However, I did not find it helpful. After 4 lessons, I am switching to a different textbook. Other than loads of vocabulary and vocab exercises, the book provides little else. There are no grammar lessons, sentence explanations, or writing and reading practice. I also agree with the other review that the alphabet lessons are too spread out. I appreciate that this text does not romanize from the start, but what is the point if the alphabet is so spread out?
As a self-study tool, this source is incomplete and insufficient. As a self-study aid, I see potential with the vocab practice. Nov 10, Irene Chan rated it really liked it. Helpful book for people who want an introduction into speaking and reading the Thai language. However take note that there are many different phonetic systems out there and what you learn in this book might vary from other textbooks which I quickly realised when I signed up for formal classes. What I do like about this book is all the conversation examples, really helped with giving context on how to use Thai vocab.
Jun 16, Cassandra rated it it was amazing. I was worried it would be slow ordering it and CDs from the publisher but I got the book in SF within 40 hours. I like the book so far. My iTalki Thai teacher started me with the writing and we bounce around the book a bit.
Jan 28, Maarten Tummers rated it it was amazing. Read this in and it is so methodically genius that everyone and his donkey can learn to read and write Thai. Sep 03, Aaron added it. This is probably the most widely book used for beginners. It offers a basic introduction. Compared to other books for learning Thai, it is slightly above average. I would highly recommend the 3-way electronic dictionary produced by Paiboon with the computer work by Chris Pirazi. Truly Fantastic! Thai for Beginners is mediocre, but priced reasonably.
As finished with this book as I am going to be finished with this book in Year One. A great resource for learning how to read and write and getting a feel for basic sentence structure. I didn't have the CD, which I imagine, of course, would help with cadence and pronunciation. Feb 23, Mark rated it it was amazing Shelves: language-learning. If you want to learn Thai I think this with the Audio CDs is probably the best tool I have found. Learn to speak, read, and write in Thai Apr 03, Tragic Comedyn added it.
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The start of a new year is known for resolutions, which, as we all know, Read more Click here to buy opens in a separate window — please close afterwards. I strongly recommend that you buy the video package if you can. It consists of far more detailed explanations and nuances; and I guide you through the reading exercises.
The cheaper, older version is the same course but with just a brief audio explanation of each letter and you will have to figure out how to read each word in the reading exercises yourself. You can see the difference betweent the two versions for yourself by signing up for the free trial version of the cours e. The first few lessons in the main section are from the video package and the last two are from the basic version of the course.
By watching your videos I have learned a whole lot more Thai than any of the above mentioned. Thank you for your very helpful and enjoyable videos.
The Rapid Method uses quirky cartoons to associate the shape of the letter with its sound, as well as various subliminal techniques that imprint the Thai Alphabet in your mind and help you to work out the correct pronunciation and tone for each word.
Currently I am getting through about lessons a day, maybe slightly more, spending about an hour or two a day. Not because I do not on purpose though, it is so enjoyable! I remember all the basic consonants, vowels and tones now, thanks to your methods. I also try to review lessons that I have already done during the day in between breaks at work, so I am hoping to be able to start with conversation [very soon]. All languages should be taught this way.
I started on the YouTube videos the night before and was astonished the next morning I had retained all the consonants on those after less than three hours study. This has never happened before with any subject I have studied. A rare combination indeed. And works really well. I know. Madness, right? I took him up on the promise and it is exactly what he delivers. Of course it became a fairly difficult task to say the least.
Then I heard that the people who become really fluent do so by learning to read the language. That turned out to be even more difficult than pronouncing the tones! I immediately signed up for the course and this turned out to be a huge game changer for me! To my complete surprise, in a very effortless way, I was able to read the language!
This has had a very profound effect on how I am able to pick up the language and pronounce the tones. Gary really has a passion for teaching people to read and I was very impressed with the level of service he offered. I am indeed extremely grateful that I stumbled across this program! You can complete the basic part of the course for free where you will learn to recognize about 30 letters and read and understand your first easy Thai words — all in about three hours!
Try out the foundational lessons of the Video Workshop series also for free. As a side effect, you will also pick up around everyday Thai words plus words derived from English. Incorporated into the online course are visual story associations which are as bizarre, shocking and obscene as possible to help you to memorize the vocabulary instantly! The Rapid Read Thai course is backed by a no-quibbles day money-back guarantee. Click here to buy.
You can upgrade to the video workshop package from the regular audio-only version of the course at any time — just pay the difference of 6, baht. You can also change your mind within 30 days and downgrade to the more basic audio-only version of the course if you prefer and I will refund you the difference. The latest version will work on any browser except Opera.
