Description:

If you are fairly confident in your knowledge of Thai script then Thai for Advanced Readers is a logical choice. It is suitable for self-study or in the classroom.

Thai for Advanced Readers...

Introduces you to various Thai writing styles.
Offers a bridge to advanced reading and writing of the Thai language.
Challenges students to read Thai.
Increasing your Thai vocabulary is also a goal of Thai for Advanced Readers.

Some people find that they are able to understand considerable amounts of Thai script even though their language skills in general would not be considered advanced. If that sounds like you then maybe you will be able to tackle this course too.

The Thai script is beautiful and understanding it is necessary to fully appreciating the Thai language in it's complete form.

Thai for Beginners: Book Details

Author: Benjawan Poomsan Becker
Book: Paperback. 262 pages.
Size: 15.2cm x 21.6cm
The following is from the book's introduction:

Many people interested in learning the Thai language have trouble finding a good textbook. Thai for Beginners solves that problem.

Thai for Beginners teaches the four basic language skills - speaking, listening (with the audio CDs), reading and writing. The first part of each lesson teaches vocabulary and sentence structure. A vocabulary list with Thai spelling, transliteration and definitions in English appears at the beginning of each chapter.

The transliteration system assists you with the pronunciation whileyou are learning the Thai alphabet. Each student must learn to properly pronounce the tones either by listening to the audio CDs or with the help of a good Thai teacher.

Often, beginning students of Thai only want to learn conversation. Perhaps, learning the alphabet seems too difficult when their main goal is to talk to someone using the Thai language. This is a big mistake!

The phonetic Thai alphabet will assist even basic conversation. Using the Thai writing system develops speaking and listening skills as well as reading and writing. Wean yourself off transliteration as soon as possible. You won't regret the extra effort spent learning the Thai writing system.

The second part of each lesson teaches basic reading and writing of the Thai language. It provides a guided step by step introduction to the consonants, vowels, tone rules, and other features of the language.

Written Thai uses no spaces between the words. In this book, however, we often separate the words with a space to help you read the Thai script more quickly.

The appendix features an introduction to the Thai alphabet and a summary of the Thai writing system for quick reference.

NOTE: It is strongly recommended that you buy the Thai for Beginners book and audio CDs pack as the book relies heavily on the audio material.

Product Details:

Publisher: Paiboon Publisher.

ISBN: 9781887521031 

Mixed Media (Book and CD)