Essential Thai

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This portable, user-friendly Thai language guide and phrasebook is the most affordable and effective way to learn Thai before and during your trip. It serves as an excellent introduction for beginners and is designed as a versatile phrasebook, making it a top choice for language learners. The guide presents practical language for everyday interactions, including essential sentences for meeting people, starting conversations, and asking questions, along with a basic grammar and pronunciation guide to help you start speaking Thai immediately. It also covers contemporary topics such as technology, social media, and travel essentials like accommodations, dining, transportation, and emergencies in great detail. The book features both Romanized forms for non-speaking learners and Thai script throughout. Key components include over 1,500 essential sentences for daily use, a glossary with over 2,000 terms and expressions, and a convenient format for quick reference. With the latest vocabulary and phrases related to smartphones and social media, as well as extensive grammar and pronunciation information, this beginner Thai book will significantly enhance your ability to read, write, speak, and understand Thai without the need for a full language class.