I am an American and grew up in Thailand. I was fluent in Thai as a child and find I am still fluent, although I have no one to talk Thai to. So, I come to your channel to hear Thai spoken again! Thank you, na kha!😊
Your teaching style shows an understanding of the both the specific cultural and general difficulties farang face when learning the fascinating Thai language, you show passion and it makes your lessons so valuable ❤ Aussie travelling in Thailand btw 😊
I'm always watching your videos to learn thai, your teaching skills are so much easier than other. Im new here i've been watching your videos for 2weeks now and i'm excited to learn. From Philippines btw.
a quick feedback , the word emotional has a different meaning so a better way to describe is 'emotional tone' for prefis such as khap si na. these r very special to thai language and culture
Watching from UK! This is a great video that breaks down the particles! Currently I am making good use of Ling and Pocket Thai Master apps to fully grasp the Thai language. They're fantastic language learning apps and perfect for anyone looking to master a new language at their own pace.
สิ (the first sense) doesn't give command vibe, rather, it denotes suggestion. If you want to make it command, simply say the verb without any particle.
@@louvoressimples The word loey is also one of Thai particles, I also have the Part 2 of this topic but didn't post it. เลย (loey) is put at the end of the sentence to exaggerate the message. ฉันไม่ชอบกินผักเลย chan mai choob gin pak loey = I don't like to eat vegetables at all.
thanks Kru Smuk 👍 Re-watch. "Na" is only used w/statement but never a question...but "na" can also be used w/ a request: "bpai duu nang gap chan na" - (you want) go watch a movie with me...bit confusing because this sounds/seems very close to a question(?)...So "na" can be used w/ a "request" - not a question, because a "request" is less direct, more of a polite plea/ ข้ออ้างคำร้องขอ ?
สวัสดีคะ I can also hear/ read some sentences using "wa" inside the sentence. I mean not at the end of the sentence. Like : I think that... ( Chãn kid wa...) Something like this. I also want to ask about the "loei" particle. I really cant get over with that "loei". 😂 I hear it always. ขอบคุณคะ
Waa inside the sentence is different from wa. It essentially means “that.” Example: ฉันคิดว่าคุณใจดี Chan kit waa khun jai dee” means “I think that you are good.” Chan = I (for ladies), kit = think, waa = that, khun = you, jai dee = kind. Another example: ฉันรู้ว่าคุณกินข้าวเย็นแล้ว Chan ruu waa khun gin khao yen laew = I know that you already ate dinner.
What difference does 'yuu' added to the sentence as in 'Khun tham a-rai yuu kha' make (@7.19)? It seems to make sense to me without the addition of 'yuu'.
Hi Jackie, อยู่ can be many things: 1. to be (located) ฉันอยู่ที่บ้าน chan yuu tii baan = I am at home. 2. present continuous tense determinator (put at the end of the sentence) ฉันกินข้าวอยู่ chan gin khaaw yuu = I am eating. The word khaaw ข้าว is rice :)
@@joecostner1246 Thanks for your reply! I asked the question a year ago, but in the last two years, I've taken 300 hours of online classes in Thai from three teachers. I still have a lot more work to do to gain more advanced fluency, but right now I take six hours of classes per week. I'll never give up!
Kru Smok, Could you give a more nuanced description of what you mean by 'politeness' when using 'kha' and 'khrab'? Why I ask... I've been traveling back and v forth between US and Thailand for over 2 years now trying to learn Thai here and there. I've gotten what I imagine to be a fair decent intuition about when to use 'khrab' but still don't get what it really conveys When bilingual Thai refer to its use as 'politeness' it doesn't vibe with what is actually meant by 'politeness' in English. To native English speakers, politeness is a formality to keep things calm that inevitably creates a barrier to emotional intimacy. I've had Thai women say to me 'chan rak khun kha', often after I initially said 'phom rak khun'. A native English speaker would NEVER even think about trying to modify a phrase like 'I love you' to make it 'polite', as the formality of being 'polite' is actually contradictory to such a raw emotional declaration. So please do clarify what Thai specifically mean when they use the English word 'polite'. Thanks!
What my understanding is there are words for politeness because Thai is a tonal language.. You cannot show the politeness simply by low tones in whole sentence..
Hi Matt, sorry for the late reply, I think the politeness of ค่ะ kha and ครับ khrab is rooted in the Thai culture. Personally, I think there are actually few kinds of politeness. 1. being respectful for seniors, older people, boss, and anyone you respect like parents. 2. keeping it formal for strangers 3. being sweet, soft and polite Honestly, if you use the soft tone to talk to someone, it's already nice and polite but when you use the polite particles kha/khrab, it's even more polite as the word shows politeness. We say it without thinking. It's our consciousness. To conclude, I always recommend my students to say kha/khrab. There is no harm but the only good thing about them. Hope my explanation helps
@@BananaThaiSchool would it be then accurate to say that when Thai use the English word 'polite' that you could simply use 'nice' or 'kind' in it's place.?
