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Why choose Effective Thai?

Effective Thai is designed for students to learn  Thai language the way people learn their first language by directly associating words (written and spoken, read and heard) with objects, actions and ideas that convey meaning. Translation alone is sorely inadequate, and can be quite misleading in terms of lived language use. At Effective Thai, grammar, syntax and vocabulary are taught through real life examples.
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EXCLUSIVE Private 1-to-1

EXCLUSIVE Private 1-to-1

Thai Language Classes are most effective with 1-to-1 tutoring. While it costs twice as much as the small group rate, the speed of learning can be twice as fast. For students who are advancing beyond the basics,

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EXCLUSIVE Private Small Group

EXCLUSIVE Private Small Group

Our Small Group language classes are much more effective than larger classes of 10 students or more, common at other Thai Language schools. Great for families or friends who want to study together. 

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EXCLUSIVE Private Tailor-Made

EXCLUSIVE Private Tailor-Made

Corporate Training  is a tailor-made program at Effective Thai. Tailor-made corporate training program is available at Effective Thai

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Check your Thai level and receive result immediately

Check your Thai level and receive result immediately

Course requirement

To be accepted, you will be required to complete a placement test and interview to check your suitability for the course. Our course is selective; we only intend to teach those that show seriousness towards learning.

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Course Accreditation

One-to-One, Small Group and Corporate Training Thai Language Courses

What Our Students Say

Read why others choose Effective Thai over online courses

I greatly appreciate the personalized teaching and the enthusiasm of the teachers. The teachers are greatly encouraging me as I study this difficult language.
Tobias BrandnerSwitzerland,
About the course, my teacher Cartoon and the staff, everything is perfect. The staff is really friendly, and I’m very happy to learn Effective Thai at EFL Learning Centre in Chiang Mai.
JeromeFrance
I’ve been studying Thai one on one at Study Thai Chiang Mai for almost a year now. After the first course had finished, I immediately signed up for a second! Lesson plans have been flexible and customized for me personally, and the teachers and other staff are all happy and enthusiastic people. Strongly recommended.
Daniel KennedyAustralia
I have been studying Thai Language with Study Thai Chiang Mai (SEE TEFL) and currently I am about thirty hours into the 120 hour course. I have found the school to be flexible in delivering their product and eager to meet their clients’ needs. The quality of the teaching has been excellent and the facilities are well suited to the purpose. I have no hesitation in recommending Effective Thai/Study Thai Chiang Mai to others.
Kevin GunnAustralia
The answers to any questions I have about the Thai language have been explained to me in a manner which I find easy to understand. When teaching Thai language, my teacher tries to use everyday situations that are common and familiar to me.My Thai teacher is open to explore various and different methods of teaching me as she endeavours to achieve the best effective teaching method.
Graeme YoungAustralia
I have found the first year Thai language course to be an extremely rewarding learning experience at EFL. The staff are excellent, the course design is practical, and most importantly our teacher (Kru Belle) has been a delight to work with. I have formed lasting friendships throught this course thanks to the learning environment offered at EFL and the excellent skills and attitude of Kru Belle.
WarrenAustralia

1-to-1 Thai Language Classes

Thai Language Classes are most effective with 1-to-1 tutoring. While it costs twice as much as the small group rate, the speed of learning can be twice as fast. For students who are advancing beyond the basics, this is the best approach. Students have different strengths and areas for improvement, different interests and learning styles. 1-to-1 is the best approach, including a flexible schedule.

  • We have 1-to-1 Thai language classes available to begin at any time
  • 1-to-1 courses are in bundles of 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 lessons (each lesson 50 minutes)
  • Deposit Payments (50%) to secure a place via PayPal, bank transfer, credit card, and cash.
  • Balance Payments should be completed by the end of the first day of study.
Lessons Price Discount
10
5,500 THB
No discount
25
13,300 THB
3% discount
50
25,500 THB
7% discount
100
49,500 THB
10% discount
200
93,900 THB
14% discount

School Hours of Operation

  • Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 7:00pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am – 5:30pm

Note that Skype/Online instruction can occur outside of these hours, after agreement with the teacher. Skype is available for 1-to-1 and small group courses where all students are located at a single remote location. We have tried mixed courses (classroom + skype in one session) but this has not been satisfactory for the students.

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Small Group Thai Language Classes (2-6 students)

Our Small Group language classes are much more effective than larger classes of 10 students or more, common at other Thai Language schools. Great for families or friends who want to study together. If the students create their own group, they can choose study dates/times convenient to them.

  • We have new small group language classes starting each month
  • Small group courses are in bundles of 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 lessons (each lesson 50 minutes)
  • Deposit Payments (50%) to secure a place via PayPal, bank transfer, credit card, and cash.
  • Balance Payments should be completed by the end of the first day of study.
Lessons Price Discount
10
2,750 THB
No discount
25
6,650 THB
3% discount
50
12,750 THB
7% discount
100
24,750 THB
10% discount
200
46,950 THB
14% discount

School Hours of Operation

  • Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 7:00pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am – 5:30pm


Note that Skype/Online instruction can occur outside of these hours, after agreement with the teacher. Skype is available for 1-to-1 and small group courses where all students are located at a single remote location. We have tried mixed courses (classroom + skype in one session) but this has not been satisfactory for the students.

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EXCLUSIVE TAILOR-MADE THAI LANGUAGE CLASSES

Effective Thai students are exposed to authentic Thai language and culture inside and outside the classroom. The goals of the program are to develop careful listening skills, cultural and linguistic awareness, and interest in real Thai society, as well as to learn essential and modern words and phrases used in Thailand.

What do we offer that is very different and exclusive from the rest?
  • Individual tailored courses that focus on your exact needs and in the manner in which you learn most effectively.
  • Learn the art of dealing with difficult situations in an intelligent and pleasant manner specific to Thai culture.
  • Enable you to make a considerable impression in all aspects of Thai society.
  • Access to our highly qualified and wide network to practice Thai, make connections, and develop future opportunities.
  • Do you want to develop strong professional and/or personal relationships? Improving all four disciplines (reading, writing, Speaking, and listening) of any language is key to overall comprehension. These disciplines are essential to nurturing relationships in Thailand, be they for business or pleasure, and Effective Thai prides itself on preparing our clients to exceed those expectations.
  • Language of influence
    In addition to improving your language proficiency, we teach you how to gain clear advantages by ‘reading’ distinctly Thai situations, enabling you to communicate the perfect response. Knowing the ‘how and when’-the exact phrase at the most precise time-is often the difference between communicating in Thai and Effective Thai. We are the latter.
  • Corporate Training  is an exclusive tailor-made program at Effective Thai for corporate training.

The course is not for everyone; it takes commitment and desire, which is best-suited to goal-orientated people. Effective Thai Language is a unique experience for those who are willing and eager to not only improve their language proficiency but who want to understand, and be effective within, sophisticated Thai culture. The course is targeted for people who wish to make connections with all types of Thai people with an emphasis on developing meaningful personal and professional relationships.

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