There are two ways to read the year in Thai. (Both Buddhist and gregorian year are read the same way). I will give you examples and later I will point out common mistakes that English speakers often make. Number by number If you can count 1-9 then you can already say...
I have many friends who have learned Thai and speak fluently. However, they don't sound exactly like native Thai speakers. This is not to bring down their accomplishments because it's already super impressive to speak Thai. Reasons you might not sound like a native...
As a Thai teacher, I often see students that take classes with me ask, "How do I answer yes or no to that question?". Here I would like to explain all the ways to say yes in Thai and all the ways to say no in Thai. I'll explain different situations and also point out...
All language learners have experienced the following: Trying to speak your target language (in this case, Thai) and having the person speak English back to you. It's important to note that due to Thailand being a tourist country, in some sectors it's important for...
After 1-3 weeks of learning Thai, you will encounter the word ใจ (jai) over and over again. Even after you become advance you will continue to encounter it all the time, so why not learn it now? jai words are used a lot for expressing feelings such as I am sad, he is...
Going to a market, putting yourself in a situation where you are required to squeeze every bit of Thai language out of you is a great way to improve your Thai. In this post, I will teach you vocabulary, sentences, and general advice on how to haggle and bargain in...
As a language learner (and a teacher) I can say that the Thai alphabet is difficult. By difficult I mean it takes more time and effort to master and read effortlessly than other languages. There are 44 consonants symbols, at least 32 vowel combinations, and 5 tones....
In this article, you will learn a few common ways to say I can't speak Thai, some common mistakes, and also advanced tips on how to speak like a real Thai. Let's take a look at them together. pôot paa-săa tai mâi dâai พูดภาษาไทยไม่ได้ The exact/literal translation of...
In this article, I will teach you about a very useful Thai word: noi หน่อย (nòi). หน่อย is a word meaning "a little" and it is a word often used to make a sentence sound nicer, less harsh, and more friendly. One of the most common uses of หน่อย is in the word นิดหน่อย...
จ้า (jâa) Ja in Thai can be used as a replacement for krap and ka. In case you don't know, Krap and Ka are particles you add at the end of sentences to sound polite and friendly. If you want to sound more friendly, and/or more like a rural Thai person, you should try...
In this article, I will give you tips on how to be a great student on italki. I have completed more than 200 classes as a Thai student and haven't had a bad experience. I will give you tips on how to not be nervous if you have never taking a class before, what to...
