Isaan refers to Thailand’s northeastern region, the largest area of Thailand. The word is also sometimes spelt Isan or Esarn. The reason for its separate identity is a history of war and people displacement. Without delving too far into the history here, see Wikipedia for… Read More

You’ve no doubt heard Thais using kráp (for male speakers) and kâ (for female speakers) in everyday conversation. Yet despite their apparent simplicity, understanding these words and when you should use them isn’t entirely straightforward. Most people don’t know that kráp and kâ do not… Read More

One standout cultural difference between Thailand and the West is ‘names’. If you have spent time in Thailand you will have noticed that some Thai names are often quite long, that most people don’t use their birth name, that most people have a nickname, and… Read More

In a nutshell, Mondly is fun, interactive, and engaging. The lessons have a game-like-appeal, and the way the platform is designed makes it very easy to dip in and out of. You can learn a couple of words or phrase while you’re on a break, go back to what you were doing and then jump straight back in where you left off.

I have to say that prior to this review I had not heard of Glossika. I was contacted by the company and asked if I’d be interested in reviewing the platform for my readers. It looked pretty interesting, so I replied and let them know… Read More

As of 2020, Learn Thai Podcast is no longer being updated. At the time of writing the program is still available to buy; however, the owners have confirmed that no further updates will take place and no new lessons will be added going forward. They… Read More