Thailand is a nice place to live.  The cost of living isn’t high.  People are kind and friendly as reflected by the name land of smiles.  Thus, in each year, many people come to Thailand to study as well as to be a teacher.  You may get to teach or learn using English but it would be nice if you know some Thai words and phrases for class.  Apart from making the communication easier, knowing how students and teachers communicate in Thai gives you an insight of some culture and beliefs of Thai people as well.  Obviously, knowing only Thai educational information isn’t enough.So in this lesson, we have prepared Thai classroom phrases for teachers as well as students.  You can use these Thai classroom phrases in various situations such as... Show more

When a baby starts learning their native language, animal names are one of the first word categories their parents teach them. As a Thai learner, you’ll find it beneficial to learn the names of animals in Thai early on—this is a natural way to expand your vocabulary, and doing so will help you start conversations with native speakers. After all, who doesn’t love talking about their pets or favorite animals?  In this article, we’ll teach you the names of common animals in Thai. This includes: PetsFarm animalsWild animalsMarine animalsBugs and insectsBirdsReptiles and amphibians In addition, we’ll teach you what to call the different body parts of animals and what sounds animals make according to Thai onomatopoeia. Make sure to... Show more

As a new Thai language-learner, do you find it hard to make conversation with native speakers? Because speaking Thai as often as possible is a great way to acquire the language, knowing the most common questions and answers in Thai conversations will be very helpful for you.   In this lesson, you’ll learn about asking questions in Thai and how you can answer them yourself. Knowing these common Thai questions and answers will give you the confidence you need to practice speaking more often!  However, before we start our list of the top ten questions in Thai, there are a few things you need to know first. Table of Contents An Overview of Asking Questions in Thai Our Thai Questions and Answers List Conclusion 1.... Show more

When you’re learning something, a test is considered a part of the learning process. Taking a test shows your current skills and improvements you’ve made in that topic; at the same time, it reveals areas that still need improvement. For Thai learners, taking a Thai competency test is a good idea.   The most popular Thai language proficiency test is the CU-TFL. Thus, in this lesson, we’ll give you practical information about this Thai language competency test, including details about each part and when, where, and how to register to take the test. Of course, we’ll also provide you with some tips on how to pass this Thai exam.   Let’s get started. Table of Contents General Information About the CU-TFL A Breakdown of Each... Show more

When you learn any language, knowing its basic sentence patterns helps you get a grip of the language as a whole, and allows you to communicate more effectively. So if you’re a Thai learner and don’t know how to form sentences in Thai yet, knowing certain Thai sentence structures and patterns is like a shortcut to creating your own sentences.   In this lesson, we’ll teach you common Thai sentence patterns that you can use in daily life. While there are various types of sentence patterns in the Thai language, we’ll focus on just ten patterns with examples. Also keep in mind that we won’t be focusing on the tenses today.  Let’s get started! Table of Contents Linking Two Nouns: A is B Describing Nouns: A is Wants / Needs... Show more

https://youtu.be/pXV-MzO4Acs?si=PAAn8mEY1Wm8qMWU You asked, so we provided—easy-to-follow instructions on how to set up your electronic devices to write in Thai! We’ll also give you a few excellent tips on how to use this keyboard, as well as some online and app alternatives if you prefer not to set up a Thai keyboard. Table of Contents Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Thai Setting up Your Computer and Mobile Devices for Thai How to Activate an Onscreen Keyboard on Your Computer How to Change the Language Settings to Thai on Your Computer Activating the Thai Keyboard on Your Mobile Phone and Tablet Thai Keyboard Typing Tips How to Practice Typing Thai 1. Why it’s Important to Learn to Type in Thai Learning a... Show more

https://youtu.be/zpGCx7vuk2g?si=cUZNPwGM5AhetXkX How many actions do you think you do in a day? That number reflects the importance of knowing a language’s verbs for effective communication.  In this article, you’ll learn 100 Thai verbs that every beginner needs to know. Further, we’ll teach you a little bit about the grammar and usage of these verbs through examples. We believe you’ll be very happy to hear that this is a simple and easy topic! Is there subject-verb agreement in Thai? What about Thai verb conjugation? The answer to both is a resounding "No!" Thai people use the same form of verbs regardless of the subject.   Are there Thai verb tenses for present, future, and past? The answer is no. Thai people use... Show more

Ann is learning Thai. Ann wants to be able to speak Thai fluently. So Ann reads Thai books everyday.   Does this sound weird? That’s because these sentences lack pronouns. Yes, you guessed it correctly, this lesson will teach you about pronouns in the  Thai language and how to use them.   The pronoun is another basic component of grammar you have to learn if you want to master any language.  Thus, if you’re learning Thai, you’ll need to know Thai pronouns in order to speak like a native. Before we start learning Thai pronouns, you should know what a pronoun is in the Thai language first.  คำสรรพนาม (kham-sàp-phá-naam) is "pronoun" in Thai. Grammatically, Thai has six types of pronouns. Some of these have English equivalents, while... Show more

Do you remember the moment you fell in love with languages? Do you desire to learn or advance in Thai quickly and effectively? Then you need a Thai tutor. A common question that first-time language-learners ask is "Where do I begin?" The answer? Guidance. For native English-speakers who want to learn Asian languages, for example, timelines provided by the U.S. Foreign Service Institute can appear discouraging. However, defeating these odds is not unheard of. If you want to beat the odds yourself, one of the best learning options is a subscription to Premium PLUS from Innovative Language. As an active Premium PLUS member of JapanesePod101.com and KoreanClass101.com myself, I have an enjoyable experience learning at an accelerated pace... Show more

Where’s the bus stop? How do you get to this place?   Learning about Thai directions will make your travels in Thailand much easier. Further, knowing how to ask directions in Thai, and how to give them, is essential if you live or work in Thailand.   This article will help you successfully learn about directions in the Thai language. You’ll get to learn Thai vocabulary related to directions, such as "right" and "left" in Thai.  In addition, you’ll be able to see how giving directions in Thai works through various sentences and phrases throughout this article. By the end of the lesson, you’ll be able to ask and give directions in Thai with ease. Table of Contents On the Map: Compass Directions in Thai On the Road ... Show more