Essential Thai

A Guide to the Basics of the Thai Language [With downloadable Au

James Higbie

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Orchid Press
01 June 2018

Language Teaching (non-ELT); Language phrasebooks; Languages & ESL; Thai - Beginner Self-Study; Thai - Languages

Essential Thai is a complete learning package for those who want to acquire basic working skills in the Thai language, quickly and efficiently. Freshly updated and back by popular demand, Essential Thai includes downloadable MP-3 audio files to introduce the student to Thai pronunciation and beginning phrases. Focussed completely on developing practical language skills, Essential Thai introduces conversation and grammar, commonly used vocabulary and how to read Thai script in a logical, graduated, manner. The book employs easy to learn and use phonetic spelling and tone markers and includes an introductory English-Thai dictionary. Whether you are travelling or planning to live in Thailand, whether shopping, booking a hotel, ordering a meal or speaking on the phone or much more, this is the language tool for you. By the author of the popular, more advanced text, Thai Reference Grammar.

By: James Higbie
Imprint: Orchid Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised, Updated ed.
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 476g
ISBN: 9789745242159
ISBN 10: 9745242152
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 01 June 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

James Higbie has worked in educational programs in Thailand, Laos, Sierra Leone, and Sudan, specializing in primary education and language teaching. He is a graduate of Denison University, Ohio and received an MA in Second Language Acquisition from the University of Hawaii. James is fluent in both Thai and Lao and has written a number of books on the two languages, including the acclaimed Thai Reference Grammar (also published by Orchid Press).