| INTRODUCTION |
| Pim:Hello everyone! I'm Pim, and welcome to ThaiPOD101.com. |
| Ryan:With us, you'll learn to speak Thai with fun and effective lessons. |
| Pim:We also provide you with cultural insights... |
| Ryan:...and tips you won't find in a textbook. |
| Ryan:In this lesson, you'll learn about basic greetings in Thai and how to ask about people's well-being. |
| Pim:"ใช่ค่ะ(châi khâ)" "That's right!" |
| Ryan:So, "khruu" Pim, where does this conversation take place? |
| Pim:"ทางสไกป์ค่ะ(thaang sà-gái khâ)" via Skype. Mr.Steve, our main character, is talking to his Thai teacher, "khruu" Viraporn. "เอาล่ะค่ะไปฟังบทสนทนากันเลยดีกว่า(ao lâ khâ bpai fang bòt sŏn-thá-naa gan looei dii gwàa)" "Let's listen to the conversation!" |
| DIALOGUES |
| สตีฟ:สวัสดีครับ ครูวิราภรณ์ (sà-wàt-dii khráp khruu wí-raa-phaawn) |
| วิราภรณ์:สวัสดีค่ะ คุณสตีฟ (sà-wàt-dii khâ khun sà-dtíip) |
| สตีฟ:สบายดีไหมครับ (sà-baai-dii mǎi khráp) |
| วิราภรณ์:ดิฉันสบายดีค่ะ แล้วคุณสตีฟสบายดีไหมคะ (dì-chǎn sà-baai-dii khâ. láaeo khun sà-dtíip sà-baai-dii mǎi khá) |
| สตีฟ:ผมสบายดีครับ (phǒm sà-baai-dii khráp) |
| Ryan:Host: One more time slowly. |
| Pim: ìik nùeng khráng cháa-cháa |
| สตีฟ:สวัสดีครับ ครูวิราภรณ์ (sà-wàt-dii khráp khruu wí-raa-phaawn) |
| วิราภรณ์:สวัสดีค่ะ คุณสตีฟ (sà-wàt-dii khâ khun sà-dtíip) |
| สตีฟ:สบายดีไหมครับ (sà-baai-dii mǎi khráp) |
| วิราภรณ์:ดิฉันสบายดีค่ะ แล้วคุณสตีฟสบายดีไหมคะ (dì-chǎn sà-baai-dii khâ. láaeo khun sà-dtíip sà-baai-dii mǎi khá) |
| สตีฟ:ผมสบายดีครับ (phǒm sà-baai-dii khráp) |
| Ryan:Host: One more time with the English. |
| Pim:ìik khráng práam paa-sǎa ang-grìt |
| สตีฟ:สวัสดีครับ ครูวิราภรณ์ (sà-wàt-dii khráp khruu wí-raa-phaawn) |
| Ryan:Hello, teacher Viraporn. |
| วิราภรณ์:สวัสดีค่ะ คุณสตีฟ (sà-wàt-dii khâ khun sà-dtíip) |
| Ryan:Hello, Mr. Steve. |
| สตีฟ:สบายดีไหมครับ (sà-baai-dii mǎi khráp) |
| Ryan:How are you? |
| วิราภรณ์:ดิฉันสบายดีค่ะ แล้วคุณสตีฟสบายดีไหมคะ (dì-chǎn sà-baai-dii khâ. láaeo khun sà-dtíip sà-baai-dii mǎi khá) |
| Ryan:I am fine. And how are you, Steve? |
| สตีฟ:ผมสบายดีครับ (phǒm sà-baai-dii khráp) |
| Ryan:I am fine. |
| POST CONVERSATION BANTER |
| Ryan:"สวัสดี(sà-wàt-dii)" is the most common and basic greeting in Thai, right? |
| Pim:"ใช่ค่ะ(châi khâ)" "That's right!" "สวัสดี(sà-wàt-dii)" can either mean "hello" or "good-bye" in English and can also be used at any time of the day. |
| Ryan:That's convenient! And what about the words "ครับ(khráp)" and "ค่ะ(khâ)"? |
| Pim:"ครับ(khráp)" and "ค่ะ(khâ)" are polite particles that end a sentence in Thai. You know, politeness is very important in Thai society. Thai people are polite. And in return, they expect to be treated in a polite manner by others. So, the easiest way to be polite to Thai people is to end your sentence with either the word "ครับ(khráp)" or "ค่ะ(khâ)." |
| Ryan:Okay, so can you tell us the about usage of "ครับ(khráp)" and "ค่ะ(khâ)? " |
| Pim:"ได้ค่ะ(dâai khâ)" Sure! "ครับ(khráp)" is only used by males and can end any sentence, while "ค่ะ(khâ)" is only used by females to end statements. Anyway, when asking questions, the pronunciation is changed from "ค่ะ(khâ)" to "คะ(khá)," high tone. You know it's a little bit tricky here, but the more you practice, the more you'll be familiar with them. |
| VOCAB LIST |
| Ryan:Okay, next Let's take a look at the vocabulary and phrase list for this lesson. |
| :The first word is: |
| Pim:สวัสดี (sà-wàt-dii) [natural native speed] |
