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Free Thai Lessons and Games

Click here for your FREE Thai Lessons and Games. These lessons showcase the Learn Speak Thai approach to teaching you everyday spoken Thai with the correct pronunciation of words and tones. No registration is required to learn Thai today. Take a look!

Reading, Writing and Pronunciation

New! The most clear, complete and comprehensive learn to read and write Thai course ever! Learn Thai Reading, Writing and Pronunciation covers all aspects of reading and writing in a simple, easy to follow way. Uniquely, the course teaches you how to accurately and correctly pronounce the words you write and read. Lesssons are supported with clickable text, audio visual slideshows, matching word and audio flash card games, and printable writing guides and exercise sheets (in  a 116 page printable PDF workbook). The many exercises ensure that you understand and can apply every aspect of language taught in practice. This is the world class reading and writing course Thai learners have been waiting for. Take a look!

The Complete Speak Thai Course

Unbeatable value for money! 33% off price! The Complete Speak Thai is the ultimate learn Thai language course. It combines all the content of the Speak Thai Beginners and Speak Thai Intermediate courses to ensure you have everything that you need to know to successfully speak and understand conversational Thai. 

Speak Thai Beginners Course

Speak Thai Beginners teaches you to speak practical everyday conversational Thai with the correct pronunciation and rhythm. It's ideal for absolute beginners, as well as those who know some Thai but wish to improve their Thai pronunciation.

It will also benefit anyone wishing to broaden their practical Thai conversational abilities within highly relevant everyday situations to learn Thai.

Speak Thai Intermediate Course

Speak Thai Intermediate is now available! It builds on Speak Thai Beginners Course’s foundation to cover a wider range of vocabulary and grammar within other relevant situations anyone visiting or living in Thailand will find themselves in. It takes you through from beginners to intermediate level naturally and effortlessly. Click below to see the lesson content of each chapter.

The Complete Speak Isaan Thai Course

Amazing value! Over 33% off! The Complete Speak Isaan Thai has everything that you need to know to successfully speak and understand conversational Isaan Thai.

Speak Isaan Thai Beginners Course

The ground breaking Speak Isaan Thai Beginners Course teaches you to speak practical everyday conversational Isaan Thai with the correct pronunciation and rhythm. The course is packed full of words, phrases and language know-how you’ll use everyday when coming in contact with people from Isaan. The lessons are based on the typical conversations you will have when initially meeting people but the words, grammar and language knowledge you learn form the basis of all conversations you will have.

Speak Isaan Thai Intermediate Course

Speak Isaan Thai Intermediate teaches you the words and phrases you'll hear and speak everyday when mixing with Isaan Thai people, and develops your language know-how to intermediate level.

It's ideal for those who know some Isaan Thai but wish to improve their pronunciation and increase their range of vocabulary. It will also benefit anyone wishing to broaden their practical Isaan Thai conversational abilities within highly relevant everyday situations.

Thai Pronunciation

There is nothing more frustrating than knowing some Thai and not being understood when you speak. This comprehensive Thai Pronunciation course teaches all you need to know to speak Thai with the correct pronunciation and tones. Click here for more details: Thai Pronunciation

Thai Alphabet

If you want to learn the Thai Alphabet look no further. Learn all the Thai consonants and vowels here. With simple, easy to understand lessons, slideshows audio for all letters and words, and audio flash card games and matching word games there is no more fun and effective way to learn the Thai alphabet and correct pronunciation of each consonant and vowel sound. See course content here: Thai Alphabet

Easy Thai For Tourists

Excellent value for money! Richard Charles gives you Easy Thai for Tourists: The absolutely bare essential minimum words and phrases you need to get by when holidaying in Thailand. From saying hello to asking where the toilets are, all the key words and phrases are here. The lesson module contains easily learnt key words and phrases that you will use and that with a little effort you can remember without having to delve into a phrase book all the time when you are in Thailand wanting to say something in Thai. Quick, easy and fun learning - the perfect way to start speaking Thai.

Tones Lesson Module

Best seller! This Speak Thai In-focus Tones Lesson Module has been developed to teach you how to hear and say all five tones correctly. You learn the Thai names for the five tones, how these tones should be pitched, and how to master saying these tone sounds using our effective tone practice table. You also learn how to say these tones accurately from a range of example words that illustrate a particular tone class which help you learn Thai more effectively. Finally, your ability to hear and say Thai tones effectively is fine tuned with examples of similar sounding words that have different tones.

In the process of learning how to say Thai tones perfectly you will learn an extensive range of practical Thai vocabulary. 150+ words!

Consonants Lesson Module

This Speak Thai In-focus Consonants Lesson Module has been developed to teach you how to say Thai consonant sounds correctly. The Thai consonants are presented within their consonant class and you are taught how to correctly say each Thai consonant sound on its own and when used in a word. The module focuses in detail how to pronounce the ‘difficult’ ng, bp, dt and r consonant sounds correctly. You also learn how the p, t, and k consonant pronunciation changes when used at the end of words.

