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 Lessons
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 THAI 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 THAI 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
VIDEO: Confusing Thai Words! | Fix Common Vocabulary Mistakes
In this lesson I am talking about confusing Thai words. Words that have the same translation in English, words that sounds similar in Thai. For example; the word "ask"; Can I ask you a question? Can I ask for your phone number? In Thai language we use two different words for the above question - ถาม /tăam/ and ขอ /kăw/. Confusing, huh? Which word is the correct one … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Confusing Thai Words! | Fix Common Vocabulary Mistakes
VIDEO: Improve Your Listening Skills (Intermediate)
We would like to encourage you to practice more listening skills. Listening is every bit as important to learning as reading, writing and speaking. Listening will help you to improve your understanding of the language and your pronunciation. So this lesson we created a quick conversation for you to listen. You will be listening to the conversation twice. The first round we … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Improve Your Listening Skills (Intermediate)
Thai Listening Test (Level 1)
Of all the major skills of language, listening skills require the most focus. This is because if you don't focus on what you're listening to, you may miss the core "message" that is being communicated. We created this test for you to actually practice listening. Pear is speaking in normal speed in this video so it helps you learn how native speakers talk. Also one of the … [Read more...] about Thai Listening Test (Level 1)
VIDEO: Language Errors You Keep Making
I have been teaching students from all over the world both in-person and online for almost ten years. There are a few common mistakes that my students keep making. In this lesson I am going to share three common mistakes that you need to stop making. For more videos about common Thai mistakes, try these: Pronunciation mistakes: https://bit.ly/2NekmTc Grammar … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Language Errors You Keep Making
VIDEO: Listening to Thai Conversation
This lesson is designed for listening practice. Thai Language learners need to actively develop their listening skills. Listening is every bit as vital to learning as reading, writing and speaking. Listening will help you to improve your understanding of the language and your pronunciation. My sister and I are talking about our up coming trip. I hope you enjoy the … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Listening to Thai Conversation
How Good is Your Thai? (LEVEL 3 TEST)
This video is for intermediate learners. If you find this test is too difficult , please try LEVEL 1 test or LEVEL 2 test. Get out your pen and paper, and write down the answers. Let’s get started with the quiz! … [Read more...] about How Good is Your Thai? (LEVEL 3 TEST)
VIDEO: How Good is Your Thai? (LEVEL 2 TEST)
Today I’m going to test you on your grammar, and I want you to comment below with your score. Be honest and truthful because it is unlikely that you will get all the answers right. :) Before we get started, this video is for advanced beginners. If you find this test too difficult for you, please try this test. However if you think it is too easy for you please stay tuned for … [Read more...] about VIDEO: How Good is Your Thai? (LEVEL 2 TEST)
VIDEO: Thai Southern Dialect
Thailand is divided up into four main regions: south, central, northeast, and north. This division is made due to multiple factors, including significant geography aspects, language differences, historical differences, and economic differences. In Thailand the four major dialects of Thai are: Central Thai, Thai version of Lao which is called Isan (we have two videos of Isan … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Thai Southern Dialect
VIDEO: It is None of Your Business!!
Key phrases from the lesson: อย่ายุ่งกับชั้นได้มั้ย /yâa yûng gàp chán dâai-mái?/ "อย่า /yàa/" is the word we use to make a negative command, or to tell someone not to do something, similarly to English word "DON'T". "ยุ่ง /yûng/" in this context means to meddle/to mess with something or someone. This word is used with the preposition กับ /gàp/ with . ได้มั้ย … [Read more...] about VIDEO: It is None of Your Business!!
VIDEO: Sweet & Cheesy Thai Love Phrases
Script from the Role play: Boy: เค้ามีอะไรจะบอก /káo mii à-rai jà bàwk/ I have something to tell you. Girl: อะไรเหรอ /à-rai rĕr/ What is it? Boy: วาเลนไทน์มีแค่วันเดียว แต่รักเธอคนเดียวมีทุกวัน /waa-len-taai mii kâe wan-diao, dtâe rák ter kon diao mii túk-wan/ Valentine's Day is only one day, but I love only you everyday. เค้ารักตัวเองนะ /káo rák dtua-eeng ná/ I … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Sweet & Cheesy Thai Love Phrases