| Ryan:Hello. |
| Pim:สวัสดี (sà-wàt-dii) [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Pim:สวัสดี (sà-wàt-dii) [natural native speed] |
| Next: |
| Pim:สบายดี (sà-baai-dii) [natural native speed] |
| Ryan:I'm fine. |
| Pim:สบายดี (sà-baai-dii) [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Pim:สบายดี (sà-baai-dii) [natural native speed] |
| Next: |
| Pim:ดิฉัน (dì-chǎn) [natural native speed] |
| Ryan:I (for female speaker) |
| Pim:ดิฉัน (dì-chǎn) [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Pim:ดิฉัน (dì-chǎn) [natural native speed] |
| Next: |
| Pim:ผม (phǒm) [natural native speed] |
| Ryan:I (for a male speaker) |
| Pim:ผม (phǒm) [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Pim:ผม (phǒm) [natural native speed] |
| Next: |
| Pim:คุณ (khun) [natural native speed] |
| Ryan:you |
| Pim:คุณ (khun) [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Pim:คุณ (khun) [natural native speed] |
| Next: |
| Pim: ครู (kruu) [natural native speed |
| Ryan:teacher |
| Pim:ครู (kruu) [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Pim:ครู (kruu)) [natural native speed] |
| Next: |
| Pim:แล้ว ( láaeo) [natural native speed] |
| Ryan:already |
| Pim:แล้ว ( láaeo) [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Pim:แล้ว ( láaeo) [natural native speed] |
| Next: |
| Pim:ไหม (mǎi) [natural native speed] |
| Ryan:yes/no question word |
| Pim:ไหม (mǎi) [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Pim:ไหม (mǎi) [natural native speed] |
| Next: |
| Pim:ครับ (khráp) [natural native speed] |
| Ryan:polite ending particle for a male speaker |
| Pim:ครับ (khráp) [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Pim:ครับ (khráp) [natural native speed] |
| Next: |
| Pim:ค่ะ (khâ) [natural native speed] |
| Ryan:polite ending particle for a female speaker |
| Pim:ค่ะ (khâ) [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Pim:ค่ะ (khâ) [natural native speed] |
| Next: |
| Pim:คะ (khá) [natural native speed] |
| Ryan:polite ending particle for female speakers when asking questions |
| Pim:คะ (khá) [slowly - broken down by syllable] |
| Pim:คะ (khá) [natural native speed] |
| KEY VOCAB AND PHRASES |
| Ryan:Let's have a closer look at the usage for some of the words and phrases from this lesson. |
| Pim:Okay, Ryan, I'd like to start with a set of formal pronouns, "ดิฉัน(dì-chăn)," "ผม(phŏm)" and "คุณ(khun)." The first two words, "ดิฉัน(dì-chăn)" and "ผม(phŏm)," mean exactly the same thing. They both mean "I" in English. |
| Ryan:Oh…so I can just use them interchangeably? |
| Pim:No, you can't. Because the big difference between the two is that "ดิฉัน(dì-chăn)" is only used by females while "ผม(phŏm)" is only used by males!! |
| Ryan:Oh…I see. And what about the word "คุณ(khun)?" |
| Pim:"คุณ(khun)" means "you" in English. However, "คุณ(khun)" can also be used as a title of address, equivalent to "Mr.," "Mrs.," or "Miss," before a person's name to show politeness when addressing others, like "คุณไรอัน(khun rai-ân)," "Mr. Ryan," for example. |
| Ryan:The next word is? |
| Pim:"สวัสดี(sà-wàt-dii)." |
| Ryan:"Hello" or "good-bye." However, "ลาก่อน(laa gàawn)" also means "Goodbye" but it is usually used in a situation where you are leaving or being left by someone and it seems like you are not going to meet each other again for quite some time. |
