Writing: A1 Lesson 2: Filling in a Form (Name, Address, Nationality)

Writing: Basic Mechanics

A1 Lesson 2: Filling in a Form

Listen to the key vocabulary.

What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and write your basic personal information on a simple form, such as your name, address, and nationality.

Before You Start: Key Vocabulary 🧠

A form (ទម្រង់) is a paper you must fill in with your information. Let's learn the most important words you will see. Click 🔊 to hear them.

First Name

| ឈ្មោះ

Your given name (e.g., Dara, Vanna, Srey).

Last Name

| នាមត្រកូល

Your family name (e.g., Sok, Chan, Kim). Also called "Surname" or "Family Name".

Address

| អាសយដ្ឋាន

Where you live (your street, city, country).

Nationality

| សញ្ជាតិ

Your country (e.g., Cambodian, American).

Example Form: Airport Arrival Card

Look at this simple form. This is for a person named Dara Sok. He is from Cambodia.

⚠️ Important Tip: First Name vs. Last Name

In Khmer, you write your family name first (e.g., Sok Dara).

In English forms, you must switch this. The First Name is your given name (Dara) and the Last Name is your family name (Sok).

• First Name: Dara
• Last Name: Sok

PASSENGER ARRIVAL CARD

1. Last Name / Family Name

Sok

2. First Name / Given Name

Dara

3. Nationality

Cambodian

4. Address in Cambodia

#123, Street 5, Phnom Penh

5. Phone Number

012 345 678

Practice What You Learned 🎯

Quiz: Match the Information

Imagine this is CHAN Vanna's information. He is from Cambodia and lives in Battambang. Match the form field to the correct information.

1. What should he write for First Name?

• A) Chan
• B) Vanna
• C) Cambodian

2. What should he write for Last Name?

• A) Chan
• B) Vanna
• C) Cambodian

3. What should he write for Nationality?

• A) Chan
• B) Battambang
• C) Cambodian

Key Vocabulary Reference (Click 🔊)

• Form | ទម្រង់
  A paper or document with spaces where you write information.
• First Name | ឈ្មោះ
  Your given name (e.g., Dara, Vanna).
• Last Name / Family Name | នាមត្រកូល
  Your family name (e.g., Sok, Chan).
• Address | អាសយដ្ឋាន
  Where you live (your street, city, country).
• Nationality | សញ្ជាតិ
  Your country (e.g., Cambodian, American, Thai).
• Phone Number | លេខទូរស័ព្ទ
  Your telephone number (e.g., 012 345 678).

Your Writing Mission ⭐

Practice Your Personal Information

Get a blank piece of paper and a pen. Create your own simple form and fill it in with your information. Remember the English order for names!

1. Last Name: [Write your family name]
2. First Name: [Write your given name]
3. Nationality: Cambodian
4. Address: [Write your street and city]
5. Phone Number: [Write your number]