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In this video, khru Yuki Tachaya explains how to use the three different expressions that mean “the same” in Thai: เหมือนกัน, เดียวกัน, เท่ากัน. You will also see a funny introduction video where she portrays a Thai guy and a drunk Western guy. After watching the video, you will have a clear understanding of when to use each word and won’t make the common mistake everyone else does again.…

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In this video, khru Yuki Tachaya will show you all the different ways to express the common phrases such as “Hello”, “Wait!”, “That’s true”, “Really?”, “Say that again” or “I got it.” After watching the video, you will learn how to express those ideas in many different ways, including what textbooks don’t teach.…

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In this video, khru Yuki Tachaya discusses one of the least explored topics on Thai colloqualism – ending particles expressing mood and feelings. The ending particles discussed in the video include นะ(ná), น้า(náa), อะ(à), เนอะ(nér), แหละ(làe), เนี่ย(nîa), ครับ(kráp), ค่ะ(kâ), คะ(ká), จ้ะ(jâ) and จ๊ะ(já). After watching the video, you will have a better understanding of those expressions and know how to use them to express yourself better and more naturally in Thai.…

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In this video, khru Yuki Tachaya talks about all the different personal pronouns in Thai. She also discusses the Thai culture, where family terms are adopted to refer to yourself or someone else, including complete strangers. After watching the video, you will understand the culture a little better and will know how to refer to yourself, the person you talk to and the person you speak about by the correct pronouns.…

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