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
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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 : Real Thai Phrases That You Don’t Find in a Textbook
https://youtu.be/rZuuwdKvPT8 In this lesson, teacher Pear is teaching you useful Thai words that you don't find in a textbook. Theses words are used in everyday speech. Learn them and use them to make yourself sound like a native Thai speaker. :) เดี๋ยว /dĭao/ PATTERN : เดี๋ยว /dĭao/ + sentence or a verb Example: - I'll be right … [Read more...] about VIDEO : Real Thai Phrases That You Don’t Find in a Textbook
Samui Travel Vlog
Pear and I visited Koh Samui two weeks ago. We had so much fun that we wanted to share with you. You can also use this video as a Thai learning aid, practice your listening skills and learn some new words. We hope you enjoy our vlog! Let us know what you think in the comments below. :) … [Read more...] about Samui Travel Vlog
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
VIDEO: Speak Thai Correctly
This lesson teacher Pear helps you to understand another important Thai phrase that students often make a mistake when speaking Thai - "I don’t remember." I don't remember ผมจำไม่ได้ /pŏm jam mâi-dâai/ ฉันจำไม่ได้ /chán jam mâi-dâai/ Do you remember me? คุณจำผมได้ไหม /kun jam pŏm dâai mái?/ or คุณจำผมได้รึเปล่า /kun jam pŏm dâai … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Speak Thai Correctly
VIDEO: Commonly Confused Thai Words EP.3
Learning Thai language can be confusing at times, lots of different words share the same meaning. This lesson helps you to claify the mistakes you may never noticed before when using the word "to see". Below are the sentences teacher Pear explains in the video. Do you want to see a movie tonight? คืนนี้ อยากดูหนังไหม Kuen-níi yàak duu năng … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Commonly Confused Thai Words EP.3
VIDEO: Commonly Confused Thai Words
Commonly Confused Thai Words: เหมือนกัน /mŭean gan/ VS เหมือนกับ /mŭean gàb/ Pattern: A กับ gàp B เหมือนกัน mŭean-gan A เหมือนกับ mŭean-gàb B Example: โค้กกับเป็บซี่รสชาติเหมือนกัน /Coke gàp Pepsi rót-châat mŭean-gan/ Coke and Pepesi taste the same. ผมคิดถึงคุณเหมือนกัน /pŏm kít-tŭeng kun mŭean gan/ I miss you … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Commonly Confused Thai Words
VIDEO: Common Confusing Words in Thai | The use of น่า nâa
น่า /nâa/ is a prefix added to verbs having the meaning of “might like to, should or having the attribute of being……able” น่า/nâa/ + verb = adjective Students often mix up these pairs of words that are commonly used in everyday life. [1] สนใจ /sŏn-jai/ = interested VS น่าสนใจ /nâa sŏn-jai/ = interesting I’m interested in learning … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Common Confusing Words in Thai | The use of น่า nâa
VIDEO: Similar Sounding Thai Words That Often Confuse You
There are two important things you need to focus on in order to get your Thai pronunciation correctly and clearly; Tones Vowel sounds In this lesson teacher Pear show you 12 Thai similar sounding words that often confuse you. Here are the list of those words: เคย /keoi/ ever - คุย /kui/ talk ผัก /pàk/ vegetable - พัก /pák/ rest, stay ระวัง /rá-wang/ be … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Similar Sounding Thai Words That Often Confuse You
VIDEO: Practice Your Thai While Making Seafood Dipping Sauce
While I was on holiday in Hua Hin over a week ago, I went to a seafood market to get some frsh prawns and cockles. I invited Pear to join the party and we grilled the seafood. Thai people can't enjoy seafood with out น้ำจิ้มซีฟู้ด /náam jîm seafood/ Thai Spcicy Seafood Dipping Sauce! We thought you might enjoy watching this cooking video and practice your Thai at the same … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Practice Your Thai While Making Seafood Dipping Sauce
VIDEO: Common Thai Mistakes You Never Noticed Before
In this lesson teacher Pear is talking about confusing Thai words. We have seen our students mix up these words often, so let's clarify when to use the right word. [1] The difference between the particles หน่อย /nòi/ and นะ /ná/ [2] The confusing word "want" There are two words for “want” in Thai which are “เอา /ao/” and “อยาก /yàak/” Basically, we use: เอา + … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Common Thai Mistakes You Never Noticed Before
VIDEO: Learning Thai While Making Thai Spicy Papaya Salad
Do you enjoy Thai spicy papaya salad aka ส้มตำ Som Tam? In this video, teacher Pear shows you how to make this easy and tasty dish. You can use this video to practice listening to Thai language as Pear is speaking only Thai throughout the session. You will also learn a couple of Isn dialect. Enjoy! *** GROUP ONLINE THAI LESSONS 🇹🇭20-HOUR ONLINE GROUP THAI LESSONS – … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Learning Thai While Making Thai Spicy Papaya Salad
VIDEO: Essential Thai Classifiers for Everyday Use
Classifier or unit count (คำลักษณนาม) is essential when you count something in Thai language, so if you would like to speak like a Thai you should understand how to use unit count. The pattern is noun (something you are counting) + amount + classifier Example: Two friends เพื่อน 2 คน pûean 2 kon I have three Thai friends. ผมมีเพื่อนคนไทย 3 คน pŏm … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Essential Thai Classifiers for Everyday Use
VIDEO: Listen and Speak Natural Thai | Advanced Listening
Do you sometimes struggle to understand when listening to Thai people talking to each other? One reason you may not be able to understand native Thai speakers is this: they speak natural real Thai which is different from what you learn from textbook or classroom Thai. LET'S LEARN REAL THAI! In this lesson my brother Mink and I show you a natural real Thai … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Listen and Speak Natural Thai | Advanced Listening
Thai Grammar : Conditional Sentences
In this lesson, teacher Pear is teaching you a useful Thai grammar - Thai continual sentences or "if clauses". It is simple and straight forward, you only need to know this structure: ถ้า /tâa/ (if) + sentence 1 , subject + (ก็ /gâw/)* + verb *ก็ gâw is optional For example; If I am tired, I go to sleep. ถ้า ฉัน เหนื่อย ฉัน นอน /tâa chán nùeai, chán … [Read more...] about Thai Grammar : Conditional Sentences
VIDEO: 10 Thai Expressions to Encourage People During Tough Times
Our life is full of challenges, ups, and downs. Every single day is challenging for you. Along with a good time, you often have to face some bad times too in your life. In hard times, the words of encouragement can motivate your friends in a positive way. This lesson I am sharing with you Thai expressions of well wishing and encouragement. It will help you improve your … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 10 Thai Expressions to Encourage People During Tough Times