations Organization

MB

: Bachelor of Medicine

UNDP : United Nations Development Program

MFN

: Most Favor Nation

UFO

MD

: Doctor of Medicine

UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific

NAACP:

National

Association

for

the

Advancement

: Unidentified Flying Object And Culture Organization

UNICEF: United Nations Children’s Fund

Of Colored People

UNHCR: United Nations High Commissioner for

NAAFI : Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes NASA : National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Refugees USA

: United States of America

VAT

: Value-Added Tax

NCB

: National Broadcasting Company

VTR

: Video Tap Recorder

NCE

: National Election Commission

VC

: Vice Chancellor, Victoria Cross

VCD

: Video Cassette Disc

VIP

: Very Important Person

NEDC :

National

Bionomic

Development

Council NGO

: Non-Government Organization

VCR

: Video Cassette Recorder

NHS

: National Health Service

VOA

: Voice of America

NFL

: National Football Leage

WBC : World Boxing Council

NI

: National Insurance

WBA : World Boxing Association

NSB

: National Saving Bank

WFPO : world Food Program Organization

OECD : Organization for Economic Cooperation And Development

WHO : World Health Organization WTO : World Trade Organization

OI

: Organization international

WTTC : World Traveled and Tourism Council

OS

: Ordnance Survey

WVC : World Vision Cambodia

OTT

: OVER ThE TOP

WPC

PO

: Post Office or Pilot Officer

WRAC : Women’s Royal Army Corps

POW

: Prisoner Of War

WRAF : Women’s Royal Air Force

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: Woman Police Constable

General English Conversation Don’t be so open-minded! Don’t be so narrow-minded! Don’t be so kind to him! Don’t be so honest! Don’t be so strong with me! Don’t be so gentle! Don’t be so polite to him! Don’t be so immoral! Don’t be so insolent! Don’t be so good-hearted! Don’t be so timid! Don’t be so mean! Don’t be so naughty! Don’t be so intelligent! Don’t be so disappointed! Don’t be so fed up! Don’t be so unfair! Don’t be so afraid of my mind! Don’t be so envious! Don’t be so regretful! Don’t be so hare-brained! Don’t be so crowded! Don’t be so sensitive! Don’t be so poor! Don’t be so despotic! Don’t be so eloquent! Don’t be so exploitative! Don’t be so talkative! Don’t be so helpless! Don’t be so thoughtless! Don’t be so wise! Taught by: Phin Hen

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Don’t be so thoughtful! Don’t be so tolerant! Don’t be so sexy! Don’t be so disgraceful! Don’t be so desirous! Don’t be so blunt! Don’t be so boisterous! Don’t be so despairing! Don’t be so modern! Don’t be so old-fashioned! Don’t be so mild! Don’t be so unsanitary! Don’t be so sanitary! Don’t be so cleaned! Don’t be so solemn! Don’t be so militant! Don’t be so energetic! Don’t be so choosy! Don’t be so mindless! Don’t be so deaf! Don’t be so playful! Don’t be so passionate! Don’t be so hot-headed! Don’t be so hot-blooded! Don’t be so untidy! Don’t be so hungry! Don’t be so Joke! Don’t be so confused! Don’t be so dissatisfied! Don’t be so oblique! Don’t be so ambitious!

kMuKitEvgq¶ayeBk kMuGt;Fµt;eBk kMusicsIueBk kMubg¥ab;eBk kMucg;)aneBk kMuniyaycM²eBk kMuKRKwkKeRKgeBk kMuGs;sgÇwmeBk kMuTMenIbeBk kMuburaNeBk kMuTn;Pøn;eBk kMuxVHGnam½yeBk kMuGnam½yeBk kuMs¥at)at eBk kMuGFwkGFmeBk kMuskmµRbyuT§eBk kMusVahab;eBk kMuerIseBk kMuKµanmnsikareBk kMuføg;eBk kMuelgeRcIneBk kuMtNðaRkas;eBk kMuqab;RceLateBk kMuQamraveBk kMuKµansNaþab;Fñab;eBk kMuGt;XøaneBk kMukMEbøgeBk kMuRcbUkRcbl;eBk kMubuinTas;citþeBk kMubBa¢itbeBa¢ogeBk kMuelaPln;eBk

