Category Archives: Language Learning

Oh shoe ah!

Posted on March 25, 2015 by lizolson

We have a very new staff and they speak a very different dialect of Thai that I have never heard spoken before. I am doing my best to try and learn a new word or phrase a day…it’s turning into … Continue reading →

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What I LOVE about Thai Culture: Language

Posted on April 9, 2014 by lizolson

Thai is unlike any other language that I have studied. I love the simplicity of the language. It’s comprised of many compound words. They do not over-complicate anything. ไทยไม่เหมือนภาษาอื่น ๆ ที่ฉันเรียนแล้ว  มันเป็นภาษาที่ง่ายๆค่ะ Good ดี+ heart ใจ= happy Make ทำ + body ตัว= … Continue reading →

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Another Thai Game

Posted on January 19, 2012 by lizolson

I have received word that many have enjoyed my blog “Head, Shoulders, Butt…Earwax” where I introduced the simplicity of the Thai language. So here are some new words. Match the word combo in the first column to the correct Thai meaning … Continue reading →

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Head, Shoulders, Butt… Earwax

Posted on November 17, 2011 by lizolson

So you most likely know the kids’ song “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”, well while I was at church, I learned “Head, Shoulders, Butt, Earwax”. Yep, you read it right. Butt….Earwax I was so surprised, and to top it all … Continue reading →

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A Thai Breakthrough

Posted on July 18, 2011 by lizolson

This past week, what I was finally waiting for came-My Thai Breakthrough! I was able to read a short story (in Thai) and translate it. I have been able to talk a little more with the Thai staff and then … Continue reading →

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“I don’t have breast milk.”

Posted on May 26, 2011 by lizolson

Things are going very well here in Thailand. I have been busy with English Classes and Hotel Training Courses. In addition to that, I have been learning more and more Thai. It seems to be coming together more and more-which … Continue reading →

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English Classes & Hotel Training Course Update

Posted on May 18, 2011 by lizolson

The past few weeks I have been busy teaching English to the girls in the bars and I have been setting up the future Hotel Course. English Classes: Yesterday we had 5 girls turn out! That is the biggest we … Continue reading →

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