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Thai in everyday situations
Reviews practise both sides: wherever ลูคัส and เลนา would say something differently, you do it once as each.
จะ อยาก
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| will / going to | ||
| will / going to | ||
| want to | ||
| want to | ||
| will continue / will stay on | ||
| will continue / will stay on | ||
Thai often uses for a future plan or arrangement. It is common when something is decided, scheduled, or expected. means “will go to Bangkok.”
Use before a verb for a wish or desire. means “want to go to Bangkok.” It does not mean the plan is fixed.
In conversation, both can appear with different meanings. shows a wish, while shows a decision about the future.
ขอจอง คืน
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| would like to book | ||
| would like to book | ||
| night(s) | ||
| night(s) | ||
| from ... to ... | ||
| from ... to ... | ||
For booking, Thai commonly uses meaning “I'd like to book...” Then add the room type, for example .
To say duration in nights, use : , . For date ranges, use .
A booking line can combine all three parts: .
ไม่มี หา...ไม่เจอ เพราะ
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| there is no / do not have | ||
| there is no / do not have | ||
| cannot find | ||
| cannot find | ||
| because | ||
| because | ||
Use for something not existing or not being available: , , .
Use when someone looks for something but cannot find it. means “can't find the key.”
Use to give a reason. It usually comes before the cause: .
ก่อน หลัง แล้ว
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| first / before | ||
| first / before | ||
| after | ||
| after | ||
| then / already | ||
| then / already | ||
| / | first / last | |
| first / last | ||
Thai uses for “first / before,” for “after,” and for a completed step or “then.” These help describe order clearly.
For lists, means “first thing” and means “last thing.” These are useful in speech when explaining notes, plans, or tasks.
Example: is a natural spoken list.
ยัง ตั้งแต่ ต่อไป
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| still / not yet | ||
| still / not yet | ||
| since / from | ||
| since / from | ||
| from now on / continue | ||
| from now on / continue | ||
Thai often shows time through time words, not verb changes. can mean “still” or “not yet,” depending on the sentence. means “don't know yet.”
marks a starting point in time: , . It can be used for dates and longer periods.
means “from now on / going forward.” It is useful for decisions and wishes about the future, such as or .
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
As ลูคัส
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As เลนา
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As ลูคัส
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As เลนา
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As ลูคัส
I can't find the key.
As เลนา
I can't find the key.
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
As ลูคัส
วันจันทร์ ไปสัมภาษณ์งานครับ
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As เลนา
วันจันทร์ ไปสัมภาษณ์งานค่ะ
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As ลูคัส
ขอจองห้องครับ
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As เลนา
ขอจองห้องค่ะ
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As ลูคัส
หากุญแจ ครับ
I can't find the key.
As เลนา
หากุญแจ ค่ะ
I can't find the key.
พรุ่งนี้ ไปกรุงเทพฯ
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
ขอจองห้อง
I'd like to book a single room.
วันนี้ เวลา
Today, there is no time.
กินข้าว ไปโรงแรม
Eat before going to the hotel.
ตอนนี้ ไม่รู้
Right now, don't know yet.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
As ลูคัส
หากุญแจ ครับ
I can't find the key.
As เลนา
หากุญแจ ค่ะ
I can't find the key.
พรุ่งนี้ ไปกรุงเทพฯ
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
พรุ่งนี้ ไปกรุงเทพฯ
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
ขอจองห้อง
I'd like to book a single room.
ขอจองห้อง
I'd like to book a single room.
วันนี้ เวลา
Today, there is no time.
วันนี้ เวลา
Today, there is no time.
กินข้าว ไปโรงแรม
Eat before going to the hotel.
กินข้าว ไปโรงแรม
Eat before going to the hotel.
ตอนนี้ ไม่รู้
Right now, don't know yet.
ตอนนี้ ไม่รู้
Right now, don't know yet.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
Too hard? Listen to the sentence first.
As ลูคัส
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As เลนา
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
As ลูคัส
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As เลนา
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
As ลูคัส
I can't find the key.
As เลนา
I can't find the key.
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
I'd like to book a single room.
Today, there is no time.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
As ลูคัส
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
As เลนา
On Monday, will go to a job interview.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
As ลูคัส
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
As เลนา
I'd like to book a room for two nights.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
As ลูคัส
I can't find the key.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
As เลนา
I can't find the key.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
Tomorrow, will go to Bangkok.
You say:
Use the meaning and Thai pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
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