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The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories—especially when they're told in two languages! Thai Stories for Language Learners introduces 28 entertaining Thai stories with bilingual Thai and English versions presented on facing pages. The stories are adapted from traditional folktales with roots in the Thai oral tradition, classic Thai literature, and Thai versions of the Indian Jataka Tales—which describe the past lives of the Buddha. The stories in this book include:"The Frightened Rabbit" is a well-known story about rabbit who hears a loud thundering sound and concludes it is a landslide, without investigating further. He runs about telling others of the landslide, thus causing unnecessary panic."A Horse-faced Woman" is one of the most popular folktales in Thailand because the heroine's appearance and character differ vastly from other Thai heroines. Her equine appearance, unpopularity with fellow villagers, and passionate desires to marry the handsome Prince Pin Thong collide. "A Myth of Phra Ruang" is a classic tale popular among Thai people. It tells the story of a legendary hero—Phra Ruang—who frees the people of Lavo (Lopburi) from the ancient Khmer rulers. When the Khmer king tries to kill him, Phra Ruang escapes and is ordained as a monk. And many more!Alongside each story, readers will find:A list of key vocabulary in the Thai script, Romanized form, and the English meaningsA set of questions and writing activitiesA Thai pronunciation guideOnline audio recording in order to improve pronunciation and comprehension.This book will be of interest to learners who are beginning to read and write the Thai language and would like additional practice, as well as to general readers interested in learning about Thai culture.

Learn the basics of the Thai language quickly with this essential book!Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect way to begin learning the Thai language. It teaches you how to pronounce, read, and write all the sounds and letters, including the difficult tones. The book is specifically designed for beginners with no previous experience in studying or speaking Thai.This easy-to-use workbook shows you how to write and pronounce each letter correctly and then shows you how they are combined into syllables and words. Before you know it you'll be reading and writing complete sentences! The book comes with free audio recordings by native Thai speakers, allowing you to hone your pronunciation and listening skills.This comprehensive workbook and language guide for beginners includes:An introduction to all the sounds of the language including vowels, consonants and tonesExercises, quizzes and a final review section to reinforce the lessons in the bookFree downloadable flash cards to help you learn the alphabet and basic vocabularyFree audio recordings by native Thai speakers Reading & Writing Thai is the perfect book for self-study or learning Thai with a teacher.

Easy Thai is a practical resource that brings the Thai language to learners and travelers everywhere.This invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the language, as well as vocabulary and tips for typical daily conversation. All dialogues are highly practical, authentic and illustrated with manga for easy memorization.A complete language course and pocket dictionary in one, this book includes:Native-speaker audio recordingsFocus on daily communicationStructured, progressive lessonsAn extensive glossary of commonly used words & phrasesPronunciation & sentence structure guideEtiquette tips and cultural dos and don'ts

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Thai—whether you're 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Thai words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given using Thai script—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics, like meeting someone new and using public transportation, to culture-specific topics, like celebrating Thai holidays and eating Thai food.This colorful picture dictionary includes:Over 750 color photographs1,500 culture-specific Thai words and phrases38 different topics—from social media and counting to Thai food and holidaysExample sentences showing how the words are usedFree online audio recordings by native Thai speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences to download or streamAn introduction to Thai pronunciation and grammarA bidirectional index to allow you to quickly look up wordsThai Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages—curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Thailand.

This practical Thai phrasebook puts all the most important Thai words and phrases in the palm of your hand.It contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Thai in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Thai or traveling to Thailand, it also contains a beginner guide to the Thai language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Thai than a typical Thai phrasebook or Thai dictionary. The phrase book is organized by situations where one might need to speak Thai such as: at the hotel, in a taxi, using numbers, etc. As a bonus, an "Exploring Thailand" section provides detailed information about Thai holidays, customs and popular travel destinations.Key features of Survival Thai include:Hundreds of useful Thai words and expressionsA pronunciation guide for Thai letters and wordsA brief guide to Thai grammarA section on specific titles and place namesA Thai dictionary for quick referenceManga illustrations to provide fun visual cuesAn "Exploring Thailand" travel guide

Essential Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary presents the practical language of everyday interactions, conveyed in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. It includes the simple sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to questions, as well as a basic grammar and pronunciation guide to help you start speaking Thai right away.Terms and phrases covering mobile phones, wireless, and social media help you make the most of the language. In addition, sentences on the essentials of travel help visitors navigate the basics of arranging accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and emergencies, and more.Essential Thai Phrasebook & Dictionary includes:Over 1,500 essential sentences for everyday useA glossary containing over 2,000 terms and expressionsA handy format for finding the information you need quickly and easilyLatest Thai vocabulary and phrases for smartphones, social media and moreIn this book you'll find:Essential Thai expressions for meeting people, asking and answering simple questions, and starting up friendly conversationsA pronunciation guide and grammar notes explaining the basic sounds and sentence patterns of the languageNew manga illustrations showing key phrases and situationsPhrases for technology, WiFi, smartphones and social mediaA useful English-Thai dictionary so the right word and phrase is always at your fingertips!Travel tips, cultural notes and more—allowing you to interact with Thai speakers without making serious blunders.Whether you're a total beginner or have some experience with the language, this is a reference you'll turn to again and again when visiting Thailand and interacting with Thai speakers.

