Colloquial Thai : A Complete Language Course

This book is part of a practical course in everyday Thai requiring no prior knowledge of the language.

It is ideal for anyone seeking to develop a sound command of contemporary Thai whether studying independently or with a teacher.

It is divided into lessons which introduce the core functions needed for communicating effectively in Thai. The book includes: a pronunciation guide; useful and up-to-date vocabulary; situation-based conversations; aspects of Thai culture and customs; clear, concise grammar; notes; special reference to idiomatic expressions; a wide variety of exercises with answer key; a Thai-English and English-Thai glossary; and a grammar index. Two 60-minute cassettes, recorded by native Thai speakers, are also available to complement and reinforce the material covered in the book.

The cassettes should help develop pronunciation and listening comprehension skills.