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Intensive Thai 2019 Edition

A step-by-step course to build a foundation in order to converse in Thai with ease and understanding in your daily life.

Best for beginners

10

Chapters

45

Lessons

2-3 months

duration

A1

Level

10 Chapters - 45 Lessons

In this course, Kru Smuk uses English transliteration (roman letters) to teach. It’s perfect for beginners to get started without having knowledge in reading and writing Thai. So this guide helps you pronounce Thai words to the closest original pronunciation.

P.S. The course also integrates words in Thai scripts for those who already know how to read and write Thai as well.

Learn personal pronouns and phrases commonly used in your first conversation of introducing yourself, and get to know other people in Thai with ease. 

Grammar: Sentence structures

Learn to ask, “What is it?”, and define common items such as different foods, drinks and animals. Additionally, learn to express your desires (to want) in 3 different ways. 

Grammar: Verb “to be”

Lets learn numbers and the names of fruits and vegetables in Thai. You will practice these in a dialogue of buying fruits. Ask, “How much does it cost?”, or, “How many do you want?”

Grammar: Adjectives of quantity (many, a few and more)

Learn common Thai dishes and let’s practice conversations at a restaurant from booking a table, to asking for the menu, ordering food and customizing your order. 

Grammar: 3 ways of Verb “can/could”

Let’s learn daily routine activities together with days of the week. Time to express your plans from morning until evening. Plus, learning to ask others about their plans on the weekend, or scheduling an appointment. 

Grammar: Present continuous tense

Learn about clothes and accessories in Thai so you are ready to go shopping! Find a piece of clothing in a bigger size and in other colors. Try it on and ultimately bargain for a better price.

Grammar: Past tense

Learn how to call each family member from a family tree. Plus, learn vocabulary related to attractions and hospitality to converse when traveling (e.g. hotel booking & transportation), as well as tell your friends how your trip was. 

Grammar: Present perfect tense (“have done”, “never”, “ever”, “yet”, and “already”)

It’s time to get around with ease. Learn to guide your way home or explain your location to a delivery man. Master prepositions of location, as well as directions.Β 

Grammar: Future tense & Sentence connectors

See the doctor and tell him/her what do you have; headache, fever, rash, runny nose or food poisoning. Ask someone for help and a favour in Thai.

Grammar: Modal verbs (must, have to, might, it’s likely to, etc.) / If-clause

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Learn verbs and nouns related to work and office. Gossip with your colleagues regarding salary and meetingΒ  =as well as borrow some office equipments, if needed.

Grammar: Classifiers (unit of nouns) / Sumary of all Wh-question wordsΒ 

It's best to experience the course yourself.

Try out the preview lessons before joining the program for free.

Announcement πŸ“£

The 2023 Edition is Coming!

We are currently working on a new edition of the Intensive Thai course that includes updated content, additional topics, and an expanded series of four-course volumes.

The first volume, which covers the topics from the Intensive Thai 2019 edition along with extra content, will be released on August 15th, 2023.

If you’re eager to start learning Thai right away, we recommend beginning with the 2019 Edition and then transitioning to the 2023 Edition starting from Volume 2.Β 

Enroll in the INT 2019 Edition

Self-Study Video Package

ΰΈΏ2,100/month
Monthly subscription (recurring)

A great option for students who already know basic Thai or learn fast. You can take a month or two months to review and boost your understanding.

This is a subscription product billed on a monthly basis until you cancel. Cancel anytime from the account management page.

* This price may be subjected to VAT and regional taxes depending on where you reside. You will see the total amount in the checkout page.

ΰΈΏ7,200/lifetime
One-time payment

This option is best for students who have no experience in learning Thai (total beginner) as students can take time to study and come back to review anytime in the future. Basically pay once to access for a lifetime.

* This price may be subjected to VAT and regional taxes depending on where you reside. You will see the total amount in the checkout page.

Testimonials

This intensive Thai course has been taught to more than 50 private students and 500 self-paced students.Β More reviews onΒ BananaThai Facebook Page

Join our private Thai lessons via Zoom

If you’re looking for a more intensive and engaging option, join our private 1-on-1 or group Thai lessons with our certified Thai teachers.

Intensive Thai 2023 Edition

The ultimate path to building a strong foundation and becoming fluent in speaking Thai.

