Student Comments

"...coming to AUA is one of the best decisions I have made since I came to Thailand. My only regret is that I did not come sooner than I did :-) The programme enables the student to learn about Thai culture too - the language is always in a context. For those who have the time, I can recommend the programme wholeheartedly. Your teaching staff are brilliant. Keep up the good work." Groovedarete

"...I want you to know that i have the very fondest of memories of AUA, and of the classes that i took there in 1991..." J.A.

"...the long range development ... is nothing short of phenomenal, [my] understanding and pronunciation have progressed immensely without any other learning since my pilot study. I feel Crosstalk is the only way for her [me] to learn because it is so easy." - English Student

"Just returned to Thailand after 5 years away in the west, and am right back into ALG Thai at AUA. ...the classes seem really excellent, ...very entertaining and enjoyable lessons as usual." - Thai Student

FAQs...

Q - "What books do you recommend to learn Thai?"

A - The answer will all depend on your purpose for studying Thai.  I will try to outline some typical reasons here for you. 

    1. ALG was designed for real language acquisition.  We don't use, nor recommend books at all, as authentic language cannot be gained from books.  Once an ALG student is able to speak somewhat, we then used books for teaching reading and writing.

    2. You already have a working knowledge of Thai, (i.e. able to communicate verbally and understand what is said to you) and you want to develop in reading and writing.

    3. You want to pass a test or exam.  In this case, the books I would recommend are dependent on the exam and your individual needs.

    4. You plan to spend some time in Thailand and want to develop a basic working knowledge of the language.  I would find any book that would give me about 10 words or short phrases, memorize these, and then stop.  It can be very gratifying to use a little "Thai" but realize that learning in this way is never a basis for authentic language, and it is limited by your ability to remember details about language.