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100 basic words The 100 most important Thai words to start with. Function words Pronouns, connectors and handy little words. Verbs Common and useful everyday Thai verbs. Travel words Words you'll need while travelling around Thailand. Food & drink Dishes, ingredients, fruit, drinks and flavours of Thai cuisine. Muay Thai Vocabulary around Muay Thai and training. Numbers Learn to count in Thai. Colours The most important colours in Thai. Time, days & months Clock words, days of the week and the twelve months. Counters, classifiers & quantities Classifiers and units for counting things. Order & sequence Words for first, last, beginning and end. Place & direction Above, below, inside, outside and other position words. Body parts From head to bone: the parts of the body. Health Talking about pain, illness and medicine. Family Family members and relatives in Thai. Feelings & emotions Words to say how you feel. Adjectives Handy describing words to expand your sentences. Adverbs of degree & manner Words like a little, together and exactly. Expressions & politeness Polite expressions for everyday situations. Nature & weather Sun, rain, rivers, trees and more. Animals Common animals and insects. Home & things Furniture, kitchen items and household objects. Clothing Clothes and accessories. Town, buildings & places Places and buildings around town. Vehicles & traffic Getting around and traffic words. Money & shopping Prices, paying and shopping. Work, school & communication Job, study and everyday tech words. Occupations Common jobs and professions. Sport & leisure Sports, hobbies and free time. Countries & nationalities Countries, nationalities and where you're from. Material & shape Materials and basic shapes. Abstract concepts Ideas, reasons, truth and other abstract words. Slang & modern Everyday slang, internet talk and modern loanwords.

Learn short basic sentences

Practise everyday Thai sentences with the same flashcards and use words in context straight away.

Basic conversation Common questions for holding a simple conversation — ask about age, origin, work, food and more. Grammar patterns Example sentences around common Thai grammar patterns — "...wâa..." (that-clauses), "...pen" and "...dâai" (can).

What else can you practise?

Extra ways to work on your Thai, alongside the word lists.

Sentence completion Strengthen your sentence structure and word order as you play. Quiz Test your vocabulary with a multiple-choice quiz and instant feedback.

Learn Thai for free with flashcards

At Leer Thais you practise the most common Thai words in a simple and free way. With interactive flashcards you train vocabulary by theme — from the hundred basic words to travel words, food and Muay Thai — at your own pace and without an account. You see every word in Thai script, with a phonetic pronunciation and the English translation. Whether you're just starting out or want to brush up your Thai for a trip, work or training: you practise exactly what you need.

Why practise with Leer Thais?

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Thai script and pronunciation

For every word you see the Thai script with a phonetic transcription. Listen to the pronunciation with one click.

In both directions

Practise from English to Thai and back, so you train both recognition and active vocabulary.

How does it work?

  1. Choose a word list or set up your own practice session and decide how many words you want to learn.
  2. Look at the flashcard, think of the translation and flip the card.
  3. Say whether you knew the word — whatever you don't know yet, you repeat again later.

Frequently asked questions about learning Thai

Is Leer Thais free?

Yes, all flashcards and exercises on Leer Thais are completely free. You can start right away without an account or sign-up.

Do I need an account?

No, you can get started straight away. Your progress is saved in your browser, so you can pick up later where you left off.

Who is Leer Thais for?

For anyone who wants to learn or brush up Thai vocabulary, from complete beginner to advanced. You set your own pace and level.

How do I best remember Thai words?

By doing short practice sessions regularly and repeating the words you find tricky more often. That way they stick better than with long sessions all at once.

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