The Most Up-to-date Thai Courses

4

Volumes

32

total Chapters

10-12 Months

duration

A1- B2

Level

Our Newest Thai Programs

Our Intensive Thai 2023 Edition is developed from the 2019 Edition with an improved structure, updated content, extensive topics and the valuable feedback of over 3000 past students.

Updated Content

The new Edition includes current topics, reflect modern language usage, and encompass aspects of the modern Thai lifestyle.

Improved Structure

The lesson sequence, duration, and progression have been refined to create a seamless learning experience.

Enhance Lessons

Interactive approaches, engaging materials, and an immersive learning environment have been implemented to enhance the quality of the lessons.

Extensive series

The course now covers proficiency from beginner level to upper intermediate foundations (A1-B2), providing a comprehensive learning path.

4 Volumes to Build Conversation & Foundation Skills

What includes in the course?

Pocket LEssons

Our interactive video lessons are about 12 minutes long and is taught by our head teacher Kru Smuk with great fun guaranteed.

Downloadable Books

The worksheets and solution book are available to download. You can annotate on your taplet or print them out easily.

Student Community

Reach our anytime when you have a question. Our teacher team is ready to assist you.

Engaging tools

We includes activities and exercises in various forms such as flashcards, matching game, drag and drop as well as quizzes.

Get the Early Bird Offer Phase 2!

Be one of the first 50 people to experience the courses with a great deal.

Foundation with Essential Keys

With this course, you will build a great foundation of Thai language in a systematic way with 4 essential core elements that will ultimately help you speak daily Thai with ease:

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Vocabulary

Learn more than 500 common Thai words with practical examples

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Grammar

Learn essential grammar and syntax to speak in a proper sentence.

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Usage

You will learn to express Thai in natural and appropriate ways.Β 

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Conversation

Practice Thai dialogues and be ready to converse in your daily life.

Beginner-Level Courses

INT Volume 1 (Build Ease)

Our Intensive Thai Course Volume 1Β develop a strong vocabulary and mastering grammar and syntax. You will then be able to converse basic Thai with ease and in a great structure.Β 

Best for total beginners who just started the journey of learning Thai, or those who want to build a strong foundation from the beginning.Β 

πŸ“’ Chapters 1-8
Full Price: 6,100 THBΒ 

INT Volume 2 (Build Confidence)​​

Become more confident in everyday conversation and express your opinions with greater fluency. Our Intensive Thai Volume 2 is specifically designed for those transitioning from the beginner to intermediate level

Best for those who already know basic Thai, but want to express themselves more extensively and confidently.Β 

πŸ“—Β Chapters 9-18
Full Price: 6,100 THB

INT Volume 3 (Build Competence)

Our intensive Thai course Volume 3 is designed for intermediate students who possess a strong conversation foundation to enhance their Thai fluency, spontaneity, and confidence to engage more in deeper-level topics in Thai.

πŸ“—Β Chapters 19-27
Full Price: 6,100 THB

Official Launch in November 2023

INT Volume 4 (Build Fluency)

Throughout the course, students will dive into advanced grammar structures. They will engage confidently in diverse conversations on topics, aiming to achieve fluency, confidence, and mastery in complex discussions that go beyond everyday communication.

πŸ“—Β Chapters 25-32
Full Price: 6,100 THB

Official Launch in November 2023

10 Chapters - 45 Lessons

In this course, Kru Smuk uses English transliteration (roman letters) to teach. It’s perfect for beginners to get started without having knowledge in reading and writing Thai. So this guide helps you pronounce Thai words to the closest original pronunciation.

P.S. The course also integrates words in Thai scripts for those who already know how to read and write Thai as well.

Learn personal pronouns and phrases commonly used in your first conversation of introducing yourself, and get to know other people in Thai with ease. 

Grammar: Sentence structures

Learn to ask, “What is it?”, and define common items such as different foods, drinks and animals. Additionally, learn to express your desires (to want) in 3 different ways. 

Grammar: Verb “to be”

Lets learn numbers and the names of fruits and vegetables in Thai. You will practice these in a dialogue of buying fruits. Ask, “How much does it cost?”, or, “How many do you want?”

Grammar: Adjectives of quantity (many, a few and more)

Learn common Thai dishes and let’s practice conversations at a restaurant from booking a table, to asking for the menu, ordering food and customizing your order. 

