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The book comes with free audio recordings by native Thai speakers, allowing you to hone your pronunciation and listening skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis comprehensive workbook and language guide for beginners includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An introduction to all the sounds of the language including vowels, consonants and tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Exercises, quizzes and a final review section to reinforce the lessons in the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Free downloadable flash cards to help you learn the alphabet and basic vocabulary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Free audio recordings by native Thai speakers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReading \u0026amp; Writing Thai\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect book for self-study or learning Thai with a teacher.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294838600053,"sku":"9780804853798","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780804853798_5fa4857d-61bd-4cb6-be7f-2f76b3e4fc84.jpg?v=1786015787"},{"product_id":"9780804846875","title":"Essential Thai Phrasebook \u0026 Dictionary","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential Thai Phrasebook \u0026amp; Dictionary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e presents the practical language of everyday interactions, conveyed in a way that's clear, concise, accessible and enjoyable. It includes the simple sentences used when meeting people, starting conversations, and asking and replying to questions, as well as a basic grammar and pronunciation guide to help you start speaking Thai right away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerms and phrases covering mobile phones, wireless, and social media help you make the most of the language. 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Each word and sentence is given using Thai script—with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly—along with the English meaning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics, like meeting someone new and using public transportation, to culture-specific topics, like celebrating Thai holidays and eating Thai food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis colorful picture dictionary includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 750 color photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,500 culture-specific Thai words and phrases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38 different topics—from social media and counting to Thai food and holidays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExample sentences showing how the words are used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree online audio recordings by native Thai speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences to download or stream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to Thai pronunciation and grammar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bidirectional index to allow you to quickly look up words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThai Picture Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages—curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Thailand.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295016104309,"sku":"9780804852180","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780804852180_61adf93c-c638-41f2-8cac-1868f766044f.jpg?v=1786015768"},{"product_id":"easy-thai","title":"Easy Thai","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEasy Thai\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical resource that brings the Thai language to learners and travelers everywhere.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the language, as well as vocabulary and tips for typical daily conversation. All dialogues are highly practical, authentic and illustrated with manga for easy memorization.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA complete language course and pocket dictionary in one, this book includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative-speaker audio recordings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on daily communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructured, progressive lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn extensive glossary of commonly used words \u0026amp; phrases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronunciation \u0026amp; sentence structure guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEtiquette tips and cultural dos and don'ts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57481705587061,"sku":"9780804853187","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780804853187.jpg?v=1786090008"},{"product_id":"thai-stories-for-language-learners","title":"Thai Stories for Language Learners","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories—especially when they're told in two languages! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Thai Stories for Language Learners\u003c\/i\u003e introduces 28 entertaining Thai stories with bilingual Thai and English versions presented on facing pages. 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