Book Description

A revision of the author's humorous, non-pc guide for foreigners wishing to communicate in basicThai ("Little Miss Fon"), which has grown by almost 50 percent since its original publication, this book comes with an ADDITIONAL feature: a partial reverse glossary (from English to Thai). To summarize, here are a few dubiously conceivable reasons to have “Little Miss Noi” on your e-reader: --As a conversation starter to make Thais smile, and also to invite help. --Because words that you look up in dictionaries and word books are often easily forgotten. But with a single silly verse such as “Little Miss Fon Sat on Her Kon”, you will learn ten words that you are unlikely to forget: because the verse makes you laugh. --Many words are explained with context and commentary. The nearly 200 words are explained with over 10000 words of commentary and background. --An economic aid, and for self-protection. When you can speak a few crucial Thai words, prices drop quite fast! You might also be able to spot or foil a scam by listening for key words. --As a learning aid: you pronounce the word as it sounds in the book, usually by using rhyming equivalents in English rather than a pronunciation key, and give it your best shot, asking a Thai person to correct you if you are wrong. This book is a SUBJECTIVE, non-authoritative guide roughly indicating WHICH of thousands of Thai words to focus on. Don't rely on it for accurate pronunciation: use the Internet or ask a Thai friend, and keep listening to spoken Thai. Meant for NON-PC, non-uptight readers with a very generous sense of humor.