When you first start learning the Thai alphabet there are a number of confusing elements, one of these is the consonant names.
Many decades ago when I started to learn the Roman alphabet as a toddler, it was A-Apple, B-Banana, that kind of thing. The big difference here though, is that the only names the consonants and vowels [in the Roman alphabet] have are the names of the sounds they make; this is the same as Thai vowels [which also are called by the sound that they make] but the consonants are different.
Learning the names of all the consonants is a challenge in itself (but this is where Learning Thai, Your Great Adventure can help you) but also, in addition to the consonant name, there is a vowel in the first part of the consonant name. The only problem is it’s unwritten, why?
This is a newer version of the video we recorded last year.
In the video, Duangta talks about the Thai Base Tones. Learning these is essential for getting the otnes right and getting well on the way to learning Thai.
If you’re trying to learn Thai, you need to know these.
It may sound obvious, but if you’re serious about learning Thai language then you really need to understand the Thai alphabet. Strange though it may seem, this can really put a lot of people off: the strange shapes, different sounds, classes and so forth but, it doesn’t have to be like this. We have the most simple and straightforward method to help you learn Thai alphabet. If you’ve been to this site before then you probably know that one of the books I’ve written is called Memory Aids To Your Great Adventure. Well, in order to try and encourage more to learn this beautiful language I’ve decided to teach you the Middle Class consonants for free. All you have to do is enter your name and email address in the box below and you’ll be sent a link where you can download the ebook. You can then have a read through the introduction and the first 9 consonants in the Thai alphabet and then, if you’re serious to learn Thai alphabet then there’s a discount in the book as well. If you don’t like it, or don’t want to learn more then that’s no problem. From those who have already bought the book, books or have joined our distribution list, you’ll know that I don’t span or send rubbish emails out so you can be safe in the knowledge that your details are safe with me.
If you’re trying to learn Thai but are struggling with the Thai days of the week then there’s a free download over at How To Read Thai that will help you.
It’s a story that is true (well, apart from the hangover bit on Sunday and helps me recall the days of the week practically instantly.
I hope it will help you and nudge you a little bit further in the direction to learn Thai.
You’ll be pleased to hear that both paperbacks are available in Thailand direct from the website now.
If you go to the Buy The Books page you can use the buttons there to order direct via PayPal (you no longer have to email me via the contact page anymore).
I’m still paying standard P&P within Thailand as no-one in their right mind (other than the authors of course) are going to pay almost the same price for the book in P&P charges (are they?).
A slightly belated Happy New Year to all our new and regular readers. We had a great week in the NE of Thailand seeing people and enjoying all the festivities.
A shame to come back to Bangkok but there you have it (nothing against Bangkok of course, it just means an end to the ‘festive’ season) onwards and upwards as they say.
If you’re trying to learn Thai at the How To Read Thai website, you’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a new post over there dealing with the short vowel, สระ -ิ.
This post concludes the breakdown of the sample sentence given. We plan to put more on in due course, plus video’s and other media but it all takes time. The recent Fantastico upgrade screwed the site up for a day and entering Thai script in the manner that I do, with character formatting to simplify the explanation process, so that you can easily follow it, isn’t a quick process.: especially in a WordPress site.
Even writing it in something like MS Word is a pain (isn’t it just!) and as soon as you try and bring it form there across to WordPress…if you know anything about Word then you’ll know the problems and constraints we’re faced with.
Referring to the post below, the books have now arrived from CreateSpace , for those that have pre-ordered, thank you and if I haven’t sent them today, I’ll get them out tomorrow. Thanks for your purchase, we really hope you enjoy it!
I know I said I’d drop the price straight away but I’ve decided to leave it at this price ($24.50 , £14.00 , or 700 THB) until Sunday, 11th December (for those who are in two minds, unsure and so forth), but then it goes back down to the 20% discount ($28, £16, or 800 THB). I have no plans to offer the book at this low price again so please bear that in mind.
If you are interested, use the form on the contact page to send me an email and I’ll send you my PayPal details and what to do.
and helps me recall the days of the week practically instantly.
