Do you know the difference of these three words? 1. จบ /jòb/ 2. หมด /mòt/ 3. เสร็จ /sèt/ He just finished working. He just finished school. He finished his meal. Which word to use in the above sentences? Watch this lesson to find out the answer. :) Would you like to become conversational in Thai without leaving home? Join our 20-hour online group … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Commonly Confused Thai Words (EP.10)
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15 Thai Lessons for Intermediates
Are you an intermediate learner of Thai language? These 15 videos can help you improve speaking and listen skills. IMPROVE YOU THAI FROM YOUR SOFA! Would you like to start speaking Thai or improve your Thai speaking skills? You can do that without leaving home in 5 weeks! Join our online group … [Read more...] about 15 Thai Lessons for Intermediates
VIDEO: Top 10 Popular Thai Slang Words and Phrases of Year 2021!
In this lesson, I am giving lovely list of Thai slang words and phrases. There are examples for each word so you can really understand and use them in your daily life. Some of them are เริ่ด /rêrd/ = fabulous Example: A: แก ชั้นเพิ่งจองตั๋วไปภูเก็ตอาทิตย์หน้า /gae chán pêrng jawng dtŭa bpai Phuket aa-tít nâa/ I have just booked a ticket going to Phuket next … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Top 10 Popular Thai Slang Words and Phrases of Year 2021!
VIDEO: How to Pronounce TOP 20 Thai Sentences
Speaking Thai is a performance. It’s not just what you say, but how you say it. By copying the words, facial expressions and gestures of native Thai speakers, you are teaching yourself to communicate in the most natural way. Discover there is a confident Thai speaker in you! Today we are going to talk about the most important 20 sentences in Thai, at least … [Read more...] about VIDEO: How to Pronounce TOP 20 Thai Sentences
VIDEO: Asking Personal Questions in Thai
When you meet a Thai person for the first time, and he or she would like to get to know you, there are basic common questions people often ask. Let’s learn them so you can start a conversation with a new future Thai friend. คุณชื่ออะไร /kun chûe à-rai/ What is your name? ผมชื่อ / pŏm chûe…/ My name is... (Male speaker) ฉันชื่อ /chán chûe…/ My … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Asking Personal Questions in Thai
VIDEO: 20 Important Thai Phrases to Know: The Basics
The best way to learn Thai is to speak it from day one is to learn Thai phrases that you’ll use in real conversations. If you’re just starting out, you need to know basic Thai words. Here are 20 words and phrases to get started if you’re totally new to the language. Polite Particles Male speaker: ครับ /kráp/ Female speaker: ค่ะ /kâ/ Pronoun … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 20 Important Thai Phrases to Know: The Basics
VIDEO: The Most Commonly Asked Questions by Thais
When you meet a Thai person for the first time, and he or she would like to get to know you, there are basic common questions people often ask. Let's learn them so you can start a conversation with a new future Thai friend. 1. คุณมาจากประเทศอะไร /kun maa jàak bprà-têet à-rai/ What country do you come from? คุณเป็นคนที่ไหน /kun bpen kon tîi năi/ Where are … [Read more...] about VIDEO: The Most Commonly Asked Questions by Thais
VIDEO: Connecting Complicated Thai Sentences
This is another lesson on BUILDING THAI COMPOUND SENTENCES. You will learn to connect clauses using the conjunction – “So that” in these examples: -Last night, my boyfriend snored so loud that I couldn’t sleep. -She is so beautiful that I can’t take my eyes off her. The conjunction “So That” that we are talking about in this lesson is used when you want to … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Connecting Complicated Thai Sentences
10 Videos to Help You Study Thai Grammar Effectively
Why is Grammar important? Grammar lays the groundwork for effective communication, improper grammar can affect the meaning and clarity of an intended message. Imagine trying to build a house with wood but no nails, screws or glue. How would the structure hold together? It wouldn’t. It would fall to pieces. That’s what it’s like to speak in Thai without proper … [Read more...] about 10 Videos to Help You Study Thai Grammar Effectively
15 Videos to Help Improve Your Thai Pronunciation
The Importance of Thai Pronunciation: How to Speak Clearly and Avoid Common Mistakes “What?” “Can you say that again?” How many times do you hear this when you’re speaking? Even if your vocabulary and Thai grammar are perfect, it can still be difficult for people to understand you because of your pronunciation. Learning to pronounce Thai words correctly can be one of … [Read more...] about 15 Videos to Help Improve Your Thai Pronunciation
VIDEO: How to Connect Thai Sentences | Conjunction Although
