# Thai for Beginners > Learn basic Thai language with native recordings, exercises, and customizable display. (iPhone/iPad app by PAIBOON PUBLISHING INCORPORATED.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thai-for-beginners/id405688629 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PAIBOON PUBLISHING INCORPORATED](https://appshunter.io/developer/632812401) - Category: Education, Travel - Price: $19.99 - Rating: 3.90/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.2 · 110 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-01-06 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thai-for-beginners/id405688629/reviews.md ## What is Thai for Beginners? For beginning Thai students, or those who want to improve their basic Thai. * Clear recordings of native Thais speaking each of the 3,000 words and phrases. * Examples of the five tones. * Increase size of text. * Show or hide English text. * No data charges once you download the app. * Play a phrase over and over, or autoplay an entire lesson. * Test your knowledge with built-in exercises. * English voice can be turned on or off. * Each item is presented in Thai, transliteration and English. * Detailed HELP section. * Learn Thai from Benjawan Becker and Paiboon Publishing. ## Key features - Native Thai speaker recordings - Examples of five tones - Adjustable text size - Show/hide English text - Offline functionality - Built-in knowledge tests ## Recent user reviews (10 of 23) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thai-for-beginners/id405688629/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Won’t open in ios17 *2023-09-23* I love this app. Even with out the companion book it is great! But now with ios17 the app will not open. Please fix this problem so I can use it again. Also, one suggestion is to allow the app to work in the background and not be effected by home screen lock. Many language apps I use allow the lessons to be played while either forcing the screen to not lock while open or to continue to play if screen locked. Thank you! ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing and won’t open :( *2023-05-05* I can’t get the app to open with it crashing. I tried deleting and redownloading but that didn’t work either. Please update the app to fix this 😭 ### 2/5 — Does not follow book of same name *2022-11-21, version 2.1* Buggy and does not follow book ### 3/5 — Disappointed *2021-10-08, version 2.1* I wish that the conversations were included in the oral section. I feel it is most helpful to hear the words in context. I was surprised that only the vocabulary list is vocalized. ### 5/5 — Highly recommend *2018-12-06, version 2.1* This app is wonderful. Designed to create a broad, strong foundation in Thai language. Female and male speakers help to sharpen listening skills. The tests provide an effective way to measure progress and identify weak spots. One of the best learning tools I have on my devices. This company clearly cares about quality. ### 5/5 — Learning aid for Thai for Beginners *2018-10-17, version 2.1* If you’re learning Thai from Benjawan Poonsan Becker’s Thai for Beginners, this is a helpful aid for practicing vocabulary, studying sentence structure, and improving pronunciation. It used the same English transliteration as the book. I am using the book and CD for a class I’m enrolled in but got this app to focus in on the pronunciation of specific words (which is harder to do when rewinding the audio from the CD). If you are serious about learning Thai this is a valuable beginner resource. ### 3/5 — Only missing one thing! *2018-09-16, version 2.1* This app is a great companion to the book! I love it. However the conversation audio from the book is missing. Everything else is there and it's super helpful. This would be a five star review of the conversation audio was there. The UX of the app is also not great but that's not really the point. Would happily give five stars even with the UX if the conversation was in here. ### 4/5 — Nice app; would love listen-only option on quizzes *2018-07-07, version 2.1* I have been studying the book Thai for Beginners for awhile now, then discovered this app. I like the quizzes and customization options. However, I can read Thai really well. I need more work on listening. I would love for there to be a Listen-only option for the quizzes, so I can drill myself more. Thanks for making and updating this app! :) ### 4/5 — Great addition to the book *2017-07-01, version 2.1* This is by no means a replacement for the excellent Thai for Beginners book by the same author but as an additional app it reinforces the lessons. In fact there are additional sections of hundreds of very useful phrases and sentences not found in the book. Paiboon continues to update and enhance the app as it does all of its apps. Not just bug fixes but new functionality with every release. The ability to read the vocabulary then test yourself on both reading and listening is a terrific reinforcement. Having said that, I would like to see the addition of the conversations from each chapter as well as a focus on tone rules within consonant classes in the writing system chapter. One other (and very strong) request for enhancement would be the ability to choose different fonts, especially for the Thai writing system. I have learned classical font fairly well but now that I am in Thailand I can't read a bloody thing because all the signs are in modern font which is so different it could be a different language. Paiboon has given that ability in their five star plus dictionary program. That is not a criticism, it is my wish list to help other students learn right from the start. To anyone that is seriously interested in learning Thai I cannot recommend their dictionary too much! For an app it is expensive but worth every baht! There is nothing else on the market that even comes close. ### 4/5 — Great with book ... where is the audio to complex vowels *2017-04-14, version 2.1* Great companion to book. Helps with pronunciation immensely. Where is the audio to accompany the complex vowels in Chapter 3? It would be a welcome addition. ## Frequently asked questions about Thai for Beginners ### What is the learning methodology used by Thai for Beginners? Thai for Beginners utilizes clear recordings of native speakers, phonetic transliterations, and English translations to present vocabulary and phrases. It includes examples of the five tones and offers built-in exercises to reinforce learning. ### How does Thai for Beginners track user progress? The app features built-in exercises that allow users to test their knowledge of the presented Thai words and phrases. While specific progress tracking metrics are not detailed, these exercises serve as a self-assessment tool. ### Does Thai for Beginners offer any certifications? Thai for Beginners is a language learning tool designed to help users acquire basic Thai language skills. It does not offer formal certifications upon completion of its content. ### What is the price of Thai for Beginners? Thai for Beginners is a paid application, priced at $19.99. This is a one-time purchase for access to all its features. ### Is Thai for Beginners safe for all ages? Thai for Beginners has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger learners and adults. The content focuses on basic language acquisition. ### How often is Thai for Beginners updated? The latest version of Thai for Beginners is 2.1, which was released on January 31, 2017. Updates may occur periodically to maintain compatibility and performance. ### What devices are compatible with Thai for Beginners? Thai for Beginners is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch devices, offering a versatile learning experience across Apple's ecosystem. ### What do users like and dislike about Thai for Beginners? Based on its 3.9-star rating from 14 reviews, users generally find the app helpful for learning basic Thai. Specific user sentiment details are not provided in the available data. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 2.1 — 2017-01-31 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 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