Overview

Are you looking for a complete course in Thai which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, COMPLETE THAI will guarantee success! Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. GRAMMAR TIPS Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Thai. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. The course is available as a book (9781444101904), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444101911) and as a double CD (9781444101928).

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Author:   David Smyth
Publisher:   John Murray Press
Imprint:   Teach Yourself
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.678kg
ISBN:  

9781444101911

ISBN 10:   1444101919
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   09 March 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Mixed media product
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

: Introduction : Pronunciation 01: What's your name? 02: How much is this? 03: Will you go to Siam Square? 04: I'll have chicken and fried rice. 05: Is there a post office around here? 06: Could I speak to ..., please? 07: You speak Thai well. 08: Do you have any brothers and sisters? 09: Can you eat spicy food? 10: I don't understand. 11: Do you like living in Bangkok? 12: What time does the coach leave? 13: Do you have any free rooms? 14: I want to live in a house where there is a garden. : Key to the exercises : Appendices: consonant classes; vowel length; summary of tone rules; further reading : English-Thai vocabulary : Thai-English vocabulary

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David Smyth spent many years teaching at universities in Thailand before taking up his current post as Senior Lecturer in Thai at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London.

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