What you'll learn
Learn to improve your Thai language skills with our Thai language short courses online & in Sydney!
Have you started learning the Thai language and would like to expand on your vocabulary, grammar, and understanding of the language? On this Thai beginners course, you will be discussing new situational topics that use more vocabulary and opportunities to further develop your language skills. Through a variety of exercises and practices, you will fine-tune your skills and add some new ones with each class. By the end of this Thai Level 2 course you will be more fluent, have improved your sentence structure and be confident to have a basic conversation with a local.
Feel like you're not ready for this course yet? Try our Thai Course: Beginners Level 1.
Please note this Thai beginners course will be held online via Zoom.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Thai beginners course, you should be able to:
- Read and write basic words in Thai
- Create simple sentences
- Read and pronounce words and sentences correctly
- Use Thai consonants, vowels, tones, and the compound word system
- Understand the rule of final consonants
- Speak more confidently with correct pronunciation
- Use conversational skills to ask questions and exchange views appropriate to Thai etiquette
- Have a deeper understanding of Thai culture and customs
Course content
What will be covered in this Thai beginners course?
Topics
- Make an appointment
- Go shopping
- Talk about daily activities and plans
- Hobbies and interests
- Bargain and negotiate
- Give descriptions and explanations
- Ask questions
- Share viewpoints
- Thai culture and etiquette
Grammar
- Sentence structure
- Pronunciation
- Consonants, vowels, and tones
- Rule of final consonants
- Compound word system
Intended audience
Who is this Thai beginners course for?
This course is for students who have completed approximately 20 hours of learning Thai, or who have completed our Thai Course: Beginners Level 1 or an equivalent course elsewhere.
Course venue
Online via Zoom
- Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
- Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.
Class materials
Please bring to class
- Textbook
- 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 used for the Thai Course: Beginners Level 1 and Thai Course: Beginners Level 2:
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:
- Bring a friend and save 10-15%! Find out more at our discounts page.
Course testimonials
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Gordon said: The challenge of learning a difficult language and Piyapat's excellent teaching
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Craig said: No complaints at all, appropriate course content and prompt customer service when recording of sessions were requested. Tutor was knowledgeable and had an easy manner, which created a good learning environment.
Course tutors
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