Description

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In order to master the Thai language, one must become adept at reading Thai. Students who rely on books with phonetic transliterations of Thai will make limited progress. In addition, some sounds in Thai have no direct equivalent in the Roman alphabet, so even the best transliterations cannot capture all the nuances of the language. Learning to read Thai is the path to a more profound grasp of the language. This book is based on years of experience teaching foreigners to speak and read Thai, and builds on the author's observations in the classroom about which rules of grammar, spelling and pronunciation most commonly impede their progress. Introduction to Thai Reading, designed to be a comprehensive foundation of 24 progressive lessons, will pave the way towards a solid and advanced knowledge of the Thai language. Those who complete the book will have acquired not only essential Thai reading skills, but also the vocabulary and grammar needed for basic Thai speaking. Includes downloadable MP3 audio files to accompany the text.

About the Author

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Khun Rungrat Luanwarawat has been working in the language field for more than a decade. Prior to becoming a Thai language instructor she worked as a translator, writer, journalist and English teacher. Her most recent project involved the development of an award-winning Thai language textbook for a major diplomatic mission in Bangkok; this accomplishment represents a prime example of her innovative approach to linguistics training. Apart from teaching, she also coordinates language and cultural field trips for embassy officials.