hinhua Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Sorry, just another newbie question... I'd like to learn Thai - not necessarily to become an expert but to know enough to be able to get by and hold a basic conversation...I've seen a few adverts and language schools around, and not sure which one to use, or even whether it's really necessary to take a course to learn Thai. Maybe a local could teach me the basics for a cheaper rate. In any case, I'll go and check out a few places, but if anyone has any local experience on this, it'd be handy to know. Perhaps reading Thai would be interesting as well, but I guess that's pretty advanced stuff..... Thankyou! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roly Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hello there. Just shack up with a bar girl and you'll learn Thai in no time :-) just kidding but seriously it's one good way to learn Thai just by talking with the locals. You don't necessarily have to take a course. Depends how long you are going to be here. I myself learnt a lot of Thai initially with a phrasebook and dictionary, and by speaking with Thais (mainly bargirls but it still counts!). Later found lots of online resources and on YouTube, even for reading and writing Thai (which I learnt on my own - not perfect now but can read most signs and even the subtitles on TV). There's a few language schools around town, just do a search on the Internet. You could try WECI or Insight English, I believe they have some courses and you can usually get a free lesson or two to decide if you like it or not. Good luck with your learning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulandmaneerat Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I work at TLC in Hua Hin. It's on Phetkasem Road opposite Citin Loft apartments. It's been established since 2008. They won an award last year. We have a very active Thai programme with good teachers and 6 classrooms. Our students come back year after year. That's the best recommendation, I think. Also very strong for ED visas. See www.thailandlanguagecentre.org for more info. Tel: 032 533 428. I teach English there by the way. Hope it helps. P&M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillies Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 See www.thailandlanguagecentre.org .com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankroll Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I wasn't aware of TCL, have you got posters and flyers around town? I'll check out your website as I have a friend interested in learning Thai - he's just gone back to Holland (well, on Monday coming) but he'll be back in a few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bankroll Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Oh it's http://www.thailanguagecentre.org not http://www.thailandlanguagecentre.org/ :-) Found it now...thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Here is a new Thaivisa article regarding learning Thai and education in Hua Hin: http://huahin.thaivisa.com/education-in-hua-hin/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmj Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 here's another one for you, http://www.insightenglish-huahin.com both in Hua Hin & Cha-am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davies96 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I can't speak for anyone else here but I had been coming to LOS for 12 yrs. and could speak only a few basic phrases.(hanging out at the wrong bars apparently) Three yrs. ago, I took Thai lessons for about a month and it improved my vocabulary and speaking ability dramatically. It's just whet my appetite to learn more now. If you can get a good teacher I would highly recommend it. That being said, writing Thai is a whole different animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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