What you'll learn
Learn to speak Thai with our Thai language short courses online & in Sydney!
Learn basic communication skills by focusing on day-to-day conversational topics and build a good fundamental understanding of the Thai language.
Even though Thai is a tonal language, with the guidance of our professional tutor, you will learn to recognise five different pitches in pronunciation with ease.
This online learn Thai beginners course is highly practical and offers you plenty of listening and speaking practice.
Additionally, you will learn basic grammar and sentence structure which gives you a solid foundation of the language so that you can speak basic Thai with joy and confidence. You will take home Thai language skills that will last you a lifetime.
Feel like this beginners Thai course might be too simple for you? Check out our Thai Course: Beginners Level 2.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Thai beginners course, you should be able to:
- Identify and write the Thai script alphabet (the foundations for reading and writing Thai script)
- The tones and how to pronounce words in conversational standard Thai
- The fundamentals of basic Thai grammar
- The fundamentals of Thai etiquette.
- Difference between formal and familiar forms of the language
- Greet people, introduce yourself and talk about yourself and others
- Give your address and telephone number
- Ask for and give basic directions
- Express your likes, dislikes, and preferences
- Say the months, date, seasons, and weather
- Ask simple questions (such as who, what, where, etc) and make general requests, including quantities
- Use the numbering system, money and making payments
- Order food and drinks at bars and restaurants and understand Thai food culture
Course content
What will be covered in this Thai beginners course?
Topics
- Alphabet
- Tones and pronunciation
- Thai culture and etiquette
- Greet and introduce yourself and others
- Numbers
- Time, day, season, and weather
- Likes, dislikes, and preferences
- How to shop and order
- Ask and give directions
Grammar
- Formal and informal
- Guide to pronunciation
- Thai writing system
- Middle, high, low, and final consonants
- Ask and answer questions
- Basic sentence structure
Intended audience
Who is this Thai beginners course for?
This course is for beginners with no experience learning Thai.
Course venue
Online via Zoom
- Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
- Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.
Intended audience
What to bring to class
- Textbook (optional)
- Notebook and pen
Textbook
We recommend you purchase the textbook for your learning.
However, this is optional as your tutor will provide you with handouts and notes throughout the course.
The textbook that can be purchased for our Thai Course: Beginners Level 1 and Thai Course: Beginners Level 2 is:
Thai Language and Culture for Beginners 1
ISBN: 9789747512250
You can purchase the textbook from Abbey's Bookshop (131 York St, Sydney NSW 2000).
We recommend purchasing your textbook after your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start).
The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee. If you would like to inquire about the current price, please call Abbey's Bookshop on 02 9264 3111.
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Enrol now in two courses and save 10%. Use our promotion code "GROUP10" at the checkout. Please visit our discounts page for more information.
Course testimonials
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Craig said: This course was a great discovery, and a lot of fun. Right level of challenge for an introduction and the tutor had a pleasant and relaxing style that encouraged participation. The Zoom delivery method was suitable for the content.
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Dianne said: Khun Piyapat is an enjoyable teacher. He displays a great sense of humour and delivers his course with candour. It’s not only a beginners language course but also an introduction to some of the idiosyncrasies of Thai culture. The course runs at a good pace and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to start with the the basics. Great course!
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Ben said: Piyapat is a great teacher, he very clearly taught us thai in a way that was easy to understand and always made sure we had what we needed to succeed in learning Thai. I would highly recommend Piyapat to others who wish to learn Thai.
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Erik said: The teacher. Piyapat is a hilarious teacher. He always makes sure every student is learning and having fun at the same time.
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Louise said: I was completely satisfied with my experience in Piyapat Prakhankul's class. He is a charismatic and engaging instructor who very successfully introduces his students to Thai language. Now that I am living in Thailand I feel that I have been given a solid foundation for my language skills and am thrilled to continue learning.
Course tutors
Great reasons to enrol in a short course with us
Small classes
A personal approach means quality learning, so you can enjoy plenty of interaction with your instructor and the chance to ask questions.
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Enrol online 24/7 with a safe, convenient 3-step process, and you can change your mind up to 7 days before class starts.
Quality instructors
Our educators bring first-hand experience and knowledge, with up-to-the-minute practices from diverse industries.
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<p>Learn to speak Thai with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/learn-language/thai">Thai language short courses</a> online & in Sydney!</p>
<p>Learn basic communication
...<p>Learn to speak Thai with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/learn-language/thai">Thai language short courses</a> online & in Sydney!</p>
<p>Learn basic communication
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