Opportunity

What does it mean to receive an opportunity, seize one, or let one slip away? This lesson explores the many ways Thai people talk about โอกาส (oo-gàat) – opportunity. Through a personal story about childhood singing contests, sports competitions and speaking on stage, plus examples about scholarships to study abroad and applying for jobs, you’ll learn how each expression is used in real life. The lesson ends with a 5-question quiz to test your understanding.

Key phrases:
ให้โอกาส (hâi oo-gàat) – To give someone an opportunity
ได้รับโอกาส (dâai ráp oo-gàat) – To receive an opportunity
คว้าโอกาส (khwáa oo-gàat) – To seize an opportunity
ปล่อยโอกาสไป (plɔ̀i oo-gàat bpai) – To let an opportunity go
โอกาสหลุดมือ (oo-gàat lùt mʉʉ) – An opportunity slips through your fingers
เปิดโอกาส (bpə̀ət oo-gàat) – To open up an opportunity

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Opportunity

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