Back, back, back to kinder…
Going back to kindergarten. Hmmm. But, if that’s what it takes to read Thai, then so be it.
Thai is a tonal language, so being able to listen while you read is especially important for those clinging to training wheels (like me). And (I hear) even for intermediate readers.
Some Thai-English [...]
Women Learning Thai: Thai Language Learning
Expat making her way through Thai language and culture
Thai-English Readers with Mp3s
Back, back, back to kinder… Going back to kindergarten. Hmmm. But, if that’s what it takes to read Thai, then so be it. Thai is a tonal...
Mnidcraft: The Art of Language
I first came across Stuart Jay Raj when I took his entertaining Cracking Thai Fundamentals course. As shy as I am (he certainly gets you hopping!),...
New Years Thai Language Resolution With the NOW Habit
I’m not much of a New Years Resolution type of gal. But, as WLT posts generally go midweek (usually on a Wednesday)…...
Subliminal Thai… ehh?
And a happy subliminal Xmas to all… It’s Xmas day. You’re feeling fat and sassy. You’ve either been working on Thai, or thinking...
Thai-English Readers with Mp3s
Mnidcraft: The Art of Language
I first came across Stuart Jay Raj when I took his entertaining Cracking Thai Fundamentals course. As shy as I am (he certainly gets you hopping!), I enjoyed it so much that I took it twice (as did others).
Stu is one of those enviable polyglots who couldn’t stop at a handful of languages, but went [...]
Thai Bumper Stickers 3
เเม่ ยาย ไม่ ช่วย รวย เอง ก็ ได้
mae yaai mâi chûay ruay eng gôr dâi
Even if my mother-in-law doesn’t help, I’ll get rich on my own.
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รู้ หน้า ไม่รู้ ใจ
róo nâa mâi-róo jai
You might know his face, but you don’t know his heart.
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ขยัน [...]
Thai Bumper Stickers 2
เมีย ชึ้อ สอด รถ ชึ้อ ผ่อน
mia séu sot rót séu pòn
He paid the dowry in cash, but got a loan for his car.
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มี หมา เป็น เพื่อน ดี กว่า มี เพื่อน ใจ หมา
mee măa bpen pêuan dee gwàa mee pêuan jai măa
Having a dog as a friend is nicer [...]
Top Books on Thailand and Thai Culture
Booking a cultural Christmas…
With exactly one week to go before Xmas, there is just enough time to shop for the Thai language learner in your life.
And while these books are not about learning Thai, they are about Thailand. Equally important.
About the list… I asked friends and forums for their favourite books on Thailand and [...]
Thailand: Introduction
I haven’t visited every corner of Thailand, but I’ve seen a fair bit. By rental cars, loaners, water taxis and taxis charging by the day, I’ve spread into Thailand.
For years, after acquiring a dislike for Bangkok during the haze of the 2006, I’d unload at the airport and keep on going to Changmai. Or [...]
New Years Thai Language Resolution With the NOW Habit
I’m not much of a New Years Resolution type of gal. But, as WLT posts generally go midweek (usually on a Wednesday)… and as this Wednesday is New Years Eve… no real excuse not to.
To get a jump on this post, I created two to-do lists.
My New Years Resolution…
Study Thai first thing (before answering [...]
Heart Talk by Christopher G Moore
Is there a Christopher G Moore in the house?…
I created Women Learn Thai not just to take on the language, but to study the history and culture of all things Thai.
For research (especially living in a city the size of Bangkok), the Internet is a jewel. But being oldfashioned, my first choice will [...]
Bangkok: Introduction
Bangkok is an exciting, busy, dusty, noisy, hot, beautiful, ugly, stinky, and aromatic city.
And I love it.
In ‘94, fresh from a nine month introduction to living in Brunei Darussalam, I experienced Bangkok as a first. It was a long holiday weekend away. Away from Brunei, the Abode of Peace.
Hunting For Accommodation
I like to think that I’m an experienced expat. Sometimes it rings true. Sometimes not. Looking for a new home is a case in point.
Before relocating, I tend to do a lot of research to source new accommodation. There is no real replacement for actual experience, so for the final decision, I lean on personal [...]
Expat Experience: The Introduction
A bit of history…
I was raised in the expat life. With foreign travel in my blood, I naturally took to the lifestyle.
So far I’ve lived on the Island of Borneo (9 years), France (2 years), Japan (2+ years), New Zealand (3+ years), Scotland (1 year), Thailand (followed the tsunami in), as well as eight [...]