• University of Malaya logo

Let's Learn Thai Language

Enhance your vacation and gain an understanding of one of the world's friendliest and most beautiful countries through language.

4,618 enrolled on this course

Thailand monuments

Let's Learn Thai Language

4,618 enrolled on this course

  • 2 weeks

  • 2 hours per week

  • Digital certificate when eligible

  • Introductory level

Find out more about how to join this course

Learn how to speak like a local with Universiti Malaya

Do you want to learn the language Lisa (BlackPink), BamBam (GOT7) and Mario Maurer speak? Master the basics of Thai language here.

You don’t need to travel to Thailand to gain basic communication skills.

In this course we will use a communicative approach in your online classroom sessions, ensuring you’ll be well-versed in speaking the Thai language by the end of the two-week course.

Understand how to greet different people

You’ll get the chance to understand the differences between formal and informal greetings. This is a valuable skill that will help you further understand the culture and be respectful when addressing others.

Get tips on how to improve your pronunciation

Suitable even for those with no prior experience, you’ll gain both cultural competency and an understanding of the Thai language throughout the course.

You’ll go over the basic information in order to strike up a simple conversation with, and understand native Thai speakers in a social environment.

Impress all your friends by asking the locals for directions on your next trip to Thailand

In this course, you will learn basic Thai-speaking. You will increase your vocabulary, understanding simple Thai greetings, and you will learn how to use basic conversation skills to introduce yourself.

By the end of the course, you will have applied Thai phrases and sentences in different contexts.

Download video: standard or HD

Skip to 0 minutes and 17 seconds Hello! Sawatdii kha! (สวัสดีค่ะ) My name is Rosenun. You can just call me ‘Aajaan Rose’ (อาจารย์โรส). I’m originally from Thailand, but I’m now based in Kuala Lumpur. I work as a Thai language instructor at the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this course, you will learn basic Thai and speak like a native Thai speaker, you will be able to recognize simple words in Thai greetings, as well as learn how to use basic conversation to introduce yourself. By the end of the course, you will be able to apply Thai phrases and sentences in different contexts in your daily life. Excited? Let’s go! Maa rian kan kha. (มาเรียนกันค่ะ.)

What topics will you cover?

  • Greet people and introduce yourself and others;
  • Understand the difference between formal and informal greetings;
  • Pronounce like a native speaker;
  • Learn useful phrases.

When would you like to start?

Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.

  • Available now

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Classify simple words in Thai greetings
  • Perform basic conversation to introduce yourself
  • Apply phrases and sentences in different contexts.

Who is the course for?

This course is aimed at people with no prior knowledge of the Thai language who want to gain basic speaking skills.

It is great for tourists or travellers who wants to learn essential communication skills for their upcoming visits to Thailand.

Who will you learn with?

I am a language lecturer at the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya. I specialise in teaching the Thai language and providing insights into Thai culture and society.

Who developed the course?

Universiti Malaya

Universiti Malaya is the premier research university in Malaysia, committed to advancing knowledge and learning through quality research and education for the nation and for humanity.

  • Established

    1905
  • Location

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • World ranking

    Top 60Source: QS World University Rankings 2021

Ways to learn

Buy this course

Subscribe & save

Limited access

Choose the best way to learn for you!

$109/one-off payment

$27.99

For the first two months. Automatically renews

Free

Fulfill your current learning needDevelop skills to further your careerSample the course materials
Access to this courseticktick

Access expires 11 Apr 2024

Access to 1,000+ coursescrosstickcross
Learn at your own paceticktickcross
Discuss your learning in commentstickticktick
Certificate when you're eligiblePrinted and digitalDigital onlycross
Continue & Upgrade

Cancel for free anytime

Ways to learn

Choose the best way to learn for you!

Subscribe & save

$27.99

For the first two months. Automatically renews

Develop skills to further your career

  • Access to this course
  • Access to 1,000+ courses
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Discuss your learning in comments
  • Digital certificate when you're eligible

Cancel for free anytime

Buy this course

$109/one-off payment

Fulfill your current learning need

  • Access to this course
  • Learn at your own pace
  • Discuss your learning in comments
  • Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible

Limited access

Free

Sample the course materials

  • Access expires 11 Apr 2024

Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades)

T&Cs apply.

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
  • Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate

Want to know more about learning on FutureLearn? Using FutureLearn

Learner reviews

Learner reviews cannot be loaded due to your cookie settings. Please and refresh the page to view this content.

Do you know someone who'd love this course? Tell them about it...