COURSE 1: Survival Thai

1. Saying Hello and Goodbye: Learn the fundamental greetings and farewells used in Thai culture.

2. Introducing Yourself: Confidently share your name and learn to ask for someone else’s.

3. Asking Where Someone is From: A simple but important way to get to know someone and a great conversation starter.

4. Using “Yes,” “No,” & Polite Language: Master the correct use of polite particles and simple responses to ensure you are speaking respectfully.

• Initiating a Conversation: Use your new phrases to start a friendly chat with locals.

• Responding to a Greeting: Learn how to reply when someone asks how you are.

• Cultural Context: Understand when to use specific greetings and polite language to show respect.

1. Numbers & Counting: Learn to count from 1 to 100 (and beyond!) and understand their use in different contexts.

2. Days of the Week: Learn the Thai names for the days of the week.

3. Telling Time & Dates: Master how to ask and respond to questions about the time, as well as the names for months and how to say dates.

• Reading and saying Thai phone numbers.

• Telling the specific time of day (e.g., “in the morning,” “at night”).

• Using numbers for basic arithmetic, such as understanding prices, totals, and discounts.

1. Common Directional Words: Master the core vocabulary for giving and understanding directions, such as left, right, straight, and turns.

2. Taking a Taxi & Public Transport: Learn the key phrases needed to communicate with drivers and use public transportation effectively.

3. Asking for Help: Know how to clearly ask for assistance when you are lost or need to confirm your route.

4. Understanding Landmarks: Recognize and use common landmarks, like temples and chain stores, as reference points for directions.

5. Reading Simple Signs: Build your ability to understand essential Thai signs for navigation, like “enter,” “exit,” or “stop.”

6. Navigating Specific Places: Learn how to ask for directions inside large buildings like shopping malls or train stations.

7. Confirming Directions: Master the simple phrases needed to double-check instructions and ensure you are heading the right way.

• Getting to a Restaurant: You’ll be able to ask a local for directions to a specific place or find it on your own.

• Riding a Taxi: You can clearly tell your driver where you want to go and confirm the route.

• Finding an ATM or Restroom: You will be able to ask for help and understand the directions to a specific amenity in a large building.

1. Common Food Items Vocabulary: Learn the names for popular Thai dishes, ingredients, and dining-related words.

2. Ordering Food at a Restaurant: Master the phrases needed to place an order clearly and politely.

3. Asking for Spice Levels: Know how to specify how spicy you want your food, from no spice to very spicy.

4. Asking About Ingredients & Allergies: Learn to ask questions about a dish’s ingredients to manage allergies or dietary preferences.

5. Paying the Bill and Tipping: Understand the proper way to ask for the bill and handle payment.

• Ordering a Full Meal: You’ll be able to order a complete meal for yourself or a group, including drinks and dessert.

• Customizing Your Dish: Confidently ask for changes to your food, like adjusting the level of spice or requesting a specific ingredient be left out.

• Dine Out with Ease: You can navigate the entire dining experience, from ordering to paying, all in Thai.

1. Common Transport Vocabulary: Learn the Thai words for different types of transport, including taxis, tuk-tuks, buses, and motorbikes.

2. Asking for Directions to a Place: Master how to ask where a specific location is and get clear directions.

3. Taking a Taxi or Tuk-Tuk: Learn the phrases needed to negotiate a fare, tell the driver where you’re going, and confirm the destination.

4. Asking About Public Transport Routes: Understand how to ask for and interpret information about bus, train, or boat routes.

5. Renting a Motorcycle or Bicycle: Get the basic language skills to communicate when renting a vehicle.

• Reaching Your Destination: You’ll be able to communicate effectively with a driver and get to where you’re going without stress.

• Exploring Independently: You can ask for directions to a specific landmark or attraction and confirm your route on your own.

• Getting the Right Price: Confidently ask for a fare and avoid misunderstandings when taking a taxi or tuk-tuk.

1. Common Emergency Phrases: Learn the most important words and phrases to use in an emergency, such as “Help!” or “I need a doctor.”

2. Talking to Police or Authorities: Understand how to communicate clearly with police and other officials.

3. Describing What Happened: Gain the skills to describe an incident or situation in a straightforward way.

4. Asking for Help or First Aid: Know how to ask for specific assistance, such as first aid or a particular type of help.

5. At the Hospital: Learn the key phrases and vocabulary needed to navigate