Intermediate Thai Resources
We put together this list of intermediate Thai resources to help you improve your Thai skills faster. Clozemaster is awesome, but there's a lot out there and the key is finding what works best for you.
Thai Apps
- Clozemaster: Focuses on vocabulary acquisition through context-based sentence learning.
- Pimsleur Thai: Audio-based lessons emphasizing pronunciation and conversational skills.
- Memrise: Uses spaced repetition and mnemonic techniques for Thai vocabulary and phrases.
- Italki: Connect with Thai language tutors for personalized speaking and writing practice.
- ThaiPod101: Comprehensive Thai language lessons with audio, video, and interactive content.
- Drops: A visual language learning app focusing on vocabulary with quick, daily practice.
- Glossika Thai: Repetitive listening and speaking drills designed to improve fluency.
- Anki: Customizable flashcards for spaced repetition of Thai vocabulary.
- Tandem: Language exchange platform to practice Thai with native speakers.
- Mango Languages: Structured lessons emphasizing conversational Thai.
- Thai by Nemo: A phrasebook-style app for learning useful Thai phrases and vocabulary.
- Learn Thai Pro: An app dedicated to improving pronunciation and speaking fluency.
- Preply: Find Thai tutors for one-on-one lessons tailored to your specific needs.
- Quizlet: Flashcard app with Thai language study sets created by users.
- L-Lingo Thai: Offers lessons with a focus on vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure.
Thai Reading Resources
- Clozemaster: Enhances reading comprehension with sentence-based vocabulary practice.
- Readlang: An app that helps with reading Thai by offering instant translations of unfamiliar words.
- Thai Textbooks by Paiboon Publishing: Books specifically designed for reading practice with graded content.
- Thai Newspapers Online: Access real-world news articles in Thai to improve reading fluency.
- Thai Children's Books: Simple and engaging stories written in Thai, perfect for intermediate learners.
- Easy Thai Stories: Graded readers that provide short stories with glossaries and translations.
- Ling App by Simya Solutions: Offers reading exercises and stories within its lessons.
- Project Gutenberg (Thai Books): Free Thai eBooks for extensive reading practice.
- Thai Grammar and Reading by Becker: A textbook that focuses on improving grammar and reading skills.
- Learn Thai from News Headlines: Read and understand Thai news headlines with explanations.
- Thai Fairy Tales: Traditional stories written in Thai, providing cultural context and reading practice.
Thai Listening Resources
- Clozemaster: Includes listening exercises where you hear Thai sentences and fill in the missing words.
- YouTube Channels (like Learn Thai with Mod): Videos and lessons focused on improving listening and speaking skills.
- Thai TV Shows (like Thai PBS World): Watch Thai TV programs with authentic dialogue and subtitles.
- Thai Movies and Dramas (Netflix): Practice listening with native speakers through Thai films and series.
- Thai Podcasts: Intermediate-level podcasts focused on real-life Thai conversations.
- Thai Radio Stations (like MCOT Radio): Stream live radio to immerse yourself in the Thai language.
- Thai Language Lessons by Let’s Learn Thai - YouTube channel with lessons dedicated to listening practice.
- Thai Fairy Tales (Audio): Listen to traditional Thai stories narrated in Thai for cultural and language practice.
- Thai Audiobooks (Audible): Access Thai books read by native speakers to improve listening comprehension.
Thai Writing Resources
- Clozemaster: Practice writing by filling in missing words in context-based Thai sentences.
- LangCorrect: A platform where native speakers correct your written Thai exercises.
- Thai Grammar Workbook by Becker: A workbook with writing exercises focused on grammar and sentence structure.
- Write & Improve by Cambridge: Upload your Thai writing and receive automated feedback.
- Thai Writing Practice Sheets (Scribd): Downloadable practice sheets for improving Thai handwriting and composition.
- Thai for Intermediate Learners by Benjawan Poomsan Becker - A textbook with exercises designed to enhance writing skills.
- Serious Thai (Writing Prompts): Blog and forum with prompts for practicing Thai writing.
- Thai Handwriting Practice (Pinterest): Visual guides and worksheets to improve your Thai script.
Thai Speaking Resources
- Clozemaster: Includes speaking practice by having you pronounce sentences and focus on pronunciation.
- Rosetta Stone: Immersive language learning with a focus on speaking and listening exercises.
- Thai Conversation Groups (Meetup): Join online or local groups to practice speaking Thai with others.
- Thai Tutors on Verbling: Engage in one-on-one speaking lessons with professional Thai tutors.
- Thai Language Exchange Events (Online): Participate in virtual events to practice speaking with Thai speakers.
- Thai Karaoke (YouTube): Sing along to Thai songs to improve pronunciation and fluency.
- Thai Pronunciation Trainer (Forvo): Listen to and practice the correct pronunciation of Thai words.
Thai Grammar Resources
- Clozemaster: Practice Thai grammar through context-based sentence exercises.
- Essential Thai Grammar by James Higbie: A detailed guide to Thai grammar with practical examples.
- Thai Grammar Guide (Ling App): Provides clear explanations and exercises on Thai grammar topics.
- Learn Thai from a White Guy (Website): Offers in-depth explanations of Thai grammar concepts.
- Thai Reference Grammar by Richard G. Harris: A thorough reference book covering Thai grammar in detail.
- Complete Thai by David Smyth: A textbook that covers Thai grammar as part of a broader language course.
- Thai Grammar Book by Mary Rosamond Haas: A classic resource for understanding Thai grammar structures.
- Language Reactor (formerly Language Learning with Netflix): Watch Thai content with grammar-focused subtitles and explanations.
Thai Dictionaries
- “Thai-English English-Thai Dictionary for Non-Thai Speakers by Benjawn Poonsam Becker”: A Dictionary to help English Speakers communicate in Thai.
- Longdo Dictionary: A comprehensive online Thai-English dictionary with extensive entries and examples.
- Thai2English: A dictionary that provides detailed translations, pronunciation, and example sentences.
- Paiboon Publishing's Thai-English Dictionary: A reliable dictionary with clear translations and example sentences.
- Glosbe Thai-English Dictionary: Offers translations with examples and contextual usage.
- Lexitron Dictionary: A well-known Thai-English dictionary by NECTEC, ideal for learners.
- Oxford River Books English-Thai Dictionary: A comprehensive dictionary with detailed entries for both languages.
- Bab.la Thai Dictionary - Offers translations, synonyms, and example sentences for Thai learners.
- Reverso Context: Provides translations with example sentences in both Thai and English.
Thai Textbooks
- "Thai: An Essential Grammar" by David Smyth: A detailed grammar guide with explanations suitable for intermediate learners.
- "Thai Reference Grammar" by James Higbie and Snea Thinsan: An in-depth grammar reference book that addresses complex Thai language structures.
- "Colloquial Thai" by John Moore and Saowalak Rodchue: A textbook focusing on conversational Thai with a mix of grammar and cultural insights.
- "The Fundamentals of the Thai Language" by Stuart Campbell: A thorough guide to the fundamentals of Thai, with advanced sections for intermediate learners.
- "Thai Verbs & Essentials of Grammar" by James Higbie: A compact reference book focused on verb conjugations and essential grammar.
- "Easy Thai" by Jintana Rattanakhemakorn - A practical guide to learning Thai with exercises tailored to intermediate learners.
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