Thai Course: Beginners Level 1
Discover the Thai language and broaden your cultural horizons with our beginner-friendly online course. Designed for complete beginners, this practical and supportive class introduces you to conversational Thai with a strong focus on pronunciation and tones from the very first lesson.
Thai is a tonal language, and with guidance from an experienced tutor, you’ll learn to recognise and use the five tones confidently in everyday situations. Classes are interactive and highly practical, with an emphasis on listening and speaking, while also building a foundation in Thai script, grammar, and sentence structure.
You’ll practise real-life language skills such as greetings and introductions, ordering food, shopping, asking for directions, and expressing preferences — all while gaining insight into Thai etiquette and cultural norms.
Course Content
- Thai alphabet, writing system, tones, and pronunciation
- Greetings, introductions, numbers, time, dates, and weather
- Shopping, ordering food, likes and dislikes, and directions
- Formal and informal language, basic sentence structures, and question forms
Textbook (Optional)
Recommended: Thai Language and Culture for Beginners 1
ISBN: 9789747512250
The textbook is optional and not included in the enrolment fee. Tutors provide handouts and notes throughout the course. Please purchase the textbook after your course is confirmed.
Certificate of Completion
Students who achieve at least 80% attendance will receive a Certificate of Attendance in recognition of their participation and commitment.
Additional Information
- Delivery: Fully online via interactive Zoom sessions
- Enrol in two Thai courses and receive a discount (see website for details)
- Continue your studies with Thai Course: Beginners Level 2
Details
You will learn
- Recognise and write the Thai alphabet
- Use the five tones accurately in conversation
- Hold simple everyday conversations in Thai
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced Thai tutor
- Interactive online classes with practical speaking practice
- Certificate of Attendance upon 80% completion
Appropriate for
Complete beginners with no prior Thai experience, travellers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in practical spoken language learning.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- Stable internet connection and device with Zoom access
- Optional textbook: Thai Language and Culture for Beginners 1
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
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We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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