I'm seeking a ebook or book to learn the Thai language.
 

I'm seeking a ebook or book to learn the Thai language. I'm interested in learning Thai words, so I can follow conversations as in knowning what they are talking about.

For example. Numbering 1-100 and some basic sentences ( I am going / What does it cost ) and words ( House, Bakery, Spoon, Food )

I know some words already ( correct me if i'm wrong, not sure about the spelling either :winkwink: )
kin = food
pom = boob
ham = penis
sawadi cap/kaa = hello

I'm not looking for a speed course, It have it's time. Anyone can recommend me a good ebook or book, maybe a website where I can take Thai lessons or learn it.

Thanks.

I thought you already spoke Thai? :winkwink:

Assuming something is bad :2 cents:

Wouldn't books on tape be better? I mean, you can learn while working out or while doing your everyday activities.

5 Dollah = Sucky Sucky.

Best I can do bro. :(

One of the best books I found for learning Thai is called "Thai for Lovers." It has a ton of useful phrases and the phonetic way to pronounce them. But I believe the best way to learn Thai, or any language, is through immersion. You'll notice certain words or phrases are used a bunch.

Thai is interesting where as the Thai language does not have a shitload of words, unlike english. In english, there's a word for everything. In Thai, they have one word that can mean 10 different things, depending on how you say it. An example is the word "Sue-why." It can mean beautiful or unluckly, depending on how you say it. The language utilized rising and falling tones to change the meaning of the word.

An audio book is a better bet, because you can get used to the sound of the words. The audio books are great if you can master them, but keep in mind not all Thai people speak the same way. I've been apartied to conversations between two Thais where it took 30 minutes to explain something to eachother. The launguage varies among the different levels of education and the Thais may not have words for certain things. Like the difference between a knife, an ax, a pitchfork, etc. They might all be the same word, meaning something like 'sharp metal' but the usage determines what it actually is.

The last thing I can say is one drawback to learning through immersion is make sure you find someone who will help you learn. I found may times that the girls think it's so cute when you speak incorrectly, that they don't correct you. So when you really need to use the words you get a blank look from the person you are talking with. ICQ me for more.

now you just need the word for "pussy" and you're all set

I will do a search for ''Thai for lovers'' but an audio book will proberly be better after all. The girls ''bar'' girls didn't learn me any good i've just found out. The words i knew where either wrong or 50% correct, had a different meaning or was close too it. I have a contact in Thailand who is born there and also helps me learning it. It's more to mix it with english in the first place and understand some of what they say.

I'll ICQ you for some more :thumbsup