Wherever you go in Thailand, you will meet people from the Northeast region (Isaan). This is the perfect phrase book for learning this dialect. You will learn the difference between the central Thai and the Isaan dialect such as tones, vocabulary and sounds. There is a guide to pronunciation that shows the difference of the sounds and tones. The Northeastern dialect is almost the same as the Lao language so it can be used in Laos as well. This volume of Speak like a Thai contains 500 Isaan words and phrases which have been carefully chosen from real life situations. They are recorded on the audio CD and explained in the booklet with an English translation and a central Thai equivalent. As a bonus, more than a hundred Isaan words are listed in the booklet for your reference. You will be able to use this program and enjoy it immediately. This is a fun program that will bring a smile to the face of your Isaan friends. Northeastern Dialect is appropriate for Thai learners of all levels. With the SPEAK like a THAI series, you will - Have fun learning Thai the way you never have before - Express yourself more naturally - Impress your Thai friends with your eloquent Thai - Communicate better and more efficiently - Speak like a Thai SPEAK LIKE A THAI Series: Volume 1 Contemporary Thai Expressions, Volume 2 Thai Slang and Idioms, Volume 3 Thai Proverbs and Sayings, Volume 4 Heart Words, Volume 5 Northeastern Dialect, Volume 6 Real Thai Conversations ALL SPEAK LIKE A THAI VOLUMES CAN BE USED INDEPENDENTLY. Although this Thai language program is designed for non-Thais to learn different aspects of the Thai language, some Thai people enjoy using Speak Like A Thai Series to learn to speak English. The excellent translations make it easy to learn Thai or English from this series.
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Benjawan Poomsan Becker was born in Bangkok and spent her childhood in Yasothon, a small province in Northeast Thailand. Her family is ethnic Laotian, so she grew up speaking both Thai and Lao. She graduated from Khon Kaen University in Thailand in 1990, with a B.A. in English. Benjawan gained extensive experience teaching Thai to foreigners while studying for her M.A. in Japan with the Japan-Thailand Trade Association and Berlitz Language School, and in the US with Thai temples, Stanford University and private students. She now resides in Berkeley, California where she continues to write and publish books on the Thai and Lao languages. Her books include "Thai for Beginners", "Thai for Intermediate Learners", "Thai for Advanced Readers", "Thai-English/English-Thai Dictionary for Non-Thai Speakers", "Improving Your Thai Pronunciation", "Practical Thai Conversation DVD Series", the popular "Speak Like a Thai Series" and many other titles on the Thai language. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Benjawan Poomsan Becker was born in Bangkok and spent her childhood in Yasothon, a small province in Northeast Thailand. Her family is ethnic Laotian, so she grew up speaking both Thai and Lao. She recevied a B.A. in English with first class honor from Khon Kaen University, Thailand. While obtaining her M.A. in Japan, she gained extensive experience teaching Thai to foreigners at the Japan Thailand Trade Association and the Berlitz Language School. In the United States, she taught Thai language at Stanford University, at several Thai temples, and in private classes. She operated a successful Thai and Lao translation business and is a registered Thai and Lao court interpreter in the state of California. She now resides in Berkeley, California where she continues to write and publish the leading learning books on the Thai and Lao languages. Her latest book, "The Interpreter's Journal" is the recipient of the 2011 Asian Book Publishing Award for Best Book / Best Writer on Asian Socio-Economic or Media scene.
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This review is from: Speak Like a Thai, Vol. 5: Northeastern Dialect (Audio CD)
Wonderful cd - thoughtfully made with both female and male speakers
with pauses so that you can try saying after speaker.Many central Thai language study aids...very few for northestern Thai (Thai+Lao) Great for those who are planning to travel to Northeastern Thailand
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