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In order to understand the Thai language, it may be useful to understand a little bit more about how and when the Thai themselves learn the language.
From ͹غÒÅ 2, the second year of pre school, ͹غÒÅ anuban, Thai children start to learn the alphabet. At primary school, »ÃжÁ bratom, years 1-6, children start learning simple words, sentences, reading, writing, poetry and by the end learn how to spell difficult words.
At secondary school, ÁѸÂÁ matayom years 1-6, students study Thai literature, types of words, poetry, long sound words, short sound words and how words are produced.
| Vocabulary | |
|---|---|
| ͹غÒÅ | Kindergarten |
| »ÃжÁ | Primary school |
| ÁѸÂÁ | Secondary school |
Thai language is a compulsory class in some university degree courses, especially for first year students. There might be optional subjects on Thai language like public speaking and literature.
