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Thailand - video for beginners

Bangkok, the baht, the Thai language and the Songkran water festival in April, presented in short sentences for beginners. A country lesson that gives A1 learners a frame for describing anywhere.

Thailand sits in Southeast Asia with Bangkok as its capital, the baht as its currency and Thai as its language. It is the only country in the region never colonised by a European power, which Thai people mention with justified pride, and its name means roughly "land of the free".

The celebration worth knowing is Songkran, the Thai new year in the middle of April, when pouring water as a blessing has grown into a nationwide water fight. For beginners the whole topic is a frame they can reuse: it is in Asia, the capital is, people speak, they eat – and then the same sentences about their own country.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should beginners know about Thailand?

It is in Southeast Asia, the capital is Bangkok, the currency is the baht and the language is Thai. It is the only country in the region never colonised by a European power, which Thai people are proud of.

What is Songkran?

The Thai new year, celebrated in the middle of April with a nationwide water fight. Pouring water began as a blessing and a way to wash away the old year, and it is now the biggest celebration of the Thai calendar.

Why is this topic good for beginners?

Because a country gives easy sentences with there is, there are and the present simple: it is in Asia, people speak Thai, they eat rice. Students can then describe their own country using exactly the same frame.