Thai Stories for Language Learners: Traditional Folktales in English and Thai

by Jintana Rattanakhemakorn, Dylan Southard, Patcharee Meeshukon (Illustrator)

The most enjoyable way to learn about an unfamiliar culture is through its stories--especially when they're told in two languages!

Thai Stories for Language Learners introduces 28 entertaining Thai stories with bilingual Thai and English versions presented on facing pages. The stories are adapted from traditional folktales with roots in the Thai oral tradition, classic Thai literature, and Thai versions of the Indian Jataka Tales --which describe the past lives of the Buddha.

The stories in this book




Alongside each story, readers will
This book will be of interest to learners who are beginning to read and write the Thai language and would like additional practice, as well as to general readers interested in learning about Thai culture.

192 pages, Paperback

Published October 25, 2022

Reviews

[Edwin Pietersma · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a really nice book with interesting stories that are helpful in learning Thai. However, the editing of the stories could be more thorough, it is a bit unclear what level is expected at time, and the appendix with a general introduction is a bit odd. For Thai learners, definitely a recommendation!

[Ben Duffield · Rating 4 out of 5]

fun book! great to build reading speed and fun to learn the origins of some common thai sayings and idioms.