How common is English Language used inside Cambodia

To have a good traveling experience you need to be able to understand and communicate with the people at the destination you go to. Though English is widely spoken there are still some countries and places where English speakers find it hard to find someone who speaks English. 

For English speakers who plan to visit or stay in Cambodia here are the things to know about the usage of the English language inside Cambodia.

What languages do Cambodian people speak?

Cambodia has its own language called "Khmer Language" and Khmer is the official language that is used all across the country. Today English is considered the second language in Cambodia followed by Mandarin and French.

Do Cambodian people speak English?

English is the second language in Cambodia and a lot of Cambodians know at least a few words in English. Due to the big poverty in the past, most of the older generation didn't get a proper education and couldn't speak English.

Today most of Cambodia's younger generation can speak English as every school include English as the second language and some use English as the main language

Is Cambodia an English-friendly country?

Cambodia is an English-friendly country and English speakers are more convenient in Cambodia because more Cambodians are able to speak English. Here are the things that prove that Cambodia is a very English-friendly country:

• English is considered the second language and the English subject is included in every school
• Most Cambodian students take extra English classes
• Most of the Signages in Cambodia include the English language 
• Cambodian people are very happy to talk with foreigners in English even if they know a few words
• Cambodian people will talk to you in English whether you're from English speaking country or not they consider foreigners to be English speakers

English is used a lot in texting among Cambodians

English was the most used language for online texting in Cambodia and it was used more than the Khmer language in texting. That was just a few years ago due to the difficulty of Khmer typing on computers and mobile. 

Cambodians are still used to texting in English more even though the typing system of the Khmer language has been updated for the better. 

English is used in many Cambodian companies

In most cases, there is always an English version of Cambodian websites, apps, and other services. Some Cambodian businesses use only the English language so it is quite convenient for English speakers in Cambodia. 

The country has been focusing on improving the quality of services for international visitors and English play a big role there. 

Conclusion

In conclusion, English is very common and widely used in Cambodia. You can expect to handle many of the problems without having to know the Khmer language and it's getting better each year as more Cambodians are able to learn English and know the importance of the language.