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https://www.youtube.com/embed/747miEBMarg Considering the prominence of Buddhism in Thailand, it should come as no surprise that Buddhist holidays take the spotlight in this culturally rich country.  At the end of Thailand’s rainy season, just before the country’s most bountiful harvest, the Buddhist population celebrates วันออกพรรษา (wan-àawk-phan-sǎa), or "End of Buddhist Lent Day." If you’ve been keeping up with our blog recently, you may have read about the start of Buddhist Lent; today, we’ll talk about its conclusion.  Are you ready? Let’s get started! 1. What is End of Buddhist Lent Day? In a previous article, we discussed the beginning of Buddhist Lent in Thailand. Today, we’ll focus mainly on the... 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

Is Thai an SVO language like English? Or maybe an SOV language?  Yes, you guessed it correctly. This lesson is about sentence structure in Thai.  As a Thai learner, it’s important to know how to use proper Thai word order in sentences so that you can communicate like a native. Whether you’re a beginner or have been learning Thai for some time now, this is the perfect beginner guide to Thai sentence structure. In this lesson, you’ll learn about word order in Thai and how to form sentences. We’ll start with basic information about how words are ordered, followed by four types of sentence structures in Thai grammar. You’ll also get to learn about Thai language word order with modifiers and how to transform sentences into yes-or-no... Show more

https://youtu.be/brWjQ1R-ZIo?si=_7DKWEDF8zACEVn5 Time is an important part of our life. Thus, it makes sense for Thai learners to learn how to ask for and give the time in Thai. Knowing Thai time phrases enables you to plan your schedule, make appointments, and better understand Thai conversations. Telling Thai time is pretty different from doing so in English. Most of the words and phrases we’re going to look at aren’t difficult to understand, but you will need some time to get used to using them. For example, you don’t have to worry about remembering a.m. or p.m. in Thai because there is none. And we can also assure you that the way Thai people tell time is pretty straightforward, so it’s not hard to remember. In this lesson,... 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

https://www.youtube.com/embed/FhbTh5rVt0Y Would you be willing to give up your guiltiest pleasure for three months? Well, each year in Thailand, the Buddhist monks and other followers of Buddha’s teachings do just this. The first day of this three-month period is a holiday called Buddhist Lent Day, and this is what we’ll be talking about in this article! Let’s get started. 1. What is Buddhist Lent Day? This holiday marks the beginning of the Buddhist Lent, which is a three-month period during which monks are expected ระมัดระวัง (rá mát rá-wang), or "to be careful," not to venture outside the temple or pagoda. This three-month period ends on End of Buddhist Lent Day, which is another Buddhist holiday that we’ll be... Show more

The noun is a basic component of sentences in any language, including Thai. In order to communicate in Thai, you need to know enough vocabulary to form the sentence, and this includes nouns. Thus, as a Thai learner, it’s important for you to learn Thai nouns for better communication. While learning about nouns in Thai is essential in mastering the language itself, it can also introduce you to certain cultural aspects and traditions. For example, in learning the basic Thai nouns related to food and utensils, you can guess how people eat. Further, in our guide about Thai language nouns, you’ll also get to learn about คำทับศัพท์ (kham-tháp-sàp), or English words that are used in the Thai language. In this lesson, ThaiPod101.com... Show more

When learning a new language, everyone should have an ultimate goal to work towards. Whether you want to be able to connect with a Thai relative, easily order food while traveling, or take part in a spiritual journey in the kingdom, having an end goal for your learning can be very motivating. One of the more popular but difficult examples of this is learning to speak Thai like a native speaker. You would easily become the life of the party if people heard you, as a foreigner, speak like a local. So what ways can you work towards this goal? That is what we will be looking into today. Here are 3 tips you should follow to start speaking Thai like a native speaker. Tip 1. Focus On Vocabulary If your goal is to speak like a... Show more