What are the best methods and costs for studying Thai language?

Dec 26, 2022
2 years ago
Georg ***********
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May I ask you some questions about studying Thai.

Who of you is studying Thai or is planning to do so soon?

How and where do you study?

What do you spend or what do you plan to spent on studying Thai?

Thank you very much in advance for your answers.
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This post discusses various experiences and recommendations for studying the Thai language. Comments highlight a specific language school, Duke, which offers a structured program with different pricing options based on course packages and corresponding education visas for foreign students. Participants share insights on the challenges of learning Thai as a tonal language, emphasizing the importance of reading for improving pronunciation and tone.
John *********
The best way to learn is learn how to read. As daunting as that may seem. It helps with tone and pronunciation. Hard at first but doable โชคดี
Srini ******
It's daunting to learn a tonal language...I gave up quickly. You really need to have the aptitude and patience and spend a lot of time. This is coming from someone who can speak several languages.. But all learned at a very young age.
Walter ******
Duke Language School (Sukhumvit Soi 13) offers the following packages: 16k฿ for 2 courses + assistance for 3-month ED-Visa, 36k฿ for 5 courses + 8-month ED-Visa, and 49k฿ for 7 courses + 1-year ED-Visa (all exclude textbooks and visa application fees). Or individual courses at 8k฿ each. Each course runs for 20 days (4 weeks), 5 lessons per week, 3 hours per lesson. Total of 9 Thai-language courses available, 3 on speaking, 6 on reading/writing.
Alistair **********
If you really want to learn Thai, check out Duke. It's really highly recommended, and having sat in a trial class recently I understand why. The students achieve a very high level after only a few courses. It's 8k baht for for 20 days / 60 hrs course/unit.
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