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Lesson 1: Greetings & Introductions การทักทาย

Beginner

🎯 Learning Objectives

  • Say hello/goodbye
  • Introduce yourself
  • Use polite particles

📝 Short Phrases

Essential phrases to memorize:

สวัสดีครับ

sà-wàt-dii kráp

Hello (male)

ขอบคุณค่ะ

kɔ̀ɔp kun kâ

Thank you (female)

📖 Full Sentences

Practice these complete sentences:

ผมชื่อโจชัว ยินดีที่ได้รู้จักครับ

pǒm chʉ̂ʉ joo-chuua yin-dii tîi dâi rúu-jàk kráp

My name is Joshua, nice to meet you

💡 Practice Tips

  • Listen first: If possible, find audio of native speakers saying these phrases
  • Repeat aloud: Practice speaking each phrase 5-10 times
  • Focus on tones: Pay attention to the tone marks in Paiboon romanization
  • Use in context: Try to use at least one phrase in real conversation today
  • Write it down: Practice writing the Thai script if you're learning to read
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