As you move through April, focus on what you can do each day, no matter how small. Each word learned, each phrase practised, and each effort made is a step forward. Small steps, big heart — that’s the key to steady growth, lasting confidence, and the joy of learning Thai.
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb เล่น (lên), which means ‘to play’. It can refer to playing games, sports, music, or simply having fun. It can be followed by a noun (a word that names the activity, sport, game, or instrument) or a complement (a phrase that describes the activity or situation, depending on what you want to express).
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb ให้ยืม (hâi yēum), which means ‘to lend’. It is used when someone allows another person to borrow something with the expectation that it will be returned.
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb ยืม (yēum), which means ‘to borrow’. It is used when someone takes something from another person with the intention of returning it later.
There will be no Daily Thai Confidence posts this week. I’ve come down with a cold and cough, and I’m honestly not quite myself at the moment.
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the preposition of exception ยกเว้น (yók-wén), which means ‘except,’ ‘excluding,’ or ‘with the exception of’. It is used to exclude someone or something from a rule, group, or statement. It is placed before the person, thing, or circumstance that is excluded.
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb ตรวจ (dtrùad), which means ‘to check,’ ‘to inspect,’ ‘to examine,’ or ‘to verify’. It is used when someone looks carefully at something to make sure it is correct, safe, or in good condition.
Authorities say the stricter screening is partly a precaution connected to the current instability in the Middle East and the possibility that individuals linked to conflicts or criminal networks could attempt to enter the country posing as tourists.
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the preposition เกี่ยวกับ (gìew-gàb), which means ‘about,’ ‘regarding,’ ‘concerning,’ or ‘related to’. It is used to introduce the topic, subject, or matter that someone is talking, thinking, reading, or asking about.
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Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports is preparing a plan to provide financial assistance of up to 2,000 baht per day to foreign tourists who are stranded in the country because of these flight disruptions.
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the adverb มากมาย (mâak-māai), which means ‘a lot,’ ‘numerous,’ or ‘a great deal’. It is often used to modify a verb, adjective, or an entire phrase to emphasise a large amount or abundance.
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb ขาด (khàad) can mean ‘to lack’ or ‘to not have enough’. It is commonly used when talking about experience, money, resources, or necessities.