| Pim:Right! So, if you want to say good-bye to your friend, and you will definitely meet him or her again the next day, you would say "สวัสดี(sà-wàt-dii)" to your friend. On the other hand, if you break up with your boyfriend or girlfriend, the last word you would say to him or her would be "ลาก่อน(laa gàawn)." |
| Ryan:Next, we have a phrase. |
| Pim:"สบายดี(sà-baai dii)" |
| Ryan:"Fine" or "well." So, how do you say "I'm fine?" |
| Pim:"ดิฉันสบายดีค่ะ(dì-chăn sà-baai dii khâ)" for females or "ผมสบายดีครับ(phŏm sà-baai dii khráp)" for males. |
| Ryan:Can we hear them one more time? Now, listeners please repeat after "khruu" Pim. |
| Pim:"ดิฉันสบายดีค่ะ(dì-chăn sà-baai dii khâ)" |
| Ryan:[pause] "I'm fine" for females. |
| Pim:"ผมสบายดีครับ(phŏm sà-baai dii khráp)" |
| Ryan:[pause] "I'm fine" for males. Okay. Let's move on to the grammar section. |
Lesson focus
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| Ryan:In this lesson, we'll focus on the question word "ไหม(mǎi)." |
| Pim:Right. "ไหม(mǎi)" is a particle that is placed at the end of a statement to turn it into a question. For example, "คุณชอบอาหารไทย(khun châawp aa-hăan thai)" is "You like Thai food." So "คุณชอบอาหารไทยไหม(khun châawp aa-hăan thai mǎi)" means? |
| Ryan:"Do you like Thai food?" |
| Pim:Good. One more, "อาหารไทยอร่อย(aa-hăan thai a-ràuy)" is "Thai food is delicious." So, "อาหารไทยอร่อยไหม(aa-hăan thai a-ràuy mǎi)" means? |
| Ryan:"Is Thai food delicious?" |
| Pim:Very good. |
| Ryan:Okay. Listeners, please repeat after "khruu" Pim. "Do you like Thai food?" |
| Pim:"คุณชอบอาหารไทยไหม(khun châawp aa-hăan thai mǎi)" [pause] |
| Ryan:"Is Thai food delicious?" |
| Pim:"อาหารไทยอร่อยไหม(aa-hăan thai a-ràuy mǎi)" [pause] |
| Ryan:Next, could you please tell us how to respond to questions ending with "ไหม(mǎi)?" |
| Pim:Sure. The easiest way to answer this type of question is to repeat the verb or adjective. For example, from the question, "Do you like Thai food?" "คุณชอบอาหารไทยไหม(khun châawp aa-hăan thai mǎi)," if you want to answer "Yes, I do," you would say "ชอบ," that's the verb "to like." |
| And next, if you are asked by a girl, "อาหารไทยอร่อยไหมคะ(aa-hăan thai a-ràuy mǎi khá)" ("Is Thai food delicious?") and your answer is "Yes, it is," how would you reply to her? |
| Ryan:"อร่อยครับ(a-ràuy khráp)." |
| Pim:Right! Here, you repeat the adjective "อร่อย(a-ràuy)," which means "delicious." |
| Ryan:So how do you form a negative answer then? |
| Pim:Easy! You just place the word "ไม่(mâi)" in front of a verb or an adjective. This way, your answer will turn to "don't blah blah blah" or "not blah blah blah." For example, "ไม่ชอบ(mâi châawp)" means "don't like", "ไม่อร่อย(mâi a-ràuy)" means "not delicious." |
| Ryan:Okay. Listeners, now it's time for review! So, how would you ask your friend whether he or she likes Thai food? [pause] "khruu" Pim, the answer is? |
| Pim:"คุณชอบอาหารไทยไหม(khun châawp aa-hăan thai mǎi)" |
| Ryan:And if your friend likes Thai food, how would he or she reply? [pause] The answer is? |
| Pim:"ชอบ(châawp)" |
| Ryan:And the last one, if your friend doesn't like Thai food, how would he or she reply? [pause] "khruu" Pim, the answer is? |
| Pim:"ไม่ชอบ(mâi châawp)" |
| Ryan:Okay. That's all for this lesson. |
| Pim:"มีคำถามอะไรไหมคะ(mii kham-thăam a-rai mǎi khá)" |
| Ryan:Do you have any questions? |
| Pim:If you do, please ask us in the comment section. "แล้วพบกันใหม่ค่ะ(láaeo phóp gan mài khâ)" |
| Ryan:See you next time! |
Comments
HideHello ThaiPod101.com listeners! How would you say hello in Thai?
