Thai Language Course

Thai (Siamese,Central Thai) belongs to the Tai language family, a subgroup of the Kadai or Kam-Tai family. A number of linguists now regard Kam-Tai, along with Austronesian, as a branch of Austro-Tai, although this hypothesis remains controversial.
All members of the Tai family derive from a single proto-parent designated as Proto-Tai. Linguistic research has shown the area near the border of northern Vietnam and southeastern China as the probable place of origin for the Tai languages. Today the Tai family includes language sporken in Assam, northern Burma, all of Thailand including the peninsula, Laos,northern Vietnam and the Chinese provinces of Yunnan, Guizhou(Kweichow) and Guangxi(Kwangsi). Linguists, notably Fang Kuei Li, divide these languages into a Northern, a central, and a Southwesthern branch. Others, in particular William J. Gedney and A. G. Haudricourt, view the Central and southwesthern branch a single group. In the tripartite division, Thai falls into the southwesthern branch.
 

Level I: Beginners
Course eligibility: for Beginners.

Course structure:

Covers fundamental vocabulary of the language and its sound system. Functions like understanding, speaking, Reading, and Writing are taught. Audio and Video are also teaching aids. Students are made familiar with the culture and lifestyle of the country.

Other highlights include questions on comprehension of simple texts, descriptions from day to day life situations, simulated dialogues and role playing.

On course completion the student will be able to:

Comprehend the spoken language from vocabulary used in text. Read and understand the language at a specific level. Recognize correct sound patterns. Write exercises manipulating grammatical items studied. Know cultural elements of the societies. Carry on a conversation within the framework of the vocabulary studied.

Duration: Two and a half months.

Level II - Intermediate

Course eligibility :For those familiar with the basic level of the language.

Course structure:

This course covers the intermediate level of grammar, conversation, discussion, essays writing , culture, civilization and business. The language is used extensively in class during discussions and role- playing. This helps students to improve their fluency and speak correctly.

On course completion one will be confident to:

Use and understand the language in the text. Write using an expanded vocabulary. Read with improved ability. Demonstrate a developing empathy for the culture. Form questions and answers based on familiar material. Carry on an extended conversation using vocabulary studied. Engage in special projects: workbook and library research.
Duration: Two and half months

Level III - Advanced

Course eligibility: For those who want to specialize in the language.
Course structure:

This course covers written comprehension, oral communication and expressions, writing besides the advanced level of grammar, conversation, discussion, writing essays, culture, civilization and business. The language is used extensively in class during discussions and role- playing. Students improve their fluency and speak correctly. Continued practice in the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing and opportunities to expand individual interests in reading and cultural items are given Short stories, plays, essays, are brought to knowledge using varied vocabulary. The language is used extensively in class during discussions and role -playing.

On course completion the student will be guaranteed to:

Use and understand the language and the vocabulary text. Speak, read and write with improved ability using a wide vocabulary. Understand and be understood by a native speaker. Translate from English to the particular language while demonstrating grammatical skills. Acquire a greater understanding of the culture. Formulate questions and answers based on material read or discussed. Special Projects: Work book, library research, project work.

Duration: Two and half months.

After completing each level and attending the test, the students get a certificate from World Language Lab.
 

Basic Phrases

Hello & Good Bye Sa-wat dee (kha,krab)	Thank you Khorb koon	How much? Gee baht	Where is ......? ....... yoo tee nai
I don't want Mai tong gaan	Sorry Khor toat	I like it Chob maak	Yes/No Chai/ Mai chai
Why? Tum mai	What? Arai	I want to go to... Chun ja pai .......	Toilet Hong naam
Which way? Pai taang nai	Left Sai	Right Kwaa	Straight on Tong pai
Is it far? Gai mai?	How to go to .......? Pai ........ yang ngai	Never mind Mai pen rai	Do you speak English? Kun poot par sar ang grit dai mai
How do you do? (pleased to meet you) Yin dee tee roo jak	I beg your pardon? Arai na	I don’t understand Pom (di chan) mai kow jai	See you later Laiw jer gan
Can you help me? Chuay pom (di chan) noy dai mai	Where can I get a taxi? Pom (di chan) ja reark taihk see dai tee nai	How long? Narm mai	Can I get you a drink? Pom (di chan) (b)pai ow kreuang deurm hai ow mai
I hope we’ll meet again Pom (di chan) wang war row ja dai jer gan eek	Do you mind if I smoke? Kun ja rang geart mai tar pom (di chan) ja soop bu ree	How much is this? Ra ka thao rai	That is a little expensive Paeng pai
Can you make it cheaper? Lot noi dai mai	How about ……. Baht? ….. baht dai mai?	Can you help me? Chuay dai mai	Can I see that? Khor doo dai mai
I am just looking. Khor doo thao nun	I will come back later. Ja ma mai	Do you have something bigger (or smaller)? ("Yai" = Big, "Lek" = Small) Mee yai (or lek) gwar mai	Do you have another colour? Mee see auen mai
Never mind Mai pen rai	Are you going to eat here or take away? Gin tee nee reu glub baan	Eat here Gin tee nee	Take away Glub baan
Can I have more please? Khor eak dai mai	Can I have an extra plate? Khor Jaan plao neung bai	Clear the Table Geb jaan	Check bill Geb tung
Can I have a spoon (fork) please? Khor chorn (som) noi dai mai?	Delicious Aroi	Can you recommend a good restaurant? Chuay neh nam pat tar karn dee dee hai noy dai mai	May I have the menu please? Kor doo rai garn ar harn noy dai mai
I don’t eat meat Pom (di chan) mai tarn neua	Waiter/Waitress Boy/kun	What do you recommend? mee arai nar tarn barng	What kind of seafood do you have? Mee ar harn ta ley arai barng
Keep the change Gehp ngern torn ow wai	Can I pay with this Credit Card? Jai duay bat krey dit dai mai	I’d like to pay Gehp ngern duay	I enjoyed it, thank you Pom (di chan) a roy mark korp kun
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