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Yasojack · 16-01-2013, 05:43 PM

What level of Thai do the members here speak?

A Fluent
B Proficient
C Average
D A little
E I am a lazy Bastard
F I am a bullshitter, i speak fuck all
G I prefer not to speak Thai
H I just can't get my head around the Language.

Necron99 · 16-01-2013, 05:52 PM

C/D/E

Rural Surin · 16-01-2013, 06:00 PM

Fluent....

[among other barbarous oriental languages]

Davis Knowlton · 16-01-2013, 06:01 PM

D. Used to be a C- when I lived there, but it's been too many years. Usually starts coming back a few days into a visit.

English Noodles · 16-01-2013, 06:03 PM

A/G...

AntRobertson · 16-01-2013, 06:04 PM

I'm gonna go C, G and E.

Rural Surin · 16-01-2013, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

D. Used to be a C- when I lived there, but it's been too many years. Usually starts coming back a few days into a visit.

I can imagine that your Tagalog [or versions thereof] is civilised, yes Davis?

astasinim · 16-01-2013, 06:06 PM

d,e,g,h

VocalNeal · 16-01-2013, 06:08 PM

E but you missed Taxi Thai

Malicious · 16-01-2013, 06:10 PM

Tell me what it is first

chassamui · 16-01-2013, 06:12 PM

E+ it's a bit shit.

Davis Knowlton · 16-01-2013, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rural Surin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

D. Used to be a C- when I lived there, but it's been too many years. Usually starts coming back a few days into a visit.

I can imagine that your Tagalog [or versions thereof] is civilised, yes Davis?

Not really. I already was near native in French, fluent in Hindi, ok in Thai, with some Arabic. It's far too easy not to bother to learn Tagalog, as all the Flips I deal with workwise, or friends, speak fluent English. Those that don't - workmen, etc - the wife handles. I understand Tagalog pretty well, but rarely speak it. We speak English in the home, as the twins get enough Tagalog exposure elsewhere. Sometimes I really think I ought to pick up a book and get to it, and then sloth and lethargy win out.

Gravesend Dave · 16-01-2013, 06:57 PM

You missed out sign you racist Bastard!

Give myself a D but most times make it a H!

Gravesend Dave · 16-01-2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rural Surin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

D. Used to be a C- when I lived there, but it's been too many years. Usually starts coming back a few days into a visit.

I can imagine that your Tagalog [or versions thereof] is civilised, yes Davis?

Not really. I already was near native in French, fluent in Hindi, ok in Thai, with some Arabic. It's far too easy not to bother to learn Tagalog, as all the Flips I deal with workwise, or friends, speak fluent English. Those that don't - workmen, etc - the wife handles. I understand Tagalog pretty well, but rarely speak it. We speak English in the home, as the twins get enough Tagalog exposure elsewhere. Sometimes I really think I ought to pick up a book and get to it, and then sloth and lethargy win out.

For fucks sake man is there a tongue you can,t speak,apart from common English that is!
You don,t find that in no book.

I can smell that bullshit from here good buddy it laided on mighty thick there partner!

Rural Surin · 16-01-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravesend Dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rural Surin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

D. Used to be a C- when I lived there, but it's been too many years. Usually starts coming back a few days into a visit.

I can imagine that your Tagalog [or versions thereof] is civilised, yes Davis?

Not really. I already was near native in French, fluent in Hindi, ok in Thai, with some Arabic. It's far too easy not to bother to learn Tagalog, as all the Flips I deal with workwise, or friends, speak fluent English. Those that don't - workmen, etc - the wife handles. I understand Tagalog pretty well, but rarely speak it. We speak English in the home, as the twins get enough Tagalog exposure elsewhere. Sometimes I really think I ought to pick up a book and get to it, and then sloth and lethargy win out.

For fucks sake man is there a tongue you can,t speak,apart from common English that is!
You don,t find that in no book.

I can smell that bullshit from here good buddy it laided on mighty thick there partner!