In the process of learning Thai consonant sounds you will learn Thai using an extensive range of practical Thai vocabulary featuring words that you hear and use everyday when mixing with Thai people. 115+ words!

Vowels Lesson Module

This Speak Thai In-focus Vowels Lesson Module has been developed to teach you how to say Thai vowel sounds correctly. It highlights the importance of speaking short and long vowels with the correct duration, and you learn Thai in a step by step way how to differentiate your vowel lengths effectively. The Thai lesson module then identifies each Thai vowel sound. You learn the sound of each Thai vowel and how the vowel sounds when used in a word.

In the process of learning Thai vowel sounds you will learn an extensive range of practical Thai vocabulary featuring words that you hear and use everyday when mixing with Thai people. 70+ words!

Numbers Lesson Module

Recommended! This Speak Thai In-focus Numbers Lesson Module has been developed to teach you how to say Thai numbers correctly. You learn how numbers are made up and how to say the numbers between 1 - billion. It shows you how more complex numbers are created and gives you practice saying such numbers. In addition, you will learn how to make Thai ordinal numbers. This lesson module also covers the commonly spoken colloquial way of expressing numbers 21 - 29, plus offers some interesting cultural and language insight into Thai number usage, traditions and superstitions. 105+ words!

Family and Kinship Terms Lesson Module

This Thai In-focus Family and Kinship Terms Lesson Module provides the most comprehensive look at Thai family and kinship terms. You’ll learn over 40 Thai names for immediate and extended family members (mother, father. uncle, aunt etc.), the titles used to distinguish between older and younger siblings, and the kinship terms that are used as titles of respect. You’ll also learn how to ask and respond to a wide range of questions about family, and learn some key grammar too. 140 + words.

Days of the Week Word Module

Recommended! This Speak Thai In-focus Days of the Week Word Module helps you learn Thai by learning the days in the week in Thai. You also learn how to ask and answer the question ‘What day is it today?’ In the process you will gain some fascinating language and cultural insight about Thai traditions, superstitions and colours associated with the week days. 15+ words.

Months Word Module

Highly recommended! Arguably the most difficult Thai words to learn, this Speak Thai In-focus Month Word Module teaches you how to say the Thai name for each month, how to remember which month name end word to use by length of month, and how to ask and answer the questions what month is it? 15+ words. This can help you learn Thai more quickly.

Destinations Word Module

This Speak Thai In-focus Destinations Word Module helps you learn Thai by learning the words used to describe the main destinations within a city or town. You also learn Thai through the commonly used informal colloquial words for a destination, and the individual words that make up each compound destination word. Extra value: 50+ words!

Colours Word Module

This Speak Thai In-focus Colours Word Module helps you learn Thai by learning the names of the main colours, how to describe a light colour and dark colour, and how to ask for a particular colour when shopping. 20+ words.

Weather Word Module

This Speak Thai In-focus Weather Word Module teaches you the key words that describe climate and weather conditions. You’ll learn the words for the Thai seasons and the key words that describe all the different features and types of weather (wind, rain, thunder etc.). 22+ words. 

Thai Fruit Names Word Module

This Speak Thai In-focus Fruit Names Word Module teaches you the Thai names for the most common fruits. 23+ words.

Thai Vegetable and Herbs Word Module

This Speak Thai In-focus Vegetable and Herb Word Module teaches the Thai words for the most common vegetable and herbs. 25 words.

Vocabulary Building 1: Opposite Words

Learning opposite words is a very quick and effective way of significantly increasing your range of useful vocabulary. This Speak Thai In-focus Vocabulary building 1: Opposite Words Word Module teaches you a wide range of useful everyday opposite words that will significantly improve your ability to express yourself effectively in conversations. 40 words.

Vocabulary Building 2: Opposite Words

Learning opposite words is a very quick and effective way of significantly increasing your range of useful vocabulary. This Speak Thai In-focus Vocabulary building 2: Opposite Words Word Module teaches you a wide range of useful everyday opposite words that will significantly improve your ability to express yourself effectively in conversations. 41 words.

Clothes Word Module

This Speak Thai In-focus Clothes Names Word Module teaches the Thai names for the most common items of clothing. 27 words.

Body Parts Word module

This Speak Thai In-focus Body Parts Word Module looks at the names of the various parts of the human anatomy. 39 words.

Animals and Insects Word Module

The Speak Thai In-focus Animal and Insect Word Module teaches you the Thai words for the most commonly found animal and insects. 33 words.

Countryside Features Word Module

This Speak Thai In-focus Countryside Features Word Module helps you to learn the Thai words for key countryside geographical features (field, mountain, waterfall etc.). 28 words.