Learn Thai with Ling

Hello, It's Anchisa from the Ling app here to share another story with you! In this episode of Learn Thai with Ling, join me, Anchisa, as I'll take you into the enchanting world of Loy Krathong, Thailand’s festival of lights. Discover why people float krathongs on the water, the history of honoring the water goddess Phra Mae Khongkha, and how to say "Happy Loy Krathong!" in Thai. Learn fun facts, like how Ling’s team celebrates Loy Krathong by making krathongs together in the office, and dive into vocabulary for krathong decorations and well-wishing phrases to make the most of this special festival. Plus, hear about Ling’s biggest Black Friday deal coming soon! Let's start learning and have fun 🥰 Highlights: Meaning of Loy Krathong (ลอยกระทง) and its traditions Vocabulary for flowers (ดอกไม้, dòk máai), candles (เทียน, tian), and incense (ธูป, thûup) Ling team’s tradition of making krathongs together in the office Regional celebration of Yee Peng (ยี่เป็ง) and floating lanterns (โคมลอย, kohm loy) How to say "Happy Loy Krathong" – สุขสันต์วันลอยกระทง (sùk sǎn wan loy krà-thong) Tips on etiquette, making wishes, and a sneak peek at our Black Friday deal Discover how you can practice your Thai with a free lesson on Ling Live! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Sawasdee ka! Learn Language with the Ling app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ling-app.onelink.me/Ue3y/84lstc3y⁠⁠⁠ Ling's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ling_app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ Learn Thai with a tutor: ⁠⁠⁠https://ling-live.onelink.me/Oq7y/0f2126q2⁠⁠⁠ Feedback? Feel free to contact me via [email protected] Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchisac/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hello, It's Nana from Ling here to share another story with you! In this special “foreigner takeover” episode of Learn Thai with Ling, join Nana from Ling as Anchisa hands over the mic to a colleague who shares their unique experience coming to Thailand for the first time. Hear firsthand about the excitement, challenges, and surprises of preparing for a trip to Thailand, navigating the local culture, and picking up essential Thai phrases like “Hello” (สวัสดี, sawasdee) and “Thank you” (ขอบคุณ, khàawp khun). From their first impressions of Chiang Mai to practical tips for anyone planning their own Thai adventure, this episode is a refreshing, insightful look into Thailand through the eyes of a newcomer. Perfect for anyone curious about what it's like to step into Thai culture for the first time! Let's start learning and have fun 🥰 Highlights: Nana introduces a special “foreigner takeover” episode. First-time traveler shares preparations and motivations for visiting Thailand. Essential Thai phrases to know before your trip. Initial thoughts and feelings upon arriving in Chiang Mai. Tips and recommendations for new travelers to Thailand. Discover how you can practice your Thai with a free lesson on Ling Live! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Sawasdee ka! Learn Language with the Ling app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ling-app.onelink.me/Ue3y/84lstc3y⁠⁠ Ling's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ling_app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ Learn Thai with a tutor: ⁠⁠⁠https://ling-live.onelink.me/Oq7y/0f2126q2⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Nana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andesrosson/ Feedback? Feel free to contact me via [email protected] Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchisac/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hello, It's Anchisa from the Ling app here to share another story with you! In this playful episode of "Learn Thai with Ling," host Anchisa dives into the viral story of Moo Deng (หมูเด้ง), the hippo whose name means “bouncy pork” in Thai. Explore how this quirky name reflects Thai humor, and learn fun Thai words related to animals, viral fame, and everyday culture. Get a lighthearted look at how Thais name their animals and express an easygoing lifestyle through language! Let's start learning and have fun 🥰 Highlights: หมูเด้ง (Moo Deng) – Learn why this viral hippo’s name translates to “bouncy pork” and what it says about Thai humor. สบายๆ (sà-baai sà-baai) – Explore the easygoing nature of Thai culture and how Moo Deng became a symbol of it. ไวรัล (wai-rán) – Learn the Thai word for "viral" and how to talk about internet fame in Thai. น่ารัก (nâa rák) – Express cuteness in Thai with this essential word used for adorable animals like Moo Deng. สวนสัตว์ (sŭan sàt) – Discover the Thai word for "zoo" and how to say "Moo Deng at the zoo" in Thai. Discover how you can practice your Thai with a free lesson on Ling Live! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Sawasdee ka! Learn Language with the Ling app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ling-app.onelink.me/Ue3y/84lstc3y⁠⁠ Ling's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ling_app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ Learn Thai with a tutor: ⁠⁠https://ling-live.onelink.me/Oq7y/0f2126q2⁠⁠ Feedback? Feel free to contact me via [email protected] Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchisac/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Hello, It's Anchisa from the Ling app here to share another story with you! In this vibrant episode of "Learn Thai with Ling," host Anchisa takes you through the fascinating tradition of color associations in Thai culture. Did you know that each day of the week has its own lucky color? Discover the meanings behind the colors for Sunday through Saturday, the gods and planets that influence them, and how these colors are believed to bring good fortune, especially in work and relationships. Plus, learn about the fun practice of using "lucky color calendars" to boost your success in daily life. Whether you’re dressing for a big meeting or just want to explore this cultural gem, this episode has it all! Let's start learning and have fun 🥰 Highlights: Sunday (วันอาทิตย์, wan aathít) - Color: Red (สีแดง, sĭi daeng). Associated with the sun, symbolizing energy and vitality. Monday (วันจันทร์, wan jan) - Color: Yellow (สีเหลือง, sĭi lĕuang). Linked to the moon, representing brightness and optimism. Tuesday (วันอังคาร, wan ang-khaan) - Color: Pink (สีชมพู, sĭi chom-phuu). Associated with Mars, balancing energy and calmness. Wednesday (วันพุธ, wan phut) - Color: Green (สีเขียว, sĭi khĭao). Linked to Mercury, symbolizing growth and renewal. Thursday (วันพฤหัสบดี, wan phá-rúe-hàt-sà-bor-dii) - Color: Orange (สีส้ม, sĭi sôm). Associated with Jupiter, representing wisdom and creativity. Friday (วันศุกร์, wan sùk) - Color: Blue (สีฟ้า, sĭi fáa). Linked to Venus, symbolizing peace and harmony. Saturday (วันเสาร์, wan sǎo) - Color: Purple (สีม่วง, sĭi mûang). Associated with Saturn, symbolizing mystery and power. Learn how these colors can influence your luck in work, relationships, and everyday life in Thai culture. Plus, discover how you can practice your Thai with a free lesson on Ling Live! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Sawasdee ka! Learn Language with the Ling app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ling-app.onelink.me/Ue3y/84lstc3y⁠ Ling's Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ling_app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ Learn Thai with a tutor: ⁠https://ling-live.onelink.me/Oq7y/0f2126q2⁠ Feedback? Feel free to contact me via [email protected] Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anchisac/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