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Why Learn Thai?

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The predominant of Thailand’s more than 60 spoken languages, Thai is one of the most commonly spoken languages of Southeast Asia. Nearly 70 million people speak Thai, with the majority in Thailand and Cambodia. Thai is the official language of Thailand and an officially recognized minority language in Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Malaysia. The language has its own unique orthography and a complex script, with numerous relational markers related to class, geography, and spatial proximity. It is officially regulated by the Royal Society of Thailand.

Have you ever wanted to learn Thai? Pimsleur is the perfect place to start. In just 30 minutes per day, the Pimsleur Method™ will have you speaking Thai before you know it. Based around four main principles created by language educational pioneer Paul Pimsleur, this method involves the Principle of Anticipation, Core Vocabulary, Organic Learning, and Graduated Interval Recall. We’ve taken these concepts and developed a comprehensive learning platform scientifically proven to help you learn the Thai language (and 50 other languages) at your own pace.

Once you learn to speak Thai, you’ll enjoy:

  • Freedom to fully immerse yourself when traveling in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and other Thai-speaking countries.
  • The ability to read in Thai.
  • Expanded cultural horizons – order pho at a Bangkok street noodle cart, speak with native Thais, and much more.
  • A richer understanding of the endlessly fascinating Thai culture.
  • And much more!
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The Best Way to Learn the Thai Language

While traditional ways to study Thai include bulky textbooks and boring or repetitive lessons, Pimsleur takes a different approach. We’ve built an educational array of applications to get you speaking conversationally in Thai in no time at all. And thanks to our mobile-friendly applications, you can learn anywhere, anytime – while you’re doing the laundry, taking a walk, doing the dishes. Whenever you’re ready to learn Thai, Pimsleur is right there with you!

Just some of these features include Voice Coach AI pronunciation feedback, Speed Round games to accelerate Thai lessons, uninterrupted learning (no internet required!), 30-minute core lessons, and more.

The Pimsleur Method uses a listen-to-learn approach. Just like a child learns a new language by listening and participating in conversation, we provide all the tools and resources for you to pick up new words and phrases by listening and conversing. Forget books and repetitive, outdated flash cards. As you learn the Thai language, our goal is to have you speak and read the language quickly and efficiently. Plus, you’ll have plenty of fun along the way as you study Thai!

Why Choose Pimsleur for Thai Lessons?

Our language learning program has been used by government agencies, global corporations, and curious learners just like you who are eager to learn Thai! With on-the-go convenience, proven instruction methods, and millions of satisfied customers all over the world, Pimsleur offers the most complete, rewarding, and enjoyable way to learn Thai.

Get started today and sign up with a Premium Monthly or All Access Monthly subscription. Thanks for visiting Pimsleur!

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Common Questions About Learning Thai

Is Thai a difficult language to learn?

Some languages are closely related to English in terms of sound, pace, and grammar. Thai, however, isn’t one of them. Thai is a highly tonal language – in other words, tone and pronunciation work in unison to convey meaning. This means that listening and speaking the language are key to learning it. And that’s exactly the approach Pimsleur uses as you learn to speak Thai. Our oral and aural focus enables you to grasp this tonal language, and you’ll accelerate your pace with all our Thai lessons.

How long does it take to learn Thai?

With traditional learning techniques…a while. But if you learn Thai with Pimsleur, you’re on your way to learning a new language much faster than you might think. That’s because all of our tools and Thai lessons – Speak Easy Challenges, Speed Round Games, Build Your Streak, and more – are designed to help you learn like a child, similar to the way you learned your native language. Many Pimsleur learners begin speaking Thai on their very first day taking our courses.

What are the main challenges when learning Thai?

Thai has a completely different alphabet than English, and as noted earlier, is a tonal language (unlike English). Additionally, the language uses diacritical markings – for example, the mark used over the third character in the word คุกกี้, which is Thai for “cookie.” These markings identify unique vowel sounds within the Thai language, and there are many more vowel varieties than English and other European languages. The Pimsleur Method helps you learn the Thai language by listening to native Thai speakers while you try out new phrases and words.

How important is pronunciation in learning Thai?

It’s super important! Given that Thai has five different tones (falling, high, rising, low, and mid), it’s critical to nail down the correct tone as you pronounce Thai. When you study Thai with Pimsleur, you’ll also tackle another obstacle with the language: diphthongs (complex vowels). Diphthongs are one syllable with at least two vowels, making pronunciation paramount for learning Thai. Listening and practicing speaking – the preferred Pimsleur approach – is the best way to learn the Thai language, including all the nuanced pronunciation involved.

Are the Thai lessons suitable for complete beginners?

Absolutely! With Pimsleur, you can learn the Thai language even if you’ve never spoken the language or pointed Thailand out on the map. Study Thai with no knowledge, a little bit of background, or even some basic Thai phrasing in your repertoire – Pimsleur is flexible and accessible enough for any skill level. And best of all, you can learn at any time, anywhere. The Pimsleur app is always ready to go, and remember – it’s always an opportune time to study Thai!
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