Pear and I visited Phuket for a short holiday together after not seeing each other for quite a long time. I stayed in three locations : Bang Tao beach in the north of the island and Kata Noi beach then Naiharn beach in the south of the island. I loved all these beaches, they are not as touristy as the main popular beaches like Patong, Karon and Kata beach. I thought you must … [Read more...] about Holiday Pictures from Phuket in 2022
VIDEOS: Expand Your Thai Vocabulary
The first rule of learning is do it in small chunks. Brief bursts are better than one long blast. During a break of only an hour, the brain assimilates new connections, then is ready for more. You might start from learning three words a day which is a good number to aim for in a busy life. These videos can help you Expand Your Thai vocabulary. TIPS: Have a notebook with you … [Read more...] about VIDEOS: Expand Your Thai Vocabulary
VIDEO: Speaking Natural Thai
BASIC THAI GRAMMAR : ต้อง /dtâwng/ VS ต้องการ /dtâwng-gaan/ I need a new phone. He needs your help! Which word do you use in the sentences above? Is it ต้อง /dtâwng/ or ต้องการ /dtâwng-gaan/ Both words translate “need, need to, have to”. These two words are often mixed up by Thai language learners. Let’s learn when to use each word in today! THE PATTERN … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Speaking Natural Thai
VIDEO: Real Life Conversation: MAKE A DATE
This lesson offer you two exercises: 1.You can practice your listening skills. 2. You will learn 12 useful phrases for making a date and eating out. Kru Pear has a special guest to help her doing the role play, you will get to listen to a Thai man's voice in this video! Dialogue from the video: Pele: กินข้าวยังครับ /gin kâao yang kráp/ Have you eaten … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Real Life Conversation: MAKE A DATE
VIDEO: Speak Thai Clearly! | The Imitation Technique
Ready to practice speaking Thai with confidence? Practice your pronunciation with teacher Pear in this imitation lesson! Practicing Thai with the Imitation Technique will help you to; Reduce your accent Reduce pronunciation problems quickly Make listening to native speakers easier! This technique is all about copying something that a native speaker is saying – … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Speak Thai Clearly! | The Imitation Technique
VIDEO: Learn 5 QUESTION WORDS and 3 TENSES in Under 10 Minutes
WHAT? อะไร /à-rai/ PRESENT TENSE: ทำอะไร /tam à-rai/ What do you do? PAST TENSE: เมื่อวานทำอะไร /mûea-waan tam à-rai/ What did you do yesterday? FUTURE TENSE: คุณจะทำอะไร/kun jà tam à-rai/ What will you do? WHERE? ที่ไหน / tîi-năi/ PRESENT TENSE: กินข้าวที่ไหน/gin kâao tîi-năi/ Where do you eat? PAST … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Learn 5 QUESTION WORDS and 3 TENSES in Under 10 Minutes
VIDEO: 10 Thai Lessons from 2021
VIDEO: Do You Know Tinglish?
If you know anything about Thai culture or have lived in Thailand for any amount of time, you will know that Thai people are open-minded concerning outside influences. They have been greatly influenced by foreigners in terms of food, clothing, including language. This is why there are many English loanwords in the Thai language that are commonly used in everyday … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Do You Know Tinglish?
