3 hours ago, Chris Daley said:

You need about 300 words to start to enjoy a language.  So that's like 10 fruits, 10 animals, 10 flavors, 10 colors, 20 food, and so on.

 

Watch YouTube a lot.  This is great for listening practice.

 

Avoid all grammar, reading and writing.

 

The ''tones'' thing doesn't exist - do not fall for it.  All words are understood within context in all human languages.

 

I would cut the wood if Mr. Wood asked me.

"The ''tones'' thing doesn't exist - do not fall for it.  All words are understood within context in all human languages."

 

Weirdest comment so far. Just watch YouTube and everything will be fine.

5 hours ago, Longwood50 said:

It is obvious that despite my best attempts to turn this post into a story telling forum my efforts were for naught.  Lots of stories and not one reccomendation that is still open.  

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gaAJAb2NK9ALcVKz6

 

Somebody posted this link. I went there a couple of years ago and it was great. I believe it's open.

20 years with the Mrs, a professional Thai language teacher with good results. Still cant speak it, gave up years ago, why torture yourself! 

On 10/7/2023 at 8:23 PM, thecyclist said:

Essential for what?

To become a competent speaker. If you can't even let's say read the menu at a restaurant, there's definitely something essential missing. 

12 hours ago, bradiston said:

Somebody posted this link. I went there a couple of years ago and it was great. I believe it's open.

Yes, thank you.  I am familiar with that location.  It is right next to the Bangkok Bank I opened my account at.