The Funan Techo Canal in CambodiaCEFR A2
13 Nov 2025
Adapted from Hasya Nindita, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by pcrm Dorego, Unsplash
AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.
The Funan Techo Canal is a major project in Cambodia. It will connect Phnom Penh to the coast.
This canal is important for trade and the economy. However, some people have concerns about the environment.
The Cambodian government believes this canal will create jobs and reduce shipping costs. Critics worry it could harm the Mekong River and surrounding areas.
Difficult words
- canal — A channel for water transportation.
- trade — Buying and selling goods.
- economy — System of money and business in a place.
- concerns — Worries or issues about something.
- government — Group that makes rules for a country.
- jobs — Positions in which people work.
- reduce — Make something smaller or less.
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Discussion questions
- What are the benefits of building canals?
- How might the canal affect local communities?
- What steps could be taken to protect the environment while building the canal?
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