Online Thai language course: Beginners level 1

Whether you're planning a trip to Thailand, connecting with Thai family and friends, or simply fascinated by the language and culture, this 8-week Thai: Beginners Level 1 course offers a practical and supportive introduction to spoken Thai. No previous experience is required.

Thai is a tonal language, and from your very first class you'll develop the listening and pronunciation skills needed to communicate clearly and naturally. Guided by an experienced tutor, you'll learn the five tones of conversational Thai while building confidence speaking in everyday situations.

Through interactive and practical classes, you'll develop speaking and listening skills while building a foundation in Thai script, grammar, and sentence structure. You'll learn useful language you can start using straight away—from greetings and introductions to ordering food, shopping, and asking for directions—while gaining insight into Thai customs, etiquette, and everyday life.

Course content

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Topics

• Thai alphabet and writing system

• Tones and pronunciation

• Greetings and introductions

• Numbers and everyday vocabulary

• Time, dates, seasons, and weather

• Likes, dislikes, and preferences

• Shopping and ordering food

• Asking for and giving directions

• Thai culture and etiquette

Communication skills

• Speaking and listening through guided practice

• Building confidence in real-life communication

• Developing pronunciation and tone accuracy

Grammar

• Basic sentence structure

• Asking and answering questions

• Formal and informal language