Thai for Beginners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker. Lesson 1 Conversations Lesson 1 Conversations. I am learning this language still so I am only half way through, but I know enough. I only wish the written lessons were more detailed. It offers a basic introduction. Write a thai for beginners benjawan poomsan becker review. Thai For Beginners Part 1.
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An easy to use Thai language textbook designed for either self-study or classroom use. Teaches all four language skills speaking, listening (when used in conjunction with the cassette tapes), reading and writing . Offers clear, easy, step-by-step instruction, building on what has beenpreviously learned. Used by many Thai temples in America. Recommended books to be studied...more
Published January 1st 1995 by Paiboon Pub.
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Mar 26, 2008Joe rated it really liked it
I am finding this book very useful, but it gets confusing because it and another book I have use different romanization systems/phonetic usages that sometimes don't correlate. I do find the setup useful, though. I only wish the written lessons were more detailed. Also I don't like the fact that the alphabet is chopped up into so many different lessons. Just put it in one section of the book, don't chop it up! I am learning this language still so I am only half way through, but I know enough. Use...more
For learning Thai script and vocabulary this book is excellent, but for learning grammar it is not that good: it has no grammar exercises at all. So you have to learn the grammar by reading phrases over and over again until the grammatical structures stick in your head.
After a while this becomes a boring way to memorize grammar, exercises do not just have a functional purpose they also vary your learning experience.
So if you are a self-learner be aware that learning grammar from this book is li...more
Apr 14, 2008Tam Tam rated it really liked itAfter a while this becomes a boring way to memorize grammar, exercises do not just have a functional purpose they also vary your learning experience.
So if you are a self-learner be aware that learning grammar from this book is li...more
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For those wanting to learn Thai, this is a great book to start with. I had to use it for my Thai class and I thought it was great and actually learned how to read Thai using it. It's a hard language to learn with all the different tones, but I think the book taught it well enough.
Jul 15, 2018Emilie rated it it was ok
I've heard great things about this textbook/ it has been highly recommended as a self-study tool. However, I did not find it helpful. After 4 lessons, I am switching to a different textbook.
Other than loads of vocabulary and vocab exercises, the book provides little else. There are no grammar lessons, sentence explanations, or writing and reading practice. I also agree with the other review that the alphabet lessons are too spread out. I appreciate that this text does not romanize from the start...more
Other than loads of vocabulary and vocab exercises, the book provides little else. There are no grammar lessons, sentence explanations, or writing and reading practice. I also agree with the other review that the alphabet lessons are too spread out. I appreciate that this text does not romanize from the start...more
Jan 28, 2019Maarten Tummers rated it it was amazing
Read this in 2008 and it is so methodically genius that everyone and his donkey can learn to read and write Thai.
This is probably the most widely book used for beginners.
It offers a basic introduction.
Compared to other books for learning Thai, it is slightly above average.
I would highly recommend the 3-way electronic dictionary produced by Paiboon with the computer work by Chris Pirazi. Truly Fantastic!
Thai for Beginners is mediocre, but priced reasonably.
It offers a basic introduction.
Compared to other books for learning Thai, it is slightly above average.
I would highly recommend the 3-way electronic dictionary produced by Paiboon with the computer work by Chris Pirazi. Truly Fantastic!
Thai for Beginners is mediocre, but priced reasonably.
Feb 16, 2010Lisa rated it really liked it · review of another edition
As finished with this book as I am going to be finished with this book in Year One.
A great resource for learning how to read and write and getting a feel for basic sentence structure. I didn't have the CD, which I imagine, of course, would help with cadence and pronunciation.
A great resource for learning how to read and write and getting a feel for basic sentence structure. I didn't have the CD, which I imagine, of course, would help with cadence and pronunciation.
Feb 23, 2011Mark rated it it was amazing
If you want to learn Thai... I think this (with the Audio CDs) is probably the best tool I have found. Learn to speak, read, and write in Thai... and THEN you can move up to the other materials that are out there (which are also good, by the way).
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