Don’t just stand there… Say something!
See how Benny moved from reading Thai to speaking it, handled mistakes and used a positive review of each interaction to keep improving.
Language: Thai
How to Read Thai Tones: A Practical Starter Guide
Learn how to read Thai tones with a practical starter method using consonant class, syllable type and tone marks.
[video] Another way to look at the 5 tones of Thai
From the 2010 archive, Benny shares an early Thai tones video, with corrected descriptions of the five tones and a clear warning about his mistakes.
First impressions of Thailand
Read Benny’s first impressions of Thailand, from massages and local hospitality to affordable travel, unfamiliar sights and an uncertain itinerary.
How I Started Reading Thai Script After Five Hours of Practice
How mnemonics helped Benny recognise Thai letters in five hours, plus the tone, vowel, spacing and pronunciation rules that came next.
Mission: Read and speak Thai in 8 weeks
From the 2010 archive, Benny sets an eight-week Thai mission focused on beginner conversation, the five tones and learning to read a new script.
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