Thai listening practice Upper-intermediate level : A kind stranger
Sà-wàd-dii khâ! Welcome back to my channel! Today, we’re going to learn some useful new Thai vocabulary and a practical grammar lesson for anyone learning Thai or planning to visit Thailand. I'll introduce 7 key words that will help you describe weather, unexpected situations, and talking about the past in Thai. We’ll also focus on a very useful grammar point using the sentence 'ในช่วงที่' (nai chûang thîi), which means 'during the time that...'
Before we dive into the vocab, let me share a little story. Imagine it’s the middle of winter, there’s a strong storm, and John’s car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. The weather is freezing, and he has no idea what to do. Luckily, a kind stranger stops to help him. ในช่วงที่ (nai chûang thîi) there’s a storm, this person not only helps fix the car but also takes John to the nearest hotel, where he waits until the storm passes.
In this video, you’ll learn how to use 'ในช่วงที่' to describe events that happen during specific moments.
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)
Réue-duu nǎao thîi láew, nai chûang thîi mii phaa-yú raeng
Rót khǎwng John sǐa bon thà-nǒn thîi glai jàak thúk-yàang
Aa-gàad nǎao mâak, dtìt-lób nèung ong-sǎa
Khǎo mâi rúu wâa khuan tham yang-ngai dii
Chôk dii thîi mii khon-bplàek-nâa yùd rót láe chûay John
Khon-bplàek-nâa khon nán, mâi dâi khâe chûay John sâwm rót, dtàe phaa khǎo bpai phák thîi rong-raem thîi yùu glâi thîi-sùd jàak thîi-nîi dûay jon-gwàa phaa-yúu jà yùd
John rúu-sèuk chôk-dii mâak thîi mii khon maa chûay, phró àad-jà mii an-dtà-raai gèrd-khêun gàb khǎo nai kheun nán, dooi thîi mâi mii khrai rúu loey...
New vocabulary
- คนแปลกหน้า (khon-bplàek-nâa) – Stranger
- ฤดูหนาว (Réue-duu nǎao) – Winter
- พายุ (Phaa-yú) – Storm
- รถเสีย (Rót sǐa) – Car broken down
- อากาศหนาว (Aa-gàad nǎao) – Cold weather
- โชคดี (Chôk dii) – Lucky
- โรงแรม (Rong-raem) – Hotel
These words will appear in today’s listening exercise, helping you understand the context better and practice using them in sentences.
Grammar focus
Today, we’re focusing on the phrase 'ในช่วงที่' (nai chûang thîi), which is used to describe events that happen during a particular period or moment. It’s a great tool when you want to talk about something happening while or during another situation. This structure is especially useful for storytelling because it allows you to clearly explain when an event occurs within a specific timeframe.
For example:
- ในช่วงที่มีพายุแรง
(Nai chûang thîi mii phaa-yú raeng)
During the time that there was a strong storm.
- ในช่วงที่ฉันเรียนมหาวิทยาลัย
(Nai chûang thîi chán rian ma-hǎa-wít-tha-yaa-lai)
During the time that I was studying at university.
- ในช่วงที่รถติด
(Nai chûang thîi rót dtìt)
During the time that there was a traffic jam.
- ในช่วงที่ฝนตกหนัก
(Nai chûang thîi fǒn dtòk nàk)
During the time that it was raining heavily.
- ในช่วงที่ฉันไม่อยู่บ้าน
(Nai chûang thîi chán mâi yùu bâan)
During the time that I wasn’t home.
This grammar point makes it easy to describe actions or events that occur within a certain timeframe. It’s perfect for giving context to situations, whether you're telling a story or explaining an event.
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