Why learn Thai?
Thai is the gateway to Southeast Asia — spoken by 60 million people in Thailand and understood across the region. Whether you are traveling to Bangkok, retiring in Chiang Mai, doing business in Thailand, or connecting with Thai family, LangOria's Thai course gives you the sentence patterns that matter in real Thai conversation, with romanization so you can start speaking before you master the script.
6 levels of vocabulary
Curated spaced-repetition decks at every CEFR / JLPT / HSK stage.
Native-speaker audio
Listen to Thai as it's actually spoken, with shadowing drills.
45–65-minute daily loop
Spaced repetition so you remember more in less time.
How LangOria teaches Thai
We start with 50 hand-curated sentence pairs covering greetings, shopping, food, and travel — each with Thai script and romanization so you can read and pronounce every sentence from day one. Spaced repetition keeps recall above 90%, and audio shadowing trains your ear to the five tones that distinguish meaning in Thai.
Vocabulary you'll start with
See all 18 words →Each word includes reading, translation, and a real example word.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to reach conversational Thai on LangOria?
Most beginners reach A2 (basic travel Thai) after about 6 months of consistent 45–65-minute daily practice. Thai tones take extra practice — expect 6+ months for comfortable B1 conversation.
Do I need to learn Thai script?
LangOria shows both Thai script and romanization for every sentence, so you can start learning immediately without mastering the alphabet. However, learning Thai script (about 44 consonants and 32 vowels) will significantly improve your reading ability and is recommended after the first month.
Are Thai tones really that important?
Yes — Thai has five tones (mid, low, falling, high, rising) that change word meaning. For example, 'mai' can mean 'new', 'no', 'silk', 'burn', or 'wood' depending on the tone. LangOria's audio shadowing drills train your ear to distinguish tones naturally.
Which Thai does LangOria teach — formal or casual?
LangOria teaches Central Thai, the standard dialect used in Bangkok, media, and education. Sentence pairs include polite particles (khrap/kha) so you can adjust register naturally. The vocabulary is understood across all Thai dialects.
Browse Thai vocabulary by level
6 levels, 18 curated words.
Level labels are aligned to CEFR / JLPT / HSK / TOPIK on an internal basis — not official equivalences.
Real-world Thai scenarios
4 high-leverage situations — travel, business, food, and small talk — each with 10 phrases, a sample dialogue, and a culture tip.