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
Thai Lessons
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
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: 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: 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: 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
Basic Thai Grammar: Present Continuous Tense
Basic Thai Grammar: Present Continuous Tense If you just started learning Thai, you first need to know some basic rules of the language. Developing a solid foundation in Thai grammar will not only help you create your own sentences correctly but will also make it easier to improve your communication skills in both spoken and written Thai. In this lesson teacher Pear … [Read more...] about Basic Thai Grammar: Present Continuous Tense
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: Top 10 Thai Proverbs You NEED to Know
Sawatdee ka! Have you ever had a day in Thailand where people said the strangest things? You are doing bad Thai dance? She is running away from a tiger? Why did you catch fish with your hands?...Wait! What’s going on here? The answer is that your Thai friends are using proverbs. What Is a Proverb ? Proverb in Thai is called สุภาษิต … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Top 10 Thai Proverbs You NEED to Know
VIDEO: House Vocabulary Words | Expand Your Thai Vocabulary
Here is the list of words from the video: ครัว/krua/ = kitchen ตู้เย็น/dtûu-yen/ = fridge ตู้แช่แข็ง /dtûu châe kăeng/ = freezer ตู้ /dtûu/ = cupboard ลิ้นชัก /lín chák/ = drawer อ่างล้างจาน /àang-láang jaan/ = sink กาต้มน้ำ /gaa dtôm náam/ = kattle เครื่องทำกาแฟ /krûang tam gaa-fae/ = coffee machine เครื่องปิ้งขนมปัง /krûeang bpîng kà- nŏm-bpang/ = … [Read more...] about VIDEO: House Vocabulary Words | Expand Your Thai Vocabulary
VIDEO: UPGRADE YOUR GRAMMAR | CONVERSATION
This is a good lesson to learn many language skills. My sister and I created a Thai conversation for your to listen, it helps you to improve your listening, also you can learn some Thai grammars, and practice pronunciation with this video. At the end of the lesson, I have an exercise for you to practice the grammars that you learned today. Please find the answers … [Read more...] about VIDEO: UPGRADE YOUR GRAMMAR | CONVERSATION
VIDEO: Fix Your Grammar
This lesson is very special because you will learn two things in one; [1] Thai Grammar [2] Listening skills I try to make this lesson useful for both beginners and intermediate learners. I edited the same role play in two different versions; Version 1 is with subtitle and has slower talking speed Version 2 is without subtitle and has normal talking speed. If … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Fix Your Grammar
VIDEO: Learn Thai While Driving
https://youtu.be/wW3kjvHEJO4 In this lesson teacher Pear is talking about useful words and phrases you related to driving. Even if you know some of these words, make sure you are focusing on the pronunciation of the words so that you are understood and sound like a real Thai. :) Below is the dialogue from the video. OFFER A RIDE: อ้าว เจมส์ จะไปไหน /âao James jà … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Learn Thai While Driving
VIDEO: Pronounce 50 Common Thai Words PERFECTLY
In my opinion the absolute best way to sound more like a native speaker is to imitate other native speakers. So I want you to imitate or to copy me! Now these words might seem quite easy to you because they are words we use all the time BUT I would like you to really concentrate on the vowel sounds if the word is pronounced with a short or long sound as well as the … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Pronounce 50 Common Thai Words PERFECTLY
VIDEO: Listen Better, Speak Better
Learning to pronounce Thai words correctly can be one of the hardest parts of learning Thai. One way to improve your pronunciation is to "learn to listen". Before you learn how to speak, you will need to learn how to listen. Some sounds can be hard to tell apart when you're listening. If you can hear the difference, it will be easier to speak correctly. So for this lesson … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Listen Better, Speak Better