Comments on: Successful Thai Language Learner: Stickman

By: Catherine

Catherine — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:43:46 +0000

Lani, I agree that finding what works for you is important. I also believe that mixing and matching is the way to go too. I guess because it keeps the interest/excitement fresh?

Thanks for the kudos on Stickman’s interview. Before I moved to Bangkok, I not only read his site, but printed off pages and pages to read in the hotel while waiting to find accommodation (I still have them somewhere in a thick envelope). For someone coming from nine years in a Muslim country sans alcohol, Stickman shared a different lifestyle. For sure. Not much shocks me (heel-kicking in California in my early twenties fixed that), but I do admit to a few ‘oh me oh my’s’ ;-)

By: Lani

Lani — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:27:57 +0000

One of the things that struck me was the fact that Stickman said he didn’t think learning Thai one-on-one was the best way to go and yet that is how he was introduced to pasa Thai. I think his intro at the temple was a really nice way into the language and probably helped form a foundation that is missing in a classroom setting.

It is though all about finding what works for you and to his credit, Stickman studied his brain off. Great interview w/ a infamous web personality ;)

By: Catherine

Catherine — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:45:43 +0000

Rick – You’ve reached day seven of the 30 day language trial. Congrats! I was surprised at how quickly studying every day gets into the blood. I’m still going strong too.

Benjawan’s pronunciation CD is one of my favourites. And I believe that is is the only product that deals with Thai pronunciation. I too couldn’t read by transliteration. One, there were too many styles. Two, how I pronounced words didn’t seem the same each time. Frustrating.

I was poking around Stickman yesterday and landed on his photography section: Myanmar/Burma Orphans. It’s an extremely interesting read so please check it out if you have the time.

Martyn – Stickman’s advice on sitting in on a class had me wondering if I should try it. Eventually. I’m not a group person, but a semester with other Thai students wouldn’t kill me.

For flashcards, the best around can be downloaded and printed from Chris’ sliceofthai.com: Thai flashcards

If you are having a difficult time getting the Thai alphabet into your head, then consider using Damian’s 60 Min Thai Alphabet first.
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By: Martyn

Martyn — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:11:27 +0000

Catherine a great interview with the great man himself. Stickman comes across as a really intelligent man who has gone about his learning and life in a planned and methodical manner.

My mind keeps changing with each interview on the best way to tackle Thai, I’m convinced after reading this that learning to read and write is the best way once again. Have you got a good link for downloading and printing some Thai alphabet flashcards because my efforts so far keep leading me nowhere on that score.