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Essential Thai : Speak Thai With Confidence.
Title:
Essential Thai : Speak Thai With Confidence.
Author:
Golding, Michael.
ISBN:
9781462913398
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (300 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Pronunciation guide -- Basic grammar -- 1. The Basics -- 1.1 Personal details -- 1.2 Today or tomorrow? -- 1.3 What time is it? -- 1.4 One, two, three... -- 1.5 The weather -- 1.6 Here, there... -- 1.7 What does that sign say? -- 1.8 Legal holidays -- 1.9 Telephone alphabets -- 2. Meet and Greet -- 2.1 Greetings -- 2.2 Asking a question -- 2.3 How to reply -- 2.4 Thank you -- 2.5 I'm sorry -- 2.6 What do you think? -- 3. Small Talk -- 3.1 Introductions -- 3.2 I beg your pardon? -- Could you write that down for me, please? -- 3.3 Starting/ending a conversation -- 3.4 A chat about the weather -- 3.5 Hobbies -- 3.6 Invitations -- 3.7 Paying a compliment -- 3.8 Intimate comments/ questions -- 3.9 Congratulations and condolences -- 3.10 Arrangements -- 3.11 Being the host(ess) -- 3.12 Saying good-bye -- 4. Eating Out -- 4.1 At the restaurant -- 4.2 Ordering -- 4.3 The bill -- 4.4 Complaints -- 4.5 Paying a compliment -- 4.6 The menu -- 4.7 List of dishes and drinks -- 5. Getting Around -- 5.1 Asking directions -- 5.2 Traffic signs -- 5.3 The car -- 5.4 The gas station -- The parts of a car -- 5.5 Breakdowns and repairs -- 5.6 Bicycles/motorbikes -- 5.7 Renting a vehicle -- The parts of a bicycle -- 6. Arrival and Departure -- 6.1 General -- 6.2 Customs -- 6.3 Luggage -- 6.4 Questions to passengers -- 6.5 Tickets -- 6.6 Information -- 6.7 Airplanes -- 6.8 Trains -- 6.9 Taxis -- 7. A Place to Stay -- 7.1 General -- 7.2 Hotels/apartments/ holiday rentals -- 7.3 Complaints -- 7.4 Departure -- 7.5 Camping -- Camping equipment -- 8. Money Matters -- 8.1 Banks -- 8.2 Settling the bill -- 9. Mail, Phone and Internet -- 9.1 Mail -- 9.2 Telephone -- 9.3 Internet/email -- 10. Shopping -- 10.1 Shopping conversations -- 10.2 Food -- 10.3 Clothing and shoes -- 10.4 Cameras -- 10.5 At the hairdresser.

11. Tourist Activities -- 11.1 Places of interest -- 11.2 Going out -- 11.3 Booking tickets -- 12. Sports Activities -- 12.1 Sporting questions -- 12.2 By the waterfront -- 12.3 Seaside water/ jet-skiing -- 13. Health Matters -- 13.1 Calling a doctor -- 13.2 What's wrong? -- 13.3 The consultation -- 13.4 Medications and prescriptions -- 13.5 At the dentist -- 14. Emergencies -- 14.1 Asking for help -- 14.2 Lost items -- 14.3 Accidents -- 14.4 Theft -- 14.5 Missing person -- 14.6 The police -- 15. English-Thai Word List -- Back Cover.
Abstract:
This portable, user-friendly Thai language guide and phrasebook is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Thai before and during your trip. If you only want one Thai language book-Essential Thai is the way to go. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of Thailand and is also designed as a great Thai phrasebook, making it the most versatile Thai language learning tool on the market. Essential Thai presents the practical language of everyday interactions by incorporating fundamental sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to questions in Thai, as well as a basic grammar and pronunciation guide to help you get started speaking Thai right away. In addition, language involving terms and phrases covering the latest technology devices, using social media, and tips on the essentials of travel like arranging accommodations, dining out, dealing with transportation and emergencies, is also effectively covered in extraordinary detail. Essential Thai includes: Over 1,500 essential sentences for everyday use. A glossary containing over 2,000 terms and expressions. A handy format for finding the information you need quickly and easily. Latest Thai vocabulary and technology terms.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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