You will also be able to save the courses to follow offline. And for Android devices, Offline Browser looks good. This remarkable program was developed and refined by Wiworn Kesavatana-Dohrs or P. The university course is one hour every day , plus several hours of homework study each week…. With the Rapid Read Thai course, you already have an amazingly solid foundation that allows you to continuously pick up additional vocabulary from your surroundings and to develop good diction that makes it much easier to communicate from day one.
The follow-on Everyday Thai for Beginners course focuses on conversational phrases and speaking drills. You need to engage a private Thai teacher who will follow the Rapid Method strategy. You need someone who knows enough English to be able to interpret as opposed to translate meanings between English and Thai, and explain how to communicate within the context of Thai culture — and of course someone who can check your pronunciation and chat with you in Thai, so that you start to develop your ear for the Thai language.
Click here to order the Everyday Thai for Beginners package. The ebook is interactive, with embedded audio, so that you can listen to the vocabulary and the sentence patterns immediately. The idea is to progress quickly and effectively through self-study.
However, I strongly recommend that you work with a Thai tutor, first to understand each chapter and get your pronunciation just right, and second to practice speaking using the vocabulary and sentence patterns you have been studying. Anki will help you do that with minimal effort. With the top words memorized, and a little practise speaking and listening to typical sentence patterns, you can communicate competently in virtually any everyday situation.
The interactive clickable audio-book version with printable PDFs for use with your teacher and the word Anki flashcard file is available now. Download Anki for free directly from the Anki website. Download from the Apple App Store.
You need the free desktop version to be able to manage your cards and synchronize with your mobile device. Note: there is no transliteration. The Thai words are only in Thai script, so you need to know how to read before this course will be of any use to you. Technical note: the ebook is a browser-readable system consisting of MP3 audio files and javascript.
It can be followed on any modern computer or device with any browser that supports MP3. You can also download the ebook for offline reading. Words are your basic building blocks for expressing yourself and understanding others. You need them. Everyday Thai includes most of the important words you need to know. If you choose to work with a Rapid-certified teacher, this will be your schedule: Work through one lesson on your own 50 minutes on day one just to familiarize yourself with the words and basic concepts.
You should spend the rest of the week doing 10 minutes a day of Anki. Speech Training. The idea is to develop strength and fine motor control so that you mouth and tongue operate automatically. Do it for one sentence until you can do it pat — like a tongue twister. Later, you can vary the pattern slightly: Can I have a cup of tea, Can I have a glass of milk, Can I have a bottle of beer, etc.
It helps to spend another hour with your Thai teacher around day 5, but this time just have fun. The following week, you then move on to the next lesson. The writing style is straight forward, with lots of typical conversation and slang. After completing this book, you should be relatively fluent in being able to speak and understand Thai.
It takes a year to work leisurely through the book, around 10 minutes a day. Unless you have a lot of free time on your hands and enjoy spending hours studying every day, there is no need to rush.
Many are irrelevant for everyday conversation, often about witches, animals or monsters. Even those that are about everyday family life are not particularly relevant to adults traveling or living as an expat. Fables are useless, avoid them. If you want to be fluent in conversational Thai then this is the course for you. The introductory Everyday Thai for Beginners course is sufficient for interacting with Thai people about basic, everyday matters shopping, ordering food, money, saying hello and asking about interests, friends and family.
But now you want to have a relatively fluent conversation with Thai friends and colleagues about their personal lives and activities and their thoughts and feelings. A romance novel is most appropriate because it will usually include all the elements of relating to people on an intimate level.
The interactive audiobook course is designed to be read aloud and listened to one sentence at a time, over and over again, until you can hear and understand each word clearly. View the hidden English translation by clicking on the icon. Click here to order the Sydney Remember Fluency package 7, baht. Then he tried his hand at various other business ideas, failing at most of them, but eventually became successful by selling roast chestnuts at various shopping malls.
So he struggled on, looking for other ideas. It does not mean academic correctness and you will not necessarily do well in a language test, nor be able to converse in an academic, university setting.
I realize that it sounds all too incredible to be true. So rather than take my word for it, read what other people, who actually attended my workshops or followed the self-study course have said:. In the meantime, watch some of the video interviews of the workshop participants on my Youtube Channel.
Gary, what a great day. Thank you so much. I was on the way home on the BTS reading the signs everywhere… What an experience… Your course is fantastic! Stephen Reynolds, Stephen Seminar. It was like taking down the shutters from the windows and being able to see out for the first time. Colette Baily. I wanted to thank you for an excellent weekend. I was still smiling when I arrived in Pattaya, so many thanks for the opportunity. This course was fantastic — exactly what I needed in my quest to learn to read Thai.
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