What Are Conjunctions? Conjunctions are short, teeny-tiny words. You might not even notice these tiny words in a sentence. But they’re everywhere. And they’re important. Because conjunctions can help you connect ideas and build sentences like a native speaker Common conjunctions that we use in everyday life are: and, but, or, therefore, because, if, until, before, after … [Read more...] about VIDEO: How to Connect Thai Sentences | Conjunction Although
VIDEO: Basic Thai Compound Sentences
Do you know conjunction can actually improve your Thai speaking fluency? What Are Conjunctions? Conjunctions are short, teeny-tiny words. You might not even notice these tiny words in a sentence. But they’re everywhere. And they’re important. Because conjunctions can help you connect ideas and build sentences like a native speaker Common conjunctions that we use in … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Basic Thai Compound Sentences
Strengthen Your Listening Skills to Improve Your Speaking Skills in Thai
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬...why is it important? If you want to be fluent in Thai, you need to be able to follow the natural flow of conversation. When your listening skills are stronger, your speaking skills are generally going to follow. To reach the next level of Thai, you need to push beyond the level of comfort. This means that you need to listen to things … [Read more...] about Strengthen Your Listening Skills to Improve Your Speaking Skills in Thai
VIDEO: Commonly Confused Word EP.9 | บาง /baang/ VS บ้าง /bâang/
What is the Difference between บ้าง /bâang/ VS บาง /baang/ when both words means "some"? This is one of the most asked questions from our students. Watch this lesson to learn to use them correctly and speak like a native Thai. :) Below is the script of this lesson. The structure for "บาง /baang/" is Noun + บาง /baang/ + classifier Example: Some … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Commonly Confused Word EP.9 | บาง /baang/ VS บ้าง /bâang/
Commonly Confused Word EP.8 | นี่ VS นี้
This is one of the most asked questions from our students. The word นี่ /nîi/ and นี้ /níi/ both means "this", but what is the difference? Watch this lesson to learn to use them correctly and speak like a native Thai. :) นี่ /nîi/ which is pronounced with falling tone is a pronoun. It is used by itself. Example: What is … [Read more...] about Commonly Confused Word EP.8 | นี่ VS นี้
VIDEO: Commonly Confused Thai Words
This lesson teacher Pear is talking about commonly confused Thai words ตัวเอง /dtua eeng/ and เอง /eeng/ [1] ตัวเอง /dtua-eeng/ is a PRONOUN, it means "oneself" : itself, myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, themselves Example: take care of yourself = ดูแลตัวเอง /duu-lae dtua-eeng/ Don't blame yourself = อย่าโทษตัวเอง /yàa tôot dtua-eeng/ Believe in … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Commonly Confused Thai Words
VIDEO: 3 Useful Thai Particles You Should Start Using
This lesson is teaching you useful particles that you can use to suggest your Thai friends to do things together. Watch now if you want to start speaking Thai like a native! [1] เถอะ /tèr/ pattern : do something + เถอะ /tèr/ = Let's do something Example: Let's go = ไปเถอะ /bpai tèr/ Let's eat Italian food = กินอาหารอิตาลีเถอะ /gin aa-hăan italy … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 3 Useful Thai Particles You Should Start Using
VIDEO: Magic Thai Words that Make You Sound Like a Thai
Particles come naturally to native Thai speakers and they don't really think too much about them. In fact, particles can completely change the mood and the meaning of a sentence, therefore they are very useful words to be aware of. We call these particles "magic words". Example: อะไร /à-rai/ means "what?" If you add particle "นะ /ná/" , it changes the meaning to "What … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Magic Thai Words that Make You Sound Like a Thai
VIDEO: The Most DIFFICULT Words to Pronounce in THAI
Why is pronunciation important? Consider this… If you have advanced grammar and vocabulary but your pronunciation is BAD… then local people will not understand what you say, right? The key to improving your pronunciation in Thai is lots of practice. Remember that you are “re-training” the muscles of your lips, mouth, and tongue to make different … [Read more...] about VIDEO: The Most DIFFICULT Words to Pronounce in THAI
VIDEO: Speak Thai Correctly EP.2
In this lesson teacher Pear is talking about a simple Thai word yet one of the most commonly confused words -"to get something". Which word do you think it is used for "to get" ? a. เอา /ao/ b. รับ /ráp/ c. ได้ /dâai/ Watch this lesson to correct your understanding. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Speak Thai Correctly EP.2