Songkran long holiday has officially started today and many Thai people are traveling to celebrate the Thai New Year and see their families. Songkran is also the period when road accidents are occurring at the highest rate and this period between 9th – 15th April is referred by the police as the ‘Seven Dangerous Days’ of the New Year. Most accidents are caused by drunk driving … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Useful Phrases to Show You Care
Speak Like a Thai
VIDEO: How to Forbid & Give Warning
Songkran or Thai New Year is coming in a couple days. Besides all the major fun that is about to go on with the water fight, there are also some tips that have been given to the festival participants for their safety. We are going to talk about useful words that are used to make a command NOT to do something. :) 1. ห้าม hâam (forbid, prohibit) Pattern 1: " Someone … [Read more...] about VIDEO: How to Forbid & Give Warning
VIDEO: Say Them Right, Thai Long Vowels
To speak Thai clearly and make local people understood, it is not only getting the tones right it is also pronouncing the vowels correctly. There are in total 32 vowels in Thai language, 14 of them are long vowels and 18 are short vowels Similar to pronouncing Thai tones, when the vowel changes the meaning changes too. So you should make sure you are saying a word … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Say Them Right, Thai Long Vowels
VIDEO: 10 Most Popular Thai Slang of the Year!
[1] ฟิน /fin/ This word is derived from English word ‘finale’, in English this means the last part of an event, and it is usually ‘the best part’ and epic, right? So Thai people use ‘ฟิน FIN’ for describing a feeling that is ‘GREAT’ , or feeling awesome! [2] อิน in is also derived from English word ‘inner’ but Thai people use it as VERB means ‘feel emotional by … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 10 Most Popular Thai Slang of the Year!
VIDEOS: Thai for Tourists
These 12 basic Thai lessons cover common situations you might encounter as a tourist. Take some time to learn them and I am sure it will help your travel more enjoyable as you will have fun talking to Thai people or even make a new local friend. :) (Click the topic of the lesson to see more details) PLAYLIST: 1. VIDEO: When and How to Wai Properly 2. VIDEO: … [Read more...] about VIDEOS: Thai for Tourists
VIDEO: Take Care of Yourself
Thai useful expression that can be used in everyday conversation "take care of yourself" 'Take care' in Thai ดูแล duu-lae 'Oneself' is ตัวเอง dtua-eeng Take care of yourself is "ดูแลตัวเอง /duu-lae dtua-eeng/" When we tell someone to do something , the particle นะ ná is added to soften our statement and make you sound friendly. The complete sentence would be "ดูแลตัวเองนะ … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Take Care of Yourself
VIDEO: Giving Directions
This lesson you will be learning basic words for directions as well as how to ask for directions. It is useful to know words and phrases that will let you talk about going places, as well as understand what someone else says when giving simple directions. :) BASIC DIRECTIONS: ตรง /dtrong/ means straight ไป /bpai/ means go ตรงไป /dtrong bpai/ = go straight เลี้ยว … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Giving Directions
VIDEO:Getting A Thai Massage
Video Script: Reception: สวัสดีค่ะ sà-wàt-dii kâ (Hello) Customer: ขอจองนวดไทย 90 นาที วันนี้ ตอน 5 โมงเย็นค่ะ kăw jawng nûad tai gâao-sìp naa-tii wan-níi dtawn hâa moong yen kâ (I would like to book a 90-minute Thai massage, today at 5 p.m. please.) Reception: ขอชื่อกับเบอร์โทรศัพท์ด้วยค่ะ kăw chûe gàp ber toe-rá-sàp dûai kâ (Can I have your name and phone number … [Read more...] about VIDEO:Getting A Thai Massage
VIDEO: Basic Comparisons
When forming a comparative sentence like A is bigger than B, we use this pattern: subject 1 + adjective/adverb + กว่า gwàa + subject 2 Script of the Role Play: Pear: เย็นนี้กินอะไรดี yen-níi gin à-rai dii? What shall we eat this evening? Mod: ไม่รู้อ่ะ mâi rúu à I don't know. Pear: อาหารญี่ปุ่่นดีมั้ย aa-hăan yîi-bpùn dii mái? Is Japanese food … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Basic Comparisons
VIDEO: Learn Thai – Restaurant Conversation
The basic word that is used when you place an order in Thai is เอา /ao/. Some people say the word ขอ /kŏr/ is more polite to use when ordering food, but I don't think it matters. Important note: As the fact that we use เอา /ao/ to place order, so it can ONLY be followed by a noun or noun phrase. Read more about the right way to use เอา … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Learn Thai – Restaurant Conversation
