Language in order of usage

How do Thai people decide which language to speak? Thailand has Central Thai as well as Northern, Isan and Southern dialects and many ethnic languages. In this Thai Thai Series episode, explore the three things that shape that choice: what you’re most comfortable with, who you’re talking to, and pride in your roots. You’ll also see how mixing languages is slowly changing local dialects, with a real Isan example, and pick up useful expressions along the way.

Thai Vocabulary:
ถนัด (tà-nàt) – To be good at / favour (e.g. right-handed)
คิดไม่ออก (kít mâi òok) – Can’t think of it
รากเหง้า (râak ngâo) – Roots / origins
สำนึก (sǎm-nʉ́k) – To be conscious of
พูดผิดพูดถูก (pûut pìt pûut tùuk) – To get your words mixed up
สังเกต (sǎng-gèet) – To notice

Learning Thai through real-life topics helps you understand both the language and the culture behind it. Keep listening, keep learning, and enjoy your Thai journey!

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Language in order of usage

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