What you'll learn
Start speaking Thai and discover a vibrant language and culture with our Thai language short courses online!
Have you always wanted to learn Thai but weren’t sure where to begin? This beginner-friendly course offers a practical and supportive introduction to the Thai language — no prior experience required.
Thai is a tonal language, and this course places a strong emphasis on pronunciation from the very beginning. With guidance from an experienced tutor, you’ll learn to recognise and use the five tones of conversational Thai, helping you communicate clearly and confidently in everyday situations.
Through interactive and highly practical classes, you’ll focus on speaking and listening while building a foundation in Thai script, grammar, and sentence structure. You’ll learn language you can use straight away — from greetings and introductions to ordering food, shopping, and asking for directions — while gaining insight into Thai etiquette and cultural norms.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Thai: Beginners Level 1 course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:
- Recognising and writing the Thai alphabet
- Understanding and using tones in conversational Thai
- Using basic Thai grammar and sentence structures
- Greeting people and introducing yourself
- Giving basic personal information
- Asking and responding to simple questions
- Expressing likes, dislikes, and preferences
- Using numbers, money, and making simple transactions
- Ordering food and drinks in everyday situations
- Asking for and giving simple directions
- Demonstrating awareness of Thai culture and etiquette
Course content
What will be covered in this Thai: Beginners Level 1 course?
During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:
Topics
- Thai alphabet and writing system
- Tones and pronunciation
- Greetings and introductions
- Numbers and everyday vocabulary
- Time, dates, seasons, and weather
- Likes, dislikes, and preferences
- Shopping and ordering food
- Asking for and giving directions
- Thai culture and etiquette
Language skills
- Speaking and listening through guided practice
- Building confidence in real-life communication
- Developing pronunciation and tone accuracy
Grammar
- Basic sentence structure
- Asking and answering questions
- Formal and informal language
- Consonant classes and pronunciation rules
Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.
Intended audience
Who is this Thai: Beginners Level 1 course for?
This course is suitable for:
- Complete beginners with no prior Thai experience
- Learners interested in Thai culture, travel, or everyday communication
- People who enjoy practical, spoken language learning
- Anyone curious about learning a tonal language in a supportive environment
Course venue
Online via Zoom
Zoom details will be provided with your enrolment confirmation.
Requirement: A device with a stable internet connection
Course materials
What to bring to class
- Notebook and pen
- Optional textbook (see below)
Textbook
Thai Language and Culture for Beginners 1
ISBN: 9789747512250
The textbook is recommended but not required, as your tutor will provide handouts and supporting materials throughout the course.
We recommend purchasing your textbook once your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start date).
Certificate of completion
Achievement Recognition
Students who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.
This certificate recognises your commitment to learning Thai and can support your personal or professional development.
Additional information
Thai language bundle
Continue your learning and save — enrol in two Thai language courses and receive an automatic 15% discount.
What's next?
What other Thai language classes do we offer?
After completing this course, you can continue your learning with our Thai: Beginners Level 2 course, where you’ll expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and build greater confidence using Thai in everyday situations.
Enrol in two Thai courses and save 10% using the promo code GROUP10 at checkout. Please visit our discounts page for full details.
Course testimonials
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Elaine Guo Lun said: The class has a good pace with great interaction between the tutor and students. I appreciate that the study materials are provided before the lesson, and I like how the tutor incorporates Thai culture into the class.
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marion said: Warren was magnificent - patient, kind, informed, fun and funny. The classes were always really good fun but also really clear. He was encouraging and I'd thoroughly recommend him. He's a great tutor - a perfect balance of fun and learning, which is exactly what education really ought to be. It's a hard balance and he did it. Thank you Warren
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Luke said: Warren was an amazing tutor. His patience and knowledge of the subject was first class and his ability to relate the content to easy-to-understand topics made learning very enjoyable. The course content was dense but not unachievable and the links provided for homework made extra study easy to complete. Thank you for a great course
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Tim said: This was a great foundational course and introduction to leaning Thai. Unlike other courses I have taken, this provided practical and relevant leaning that can be applied immediately. Warren was a great tutor and the lessons, while packed with info, were always fun.
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John said: Pace is correct and emphasis on fundamentals of tone and vowel length is extremely helpful, A very well constructed course and excellent teacher. Very Happy with it.
Course tutors
Warren Chaisatien
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