@@mattdouglas1050 NO, khrab/ kha denotes RESPECT. A native Thai speaker would NEVER even not think of hierarchy or opportunities to sound extra polite when speaking Thai. Better get used to a more sophisticated worldview than the American one when you're out of your country.
I am an American and grew up in Thailand. I was fluent in Thai as a child and find I am still fluent, although I have no one to talk Thai to. So, I come to your channel to hear Thai spoken again! Thank you, na kha!😊
I’m jealous lol I can’t retain it
I'm learning Thai. Am looking for someone to practice speaking basic!!
@@sheldonsamuel7331i will! I am also learning
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Your teaching style shows an understanding of the both the specific cultural and general difficulties farang face when learning the fascinating Thai language, you show passion and it makes your lessons so valuable ❤
Aussie travelling in Thailand btw 😊
I am learning so much now with your channel, before i just knew basics, but adding the small particles makes a big difference. Thank you for this.
I'm always watching your videos to learn thai, your teaching skills are so much easier than other. Im new here i've been watching your videos for 2weeks now and i'm excited to learn. From Philippines btw.
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a quick feedback , the word emotional has a different meaning
so a better way to describe is 'emotional tone' for prefis such as khap si na. these r very special to thai language and culture
Very useful video !
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Omg you explain this so well!! I learned these words on another website but didn’t know how to use them properly. Thank you so much!!!
OMG kru, I just found this video, it turns out you're from Chancheungsao, I have ever life there. REALLY NICE PLACE, WANNA GO THERE AGAIN
You are a great teacher, thank you na ka 🙏🏻😊
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Wonderful lessons kob Kun I watch from Cambodia 🇰🇭
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Watching from UK! This is a great video that breaks down the particles! Currently I am making good use of Ling and Pocket Thai Master apps to fully grasp the Thai language. They're fantastic language learning apps and perfect for anyone looking to master a new language at their own pace.
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Very nicely explained ! Great Job
Im from philipines.. im 11 years old i want to know how to speak thai. thank you for teaching
This deserves way more likes and views. Thanks for the help
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I m from srilanka. I like the way you teach kruu smuk. Keep it up. Great job kruu. 💯🙏😊
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Thanks khun kru Smuk. I'm learning your fantastic lesson from Singapore.
สิ (the first sense) doesn't give command vibe, rather, it denotes suggestion. If you want to make it command, simply say the verb without any particle.
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The classes are so good
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Thank you for sharing Thai language...I like to watch lakorn drama..I'm a Thai fans...
Which drama is your favourite?
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Thank you for sharing all your video.. i am learning a lot
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Very useful… thank you khun Smook
Thanks for your teaching really i.m starting to catch this new language!!!
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What about the word เลย?
@@louvoressimples The word loey is also one of Thai particles, I also have the Part 2 of this topic but didn't post it. เลย (loey) is put at the end of the sentence to exaggerate the message. ฉันไม่ชอบกินผักเลย chan mai choob gin pak loey = I don't like to eat vegetables at all.
@@BananaThaiSchool Thank you so much!
Similar to Malaysian way of speaking especially in the northern states.
Thank you for your well put together lesson and enthusiam. I live in Canada.
I don't have much time to take classes. But I want to take your notes for self study. Can I buy just your notes please.
I am learning thai now , because there is a thai girl I really like, and I want to speak to her in thai eventually
thanks Kru Smuk 👍 Re-watch. "Na" is only used w/statement but never a question...but "na" can also be used w/ a request: "bpai duu nang gap chan na" - (you want) go watch a movie with me...bit confusing because this sounds/seems very close to a question(?)...So "na" can be used w/ a "request" - not a question, because a "request" is less direct, more of a polite plea/ ข้ออ้างคำร้องขอ ?
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Thanks a lot for your really very good lesson,it was very useful for me!!!
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สวัสดีคะ I can also hear/ read some sentences using "wa" inside the sentence. I mean not at the end of the sentence. Like : I think that... ( Chãn kid wa...) Something like this. I also want to ask about the "loei" particle. I really cant get over with that "loei". 😂 I hear it always. ขอบคุณคะ
Waa inside the sentence is different from wa. It essentially means “that.”
Example: ฉันคิดว่าคุณใจดี Chan kit waa khun jai dee” means “I think that you are good.” Chan = I (for ladies), kit = think, waa = that, khun = you, jai dee = kind.
Another example: ฉันรู้ว่าคุณกินข้าวเย็นแล้ว Chan ruu waa khun gin khao yen laew = I know that you already ate dinner.
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I have a question, when we spell a verb eg kin Khaaw or gin khaaw.. ?