Grammar: 3 ways of Verb “can/could”

Let’s learn daily routine activities together with days of the week. Time to express your plans from morning until evening. Plus, learning to ask others about their plans on the weekend, or scheduling an appointment. 

Grammar: Present continuous tense

Learn about clothes and accessories in Thai so you are ready to go shopping! Find a piece of clothing in a bigger size and in other colors. Try it on and ultimately bargain for a better price.

Grammar: Past tense

Learn how to call each family member from a family tree. Plus, learn vocabulary related to attractions and hospitality to converse when traveling (e.g. hotel booking & transportation), as well as tell your friends how your trip was. 

Grammar: Present perfect tense (“have done”, “never”, “ever”, “yet”, and “already”)

It’s time to get around with ease. Learn to guide your way home or explain your location to a delivery man. Master prepositions of location, as well as directions.Β 

Grammar: Future tense & Sentence connectors

See the doctor and tell him/her what do you have; headache, fever, rash, runny nose or food poisoning. Ask someone for help and a favour in Thai.

Grammar: Modal verbs (must, have to, might, it’s likely to, etc.) / If-clause

Β 

Learn verbs and nouns related to work and office. Gossip with your colleagues regarding salary and meetingΒ  =as well as borrow some office equipments, if needed.

Grammar: Classifiers (unit of nouns) / Sumary of all Wh-question wordsΒ 

Enroll in the INT 2019 Edition

Self-Study Video Package

ΰΈΏ2,100/month
Monthly subscription (recurring)

A great option for students who already know basic Thai or learn fast. You can take a month or two months to review and boost your understanding.

This is a subscription product billed on a monthly basis until you cancel. Cancel anytime from the account management page.

* This price may be subjected to VAT and regional taxes depending on where you reside. You will see the total amount in the checkout page.

Beginner Bundle Deal πŸŽ‰

Let’s get started with Thai foundation and conversation to not only build ease but also confidence to speak Thai.Β With the two volumes, you will be able to get around Thailand and enjoy small talk with locals.

Get the Bundle of both Intensive Thai volumes 1 and 2 with lifetime access for:

Phase 1

Early Bird Phase 1
฿ 6,100 from 12,200
  • For 2 Courses

Phase 2

Early Bird Phase 2
฿ 7,900 from 12,200​
  • For 2 Courses

Phase 3

Launch Promotion
฿ 9,500 from 12,200​
  • For 2 Courses

πŸ“£ Important Notes
The course content will be released on the 20th of August, 2023

ΰΈΏ7,200/lifetime
One-time payment

This option is best for students who have no experience in learning Thai (total beginner) as students can take time to study and come back to review anytime in the future. Basically pay once to access for a lifetime.

* This price may be subjected to VAT and regional taxes depending on where you reside. You will see the total amount in the checkout page.

Testimonials

This intensive Thai course has been taught to more than 50 private students and 500 self-paced students.Β More reviews onΒ BananaThai Facebook Page

Join our private Thai lessons via Zoom

If you’re looking for a more intensive and engaging option, join our private 1-on-1 or group Thai lessons with our certified Thai teachers.

FAQ

The course content of the Intensive Thai Volume 1&2 will be released on the launch date, on the 20th of August, 2023.

If you purchase the courses with the early bird promotion, you will only be able to see the content from the 20th August, 2023 onward.

For the Volume 3&4, the content will be released on the launch later in November, 2023.

Yes, you have the option to purchase each volume individually with a 15% discount. 5,185 THB per volume). You can purchase the course individual from the launch date (20 Aug, 2023)

As we are running the Beginner Bundle Offer, it’s better to join two courses for a better price with lifetime access.

From the full price: 12,200 THBΒ 
Phase 1: 6,100 THB (50% OFF)
Phase 2: 7,900 THB (35% OFF)
Phase 2: 9,500 THB (20% OFF)

The 2019 Edition was our first online course offered on BananaThai, and it has been a great success. We have been in touch with our students to follow up on their learning experiences and collect feedback.

Of course, there is always room for improvement, and the world is constantly evolving. Therefore, we have decided to update our course content and enhance our methodology and materials.

Our goal is to provide a series of Thai courses that will help you build a strong foundation in conversation skills with the most up-to-date content, topics, and scenarios. Additionally, we strive to offer Thai lessons that align with modern Thai culture and lifestyle.

