Thread: How did you manage to learn the Thai language?

Originally Posted by buad hai

Originally Posted by cali kid

Speak speak speak speak speak speak speak speak speak...

I'm just too shy. I have problems speaking English to Americans. How can I ever work up the courage to use Thai? I'm just plain terrified of people.

Sorry.

That said, I'm making a lot of progress reading.....

Put the book down. Take some of the time you spend learning to read and start speaking. Sure you are shy but that is just the first hump to get over.. The more you do it, the less self conscious you will become.. At least that is the case with most things, isnt it?
Before you know it the Thais around you will become shy to use their English around you as your Thai is so good.

Dont give up...