In this lesson, you will learn how to use the everyday useful Thai word "กัน /gan/" The common usages of กัน /gan/ that are used in everyday life are: 1.กัน /gan/ 2.ด้วยกัน /dûai gan/ 3.เหมือนกัน / mŭean gan/ 1. กัน /gan/ is used by itself in two situations: [1] กัน/gan/ means "each other". We use this structure : Plural subject + VERB + กัน/gan/ Examples: เจอกัน … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Fix Your Thai Mistakes : “กัน /gan/” VS “ด้วยกัน /dûai gan/”
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SPEAK NATURAL THAI – How to Say【Thank You For】
I am sure you know "thank you" in Thai. Did you know how to say "THANK YOU FOR..." in both casual and formal situations properly like a native speaker? In this lesson, you will learn to thank someone for something or doing something in real Thai language. OPTION 1: Casual Way ขอบคุณ /kàwp kun/ + ที่/ tîi /+ verb Examples: ขอบคุณที่มา /kàwp kun tîi … [Read more...] about SPEAK NATURAL THAI – How to Say【Thank You For】
Thai for Everyday Life – Expand Your Thai Vocabulary & Grammar & Listening
A great way to remember new Thai words is to use them in your daily life. Join my barbecue cooking and learn some Thai. You will learn many new Thai words, grammar as well as reading in this lesson. How many new words have you learned from this lesson? Please let me know in the comments. :) YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: 60 Thai Words & Phrases for Your Morning Routines 50 … [Read more...] about Thai for Everyday Life – Expand Your Thai Vocabulary & Grammar & Listening
Thai for Everyday Life: Three Ways to Use “แล้ว /láew/”
If you are familiar with Thai language, you definitely hear the word "แล้ว /láew/" often. Have you ever wondered why sometimes you hear it in the beginning of the sentence, but many times it is added at the end or even in the middle? Because there are three different ways to use "แล้ว /láew/". Let's go through all of them today. แล้ว /láew/ means "already" Structure: a … [Read more...] about Thai for Everyday Life: Three Ways to Use “แล้ว /láew/”
Speak Natural Thai: Usage of “เลย /leoi/”
The word เลย /loei/ has various meanings in Thai and is used differently depending on the context of the sentence. Today we’ll learn about its meanings and how you can use them in sentences and everyday conversations. เลย /leoi/ is used as a verb for "to pass", "go beyond" Example1: เลยเซเว่นนิดนึง จะเห็นบ้านชั้นอยู่ทางขวา /leoi se-wên nít-nueng, jà hĕn bâan chán … [Read more...] about Speak Natural Thai: Usage of “เลย /leoi/”
10 Thai Phrases ONLY THAIS Use | ***HOW THAI ARE YOU?***
These are ten very Thai phrases, they are used in daily conversations. If you would like to sound a little more Thai, you are welcome to use them. No have = don't have Actual Thai term: ไม่มี /mâi mii/ Same same but different. = similar Actual Thai term: คล้าย /kláai/ They look similar พวกเขาหน้าคล้ายกัน /pûak káo nâa kláai gan/ … [Read more...] about 10 Thai Phrases ONLY THAIS Use | ***HOW THAI ARE YOU?***
Step Up Your Thai Grammar: The Must-Know Thai Word “ไว้ wái”
The word ไว้/wái/ is hard to translate because there is no equivalent in English. Thai people add the word ไว้/wái/ AFTER a verb of action, or verb phrase, to convey the idea that the action is being done for future use or reference. It implies the meaning of "FOR LATER". The structure is Verb + ไว้/wái/ Example 1: แม่ทำของโปรดไว้ให้แล้ว /mâe tam kăwng bpròod wái hâi … [Read more...] about Step Up Your Thai Grammar: The Must-Know Thai Word “ไว้ wái”
VIDEO: The Most Important Thai Word “ก็ /gâw/”
The word "ก็ gâw" is one of the most commonly used words in spoken Thai.If you listen to a Thai talking you will probably hear a few "ก็ gâw" in one conversation. If you want speak like a Thai , you must understand this tiny but crucial word. It is arguably the most ambiguous word in the Thai language. Did you know that this tiny little word has staggering 33 meanings and … [Read more...] about VIDEO: The Most Important Thai Word “ก็ /gâw/”
VIDEO: Correct Your Thai – ไป/bpai/ or มา/maa/
Are you confused when to use the words ไป/bpai/ or มา/maa/ ? Do you wonder why sometimes they are both in the same sentence. Watch this video til the end to clear up any confusions you may have. The basic words ไป/bpai/ which means “to go” and มา/maa/ which means “to come” are used all the time in everyday life. HOWEVER besides this usual meaning, both words are used as … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Correct Your Thai – ไป/bpai/ or มา/maa/
5 Ways to Say “YES” in Thai Language
One of the first things you should do when you start learning Thai is to understand how to form Yes/ No questions and learn how to give the correct "YES" or "NO" answer. Many students understand that "ใช่ /châi/" is used for answering "YES" to every question which is WRONG. In this lesson, I am going to explain how to answer "yes" and "no" to basic Yes/No questions. To be … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Say “YES” in Thai Language
5 Isan Thai Words You Should Learn
อีสาน Isaan is the name given to the North-Eastern region of Thailand, approximately one third of Thailand’s land area. You maybe wondering why you should bother going to the trouble to learn some Isaan dialect. Surely learning Thai is quite enough without having to learn an extra language. Well, as a visitor to Thailand or expat living here, it is very likely that you will … [Read more...] about 5 Isan Thai Words You Should Learn
VIDEO: STOP Saying These 10 Thai Words! Try these BETTER Ways
Over the past 10 years a Thai language teacher, we have noticed that our students, especially beginners often misuse a few Thai words in daily life. Today we put together a list of those 10 commonly misused words for you and suggest BETTER ways to say them. Use ก็ดี /gâw dii/ instead of สบายๆ /sà-baai sà-baai/ Use เฉยๆ / chĕoi-chĕoi/ instead of 50-50 Use … [Read more...] about VIDEO: STOP Saying These 10 Thai Words! Try these BETTER Ways
VIDEO: 60 Thai Words & Phrases for Your Morning Routines
A great way to remember new Thai phrases is to use them in your daily life. Today I would like to invite you to join me in my morning routine and talk about useful phrases you use in the morning as you get ready for the day. Let's go! The list of words that are talked about in the video: ตื่นนอน /dtùen nawn/ = wak up กินน้ำ /gin náam/ = drink water จัดที่นอน /jàt … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 60 Thai Words & Phrases for Your Morning Routines
VIDEO: Commonly Confused Thai Words (EP.10)
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)
VIDEO: Learning Thai Through Music
Songs are great for self-study because they make your study sessions fun. Having fun while you study is a really effective way to learn, so today I chose a slow and romantic Thai song with lots of useful vocabulary words for you to learn. Turn up your speaker! :) Here is the official music video of the song we are learning. Let's begin the fun! เธอ คือ … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Learning Thai Through Music
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 PLAYLIST: LEARN THAI WITH MY BROTHER
My little brother Mink helped me make many Thai language learning videos over the years. I put all the videos with Mink in this post for you in case you are interested to listen to a Thai man pronunciation and how a guy speaks Thai. Enjoy! TAKING A TAXI 2. RELATIONSHIP PROBLEM 3. PRACTICE "NG" SOUND 4. RESTAURANT … [Read more...] about VIDEO PLAYLIST: LEARN THAI WITH MY BROTHER