This is just a technical suggestion to improve readability and reduce eye strain. I know I can adjust the settings on my computer or phone whenever I'm viewing the course materials. In fact I've already increased the zoom on my computer and I'd like to go a bit more, but doing so begins to degrade the display placement of items on the screen. Even after doing so, the computer screen still has a lot of empty space. I find the ตัวอักษรไทย in the dialogues, cards, and other features to be small and not easy to read, especially with the tone marks and vowels that are placed above and around the consonants and the fact that there's no space between words. So, the suggestion is, would it be possible to present the ตัวอักษรไทย in a larger font setting? Thank you.
You have the female voice answering Khrab when the male voice should demonstrate male words. It makes no sense.
dear khruu
im starting today learning
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Hi Martynas 😊
Thank you for your message!
The series [Absolute Beginner Season 1] does not include any assessments:
https://www.ThaiPod101.com/lesson-library/absolute-beginner-season-1?disable_ssr=1
You might be referring to the series [Level 1 Thai], which currently has 50 assessments available.
https://www.ThaiPod101.com/lesson-library/level-1-thai
This series also includes the lesson [How to Greet Someone with Perfect Thai] 🙏
There’s an initial test designed to assess your Thai knowledge level. However, if you're a complete beginner, the platform actually recommends skipping it — this is mentioned right on the start page. 👍
As for the audio speed in the [Vocabulary] section:
You can listen at a slower speed (x0.5) by clicking on the speaker icon labeled “x0.5” 🔊
Currently, this is the only alternative to the normal speed. To repeat the audio, simply click the speaker again. 🔁
In this lesson, we also teach some phrases used by male speakers.
You can continue your learning with more lessons on this topic — here are a few additional ones:
https://www.Thaipod101.com/lesson/learn-basic-thai-in-3-minutes-2-thai-greetings-and-how-to-wai
https://www.Thaipod101.com/lesson/3minute-thai-2-greetings
Let us know if you have any further questions.
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สวัสดีค่ะ Sam! 😊
ยินดีที่ได้รู้จักค่ะ! (yin-dee thee dai roo-jak ka / Nice to meet you!) เราดีใจที่ได้ยินว่าคุณมีความฝันที่น่าทึ่งและตั้งใจเรียนภาษาไทยเพื่อเป็นพนักงานต้อนรับบนเครื่องบินที่ประเทศไทยค่ะ (rao dee-jai thee dai-yin wa khun mee khwam-fhun thee na-thueng lae tang-jai rian phasa Thai phuea pen phanak-ngan ton-rap bon khruang-bin thee Prathet Thai ka / We are happy to hear that you have an amazing dream and are determined to learn Thai to become a flight attendant in Thailand.)
ความตั้งใจของคุณน่าชื่นชมมากค่ะ และเราขอเป็นกำลังใจให้คุณประสบความสำเร็จค่ะ (khwam-tang-jai khong khun na-chuen-chom mak ka lae rao kho pen kam-lang-jai hai khun pra-sop khwam-sam-ret ka / Your determination is admirable, and we wish you success.) ✈️❤️
หากมีคำถามใด ๆ โปรดแจ้งให้เราทราบนะคะ (hak mee kham-tham dai-dai prot jaeng hai rao sap na ka / If you have any questions, please let us know.)
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Hi Esla Jaggu!
We're so glad to hear that you're doing well as a starter! 🎉 Keep up the great work and continue practicing. If you have any questions or need any help, feel free to reach out. We're here to support you on your Thai learning journey! 😊
Have a great day!
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Hi Techin!
You're very welcome! 😊 ขอบคุณมากที่เรียนกับเรา (khàawp-khun mâak thîi rian gàp rao / Thank you very much for learning with us). We're here to help you on your Thai language journey.
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
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Hi Yoko!
Thank you for reaching out with your question! 😊
The word "แล้ว" (/láaeo/) in Thai can be used in several different contexts, which is why it might seem confusing. Here are a few common uses:
1. Completed Action: It can indicate that an action has been completed, similar to the English word "already." For example, "ฉันกินข้าวแล้ว" (/chǎn gin khâao láaeo/) means "I have already eaten."
