2003 Reprint. The continuation of Thai for Beginners. Users are expected to be able to read and understand basic Thai language. There is a transliteration provided where new words are introduced. Read more

Making Out in Thai is a fun, accessible and thorough Thai phrase book and guide to the Thai language as it's really spoken.Dichan long nai tua khun! Ca phop kan iik muearai?―(I'm crazy about you! When can I see you again?) Answer this correctly in Thai and you may be going on a hot date. Incorrectly, and you could be hurting someone's feelings or getting a slap! Thai classes and textbooks tend to spend a lot of time rehearsing for the same fictitious scenarios but chances are while in Thailand you will spend a lot more time trying to make new friends or start new romances―something you may not be prepared for. If you are a student, businessman or tourist traveling to Thailand and would like to have an authentic and meaningful experience, the key is being able to speak like a local. This friendly and easy-to-use Thai phrasebook makes this possible. Making Out in Thai has been revised and redesigned to act as a guide to modern colloquial Thai for use in everyday informal interactions―giving access to the sort of catchy Thai expressions that aren't covered in traditional language materials. As well as the Romanized forms, each expression is given in authentic Thai script (akson thai), so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. This Thai phrasebook includes: A guide to pronouncing Thai words correctly. Explanations of basic Thai grammar, such as, word order and polite vs. impolite forms. A guide to male and female usage. Romanized forms of words and phrases with tonal markings. Complete translations including Thai script (akson thai). Useful and interesting notes on Thai language and culture. Lots of colorful, fun and useful expressions not covered in other phrasebooks.Titles in this unique series of bestselling phrase books include: Making Out in Chinese, Making Out in Indonesian, Making Out in Thai, Making Out in Korean, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Japanese, Making Out in Vietnamese, Making Out in Burmese, Making Out in Tagalog, Making Out in Hindi, Making Out in Arabic, Making Out in English, More Making Out in Korean, and More Making Out in Japanese. Read more

Are you looking for a complete course in Thai which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Thai will guarantee success!Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: Not got much time? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author InsightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Grammar TipsEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.Useful Vocabulary Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.DialoguesRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PronunciationDon't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.Test YourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years. Read more

2005 Reprint. Approx. 24,000 entries. A Practical dictionary for non-Thai speakers with both the Roman and Script. Consistent and accurate phonetic transcription of Thai sounds for those unable to read the Thai alphabet. Includes a comprehensive guide to pronunciation. Also includes Thai script for those who read Thai. All entries organised in three easy to use sections. Read more

Thai for Beginners teaches all four language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. It is effective for independent self-study or classroom use and offers clear, easy, step-by-step instructions, building on what has been previously learned. Thai for Beginners is written in a brisk, interesting style by a native Thai speaker fluent in English and experienced in teaching the Thai language. 2 audio CDs (ISBN 9781887521314) are available separately for this course. Read more

Announcement: The follow-up to this book is now released and available on Amazon, five years after this first book was published. Titled "(Another) 100 Thai words that make you sound Thai", it is part two of the two-part intermediate (spoken) Thai series. For readers who are keen on speaking natural Thai confidently, the second book is an essential resource for further learning once the reader has gone through this first book thoroughly. Further details on the dedicated Amazon product page.Stephen Saad has spent over 15 years working, living and traveling in Thailand. He never found a book that is neither a beginner’s basic book nor a weighty academic tome but a book that explains the Thai you hear every day in Thailand. So he wrote one!A book that is aimed at those foreigners who can already speak Thai to a basic level but struggle to form longer sentences or speak naturally using everyday Thai as they do in English. '100 Thai words that make you sound Thai' gives the learner the key connecting words, time context words, comparison words, exclamations and other words that are key to forming whole sentences and describing thoughts and situations beyond basic level. Crucially, this book delivers all of this in a non-stuffy way with plenty of tips and insight as if Steve is talking to you and sharing what he has learnt over the years, rather than giving you a course in Thai grammar. Finally, Steve has used a totally new concept involving assigning indicator icons and a scale of 1 to 5 to words to indicate the feel of the word and therefore, the appropriate context in which it should be used. For example, many words in Thai are used more by women than men and while men using these words is not against any rule whatsoever, they can sound a little strange doing so. The 'female' indicator icon highlights these words and the rating between 1 to 5 gives some indication of how feminine the word is. No other book gives learners of Thai this type of insight into the Thai language. Learn the phrases that are key to expressing yourself in everyday situations; not basic nouns and verbs you already know but the other words you need to construct sentences and sound credible in Thai.Gain insight into words through tips and indicator icons – a totally new and unique tool to impart insight into Thai words; learn the words with 'Thai-ness' to instantly impress.Extensive advice on not just what to learn but how to learn Thai! Read more

