Learn Thai.
Your way.
Whether you want to master the tones, read Thai script, or just get by on your trip—we've got you covered.
Choose Your Learning Path
Each path is self-contained. Start wherever makes sense for you.
Master the 5 Tones
Thai is a tonal language—the same syllable means different things depending on pitch. Learn the five tones that give Thai its melody and meaning.
- Understanding Thai's 5 tonal patterns
- Consonant classes & tone rules
- Common mistakes & how to fix them
- Practice exercises with audio
Read Thai Script
Learn the 44 consonants, vowels, and tone marks that make up the Thai writing system. Unlock the ability to read signs, menus, and messages.
- 44 consonants organized by class
- Vowel system & combinations
- Tone marks & how they work
- Reading practice with real words
Essential Phrases
Just need to communicate? Start here. Survival phrases for greetings, food, shopping, directions, and emergencies—with simple phonetic guides.
- Greetings & polite expressions
- Food & restaurant phrases
- Shopping & bargaining basics
- Emergency & help phrases
What Speaking Thai Unlocks
Real Prices
Skip the "tourist tax." Locals respect effort and reward it with fair deals.
Genuine Connections
A simple "khob khun" lights up faces. Thai people love when foreigners try.
Better Food
Order from the real menu. Find the street stalls that don't have English signs.
Off the Path
Go where tourists don't. Understand signs, directions, and local advice.
Learning Guides
In-depth guides to help you learn Thai effectively.
Thai Learning Roadmap
Your complete path from zero to conversational Thai. Stages, milestones, and what to focus on at each level.
View Roadmap →How Long to Learn Thai?
Honest time estimates based on your goals. From survival phrases to professional fluency.
See Timelines →Best Way to Learn Thai
Apps vs tutors vs immersion. Compare methods and find the approach that fits your life.
Compare Methods →Thai Numbers Guide
Count from 1 to millions. Includes classifiers, prices, time, and real-world number usage.
Learn Numbers →Thai Grammar Essentials
Sentence structure, particles, and question forms. The grammar you actually need to communicate.
Study Grammar →Breaking the Plateau
Stuck at intermediate? Strategies for input flooding, register expansion, and deep vocabulary building.
Break Through →Related Resources
Romanization Guide
Understand our system for writing Thai sounds with Roman letters and tone marks.
Learn Our System →For Travelers
Heading to Thailand? Get destination-specific phrases and cultural tips.
Explore Travel Guide →Learning Tracks
Structured courses from beginner to advanced. Daily lessons with spaced repetition.
See All Tracks →The Science
Why our method works. The research behind effective language learning.
Learn Our Approach →Ready to Start?
Jam Kham makes Thai stick. Spaced repetition, audio from native speakers, and lessons designed around how memory actually works.
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