Simple
Phrases in Thai Language
Fast functional use of Thai language is not
easy - but it is quite possible to quickly
learn some simple phrases and words that you
will enjoy using - and your hosts will also
enjoy.
Experienced travelers generally recommend
that in any language - on any vacation - at
the very least you should learn how to say -
using polite terminology:
Hello /
Good bye
Thank
you,
You're
welcome
No
problem
Very good
I
want/don't want
Delicious
Excuse me
I'm sorry
You'll
find Thais amazingly tolerant of your
efforts and quite pleased that you made the
effort.
All of
the following links have audio - so you can
hear Thai as it is actually spoken - and
most are oriented for beginning level
learners.
http://www.learningthai.com
http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Thai
http://www.thaisouth.com/learn_thai.php
http://www.sriwittayapaknam.ac.th/thailanguage/
http://sunsite.au.ac.th/education
http://www.travlang.com/languages
http://thaiarc.tu.ac.th/thai/introth.htm
http://www.into-asia.com/thai_language
As Thai is a tonal language - you might find
it useful to listen to tapes or CDs to help
you get the pronunciation right. Certainly
the audio on the links above will give you a
good start.
Good luck
and enjoy! |
