Having a partner in Thailand often means having a long distance relationship for many months at a time. And for those who meet a partner online, it is usually a long time before you actually get to meet in person. During that time apart, it’s a good idea to brush up on your Thai skills…Read More
How to Use Kráp and Kâ – the Thai Politeness Particles
You’ve no doubt heard Thais using kráp (men) and kâ (women) 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 directly translate to any word in the English language. They are politeness particles, added…Read More
How to Write Your Name in Thai & Everything You Need to Know About Thai Nicknames
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 that many people adopt Western nicknames. In fact, the whole…Read More
Learning Thai with Mondly – A Comprehensive Review
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.
Learning Thai with Glossika: The Pros & Cons of the Spaced Repetition Method
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 that I would need to fully test the platform myself…Read More
Learn Thai Podcast Review: Structure, Materials, Pricing, Pros, Cons & Tips
As of 2020, Learn Thai Podcast is no longer being updated.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 will still provide customer service support. If you are looking…Read More
How to Talk About Yourself & Others in Thai
It’s strange. Of all the simple “must know” Thai words, I come across so many foreigners learning Thai who don’t know how to refer to other people using words like “he, she, they, we, adult, old person, teenager”, that sort of thing. This is so important when it comes to stringing basic sentences together in…Read More
How To Say Happy New Year In Thai & Chat With Friends! [Video Lesson]
Happy New Year guys! Here’s a themed lesson that will teach you how to chat with Thai people about the New Year holiday. New Year is a lot bigger than Christmas in Thailand, and it’s not unusual for offices and businesses in general to be shut for 3 or 4 days while people go home…Read More