Thai listening practice intermediate level : A woman at the coffee club
Sà-wàd-dii khâ! Welcome back to my blog! Today, we're diving into a unique story about chance encounters, deep conversations, and unexpected inspiration. Imagine sitting in a cozy coffee shop, lost in a favorite book, when someone nearby strikes up a conversation, leading to a fascinating exchange of experiences and life stories. This is a moment that makes us pause, reflect, and sometimes even dream a little bigger.
In today’s blog, you’ll learn six essential Thai vocabulary words and a helpful grammar structure for expressing thoughts and sharing memorable conversations. I’ll also provide practical examples to help you feel more comfortable using these expressions naturally in Thai, so you can share your own unique encounters with ease.
To make learning easier, we provide a phonetic version of the story, helping you focus on pronunciation and comprehension which includes ....
✅ Phonetic script for accurate pronunciation.
✅ Thai script for learners familiar with reading.
✅ English translation to ensure you understand every word.
✅ New vocabulary focus, so you can expand your knowledge effortlessly.
✅ Comprehension questions to test and solidify your learning.
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Script from the audio (Thai, phonetic and English version)
Mâi-gìi-deuan-gàwn, chán nâng thîi ráan gaa-fae khon-diao, àan nǎng-sěue thîi chán châwp.
Mii phûu-yǐng aa-yúu mâak-gwàa chán bprà-maan yîi-sìb bpii, nâng thîi dtó khâang chán. Ther thǎam chán wâa gam-lang àan arai?, aa-yú thâo-rài? , yùu thîi-nîi gàb khrai?
Rao rêrm phûud láe tham-khwaam-rúu-jàk gan láe chán dâi rúu wâa ther maa jàak Australia. Ther thîaw ràwb-lôk khon-diao bpen way-laa sǎam-sìb-bpii láew.
Ther bpai lǎai bprà-thêd, ther lâo chán gìao-gàb bprà-sòb-gaan nai Africa láe Aria.
Fang duu nâa-sà-nùk mâak, chán khíd-wâa chán yàak long bpai thîi-nân duu sák khráng nai chii-wít.
New vocabulary
- น่าสนุก (nâa-sà-nùk) - Interesting, fun
- ประสบการณ์ (bprà-sòb-gaan) - Experience
- ประเทศ (bprà-thêd) - Country
- อายุ (aa-yú) - Age
- เที่ยว (thîaw) - To travel
- คนเดียว (khon-diao) - Alone
- โต๊ะ (dtó) - Table
- หนังสือ (nǎng-sěue) - Book
- รอบโลก (ràwb-lôk) - Around the world
- ชีวิต (chii-wít) - Life
These words will appear in today’s listening exercise, helping you understand the context better and practice using them in sentences.
Grammar focus
Grammar Focus: Reported Speech with “ว่า” (wâa) - “that”
In Thai, “ว่า” (wâa) is often used to introduce reported speech or indirect statements, similar to how we use "that" in English. When reporting what someone else has said, thought, or asked, “ว่า” (wâa) links the main clause with the reported statement.
Examples:
เธอบอกว่าเธอชอบเที่ยวรอบโลก
Ther bàwk wâa ther châwp thîaw ràwb lôk
(She said that she enjoys traveling around the world.)
เขาถามฉันว่าอายุเท่าไหร่
Khǎo thǎam chán wâa aa-yú thâo-rài
(He asked me how old I am.)
ฉันคิดว่าเธอเป็นคนใจดีมาก
Chán khít wâa ther bpen khon jai-dii mâak
(I think that she is a very kind person.)
แม่เล่าว่าฝนตกหนักมากเมื่อวานนี้
Mâe lâo wâa fǒn dtòk nàk mâak mûuea waan níi
(Mom said that it rained heavily yesterday.)
พ่อบอกว่าเราจะไปเที่ยวพรุ่งนี้
Phâw bàwk wâa rao jà bpai thîaw phrûng-níi
(Dad said that we will go on a trip tomorrow.)
In each example, “ว่า” (wâa) is used to introduce the reported part of the sentence, making it clear that the speaker is relaying someone else’s words, thoughts, or questions.
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