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University of Malaya

Let's Learn Thai Language

University of Malaya via FutureLearn

Overview

Learn how to speak like a local with Universiti Malaya

Do you want to learn the language Lisa (BlackPink), BamBam (GOT7) and Mario Maurer speak? Master the basics of Thai language here.

You don’t need to travel to Thailand to gain basic communication skills.

In this course we will use a communicative approach in your online classroom sessions, ensuring you’ll be well-versed in speaking the Thai language by the end of the two-week course.

Understand how to greet different people

You’ll get the chance to understand the differences between formal and informal greetings. This is a valuable skill that will help you further understand the culture and be respectful when addressing others.

Get tips on how to improve your pronunciation

Suitable even for those with no prior experience, you’ll gain both cultural competency and an understanding of the Thai language throughout the course.

You’ll go over the basic information in order to strike up a simple conversation with, and understand native Thai speakers in a social environment.

Impress all your friends by asking the locals for directions on your next trip to Thailand

In this course, you will learn basic Thai-speaking. You will increase your vocabulary, understanding simple Thai greetings, and you will learn how to use basic conversation skills to introduce yourself.

By the end of the course, you will have applied Thai phrases and sentences in different contexts.

This course is aimed at people with no prior knowledge of the Thai language who want to gain basic speaking skills.

It is great for tourists or travellers who wants to learn essential communication skills for their upcoming visits to Thailand.

Syllabus

  • Greetings and Answers
    • Sawatdii kha, Welcome to the course "Let's Learn Thai Language"
    • Guide of Pronunciation
    • Formal greetings in Thai
    • Informal greetings in Thai
    • How to pronounce like Thai people
    • Weekly Wrap up
  • Basic Thai conversation.
    • Getting to know Thai phrases for speaking.
    • Practice and Summary

Taught by

Jazihan Mahat

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  • Anonymous
    It's a useful course! The course is designed for the person who has no knowledge of the Thai language. I love how effective the test is. I can use some basic sentences such as greeting when I travel to Thailand.
    Thank you so much!

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