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Introduction

The eleven lessons in Easy Thai contain everything the self-study learner needs for a quick, functional grasp of daily communicative Thai, without having to spend time attending language school or investing in expensive textbooks for formal study.

Each chapter focuses on a practical situation the visitor to Thailand may experience, through the character of Jim, an American who is visiting Thailand to study. As you follow Jim’s adventures you’ll learn how to communicate in a variety of realistic scenarios— from introducing yourself to friends and colleagues and ordering food at a restaurant to asking for help with health problems and carrying out simple transactions at the bank.

Key language for each new topic is introduced through a dialogue that presents new words and phrases in context. The dialogues are followed by a breakdown of key sentence patterns, simple grammar explanations, lists of related phrases and vocabulary, and practice exercises. An answer key for the practice exercises is provided at the back of the book. The accompanying audio contains recordings of all key dialogues, words, and phrases by native Thai speakers, so that you can practice correct pronunciation. A detailed pronunciation guide and information about the Thai script is also included on pages 8–11.

Along with cultural notes in every chapter, and an appendix containing glossaries of useful vocabulary, this book has everything you need to not only survive in Thailand but to enjoy interacting with the Thai people you meet and develop rewarding relationships. Happy traveling!

Jintana Rattanakhemakorn