Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues we're having a joyous and heartfelt conversation with Ryan Samn, the writer, creator, and educator behind the Instagram account All Things Cambodian.
Ryan talks with us about his multicultural background,he reflects on the complexities of language and culture,and we discuss his experiences learning Khmer and the emotional connections that come with it.
In this episode we discuss:
🇰🇭 The rich history of the Khmer language and its variations across regions.
🇰🇭 The significance of family ties and cultural heritage in shaping Cambodian identity.
🇰🇭 The importance of preserving and sharing Cambodian culture in the diaspora.
🇰🇭 Ryan's experiences with code-switching and the blending of cultural influences in his life, including his connection to the Tahitian community and diaspora
🇰🇭 The vibrant community of Cambodian content creators and the need for diverse narratives in storytelling.
Big thank you to Ryan for sharing your insights and passion for Cambodian culture and language with us. If you enjoyed this episode of Speaking Tongues, please subscribe, rate, and review the Speaking Tongues Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and like and subscribe on YouTube so that other language lovers can find the show! You can now pledge ongoing support for the show on Buy Me a Coffee dot com or on Patreon dot com. And don’t forget to check out my food ‘zine of international language and cuisine, Taste Buds Vol 1., available for purchase now! Links to all platforms are below!
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