sanou01
American expat in Cambodia
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American
Speaks English and Khmer
Registration: 25 March 2015
teaching school by cathy023
And i just want to ask if there is any vocational training school which i could get any training certification for teaching in pp Best regards,
You want a TEFL or TESOL certificate for teaching ESL. You can go to EDI and study there for 3 months and get there 120 hour certificate. I forgot the price for the class, but you can google search it. (EDI TESOL training program). Good luck ... Read More
Marketing a company in Phnom Penh by Kawehierin
Hello expat world, I currently run a cafe in Phnom Penh called M猫re and am having difficulties knowing how and where to get our name out. I was thinking about contacting a radio station to get an ad on there but is that effective? Do locals and ...
Try leboost, or candy publications. Read More
Good day! vacation here in phnom penh.. by Gelli
Hi im gelli, from Philippines and im in my vacation here in phnom penh..
what kind of work are you looking for? How old are you and what do you like to do? Read More
Good day! vacation here in phnom penh.. by Gelli
Hi im gelli, from Philippines and im in my vacation here in phnom penh..
I see and how long have you been in Cambodia and how long do you plan on staying for? Read More
Good day! vacation here in phnom penh.. by Gelli
Hi im gelli, from Philippines and im in my vacation here in phnom penh..
Hello Gelli! How are ya and how has Cambodia been to you? I'm Soksan. What do you like to do for fun? Read More
Driving in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Cambodia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Thats a good tip madmax! but darn I feel so sorry for them critters, and I've seen someone ran over a dog before late at night and it wasn't good. Luckly it wasn't me, but I did help carry him to the side of the road. A guy asked if I ... Read More
Writing a book on expat "mistakes and observations" in Cambodia! by lindascott2
Hello, I have the idea of writing a short book (or longer, depending on the responses I get!) on expats and their "mistakes, warnings, and/or observations" that they've seen. I'd really appreciate anything that would be ...
Yes, yes, it is very true. well don't expect too much and if its too good to be true then most likely its not real. With anything in life you have to get your feet wet to actually know, its a gamble! But you do have your brain so please do ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
I was wondering if any one can share their advice on flipping land. I am a Cambodian-American so I am able to own land. What would be good areas to get some get cheap plots to sit on and sale for profit? I hear there are several plots around 5m * ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
Yes it is true, if your a true native English speaker that is Caucasian you will most likely get a job at a school. Foreign teachers get paid about $8 per hour and up. Most native teachers start at $10 per hour and up. If you have a TESOL or ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Cambodia. What ...
Culture shock...there is a lot of superstition and beliefs here. They live by these superstition and beliefs. E.g. If you were to date a Khmer woman/man, more than likely the family will go to see a fortune teller to see if you to are compatible. ... Read More
getting a visa and longer term teaching job by chrish0707
Hi I'm Chris from South Africa and I am hoping to explore Cambodia and Thailand from November 2015 onwards. I will be completing the TEFL course in Hua Hin in December. After that I am told I have a better chance of getting a visa and longer ...
Crish, Hello buddy and welcome. On your question on teaching, you are able to teach ESL if your a native speaker or comes from a country that speaks mostly English. A TESOL or TEFL certificate will help you greatly along with experience. So get ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Cambodia. What ...
Haha wow Mad max you really have some resentment. I do understand your feeling after what you have been through. Hey that's life, and it can be like that everywhere you go. On cultural difference, most definitely its way different from ... Read More
Rent - How much do you pay??
Good Post! I too wonder the same thing for the same exact reason. Read More
WIS Phnom Penh
Hello I got my TESOL from EDI and currently teaching for Westline part time. I would like to teach full time. I'm Cambodian-American where I lived in the US 28 years plus. Can you tell me more about your school and the hiring process? Read More
Looking for a furnished apartment for about 3 month by Sorah
Hi Next week I start my work in Cambodia for about 3 months. Therefore I'm looking for a furnished apartment for two people. The rent shouldn't be more than around 400 $. Any recommendations? Thanks
look under housing in this forum and you'll find rental properties. Also you can look on khmer 24.com and some other sites just type apartment rentals in Cambodia on google. and yes I'm sure you can easily find one around that price. Oh ... Read More
How to haggle the rent...??? by StarvinMarvin
Hi folks. :) Can anyone give an indicator of how much you can haggle off your rent when looking for an Apartment or house?? Thanks in advance :cheers: /Henry
Wow I learned alot from this topic thanks James for the info and thanks StarvinMarvin for the post! Read More
Driving in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Cambodia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Driving in Cambodia is crazy! They don't obey the traffic laws. Whats even worst is they don't care for other peoples safety let alone their own. People drive very fast like they are in a hurry to go somewhere, despite the fact that they ... Read More
Open mic's in Phnom penh ! where to go play music in evening? by Micha毛l Gras
Hey ! I'm back in Phnom Penh after 10 months away and I realized so many things have changed ! In particular, I feel that all the open mic's I used to go to are no longer here (The Slur bar was under construction for a long time, the ...