2. Sequence of Events: It can also be used to show the sequence of actions, like "then" in English. For example, "ไปตลาดแล้วกลับบ้าน" (/bpai dtà-làat láaeo glàp bâan/) means "Go to the market and then come back home."
3. Emphasis or Softening: Sometimes, it is used at the end of a sentence to soften the tone or add emphasis, like "นะ" (/ná/) or "สิ" (/sì/).
Hearing it often in Thailand is quite normal, as it's a versatile word used in everyday conversation. Keep listening to how it's used in different contexts, and you'll get a better feel for it!
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. ขอบคุณครับ (khàawp-khun khráp / Thank you)
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Hi Neil!
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the cultural information and key word explanations! 😊 ภาษาไทย (phaa-saa Thai / Thai language) is rich with culture, and we're glad you found it interesting.
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. ขอบคุณครับ (khaawp khun khrap / Thank you)
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สวัสดีค่ะ ฉันแค่อยากจะตั้งใจและท่องจำภาษาไทยเพื่อความฝันของฉัน และฉันอยากเป็นพนักงานต้อนรับบนเครื่องบินที่ประเทศไทย❤️✨🤞🏻
Going well for a starter
How I can complete assessment if don't understand thai and assessment only in thai language. where is learning materials? I need to learn something before doing any assessments. Vocabulary is terrible, words being said to fast in slow mode and no reply button. Plus you can't choose who you are as I'm male and vocabulary sentences are for female learner. I have thai girlfriend and she said many given sentences is good only if you ladyboy but not for male learner.
Thank you so much for teaching.
Hi,
I have a question regarding the Word „láaeo“. I donˋt understand when and for what I can use it. i read all the examples above, but all these sentences have different meaning. I am currently in Thailand and hear the word very often. So please help me understanding the use of this word. Thank you so much.
Yoko
😎 I liked the cultural information at the end of the dialogue and the explanation of key words
Hi Roger,
We're delighted to hear about your interest in learning Thai! 🌟 Starting with the Thai alphabet is indeed a great way to build a strong foundation.
This series might be helpful 😊:
https://www.thaipod101.com/lesson-library/thai-alphabet-made-easy?disable_ssr=1
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to let us know.
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Hi Lee Bamber,
Thank you for your comment! 😊
The word "mǎi" (ไหม /mǎi/) in the question "สบายดีไหมครับ" (sà-baai-dii mǎi khráp) is indeed correct. In this context, "ไหม" (mǎi) is used as a question particle in Thai, and it does not translate to "silk" in this case (even though the word "ไหม" can also mean "silk" in other contexts). It's a common word used in questions to ask for confirmation or to inquire about something.
If you have any questions, please let us know. ขอบคุณครับ (khàawp-khun khráp) (Thank you).
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สวัสดีค่ะ คุณ Besaida Lous! (sa-wat-dii kha khun Besaida Lous! "Hello Besaida Lous!")
ขอบคุณที่ทักทายเรานะคะ 😊 (khop khun thi thak thai rao na kha "Thank you for greeting us!") หากคุณมีคำถามหรือข้อสงสัยเกี่ยวกับภาษาไทย เรายินดีที่จะช่วยเหลือค่ะ (hak khun mi kham tham rue kho song sai kieow kap phasa thai, rao yindi thi cha chuay luea kha "If you have any questions or doubts about the Thai language, we are happy to help.")
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions.
ขอบคุณค่ะ (khop khun kha "Thank you")
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Hi! Moonshinetraveller,
ขอบคุณที่ทักทายเรา (Khob khun tee tak-tai rao "Thank you for greeting us").
If you have any questions, please let us know.
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Hi Klaus! 😊
Thank you for your insightful questions! Let's break it down:
1. The word "ไป" (bpai) typically means "go," but in this context, it adds a sense of moving forward to the action of listening. It's not exactly used to emphasize "ฟัง" (fang), but rather to suggest progressing to the next step.
2. "เลย" (looei) is indeed used for emphasis, often to imply immediacy or definitiveness. It's like saying "Let's directly go listen to the conversation."
3. "ดีกว่า" (dii gwàa) indicates that the action being proposed is a better option or suggestion. So, yes, it suggests that listening to the conversation is preferable.
If you say "เอาล่ะค่ะ ฟังบทสนทนากัน" (ao lâ khâ fang bòt sŏn-thá-naa gan), a Thai person would understand you. However, the original phrase provides a more complete and natural flow in conversation.
Feel free to let us know if you have any questions. ขอบคุณค่ะ (khàawp-khun khâ / Thank you)
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