Interactive Computer Program To Learn Thai Letters

[jay1980]

I am currently in the UK and am about half way through an instructor lead course in London using the 'Teach yourself complete thai' book.

My problem is that we are learning basic script but I cannot seem to commit anything to memory, I look in the book at the letter, but as soon as I close the page its gone.

Working 10 hour days here is not helping but I have had some success learning and remembering vocab using Rosetta stone. I have a 30 min each way commute and can using it on the train on my netbook with headphones and the words seem to sink in without thinking too much.

Was wondering if anyone could recommend a similar Windows (or even android) biased interactive learning system for Thai script, matching the letters and simple writing to the sounds?

Many thanks for any recommendations.

[kikenyoy]

This is a test where they show you the consonant and you have to select the initial sound, consonant class and final sound (no audio though and very slow to load): http://www.couragesoftware.com/quizOne/conquiz/ie4/index.html

This page has all the consonants color coded by class with their names and clickable audio. There is a similar page with the vowels.

[jay1980]

This is a test where they show you the consonant and you have to select the initial sound, consonant class and final sound (no audio though and very slow to load): http://www.courageso.../ie4/index.html

This page has all the consonants color coded by class with their names and clickable audio. There is a similar page with the vowels.

Thanks

Looking now

[TommyDee]

I just, and do mean just, 24 hours ago bought a new one that is floating around on the net. cant comment yet as its all new to me, but I already know 5 letters, 3 consanants and a vowel, can read em, sound em and recognise them. for me that is fantastic as i have never done thai written work before. i wont recommend or anything yet but will let u know in a few weeks

reason? and i am now finding its correct.. you cannot speak the language half as well without being able to read it. the grammar, sound and logic involved is amazingly complex, but easy to learn

[jay1980]

I just, and do mean just, 24 hours ago bought a new one that is floating around on the net. cant comment yet as its all new to me, but I already know 5 letters, 3 consanants and a vowel, can read em, sound em and recognise them. for me that is fantastic as i have never done thai written work before. i wont recommend or anything yet but will let u know in a few weeks

reason? and i am now finding its correct.. you cannot speak the language half as well without being able to read it. the grammar, sound and logic involved is amazingly complex, but easy to learn

Thanks..

Do you need to be connected to the net for it to work or does it work offline? ideally I need something that I can use on the go when net connection is not available.

Would love to know the details when you feel comfortable posting them....

The first link I cannot get working yet, tried with Chrome, Firefox and ie9, maybe I need an older browser as it mentions ie4 in the full url, will try again on my old Laptop that still has XP.

Thanks for the input so far.

[TommyDee]

let me be fair to you. i am a thai reading newbie. i am also on the local radio, 105 fm. my goal is to try it and then report back, rather than hype something that doesnt work or find myself as a lzay git who cant be bothered. give me two weeks and then i will actually have an opinion, right now I am at the bottom of a very tall ladder.

[jay1980]

i am a thai reading newbie.

you and me both!

i am also on the local radio, 105 fm.

will listen out for you next time I am in patts

look forward to your feedback

cheers

[AjarnPasa]

'Thai Squiggles' for the iPhone and (I think) Android is pretty good.

Failing that have a look at Anki ( www.ichi2.net/anki ) and use it to either set up your own flash cards or download a set created by another user. I had the alphabet and tone rules nailed very quickly using this method.

Good luck

[kikenyoy]

'Thai Squiggles' for the iPhone and (I think) Android is pretty good.

Good luck

I just talked to Brett and it's only available for the iphone.

[jay1980]

'Thai Squiggles' for the iPhone and (I think) Android is pretty good.

Good luck

I just talked to Brett and it's only available for the iphone.

shame, you know it it will work on the i-pod touch ?

cheers

[kikenyoy]

From the website: Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/learn-thai-squiggles/id432765724?mt=8#

[PiMHO]

'Thai Squiggles' for the iPhone and (I think) Android is pretty good.

Failing that have a look at Anki ( www.ichi2.net/anki ) and use it to either set up your own flash cards or download a set created by another user. I had the alphabet and tone rules nailed very quickly using this method.

Good luck

AnkiDroid is also available on Android Market.

Edited August 15, 2011 by PiMHO