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Common Problems of Thai-English

This guide explores common pronunciation challenges faced by Thai speakers when learning English. It highlights frequent issues such as the confusion between the /r/ and /l/ sounds, leading to misunderstandings. Additionally, it addresses the /v/ and /w/ sounds, the final /d/ and /s/ sound omissions, and incorrect verb tenses. Tone problems, particularly the strength of final syllables, can alter meaning. Lastly, it discusses the dangers of using non-English phrases that may not translate correctly. This resource aims to enhance communication skills in English.

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Common Problems of Thai-English

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  1. Common Problems of Thai-English Main Problems

  2. Pronunciation The r / l sounds really leally r is spoken with lips pursed together. l is spoken with the tongue.

  3. Pronunciation The v / w sounds very wery v is spoken by biting the bottom lip. w is spoken by the pursing the lips together (same as r).

  4. Pronunciation Thesh / chsounds cheat sheet ch is spoken by forcing more air out. shis spoken by softly blowing air out.

  5. Pronunciation The t / d sounds butbud

  6. Pronunciation Theedsound at the end of words is missing demandeddemand

  7. Pronunciation The s sound at the end of words is missing catscat

  8. Tone problems The final syllable pronunciation is too strong (UK) Computer Comput-uh (US) Computer Comput-uhr (Thai) Computer Comput-errRR !!

  9. Verb tense Tone problems Basic verb tenses are often wrong or missing I will not go I not go Yesterday, I went home Yesterday, I go home

  10. Wrong phrases Repeating inaccurate non-English phrases It’s the same Same, same but different (This phrase is technically wrong, on many levels)

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