Book Description
Thai belongs to the Tai language family, a group of related languages spoken in Thailand and Laos and by minority ethnic groups in Burma, northern Vietnam and southern China. This two-way dictionary and phrasebook provides basic Thai grammar, vocabulary and phrases of use to the traveler. All Thai words are spelled in the English alphabet, and pronunciation is indicated, making it an easy reference for those unfamiliar with the Thai script.
- 2,500 dictionary entries
- Pronunciation guide
- Basic grammar
- Essential phrases
- Ideal for the traveler and student
About the author
James Higbie was born in Michigan and educated at Denison University (Granville, Ohio) and at the University of Hawaii. He has taught and trained teachers in Sierra Leone, Hawaii, Thailand, and Laos. This is his second book on the Thai language. His first, Essential Thai, was published in Bangkok in 1997.
