Khmer Language class fun

Our teacher for Khmer Language class - Venerable Chheat.
What a great, fun way to learn some basic greetings in Khmer  

 
                                     










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  1. Tania PigdonNovember 30, 2017 at 12:59 AM

    Looks like a fun class. I'm sure everyone must be 'fluent' by now ;)

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