Look on leboost.com or Leng Pleang.com and it will show you all the events that's going on. Mad Monkey is a hostel with roof top bar that has open mic on tuesday. Its on pasteur (st. 51) on st. 302. Read More
Area to live by philsparrowhawk
Can anyone please advise a reasonably safe and good area to live in Phnom Penh. Close to shops, markets, etc. Thanks
Well about being safe that's pretty hard cause theirs danger everywhere. To be near markets and the likes try staying close to the Russian Market, Near Orrussey Market, Central Market near Soriya Mall, riverside, Toul Kork near TK AV. etc. To ... Read More
Khmer women and beards/mustaches by madmax888
Khmer women out there - how do you feel about kissing a man with a beard or mustache? My wife doesn't like it, she says it tickles her neck. She asked me to shave it off. I have had a beard for 40+ years, only shaved it off once, and my kids ( ...
Yeah Khmer people normally don't keep a beard or mustache of any sort. The women normally don't like it what so ever. So if you ask a woman's point of view they would say shave. Read More
How to become Rich person with your Investment by Ang Sophy
'Money" It's very important, still now i also cannot save it too much. This month i get one company from my friend that he knew about how to become rich person. so now want to make biggest interest & make more money, i go will be ...
If you're talking about investment schemes like pyramid or ponzi schemes then they are mostly fraud. It sounds good and you may make some money in the beginning but you will loose in the end. How it works: They offer u an interest rate of ... Read More
Khmer rudeness, or my lack of understanding by madmax888
I have a question for those of you who know more about Khmer than I do. I have had my wife's family members visit me a number of times, including having her younger brother stay with us for 9 months. After visiting, not one of them has thanked ...
Yes that is all true. I noticed a lot of people don't want to change, and there is corruption (which is all over the world). I heard that some American companies don't want to open up here because they don't support corruption eg. ... Read More
Fishing in sihanoukville by Dean3
Are ther any good fishing spots in or around sihanoukville?
Yes it sounds so good, but man being on a boat sounds very hot haha. Madmax do you know where you can fish in Phnom Penh? I've seen some Khmer folks fish and they catch these little fishes. I'm looking for some real good ol fishing not ... Read More
Fishing in sihanoukville by Dean3
Are ther any good fishing spots in or around sihanoukville?
I don't know I was wondering the same about Phnom Penh and through out Cambodia. Where can I do some good fishing with a beautiful natural scenery as well. I don't want to just go down to the riverside (front of the palace) and just cast ... Read More
Khmer rudeness, or my lack of understanding by madmax888
I have a question for those of you who know more about Khmer than I do. I have had my wife's family members visit me a number of times, including having her younger brother stay with us for 9 months. After visiting, not one of them has thanked ...
Yeah Its true. For Cambodia to join the rest of the world and compete in the global market these behaviors must change. I understand your feelings towards all this cause it also annoys me, despite that I am Cambodian as well. The behaviors, ... Read More
Khmer rudeness, or my lack of understanding by madmax888
I have a question for those of you who know more about Khmer than I do. I have had my wife's family members visit me a number of times, including having her younger brother stay with us for 9 months. After visiting, not one of them has thanked ...
Well there's a lot to say but I will try to make it short and understandable. One is low education, morals, and discipline. I see that in a lot of Khmer people. They can be rude and not opened minded at all. It seems to me that they think ... Read More
No contract phone
Yes, just simply go to any phone shop and get your self a phone and a sim card. The price of a Sim card can vary from $1.00 on up depending on the number you get such as a lucky number etc. and if you register your number. Most likely you will ... Read More
Looking for room to rent + where to go at night? by jayjay82
Hi there people , my names jay ive been living well traveling cambodia for the last 6 months its been fun plus given me a look in to the reall world if you like !! So here is my last stop for 3 weeks looking to see if ...
Well you probably already know and recognize st. 136, st. 51. etc. There pretty cheap, even cheap during the day because that's when happy hour starts. .50 cent drafts beers and happy priced shots. Besides that try going to Cambodian bars ... Read More
I would like to introduce my-self to the Cambodia Forum.
front office to what? Hotel, or what company? Read More
MY 2 DOGS
I understand how hard it is to separate from your pets. With having lived in PP for 3 years I can say that there is not many places for your dogs to play in. Meaning there is not much green space here. The traffic is wild so its not safe if your ... Read More
Teaching Job Market by magicmaura
Hello, I'm moving to Cambodia in September and will be receiving my TEFL certification in November. I'm wondering what the options are for newly certified teachers in Cambodia, especially ones who do not hold a bachelors degree. I'd ...
You'll be fine! I was pretty much in the same position. No bachelors but a TESOL certified. I lived int he states for 28 years so my English was well enough Native sounding. I was able to become a teacher. Only difference between you and I, ... Read More
What' s the weather like in late April/ May?
Well if the climate doesn't change which it seems to have. It normally is hot with some cool winds and maybe a little rain fall but mostly clear blue skies, I'm sure you will love it. Be sure to wear sunscreen to protect you from the sun ... Read More