VIDEO: Ordering Food in Thai Like a Local
Impress Your Friends by Ordering Food in Thai at Restaurant Ordering something to eat can be a challenge if you cannot eat certain things because of your religion or health or you are just a picky eater. Even if you know exactly what to say, you might be worried that the waiters won’t understand you, or that you won’t say the right thing. The script of the … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Ordering Food in Thai Like a Local
How To Restore THAI to Your Brain
THE POWER OF REPETITION Can you remember the words to one of your favorite songs in high school, even if it’s been years or decades? Of course you can. You sang that song over and over for weeks on end. That’s the power of repetition. Do you have a habit that’s hard to break? That’s the power of repetition. Learning Thai Is No … [Read more...] about How To Restore THAI to Your Brain
VIDEO: 10 Useful Phrases You Must Know When Visiting Thailand
Basic everyday phrases สวัสดี /sà-wàt-dii/ - Hello & Goodbye ขอบคุณ /kàwp-kun/ - Thank you ไม่เป็นไร/mâi bpen rai/ - No worries ขอโทษ/ kăw-tôot/ - I am sorry & excuse me! Phrase to answer yes and no YES Male – ครับ /kráp/ Female – ค่ะ /kâ/ NO Male – ไม่ครับ /mâi kráp/ Female - ไม่ค่ะ /mâi kâ/ Going … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 10 Useful Phrases You Must Know When Visiting Thailand
Loy Krathong Festival
THAI NAME: วันลอยกระทง DATE: 19th November 2021 Loi Krathong festival (ประเพณีลอยกระทง) is celebrated throughout Thailand. It takes place on the evening of the full moon night of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar which is a great flood season; it usually falls in November (พฤศจิกายน). The word ลอย /loi/ means ‘to float’ and … [Read more...] about Loy Krathong Festival
VIDEO: 50 Common Thai Phrases to Use in Conversation (PART 2)
50 Common Thai Phrases to Use in Conversation (PART 1) CLICK HERE to see the phrases from part 1 50 Common Thai Phrases to Use in Conversation (PART 2) Common Phrases used to ask for information: คุณรู้ไหมว่า /kun rúu mái wâa/ Do you have any clue …? Example: Do you have any clue where 7Eleven … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 50 Common Thai Phrases to Use in Conversation (PART 2)
VIDEO: 50 Common Thai Phrases to Use in Conversation (PART 1)
Phrases for asking how someone is: เป็นไงบ้าง /bpen ngai bâang/ - How is it going? ชีวิตเป็นไงบ้าง /chii-wít bpen ngai bâang/- How is life? ช่วงนี้ทำอะไร /chûang-níi tam à-rai/- What have you been up to recently? Responses to above questions: ก็ดีนะ /gâw dii ná/- pretty good. ก็ไม่มีอะไรมาก /gâw mâi mii à-rai mâak/- Same old really. ไม่ค่อยดี … [Read more...] about VIDEO: 50 Common Thai Phrases to Use in Conversation (PART 1)
5 Ways to Say “I DON’T UNDERSTAND”
Are you repeating the phrase "ไม่เข้าใจ mâi kâo-jai" all the time? There are other ways to ask people to repeat what they say. Try these five phrases to tell your Thai friends that you don't understand what they are saying so they can slow down or repeat what has just been said to you. ?? ONLINE THAI GROUP CLASSES If you would like embark on the … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Say “I DON’T UNDERSTAND”
Learn Thai at Elephant Sanctuary
My student from New York and I visited Samui Elephant Haven, a sanctury where they provide a caring home to rescued elephants. We had fun making an elephant cake made from rice, fresh fruits and vegetables to feed an elephant family. It was a nice day out and we all left with wonderful feelings seeing how the beautiful creatures enjoyed our gift cake. You will also learn new … [Read more...] about Learn Thai at Elephant Sanctuary
VIDEO: Learn Thai One Minute
This is a compilation of one-minute lessons. There are ten topics all together. I hope you find them useful. Please let me know in the comment which lesson is your favourite. :) Lesson 1: Real Everyday Thai Phrases Lesson 2: I miss you to death! Lesson 3: I wish you were here. Lesson 4: How have you been doing? / It's not so well. Lesson 5: Three Ways to Say … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Learn Thai One Minute
Video: Improve Your Thai Conversation Skills
Pear and I catch up on the phone, we talk about what we want to do after the situation is back to normal. You will learn useful Thai grammar and phrases you can use in daily life from this lesson. Below is the dialogue of the conversation: Mod: เป็นไงบ้าง ไม่ได้คุยกันหลายวัน /bpen ngai bâang, mâi-dâai kui gan lăai wan/ How are you doing? We didn't … [Read more...] about Video: Improve Your Thai Conversation Skills
VIDEO: Cook Thai Food and Learn Thai Language
ผัดซีอิ๊ว (Pat See Ew) or Stir-Fried Noodle with Black Soy Sauce is my favourite Thai noodle dish. My mom used to cook it for me often when I was a kid. Today she shows us to to make this simple yet tasty dish step by step. You will also get to listen to us talking in Thai language and Expand Your Thai vocabulary through our cooking session. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Cook Thai Food and Learn Thai Language
VIDEO: How to Ask for Advice in Thai
Many Thai Language learners understand that the word "should" in Thai is "ควร /kuan/" and they apply the word ควร /kuan/ in all situations when they need the word "should". In fact, Thai people say the word "should" differently depending on the context. [1] ควร /kuan/ means "should" to make suggestion to someone or telling someone has obligation to do … [Read more...] about VIDEO: How to Ask for Advice in Thai