This is the first of seven interrelated volumes comprising "Contemporary Cambodian". Other texts in the series include introductory lessons, four topic-oriented textbooks, and a comprehensive Cambodian-English English-Cambodian glossary. This volume is a description of aspects of Cambodian grammar and usage. Chapters concentrate on phonology, syntax, word classes, nominals, verbals, adverbials, relators, and vocabulary and usage. Appendixes contain summaries of some important words and a section on Cambodian names and titles. (RL)