Humble worldliness comes hard by you, and numerous others, does it not Dave?

Loy Toy · 16-01-2013, 07:17 PM

Absolutely ashamed considering the amount of time I have lived here.

I suppose I can get by but not having the conviction to learn to read and write it I suppose I will never be a fluent speaker.

Dillinger · 16-01-2013, 07:18 PM

As Neal said Taxi Thai. Im great at it until they start talking back

Soi yee sip sam Khrap
Lil lil
Big tip
Drong by
Lil qwar
Lil sy
Jor tinny
Yute
Khop khun khrap
Mai pen rai
Chi khrap ka pom thai lady suay mak mak

Norton · 16-01-2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dillinger

lad

Careful with that bit. You may be forcibly ejected near Asoke.

Dillinger · 16-01-2013, 07:25 PM

It was a typo. Honest guv :-)

ShrewedPunter · 16-01-2013, 07:41 PM

im hav good engrit. i take care mak mak
i want find man good heart take care me
so lonely heart me

Fondles · 16-01-2013, 07:46 PM

C/G..

klong toey · 16-01-2013, 07:51 PM

C- for me just a bit lazy Gert's English is very good these days so i have not bothered to learn much more.But still learn a few words a month.And if all else fails i bring plan B into action.
I SHOUT AT THEM UNTIL I AM UNDERSTOOD.

Norton · 16-01-2013, 08:12 PM

C for Thai, C+ Lao.

Gravesend Dave · 16-01-2013, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rural Surin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravesend Dave

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rural Surin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

D. Used to be a C- when I lived there, but it's been too many years. Usually starts coming back a few days into a visit.

I can imagine that your Tagalog [or versions thereof] is civilised, yes Davis?

Not really. I already was near native in French, fluent in Hindi, ok in Thai, with some Arabic. It's far too easy not to bother to learn Tagalog, as all the Flips I deal with workwise, or friends, speak fluent English. Those that don't - workmen, etc - the wife handles. I understand Tagalog pretty well, but rarely speak it. We speak English in the home, as the twins get enough Tagalog exposure elsewhere. Sometimes I really think I ought to pick up a book and get to it, and then sloth and lethargy win out.

For fucks sake man is there a tongue you can,t speak,apart from common English that is!
You don,t find that in no book.

I can smell that bullshit from here good buddy it laided on mighty thick there partner!

Humble worldliness comes hard by you, and numerous others, does it not Dave?

Are you on Davis bollock licking pay roll or do you offer a free service?

Bangyai · 16-01-2013, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

It's far too easy not to bother to learn Tagalog, as all the Flips I deal with workwise, or friends, speak fluent English. Those that don't - workmen, etc - the wife handles.

But if you make a small effort it can really surprise them and they'll take you for an old hand even if you've only just got of the plane.

I can just about remember a couple of handy phrases :

" Halika dito magandang babae . Gusto kitang paka salam ! "

That got them on my side

16-01-2013, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
Yasojack Thailand Expat Last Online: Today 03:01 AM Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,779	Your level of Thai ? What level of Thai do the members here speak? A Fluent B Proficient C Average D A little E I am a lazy Bastard F I am a bullshitter, i speak fuck all G I prefer not to speak Thai H I just can't get my head around the Language.

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Loy Toy On a walkabout Last Online: Today 09:40 AM Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 21,030	Absolutely ashamed considering the amount of time I have lived here. I suppose I can get by but not having the conviction to learn to read and write it I suppose I will never be a fluent speaker.

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Dillinger Thailand Expat Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,656	As Neal said Taxi Thai. Im great at it until they start talking back Soi yee sip sam Khrap Lil lil Big tip Drong by Lil qwar Lil sy Jor tinny Yute Khop khun khrap Mai pen rai Chi khrap ka pom thai lady suay mak mak

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Dillinger Thailand Expat Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,656	It was a typo. Honest guv :-)

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Norton Days Work Done! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roiet Posts: 19,497	C for Thai, C+ Lao.

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