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Getting Started with Jam Kham

Your complete guide to setting up Jam Kham and starting your Thai learning journey.

Welcome to Jam Kham! This guide will walk you through setting up your account and completing your first review session.

Getting Early Access

Jam Kham is currently in invite-only beta. To join:

  1. Visit jamkham.com/early-access and apply for early access
  2. Tell us about your Thai learning goals
  3. We’ll send you an invite when your spot opens up

Tip: Use an email you check regularly—we’ll send you an invite and helpful updates.

Choosing Your Learning Track

During onboarding, you’ll select one of four learning tracks:

  • Even mix of reading, listening, writing, and tone practice
  • 40% comprehension, 30% production, 20% listening, 10% tones
  • Best for: Most learners who want well-rounded skills
  • Time: 10-15 minutes/day

Listening-First Track

  • Heavy focus on understanding spoken Thai
  • 50% audio practice, 40% comprehension, 10% production
  • Best for: Expats, travelers, conversational learners
  • Time: 10-15 minutes/day

Literacy-First Track

  • Emphasis on reading and writing Thai script
  • 40% typing/production, 40% comprehension, 20% tones
  • Best for: Heritage speakers, academic learners
  • Time: 15-20 minutes/day

Ultra-Light Track

  • Maximum efficiency for busy schedules
  • 60% recognition, 40% varied practice
  • Best for: Extremely busy professionals
  • Time: 3-5 minutes/day

Not sure which to choose? Start with Balanced—you can switch anytime in Settings.

Setting Your Daily Goal

Choose how many new words you want to learn each day:

  • Light (5 new/day): Steady, sustainable pace
  • Moderate (10 new/day): Standard recommendation
  • Intensive (15-20 new/day): For motivated learners with more time

Important: Start conservatively. You can always increase later, but overwhelming yourself leads to burnout.

Your First Review Session

Ready for your first session? Here’s what to expect:

Starting a Session

  1. Go to your Dashboard
  2. Click Start Review
  3. The system loads cards based on your track and due reviews

Card Types You’ll See

Recognition Cards (Thai → English)

  • See Thai script and hear audio
  • Recall the English meaning
  • Click “Show Answer” to check

Production Cards (English → Thai)

  • See an English word
  • Type the Thai translation
  • Get feedback on accuracy

Listening Cards (Audio → Meaning)

  • Hear Thai audio only
  • Identify the meaning
  • Great for training your ear

Rating Your Answers

After revealing the answer, rate your recall:

  • Again: Got it wrong or blank
  • Hard: Remembered with significant effort
  • Good: Remembered with moderate effort
  • Easy: Knew it instantly

Be honest! Your ratings train the scheduling system. Rating “Easy” when you struggled means you’ll see the card too late.

Session Complete

After your cards, you’ll see:

  • Cards reviewed
  • New words learned
  • Accuracy rate
  • Time spent

Congratulations! Come back tomorrow to review what you learned.

Next Steps

Questions? Contact support or check our FAQ.