300+ PUZZLES for every day.Answers in the last pages.The most versatile and interesting words.Largest and most correct print size - 8.5 on 11 inches.9000+ WORDS!Healthy Brain - Healthy Life. Read more

English-Thai Edition "Am I small?" - Tamia is not sure and keeps asking various animals that she meets on her journey. Eventually she finds the surprising answer...200+ Languages and DialectsThe picture book Am I small? has been translated into over 200 languages and dialects since its publication. It is available for every country on earth in at least one official language.Please note: This book is a bilingual picture book with a 1:1 translation created by professional human translators (see translator's credits for details). Read more

Unlike other multi-ethnic nations, such as Myanmar and India, where official language policy has sparked bloody clashes, Thailand has maintained relative stability despite its eighty languages. In this study of the relations among politics, geography, and language, William A. Smalley shows how Thailand has maintained national unity through an elaborate social and linguistic hierarchy. Smalley contends that because the people of Thailand perceive their social hierarchy as the normal order, Standard Thai, spoken by members of the higher levels of society, prevails as the uncontested national language. By examining the hierarchy of Thailand's diverse languages and dialects in light of Thai history, education, culture, and religion, Smalley shows how Thailand has been able to keep its many ethnic groups at peace. Linguistic Diversity and National Unity explores the intricate relationship between language and power and the ways in which social and linguistic rank can be used to perpetuate order. Read more

Thai for Beginners teaches all four language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. It is effective for independent self-study or classroom use and offers clear, easy, step-by-step instructions, building on what has been previously learned. Thai for Beginners is written in a brisk, interesting style by a native Thai speaker fluent in English and experienced in teaching the Thai language. 2 audio CDs (ISBN 9781887521314) are available separately for this course. Read more

Quick, easy-to-use and a perfect size to fit in your pocket. Organized by subjects such as everyday phrases, hotels, and travelling around. Uses a simple system of imitated pronunciation. Read more

Do you want a solid foundation to your Thai studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Thai in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Thai you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family.What will I learn?Basic Thai is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me?Get Started in Thai is for absolute and false beginners of Thai. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Thai. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course.What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features:- 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family- Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick- Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims- Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly- Test yourself - see and track your own progress- Native speaker audio - available as a digital download- Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference listsThis pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material.Where do I go next?If you want to advance your Thai, our Complete Thai course (9781444101911) will take you to an intermediate level of Thai. Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years Read more

This second edition of Thai: An Essential Grammar provides an up-to-date and concise reference guide to Thai grammar. Using clear, jargon-free explanations, it sets out the complexities of Thai in short, readable sections and presents an accessible description of the language. Focus is kept on the real patterns of use today and grammar forms are demonstrated through a wide range of relevant examples. No prior knowledge is assumed on the part of the reader. Features include:Coverage of crucial topics, such as sentence particles, negation, questions and quantificationExamples given in both Thai script and romanised transliteration Pronunciation sectionGuidance on speech conventions and the Thai writing systemGlossary of grammatical terms Two appendices covering Romanisation systems and three key verbs Bibliography This unique reference work will prove invaluable to all learners looking to master the grammar of Thai. It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. Read more

Classical Tibetan, with origins dating to the ninth century, is the script found in a huge corpus of surviving Tibetan texts, mostly of Buddhist content; native Tibetans still employ this language, to this day when writing on religious, medical or historical subjects. The aim of this book is to provide a rapid introduction to the main elements of Classical Tibetan, so that students may begin to access for themselves the vast amount of written material available in this language. While designed for guided study, the material will also be of use to those who tackle the language on their own. Regular study over approximately six months should result in an understanding of most grammatical features and allow the student to read the simpler prose texts. Read more