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I like your lessons so much. It is easy and learnable. God bless you from Cambodian. How can I join your telegram?
We don't have telegram kha
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What difference does 'yuu' added to the sentence as in 'Khun tham a-rai yuu kha' make (@7.19)? It seems to make sense to me without the addition of 'yuu'.
อยู่ yuu, defines the present continuous tense. 😊
@@BananaThaiSchool Many thanks - I've learned something today 🙏😊...
Hi is this group still active? If yes, how to join please
Sa wa dee Krup Kun Kruu, just wondering if I could still join the exclusive FB group. I hoping to learn Thai. Kabkhun mak hap
Hello, absolutely!🥰 Please join our lessons on this link
www.bananathaischool.com/course/intermediate-thai-on-fridays/
@@BananaThaiSchool thank u so much. The link though is for intermediate classes. I'm afraid I may not be able to catch up since I'm just starting
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How do you ask 'do you teachThai' and 'would you teach me Thai'?
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Watching from Nepal . your English pronunciation no have Thai tone and that is the part I like
Wait, na is used to be a negative sentence and also to be cute request?
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be super careful when using "ua" วะ (so just don't use it!), you can mess things up really easily and your way out of the mess will be a tough one!
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Hi Kru smuk, May I know what is yuu . I only know it to tell location in your other video...
And May I also know what is Khaaw? Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
Hi Jackie, อยู่ can be many things: 1. to be (located) ฉันอยู่ที่บ้าน chan yuu tii baan = I am at home. 2. present continuous tense determinator (put at the end of the sentence) ฉันกินข้าวอยู่ chan gin khaaw yuu = I am eating.
The word khaaw ข้าว is rice :)
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and the aaaa means ?
Very useful ...
Kharap khun khrab
These particles can be easier for Asians to understand. Especially being a Singaporean... this is very much reflective of how we talk here ahahahaha
Yesss, I have heard my Sing friends said ... laaaa. It's probably similar to the word นะ na in Thai :p
@@BananaThaiSchool Aiyoo... can SG too much lah... Siao lah
Hey Kru Smuk , what happened to "Loey”?
Mentioned in another video and podcast ka ☺️
@@BananaThaiSchool kap koon Krhap , is there a link? 🙏🏻
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great video Smuk but you didn't explain เลย :)
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Do women use the pronoun "chan" in daily conversation or do they leave it our or use their names instead kha?
They never use chan except in very formal situations
@@joecostner1246 Thanks for your reply! I asked the question a year ago, but in the last two years, I've taken 300 hours of online classes in Thai from three teachers. I still have a lot more work to do to gain more advanced fluency, but right now I take six hours of classes per week. I'll never give up!
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Kru Smok,
Could you give a more nuanced description of what you mean by 'politeness' when using 'kha' and 'khrab'?
Why I ask...
I've been traveling back and v forth between US and Thailand for over 2 years now trying to learn Thai here and there.
I've gotten what I imagine to be a fair decent intuition about when to use 'khrab' but still don't get what it really conveys
When bilingual Thai refer to its use as 'politeness' it doesn't vibe with what is actually meant by 'politeness' in English.
To native English speakers, politeness is a formality to keep things calm that inevitably creates a barrier to emotional intimacy.
I've had Thai women say to me 'chan rak khun kha', often after I initially said 'phom rak khun'.
A native English speaker would NEVER even think about trying to modify a phrase like 'I love you' to make it 'polite', as the formality of being 'polite' is actually contradictory to such a raw emotional declaration.
So please do clarify what Thai specifically mean when they use the English word 'polite'.
Thanks!
What my understanding is there are words for politeness because Thai is a tonal language.. You cannot show the politeness simply by low tones in whole sentence..
@@subhash1691 Actually you also made a very good point on Thai as tonal language!
Hi Matt, sorry for the late reply, I think the politeness of ค่ะ kha and ครับ khrab is rooted in the Thai culture. Personally, I think there are actually few kinds of politeness.
1. being respectful for seniors, older people, boss, and anyone you respect like parents.
2. keeping it formal for strangers
3. being sweet, soft and polite
Honestly, if you use the soft tone to talk to someone, it's already nice and polite but when you use the polite particles kha/khrab, it's even more polite as the word shows politeness. We say it without thinking. It's our consciousness.
To conclude, I always recommend my students to say kha/khrab. There is no harm but the only good thing about them. Hope my explanation helps
@@BananaThaiSchool would it be then accurate to say that when Thai use the English word 'polite' that you could simply use 'nice' or 'kind' in it's place.?
@@mattdouglas1050 NO, khrab/ kha denotes RESPECT. A native Thai speaker would NEVER even not think of hierarchy or opportunities to sound extra polite when speaking Thai.
Better get used to a more sophisticated worldview than the American one when you're out of your country.