Thai Course: Beginners Level 1
Start speaking Thai and discover a vibrant language and culture with our Thai language short course online. This beginner-friendly course offers a practical and supportive introduction to the Thai language — no prior experience required.
Thai is a tonal language, and this course places strong emphasis on pronunciation from the very beginning. With guidance from an experienced tutor, you’ll learn to recognise and use the five tones of conversational Thai, helping you communicate clearly and confidently in everyday situations.
Through interactive and highly practical classes, you’ll focus on speaking and listening while building a foundation in Thai script, grammar, and sentence structure. You’ll learn language you can use straight away — from greetings and introductions to ordering food, shopping, and asking for directions — while gaining insight into Thai etiquette and cultural norms.
Course Content
- Thai alphabet and writing system, tones and pronunciation
- Greetings, introductions, numbers, time, shopping and ordering food
- Basic grammar, sentence structure, and asking and answering questions
Schedule & Pricing
- 8-week course, 6:30pm–9:00pm (one evening per week)
- Course fee: $390
- Delivered online via Zoom
Certificate
Students who attend at least 80% of the course will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.
Details
You will learn
- Recognise and write the Thai alphabet
- Use correct tones and basic sentence structures
- Handle everyday conversations such as greetings, shopping and directions
You will get
- Expert guidance from an experienced Thai tutor
- Course handouts and supporting learning materials
- Certificate of Attendance (with 80% attendance)
Appropriate for
Complete beginners with no prior Thai experience, travellers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone interested in practical spoken Thai.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- Device with stable internet connection
- Optional textbook: Thai Language and Culture for Beginners 1
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
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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