General English Conversation Don’t be so dirty! Don’t be so softy! Don’t be so louder! Don’t be so addicted! Don’t be so suspicious! Don’t be so doubtful! Don’t be so clear! Don’t be so cheerful! Don’t be so busy! Don’t ditch me! Don’t say back! Don’t flirt with me! Don’t play trick on me! Don’t break your promise! Don’t let me down! Don’t lose concentration! Don’t lose your heart! Don’t mistreat him! Don’t trust him too much!

Taught by: Phin Hen

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Don’t be so hesitant! Don’t be so exaggerated! Don’t be so oppressed! Don’t gainsay! Don’t piss/tick me off! Don’t rip me off! Don’t put me down! Don’t hurt my feeling! Don’t be so partial! Don’t be so sad! Don’t be so worried! Don’t be so quickly! My eyes are blurry. I’m in a bad mood. Don’t tease! Don’t defraud anyone! Don’t be concerned bout him! Don’t let anyone cheat you!

Don’t trust anyone at all!

kMusÞak;esÞIreBk kMubMepøIseBk kMuCiHCan;eBk kMuRbEkk kMuDWdak;´ kMueka´ kMukac;´ kuMbBaÄWcitþ´ kMulMeGogeBk kMueRkomRkMeBk kMuBi)akcitþeBk kMurh½seBk ´RsvaMgEPñk ´manGarmµN¾minl¥eT kMuRbElgKña kMue)akR)as;eK kuM)armÖBIKat;GI kMu[eKe)akR)as;)an kMuTukcitþnrNa[esaH

General English Conversation

1

Typist

2

Arbitrator

3

Diplomat

4

Athlete

5

Traitor

6

Poor person

7

City dweller

8

brave person

9

Calculator

10 Accuser 11 Defendant 12 Nationalist 13 Quibbler 14 Expert accountant 15 Business man 16 Census worker 17 Aggressor 18 Usurper 19 Initiator 20 Pedestrian 21 Adventurer 22 passenger 23 Representative 24 Controller 25 Pioneer 26 Benefactor

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Vocabulary GñkvayGgÁúlIelx 27 Terrorist 28 Technician Gñkkat;esckþI 29 Commanding official GñkkarTUt 30 Servant GñkkILa 31 Sinner Gñkk,t; 32 Distiller GñkRk 33 Savior/redeemer GñkRkug 34 Driver/chauffeur Gñkkøahan 35 Drunkard GñkKitelx 36 Lesser GñkecaT 37 Historian GñkeqøIy 38 Scholar/sage GñkCatiniym 39 Refugee GñksnSMerOg GñkCMnajKNenyü 40 Royal government official 41 Reporter GñkCMnYj 42 Pickpocket GñkCMerOn 43 Analyst GñkQøanBan 44 Meteorologist GñkdeNþImraCü 45 Patriot GñkepþImKMnit 46 Investigator GñkedIr 47 Villager GñkpSgeRBg 48 peasant GñkdMeNIr 49 informer GñktMNag 50 High official GñkRtYtRta 51 Purchaser GñkRtYsRtay 52 Maid servant GñkeFVIkusl page - 68 -

GñkeFVIePrvkmµ Gñkbec©keTs GñkbBa¢akar GñkbMerI Gñk)ab GñkbitRsa GñkbuNü GñkebIkbr GñkRbmwk GñkRbvas; GñkRbvtþisaRsþ GñkR)aC GñkePosxøÜn GñkraCkar GñkraykarN¾ Gñkqk;lYc GñkviPaK Gñk]tuniym GñkesñhaCati GñkesIubGegát GñkPUmi GñkERs Gñk[dMNwg GñkFM GñkTij GñkbMerIRsI