Thai Reference Grammar was written to meet the need of students and teachers of the Thai language for information on advanced sentence structure. The book is divided into chapters based on common grammatical-structural categories. There are over 500 separate topics, and the most important feature is the sample sentences for each topic, of which there are over 2,000. These sentences are not stuffy, old-fashioned grammar examples, but samples of typical, idiomatic spoken Thai. The authors, an American and a Thai both with advanced degrees in linguistics and language teaching, analysed thousands of Thai sentences to formulate clear and concise explanations for all the important sentence patterns of the Thai language. Examples are given in both Thai script and transliterated Thai, written in the English alphabet with no special phonetic symbols. Tones are marked with a special font that shows the level of the sound of each word, essential to pronunciation in tonal languages like Thai. Originally published in 2001, Thai Reference Grammar is now in its fourth printing. Read more

Thai Language and Culture for Beginners aims to provide a basic foundation in conversational Standard Thai for beginning learners. It focuses on developing the learners’ listening and speaking skills. Designed primarily for use in Thai as a Foreign Language classes at U.S. universities, this coursebook uses a proficiency-based approach to learning Thai and covers the daily real-life topics and situations that a student might encounter.Use Thai Language and Culture for Beginners with the companion audio/video components to maximize effectiveness. The components are available at http://scholarspace.manoa.hawaii.edu/handle/10125/14555. This site is part of Foreign Language Teaching Resources, National Foreign Language Resource Center, University of Hawai‘iillus.For more information, visit www.yhoonchamlong.net. Read more

Still stuck on learning a language? Become fluent, with less effort. Are you learning a language but feel like you’re not making progress?Have you tried to learn a language but struggled to find time for it?Then this book is for you!In this easy-to-follow guide, you will find out how to:Make time for learning a languageStay motivated and never give up halfwayMake progress until you become fluentSimply put, you will go from wanting to learn a language to mastering it.Federica Lupis is fluent in four languages and has over 10 years of experience helping people become fluent. She will take you through the world of languages with motivation and a touch of humour that will make you want to learn more.This is your chance to make the learning process simple and easy and reach your goal no matter how many obstacles are in the way.Are you ready to become fluent?Start learning the most effective way and pick up your copy by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top, before the price changes. Read more

This is the first new Thai-English dictionary by an American Scholar to appear in over twenty years. It includes many new words and new uses of old words that have entered the language since Wold War II, an it employs the latest official spellin of words (based on the Thai-Thai Government Dictionary of 1950), with some older spellings cross-referenced to the present spelling. Its 20,000 entries are presented in a sinle alphabetical listing: standard vocabulary items, names of people and organizations, place names, and abbreviatiions.The pronunciation of words is shown in a scientific writing which includes five tones, stress within rhythm groups, and intonation whenever clauses or sentences are cited. The pronunciation guide is not a translation; rather it is the standard pronunciation used by educated speakers in Bangkok, which often differs from the traditional spelling in tone and vowel length.Levels of usage―vulgar, common, colloquial, elegant, royal, and sacerdotal―are indicated whenever pertinent. Slang terms and idioms are included, and for words that American students find difficult there are grammatical comments and ample examples of usage. Read more

Teach Yourself Thai is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Thai with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge or refresh rusty language skills for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 14 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to making travel arrangements. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. The book will give you a solid introduction to the Thai writing system, so you can go on to extend your knowledge beyond the book and the recorded material will help you with the pronunciation of this tonal language. The new edition retains the tried-and-tested structure of the lessons but has been fully updated. New features include an English-Thai vocabulary to go alongside the existing Thai-English vocabulary and a 'taking it further' section directing the reader to further sources of Thai - websites, books, etc. The language notes have been expanded, the exercises improved and more reading material in Thai script added. The page design has been improved and section headings given in English to make the course easier to use for the self-access learner. The accompanying recording has been increased to two accompanying cassettes or CDs amounting to approximately 150 minutes of listening material. The CDs and cassettes are available separately or in a pack with the book. Read more

Thai for Intermediate Learners: The continuation of Thai for Beginners. Users are expected to be able to read and understand basic Thai language. There is a little transliteration provided where new words are introduced. Read more