Women Learning Thai… and some men too ;-)

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Is the Thai language easy to learn?… The Thai language is immensely different to most western languages. As a high context tonal language, with its own alphabet consisting of 44 consonants and 36 vowels, studying Thai can be enough to make your head spin to the point of explosion. Add the fact that the language [...]

Being true in your communication… In my last post, I talked about the fact that the Thai language is what is known as a HIGH context language. I referred to the example of “mai pen rai” to highlight the implications of a language and culture where the actual words used are only a part of [...]

“Mai pen rai” means “no problem” or “no worries”… All languages are pointers to understanding the culture of a country or nation, and the Thai language is an excellent example of this. However, it is important to understand that an awareness of the culture, is also essential in understanding how to interpret the language. The [...]

What does science have to say about the most effective way to learn Thai (or any language)? I am writing on behalf of Lanta International Language School, a Thai language school located on Koh Lanta, a small island along the west coast of Thailand. Our methods of teaching are fun and effective, and embrace the [...]