{"product_id":"thai-an-essential-grammar-paperback","title":"Thai: An Essential Grammar - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Smyth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis third edition of \u003ci\u003eThai: An Essential Grammar\u003c\/i\u003e provides an up-to-date and concise reference guide to Thai grammar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing clear, jargon-free explanations, it sets out the complexities of Thai in short, readable sections and presents an accessible description of the language. Focus is kept on the real patterns of use today and grammar forms are demonstrated through a wide range of relevant examples. No prior knowledge is assumed on the part of the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ecoverage of crucial topics, such as sentence particles, negation, questions and quantification\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eexamples given in both Thai script and romanised transliteration\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epronunciation section\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eguidance on speech conventions and the Thai writing system\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eglossary of grammatical terms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003etwo appendices covering romanisation systems and three key verbs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ebibliography\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unique reference work will prove invaluable to all learners looking to master the grammar of Thai. It is ideal for both independent study and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Smyth\u003c\/b\u003e was formerly Senior Lecturer in Thai at the SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), University of London, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551108555059,"sku":"9781032956299","price":93.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/thai-an-essential-grammar-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}