Beer Chang Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I'm slowly learning Thai. Take a lesson an hour a day. My progress would be better if I studied more at home but it's not yet a habit. How's your Thai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wino Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 My Thai is lousy. I have bought books and tapes to help but I find it difficult. I think the brain is pickled with too much Chang Beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Better than most farangs I know but I'm still rather mediocre at best. Somewhat studied it on my own off and on for 10 years, took a 5-week course (2 hours, twice a week) in Hua Hin earlier this year, a 3-week (3 hours, 5 days a week) course at Chiangmai University a few weeks ago, and am now trying a private tutor for two one-hour sessions per week. Biggest stumbling block for me is retention - which ain't so good at 61. But I'm also hard of hearing and that sure as hell doesn't help me accurately hear those weird sounds and tones. But studying Thai is fun, somewhat keeps your mind disciplined, and most Thais I know appreciate it when you make the effort (even badly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Chang Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I'm going the private tutor route which isn't too expensive in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucus7 Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 I went to school in Bangkok a few years back it did'nt stick. It is a struggle with the tone changes for me. My kids help alot, they seem to enjoy correcting me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Chang Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Tones are the tough part for me too. Reading is surprisingly easy but I have a long, long way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyExpat Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 I have lousy luck in learning to speak Thai. I have tried in the past to learn the Thai language but I find it VERY VERY difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Chang Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 A good book for beginners that want tolearn Thai is Thai for Beginners by Becker. For someone just visiting for a few weeks and not concerned with the alphabet then Thai For Lovers is a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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