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larioboy Rookie

Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 23
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Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:27 pm Post subject: Where to learn Thai in HH |
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Would it be possible to learn a bit of Thai language in HH?
Where and how expensive would it be? |
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buksida Moderator


Joined: 31 Dec 2002 Posts: 4698 Location: south of sanity
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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There are a couple of little places around town but I wouldnt rate them. Theres no substitute for self study. Grab a few books and learn the basics of the writing system first and you'll find that the vocabulary will come to you. Don't be afraid to try it out everyday too, its the only way to improve. _________________ Luctor et Emergo |
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larioboy Rookie

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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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Thai language, is it very difficult to learn for us falang?
What do u think? Is a self study possible?
I mean they have a completely different writing. |
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larry70dj Member

Joined: 29 Sep 2003 Posts: 87
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Larioboy, I left school with no qualifications whatsoever. I have learnt to speak, read and write the language. Use Buksida's advise wisely. Learn the writing system and you will be able to speak with more fluency and clarity. |
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Bamboo Grove Moderator


Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 1863 Location: So Far From Bamboo Grove
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 11:17 am Post subject: |
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Grammar shouldn't be a big problem but the tones can be. It's best to get the first steps with a teacher who can guide you with the tones. _________________ 知彼知己, 胜乃不殆; 知天知地, 胜乃可全
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buksida Moderator


Joined: 31 Dec 2002 Posts: 4698 Location: south of sanity
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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Agree with larry ( although not on the no qualifications bit ). Self study is possible, I have learnt to read, write and speak Thai without the aid of a "teacher" or lessons, just a few good books and a bit of time and effort ... and above all lots of practise.
All depends how badly you want to learn it and how diligent or lazy you are! _________________ Luctor et Emergo |
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Yung Member


Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 75 Location: At sea
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Yung Member


Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 75 Location: At sea
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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Thai is obiously very different from most western languages in its gramatics/build. I found this article on Wikipedia which gives a little clue about what it's about. (although much of it seems to for people with "special interest")
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_language |
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Viseman Member

Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 57 Location: St. Louis
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2005 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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| I found www.learningthai.com to be a useful resource. There are some other good ones online if you poke around a bit. |
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