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In spring 2027 we offer a continuation course in spoken Thai for travellers, where you practise basic travel vocabulary, polite expressions, small talk and running errands in town. The course is taught online on Zoom on Tuesday afternoons from 12 January to 6 April 2027. It is taught in Finnish and Thai, and it costs €134. Courses Frequently asked questions Registration Which course is right for you? If you want to…Explorecontinue learning Thai after the beginners’ levelSpoken Thai for travellers, continuationbrush up on basic Thai before a trip to ThailandSpoken Thai for travellers, continuationstudy from homeSpoken Thai for travellers, continuation (Zoom) Course in spring 2027 This information is based on the published spring 2027 programme. You can always find up-to-date information and available places in the registration system. On the course you continue learning basic travel vocabulary and polite expressions. You practise everyday spoken expressions, small talk and running errands in town through speaking exercises. Pronunciation gets special attention, and you also learn about Thai customs and etiquette. Spoken Thai for travellers, continuation, A1.1 (Thai-puhekielen alkeiden jatko matkailijoille): Tue 16.00–17.30, 12 Jan – 6 Apr 2027, online on Zoom, Supaporn Lappalainen, €134. The course is suitable if you have studied Thai for one term at an adult education centre or have similar skills. It is also good for revision. Study materials are included in the price. No class on 23 February. Thai in brief Thai is the official language of Thailand. It is a tonal language, which means that the pitch of your voice changes the meaning of a word, so pronunciation gets plenty of practice on our courses. Thai words do not inflect. Meaning is expressed through word order and particles instead. Politeness plays an important role in the language, and there are, for example, different words for “you” depending on the situation. See also Language courses: all the languages we teach. Japanese courses, Chinese courses and Korean courses: other Asian languages. Online and hybrid language courses: all the language courses you can join online. Good to know Online teaching: The course is taught on Zoom. You receive the link before the course starts, so please register at least four days before the start if possible. Read more about online learning and the equipment you need Language of instruction: Please note that the course is taught in Finnish and Thai. Levels: The course level follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1.1). Read more about language levels Materials: Study materials are included in the course fee. Late registration: You can still register after the course has started. Register, but do not pay for the course. Send a message to toimisto@helao.fi and tell us when you will start. We will send you a payment link with the adjusted price. Payment: Language courses cannot be paid for with Edenred or Epassi culture and sport benefits. If your employer offers a tax-free culture benefit (up to €400 a year) that you would like to use for language studies, we can make a separate agreement with your employer. You choose the course, and we invoice the full fee or the part your employer covers directly to your employer. Please contact our study guidance or office for more information. Certificate: You can request a certificate from our office once the course has ended. Frequently asked questions Can I start Thai from scratch? In spring 2027 we offer a continuation course for learners who have studied Thai for one term or have similar skills. It is also good for revision. Where is the course held? The course is taught online on Zoom, so you can join from home. You receive the link before the course starts. Is the course taught in English? No. The course is taught in Finnish and Thai. Do I need a textbook? No. Study materials are included in the course fee. Can I pay with Edenred or Epassi? No. Language courses cannot be paid for with culture and sport benefits. You can, however, use a tax-free culture benefit from your employer through a separate agreement. Please contact our office for more information. Registration Browse our Thai courses and register online. Our study guidance can help you choose a course and answer questions about your studies. For more information about our Thai courses, please contact Niina Kerppola, Head of Foreign Languages, at niina.kerppola@helao.fi.
