Thai 101 Learners Series: A Few Facts about Farang
A farang by any other name… Any white foreigner who spends even a few days in Thailand will learn at least one Thai word: ฝรั่ง (farang). It’s being used by Thais to refer to them – whether they’re aware of it or not. Farang is one of the first words that will stand out from [...]
Thai 101 Learners Series: Vocabulary Acquisition
Taking the long way home… One skill that will always come in handy when learning a second language is being able to say what you want without knowing how to say it. Yes, you read correctly. It’s the fine art of circumlocution: literally, talking a circle around what you mean. And it’s something you’ll find [...]
































