{"product_id":"how-to-read-thai-non-colour-version-paperback","title":"How to Read Thai: Non-colour version - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDuangta Wanthong Mondi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRuss Crowley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEight (8) simple rules stand between you and being able to read Thai \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a language where there are no spaces between words, many have asked us, where do you start, how can you start?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe answer to this, and all your questions are in our new book in our \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuest - Quick, Easy, Simple Thai system - How to Read Tha\u003c\/b\u003ei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e. \u003cp\u003eYou can imagine that not being able to identify words is probably the biggest problem faced by new readers; and, it has to be said, is the single reason why a book of this nature has never been written before.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy? Because no-one has looked at the language in the same way we have. But, all you need to know are 2 things: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Thai alphabet\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e8 quick, easy, simple rules.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn that note, this book does NOT teach you the Thai alphabet. If you don't know the Thai alphabet yet, then we would recommend either \u003ci\u003eQuest\u003c\/i\u003e volume II; or, if you prefer interactive learning with sounds, quizzes, tests, native speakers, etc., then perhaps our PC\/Mac\/iPad app \u003cb\u003eThe Learn Thai Alphabet Application\u003c\/b\u003e - only available from www.learnthaialphabet.com - would be better.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing these means you've already learnt our system and are familiar with exactly why we succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs others have said: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Well, I agree that your app and those posts* are like a speed-of-light catalyst in terms of teaching one the Thai script and reading it within literally two days (in my experience) which I find extraordinary.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmiliusz Smorczewski, Illinois, USA, 9th July 2013\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"...My fears of the Thai language were overtaking me until I used this program. ...I have tried numerous other products and they made no sense what so ever  ... I am amazed at my progress with a language I NEVER thought I could learn  The Thai language is very intimidating and this program has taken the fear away \"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSandy Ching, Cotacachi, Ecuador, 9th September 2013\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, if you can learn, or already know the Thai alphabet, you've already achieved the first step; however, the next question is can you learn 8 simple rules? Well, to gauge their difficulty, here are the first 2: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvery syllable starts with a consonant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA written vowel is always associated with a consonant.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 down, 6 to go.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNext, you just follow us, step-by-step as we guide you, explain, and show you exactly how we do it; and, by the end of the book, you will be able to read Thai.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur system is so simple, even an adult can do it (and we do mean this, children learn so much easier than adults).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThai script has been considered by many to be so complicated and difficult for foreigners to learn. This, in some way, explains why a book like this has never been written before; but, as with anything, simple is best: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"...These resources are making the learning of Thai finally a reality after numerous false starts. ...the simplicity of the system breaks down the psychological barriers to attacking the idea of reading\/writing Thai.\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrock Estes, Richmond, VA, 15th September 2013\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, if you've previously baulked or failed at reading Thai script, then we've removed all obstacles in your way. The pathway to your Quest lies open before you \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHTRT is the fourth volume in Quest - Quick, Easy, Simple Thai.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* This book was compiled from 'posts' we wrote for our \u003cb\u003eLearn Thai Alphabet app\u003c\/b\u003e Members' Area and which then became this book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e** Full testimonials are available at www.learnthaialphabet.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuest - Volume I is Learning Thai Your Great Adventure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuest - Volume II is Memory Aids to Your Great Adventure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eQuest - Volume III is The Perfect Thai Phrasebook\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e- - - - - - - -\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.learnthaiaphabet.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- - - - - -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuss is British and a professional writer, English teacher, sailor, and scuba diving instructor. He is studying for his BA in English Language at Ramkamhaeng University, Bangkok.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDuangta is Thai and an English teacher at a Thai state school. She has a BA in English Language and an M. Ed. in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuest\u003c\/b\u003e is their series on learning Thai; and, How to Read Thai is the fourth book in that series. Other books in the series are: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eVolume 1 - Learning Thai, Your Great Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVolume 2 - Learn Thai Alphabet with Memory Aids to Your Great Adventure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003eVolume 3 - The Perfect Thai Phrasebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn addition, they have also created two Articulate Storyline applications to provide interactive learning of two areas of the Thai language: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Learn Thai Alphabet web and iPad application\u003c\/i\u003e an app to teach you the Thai alphabet. It is web-based and works on the pc, Mac and iPad (2+), and Android (coming soon).\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Learn Thai Numbers web and iPad app\u003c\/i\u003e. Also available on the pc, Mac, and iPad(2+), it will also soon be available on Android.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoth the apps and books are available from http: \/\/www.learnthaialphabet.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 382\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 10 x 7.99 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52505945735475,"sku":"9781495491375","price":59.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Q0FTNlpidVpxSWVZejhUbmxDdGdqZz09.webp?v=1760234250","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/how-to-read-thai-non-colour-version-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}