Daily Thai Confidence: Using เงียบ (ngîab)
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the adjective เงียบ (ngîab), which means ‘quiet,’ ‘silent,’ or ‘calm’. It is used to describe places, situations, or people when there is little or no noise.
Daily Thai Confidence: Using เหงา (hngǎo)
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the adjective เหงา (hngǎo), which means ‘lonely’ or ‘to feel lonely’. It is commonly used to describe an emotional state when someone feels alone, misses companionship, or wishes they had someone to spend time with.
Happy Songkran to All
Songkran is more than just a celebration. It marks the Thai New Year — a time of renewal, reflection, and letting go of the past. In Thai culture, it’s a moment to wash away misfortune, start again with a lighter heart, and step forward with fresh energy.
Daily Thai Confidence: Using สุขสันต์ (sùk-sǎn)
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the phrase สุขสันต์ (sùk-sǎn), which expresses a wish for happiness, joy, or celebration. It is most commonly used in greetings for holidays or special occasions.
Daily Thai Confidence: Using เล่า (lâo)
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb เล่า (lâo), which means ‘to tell,’ ‘to narrate,’ or ‘to recount’ a story, event, or experience. It is used when someone shares information in a spoken, story-like way, often describing something that happened. Unlike simply giving information, the verb เล่า (lâo) often implies telling something in detail, like a story or experience.
Daily Thai Confidence: Using ลึกลับ (léuk-láb)
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the adjective ลึกลับ (léuk-láb), which means ‘mysterious,’ ‘secretive,’ or ‘difficult to understand. It describes something or someone that is not easily explained, hidden from view, or surrounded by uncertainty.
Daily Thai Confidence: Using เพื่อน (phêuan)
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the noun เพื่อน (phêuan), which means ‘friend’. It refers to someone with whom you have a personal relationship based on familiarity, trust, or shared experiences.
Daily Thai Confidence: Using ต้อนรับ (dtâwn-ráb)
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb ต้อนรับ (dtâwn-ráb), which means ‘to welcome’ or ‘to receive someone warmly’. It describes the act of meeting visitors, guests, or newcomers in a friendly and hospitable way.
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Daily Thai Confidence: Using คืน (khēun)
In this Thai lesson, we learn how to use the verb คืน (khēun), which means ‘to return’ something to its owner. It is used when something that was borrowed, taken, or received is given back.
Small Steps, Big Heart
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.
Daily Thai Confidence: Using เล่น (lên)
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).
Daily Thai Confidence: Using ให้ยืม (hâi yēum)
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.
