Learning your language

[Ah ka-map map]

Do you think is important to learn your own language?

Would you teach your kid how to read and write khmer?

My parents have different point of view. My dad said, "we live in America, no need to know how to speak khmer. PPlz here don't even know how to speak their oun language. Mom said, "It's important to know your khmer, even if u speak little or a lot. Learning how to read and write is a pluse.

What ya opinion in this?

[Ah ka-map map]

I agree with my mom. I like learning my khmer. There a lot of good movies out there in khmer and sometime they use big words. I can understand it a little. My mom teach me how to read and write khmer. I'm not really good, but I feel proud that I know how a little.

[Ah ka-map map]

I want my future kids to know how to read and write khmer. Also speak khmer. Doesn't have to be that well, but enough to communicate.

[k82562131]

it's very important to learn your own language. people value things higher than others, but in my opinion, culture preservation is the utmost importance of all. my kids should at least learn how to speak khmer at the bare minimum.

[DoungJan]

i'll teach my kids how to read and write

[Sunnie]

Yes, is important to know how to speak khmer. I would love my kids to learn how to read and write khmer also, but if they don't want too then that's ok with me. I know is a bit hard learning how to read and write. I still struggle writing letters to my khmer folks in Srok Khmer. :)

[sSilentxstarzZ]

yes I think it's important because it's a crucial way to remain in touch with your culture and for you to be able to communicate with the older folks..so you can learn more about your culture through their experiences.
Also, the more languages you know, the better! :)

It'd be nice to pass down the Khmer language to future generations but I suck at speaking it..and I definitely cannot read/write it. I'm guilty of speaking mostly English to the kiddies in my family. every now and then, I might say a khmer word/phrase to them.

[LePrince]

You're an idiot if you're parents speak a language other than english and your ass just knows how to say shit like, "hella" "wtf" "omg" "like..." etc. It's like being born with all your body parts and you saying, "Fuck my left nut. I don't need that bitch". Just saying. In other news, I think we should all learn swahili. Just my opinion.

[Ah ka-map map]

^^ That's a good thing u speak well. I have to think before I speak, cause I'm not sure if I say it right. You should record yourself reading khmer poem like DoungJan and Sunnie. Post it in the thread "Record yourself speaking khmer" I like hearing poems. I can't read it cause 2 much big words. hahah:cool:

[Ivan]

I think you'll also have greater appreciation for who you are other than an American or someone living overseas. Plus, it'll enrich your life being exposed to all the diff foods and unique customs of your heritage. I think as you grow older, you'll naturally wanna learn & curious about your origin, but sucky part is by then learning to read or write is harder for an adult. So, teaching your children to appreciate their culture & learn it's language early is important for the kid's overall cultural development.

[Ah ka-map map]

^^ Yeah bro it is hard when u get older to learn how to read and write. My mom just taught me and I'm over 30yrs old. I have a hard time picking it up. :( I regret not learning when I was young :/

[Ah ka-map map]

my voice is too deep to do such a thing. some of the members here can attest to that lol
Ah come on bro! don't be shy, the ladies might like ya voice lol nah I'm sayin :cool:

[Ivan]

http://www.omniglot.com/writing/khmer.htm

Reference for those who wants to teach themselves. All it takes is dedication.

[troiscouleurs]

You do speak it well. As for me it was hard to retain my knowledge of the Khmer language because I had no one to talk to when I went off to college +. Around my parents - I speak a mix of Khmer and English - but I find myself speaking more English to them.
And to answer Mr. Nosy's question - it's already been answered by other posters on here.


I feel like khmer is slipping from my very tongue, its not as vivid as it should be. I need to practice more.
I spoke with my aunt from srok khmer the other day for a full 10mins and she said I speak khmer very well.

[Sunnie]

And to answer Mr. Nosy's question - it's already been answered by other posters on here.
hehehe Mr.Nosy :D

[Ah ka-map map]

And to answer Mr. Nosy's question - it's already been answered by other posters on here.
Ok so I'm nosy and your point is??????????? Thanks for replying to my thread :cool:

[Ah ka-map map]

^^ do it for the new ladies that just loin kl :D