BigAfarang Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 This seems like a good program. Just started a week or two ago. I have already learned some new useful phrases and expanded my vocabulary. The flash card system is excellent. The lessons are 5 - 7 mins. They use what I would call a modified pimsleur method. I signed up for 3 months initially but will prib sign up for two years after that initial trial. Its around $23 a month for a 3 month subscription. $240 for a 24 month subscription. Good stuff so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samjet777 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Wow, that expensive. I downloaded their app on my phone about 2 years ago for $4. Use to listen and practice while driving to work when in the US. Good app for learning basics, which is all I was really interested in. I guess that price is on par with the likes of Rosetta stone software but I don't believe they have Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAfarang Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 They have a pretty good system for free and some very inexpensive options. There's a couple of different membership options. I got the middle tier. The next level up includes live tutoring. I don't like that you have to pay in advance, but I think the $240 for two years is pretty reasonable. I looked into Rosetta stone but read a lot of bad reviews about the Thai program. And I think I saw that it doesn't work on newer versions of windows. I think they stopped producing thai in the newer versions of Rosetta stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFrontiers Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I'll also recommend ThaiPod101. It's far better than what I was doing before (book + CD). I like the format and I love the flashcards. There are actual multiple flashcards for each word or phrase: translation, audio clip of the word, the word written in Thai. You can also create your own flashcard decks. There is a ton of content in the program. I've had his subscription for almost two months and I'm only halfway through Absolute Beginner Season 1. There is also an Absolute Beginner Season 2 and then the Beginner level and it goes up from there. Note: They have a mobile app, which is good for the audio lessons, but you can't get to the flaschards with it. So I have to go to their website (on my phone) and access the flashcards that way. The flashcard webpages are not optimized for smart phone screens, so it's a little wonky. They also have transcripts and notes for every lesson, handouts (cheat sheets), over 100 video lessons, your study stats and more. You can get your own real-live tutor, but that's only for the Premium PLUS subscription. I didn't sign up for that. I go to my local Thai restaurant each week and practice with the girls there. If you watch their website, they sometimes have some good sales. I got a 6 month Premium membership for $72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Polo Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I like ThaiPod101 too. I use it in conjunction with my online tutor from Preply. The word bank feature is awesome and you can build lists (verbs, nounds, phrases, food & drink etc). The one weird thing is all the videos start to stick after about 30-40 seconds. Their tech support cannot figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genji88 Posted July 16, 2022 Share Posted July 16, 2022 I personally really like it. I like the flash cards, vocabulary lists and cultural notes. Can be a bit too formal e.g. ดีฉัน vs ฉัน Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cock Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 Thanks for the recommendation. I just started listening to the podcasts on my drive and like it so far. Japanesepod101 was very helpful preparation for my trip there so I have high hopes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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