@sanou01
American expat in Cambodia
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American
Speaks English and Khmer
Registration: 25 March 2015
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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 Mère 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 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?? by StarvinMarvin
Since you all have been very helpfull with advice on accomedation & realestate agent (hagling and so on) I was thinking that it might be helpfull if you could quickly write: 1.How much you pay in rent? 2.What city you live in? 3.Quick ...
Good Post! I too wonder the same thing for the same exact reason. Read More
WIS Phnom Penh by Praset
Hi, I work in an International School in Phnom Penh. We are preparing the new school year for September 2015 so we have different job opportunities if you are looking for an interesting challenge (English Teacher, Academic Coordinator, campus ...
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