Each volume of the Intensive Thai Series includes a package of online materials that can be studied at your own pace. Some of these materials are downloadable, while others can be accessed online through our learning platform as long as you have an internet connection.

The online materials consist of video lessons, Quizlet flashcards, games, and activities that enhance your learning experience.

In addition to the online materials, the course also provides offline materials. These include PDF workbooks, a solution book for reference, and listening audios to practice your listening skills.

With this comprehensive range of materials, both online and offline, you’ll have a well-rounded learning experience to support your Thai language studies.

πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Intensive Thai Volume 1 (Total beginner) is specifically designed for:

– Individuals with no prior knowledge of the Thai language. It is suitable for those who want to learn to converse in Thai confidently in daily life situations.
– This volume is also suitable for students who may know around 500+ words but are still considered total beginners due to their limited ability to form proper sentence structures.

πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Intensive Thai Volume 2 (Upper beginner) is specifically designed for:

– Students who have completed Intensive Thai Volume 1.
– Anyone who can converse using proper sentence structures in everyday conversations but may not yet feel comfortable engaging in small talk or exchanging deeper-level discussions.Β 

πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Intensive Thai Volume 3 (Intermediate) is intended for:

– Students who have completed Intensive Thai Volume 2 or the 2019 Edition.
– Students who possess a solid foundation in basic Thai and can comprehend and respond to basic questions in daily Thai conversations. However, they may still need improvement in expressing themselves and exchanging ideas on deeper-level topics.

πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Intensive Thai Volume 4 (Upper Intermediate) is designed for:

– Students who have completed Intensive Thai Volume 3.
– Students who have attained proficiency in Thai communication and can effectively converse in the language. However, they may still need further development in comprehending more formal or colloquial (spoken) Thai language.

These 4 volumes provide a structured progression in learning Thai, gradually building upon the foundations established in the earlier volumes to advance your language skills.

The Intensive Thai Series (Volume 1-4) primarily focuses on developing conversational and foundational skills. It does not include specific topics or lessons dedicated to building reading and writing skills.

If you have a desire to learn basic Thai reading and writing, we recommend checking out our Ultimate Thai Reading Course.

This course is best taken as early as possible in your language learning journey if you wish to read Thai.

In terms of the methodology of the lesson, we focus on the four key skills: vocabulary, grammar, usage, and conversation. We have added more relatable examples and various engaging exercises and practices.

The textbooks are available in two languages: one with both transliteration and Thai scripts, and one with only Thai scripts for those who want to focus on improving their Thai reading and writing simultaneously.

Our transliteration system has been updated to resemble simple English phonetics closely. There is no need to master additional skills like IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet). We provide a complete guide to basic pronunciation in the course.

Each lesson is presented in the form of a video with a maximum length of 12 minutes. Our aim is to create a series of pocket lessons that encourage regular learning habits.

Additionally, we have expanded the topics and content to a higher level. The 2019 Edition only covered the beginner level, while the 2023 Edition covers everything from total beginner to upper intermediate level. We have designed a simple path for you to work towards your goals.

Certainly! The 2019 Edition only covers a portion of the topics found in Volume 1 and Volume 2.

If you have recently completed the 2019 Edition, you have two options: you can either continue with Volume 3, which is designed for intermediate level learners, or you can refresh your knowledge by revisiting Volume 2, which is suitable for upper beginner level learners.

As mentioned before, the 2023 Edition includes numerous updates, additional knowledge, and helpful tips. I can assure you that you will gain valuable insights from these courses.

Please note that joining the new 2023 Edition is not mandatory. Your access to the 2019 Edition will be retained. If you have opted for the one-time payment plan with lifetime access for the 2019 Edition, you can continue to access that course without any additional requirements.

If you have enrolled in the 2019 Edition, we do not have an option to upgrade the content directly. Instead, we would like to offer you the opportunity to purchase the 2023 Edition at a discounted price. By doing so, you will have access to both courses.

If you are interested in purchasing the 2023 Edition at a discounted price for existing students, please contact us at info@bananathaischool.com.

Looking for Intermediate-level programs?

The Intensive Thai Volume 3 and 4 will be launched later in November, 2023. 

Join our waitlist to receive a 50% discount on the Early Bird Sale, exclusive updates, and a free demo from Kru Smuk. 

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