VIDEO: Thai Future Tense
Sawatdee ka, Actions that occur in the future (will/going to + verb/verb phrase) can be phrased using the pattern : subject + จะ jà + verb / verb phrase Example: พรุ่งนี้เขาจะทำอาหาร prûng-níi káo jà tam aa-hăan Tomorrow she will cook. พรุ่งนี้เขาจะไม่มาทำงาน prûng-níi káo jà mâi maa tam-ngaan Tomorrow he will not come to … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Thai Future Tense
VIDEO: Exercise Activities
1. ชอบออกกำลังกายมั้ย /chôrp òrk-gam-lang-gaai mái?/ Do you like to exercise? - ชอบออกกำลังกายมากค่ะ /chôrp òrk-gam-lang-gaaimâak kâ/ I like to exercise a lot. Click here to learn more about how to ask and answer Thai Yes/No question 2. ชอบกีฬาอะไร /chôrpgii-laaà-rai?/ What sports do you like? - วิ่ง /wîng/ to run - ว่ายน้ำ /wâai-náam/ … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Exercise Activities
VIDEO: Shopping Conversations
This lesson We are looking into useful phrases that are commonly used in shops or stores or when we go shopping. I think most of you already know how to ask the question “how much?” and bargain the price, but this lesson we will learn some more useful phrases for asking about product you want to buy. Dialogue: Seller : สวัสดีค่ะ ดูได้ค่ะ ถามได้ค่ะ Sà-wàt-dii … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Shopping Conversations
VIDEO: Thai Slang in Dictionary of New Words
The committee of the royal institute are compiling new words, slang and expression currently in use, ostensibly for the benefit of later generations, who may be confused by the wacky slang of today's popular media (like my mom lol).There will be more than 1,000 words published in the Dictionary of New Words edition 4 ( พจนานุกรมคำใหม่เล่ม 4) Here are … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Thai Slang in Dictionary of New Words
VIDEO : How to Ask Someone Out
When you want to ask someone out to do something together with you or going somewhere together, like in English you would say "Shall we…?" in Thai language we use a very simple pattern below; ไป bpai + do something / somewhere + กันมั้ย /gan mái/? For instance; ไปกินข้าวกันมั้ย bpai gin kâao gan mái? Shall we go to get something to eat? To eat in general (not specify … [Read more...] about VIDEO : How to Ask Someone Out
VIDEO: Friendly Talk
แล้ว léao (already) When we want to tell that something has happened already, this pattern is used: Subject + verb + “แล้ว léaw” แล้ว / léaw/ means ‘already’ Example: I had breakfast already. ผมกินข้าวเช้าแล้ว pŏm gin kâao-cháao léaw. He has gone back to Australia already. เค้ากลับออสเตรเลียแล้ว káo glàp … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Friendly Talk
Learn Thai from Mistakes
My student showed me a photo from his trip to Chiang Rai. Once I saw it, it made me laugh out loud. I would like to share it with you so we can also learn Thai from this photo. This is a warning sign from a tea plantation in Chiang Rai province in Northern Thailand. Chiang Rai is known for their abundant tea plantations. The sign in Thai says "ห้ามเด็ดยอดชา" , but what … [Read more...] about Learn Thai from Mistakes
VIDEO: Thai Expression “Have Fun!”
When you would like to wish Thai people 'Have a good trip', 'enjoy your meal', 'enjoy your movie' etc. you can easily use the following pattern: VERB + ให้ hâi (for) + ADJECTIVE * ให้ hâi (for) + ADJECTIVE = ADVERB For example; เที่ยวให้สนุก tîao hâi sà-nùk (Have a good trip or enjoy your holiday) เที่ยว [tîao] means 'to go on a holiday' or 'to go out for … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Thai Expression “Have Fun!”
VIDEO: Classifiers is Essential to Speak Like a Thai
Classifier or unit count (คำลักษณนาม) is essential when you count something in Thai language, so if you would like to speak like a Thai knowing how to use unit count is a must. The pattern is noun (something you are counting) + amount + classifier For example; two women ผู้หญิง 2 คน pûu-yĭng 2 kon five bottles of beer เบียร์ … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Classifiers is Essential to Speak Like a Thai
VIDEO: Do You Know How To?
We filmed this lesson when we went on a trip to the Surin island together. We explained a common Thai joke as well as a new question word that you might never heard of before. I hope you enjoy this video and find it useful. :) Role play dialogue: Mod: ครูแพร มดอยากไปดำน้ำ Kru Pear, Mod yàak bpai dam-náam (I want to go … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Do You Know How To?