Saturday, May 8, 2010

Useful Phrases

I've been slacking on learning Thai lately. I'm posting this to gently remind myself to do better. These are the words and phrases that I use the most right now:

"All Numbers" - A must when bargaining.

"Turn Left/Right" - Can't get home without this.

"Go Straight" - See above

"How Much is it?" - Another bargaining must.

"A little" - My response when asked if I can speak Thai.

"I don't understand" - My response when taxi drivers talk too much.

"I'm hungry"/"I'm full" - Fun at a restaurant.

"Very Good" - Subtle praise.

"I like it" - To express myself.

"This/That" - Another shopping phrase.

"Can/Cannot" - More self expression.

and many more.

I want to learn some more conversational stuff. I also want to get better at Thai grammar. I guess I have at least another year for that.

"Hello/Goodbye" - Useful at the end of a blog post.

1 comment:

warped said...

Those basics are always a plus :) I'm thinking about tackling Italian again next fall.... Seeing as what day it is -- write your mother :)
love you, Auntie G