Tuttle Pocket Thai Dictionary is the most up-to-date Thai pocket dictionary available. It contains a comprehensive range of contemporary Thai words and expressions, including the latest Internet and social media vocabulary.This dictionary is specifically designed to meet the needs of English speakers who are studying or using Thai on a daily basis. It contains over 15,000 entries including all the vocabulary (in both directions) needed for everyday use.All headwords are in bold for easy look-up, and the Thai-English section is organized alphabetically using the standard Thai Romanization system. All words are given in romanized forms as well as in the traditional script.

This practical Thai phrasebook puts all the most important Thai words and phrases in the palm of your hand.It contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Thai in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Thai or traveling to Thailand, it also contains a beginner guide to the Thai language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Thai than a typical Thai phrasebook or Thai dictionary. The phrase book is organized by situations where one might need to speak Thai such as: at the hotel, in a taxi, using numbers, etc. As a bonus, an "Exploring Thailand" section provides detailed information about Thai holidays, customs and popular travel destinations.Key features of Survival Thai include: Hundreds of useful Thai words and expressions A pronunciation guide for Thai letters and words A brief guide to Thai grammar A section on specific titles and place names A Thai dictionary for quick reference Manga illustrations to provide fun visual cuesAn "Exploring Thailand" travel guide

Learn the basics of Thai quickly and easily! Easy Thai is exciting and helpful for beginning Thai Language students and anyone who needs a functional day-to-day grasp of colloquial Thai. An excellent resource to learn Thai, its twelve chapters cover practical and useful conversation topics such as introductions, telling the time, directions, ordering food and shopping. Each chapter opens with a dialogue that introduces the new language in context and contains: Vocabulary lists Grammar notes Sentence patterns Exercises Notes on culture and etiquette. All dialogues, vocabulary lists, and sentence patterns are rendered in Thai script, romanized Thai, and English. In the comprehensive, concise introduction to Easy Thai, you will understand how to pronounce, read and write the Thai language. A bilingual dictionary at the end of the book gives translations for approximately 1,000 common words in both Thai and English. Downloadable audio provides sample conversations by native Thai speakers, helping you to practice authentic pronunciation. Easy Thai contains everything you as a beginning language learner need to know about the basics of Thai, making you a more effective communicator from the very first lesson without having to resort to long, dull, expensive courses of study!

This handy Thai Dictionary allows you to look up words quickly and easily—and be understood while speaking. The Periplus Pocket Thai Dictionary is a handy pocket-sized dictionary designed for travelers, business people and beginning Thai language students. It contains all the most common Thai vocabulary you will need. This new edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include over 12,000 entries. Features of this Thai dictionary include: Complete English-Thai and Thai-English sections Headwords are printed in bold for easy reference Alternate meanings of the same word (in English or Thai) are clearly distinguished The latest IT, mobile phone, Internet and social media terminology A reference guide to the essentials of Thai grammar and pronunciation are provided to ensure you will be understood when speaking.

A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Thai—whether you''re 5 or 100!This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most common and useful Thai words and phrases. Each word is given in Thai script—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly— and the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Thai holidays and eating Thai food.This colorful picture dictionary includes:Over 750 color photographs1,500 culture-specific Thai words and phrases38 different topics—from social media and counting to Thai food and holidaysExample sentences showing how the words are usedFree online audio recordings by native Thai speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences to download or streamAn introduction to Thai pronunciation and grammarA bidirectional index to help you quickly look up wordsThai Picture Dictionary makes language learning easier and more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages—curious kids, visual learners and future visitors to Thailand.

Tuttle Pocket Thai Dictionary is the most up-to-date Thai pocket dictionary available. It contains a comprehensive range of contemporary Thai words and expressions, including the latest Internet and social media vocabulary.This dictionary is specifically designed to meet the needs of English speakers who are studying or using Thai on a daily basis. It contains over 15,000 entries including all the vocabulary (in both directions) needed for everyday use. All headwords are in bold for easy look-up, and the Thai-English section is organized alphabetically using the standard Thai Romanization system. All words are given in romanized forms as well as in the traditional script.

The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories--especially when they''re told in two languages! Thai Stories for Language Learners introduces 28 entertaining Thai stories with bilingual Thai and English versions presented on facing pages. The stories are adapted from traditional folktales with roots in the Thai oral tradition, classic Thai literature, and Thai versions of the Indian Jataka Tales--which describe the past lives of the Buddha. The stories in this book include: "The Frightened Rabbit" is a well-known story about rabbit who hears a loud thundering sound and concludes it is a landslide, without investigating further. He runs about telling others of the landslide, thus causing unnecessary panic. "A Horse-faced Woman" is one of the most popular folktales in Thailand because the heroine''s appearance and character differ vastly from other Thai heroines. Her equine appearance, unpopularity with fellow villagers, and passionate desires to marry the handsome Prince Pin Thong collide. "A Myth of Phra Ruang" is a classic tale popular among Thai people. It tells the story of a legendary hero--Phra Ruang--who frees the people of Lavo (Lopburi) from the ancient Khmer rulers. When the Khmer king tries to kill him, Phra Ruang escapes and is ordained as a monk. And many more!Alongside each story, readers will find:A list of key vocabulary in the Thai script, Romanized form, and the English meaningsA set of questions and writing activitiesA Thai pronunciation guideOnline audio recording in order to improve pronunciation and comprehension.This book will be of interest to learners who are beginning to read and write the Thai language and would like additional practice, as well as to general readers interested in learning about Thai culture.