01692 a2200265 450000500170000000800390001702000220005603700360007804000070011404100080012107200140012907200160014307200120015907200160017107200210018707200210020807200210022907200230025010000160027324500310028925000060032026000320032630000100035852010580036820250526161935.0250430042025GB eng  a9781032956299qBC bTaylor & FranciscGBP 39.99fBB a01 aeng7 aCJ2thema7 a2GRS2bisac7 aCJ2bic7 a2GRS2bisac7 aFOR0250002bisac7 aLAN0000002bisac7 aFOR0000002bisac7 a495.91824212bisac1 aDavid Smyth10aThaibAn Essential Grammar a3 aOxfordbRoutledgec20250228 a266 p bThis third edition of Thai: An Essential Grammar provides an up-to-date and concise reference guide to Thai grammar. Using clear, jargon-free explanations, it sets out the complexities of Thai in short, readable sections and presents an accessible description of the language. Focus is kept on the real patterns of use today and grammar forms are demonstrated through a wide range of relevant examples. No prior knowledge is assumed on the part of the reader. Features include: coverage of crucial topics, such as sentence particles, negation, questions and quantification examples given in both Thai script and romanised transliteration pronunciation section guidance on speech conventions and the Thai writing system glossary of grammatical terms two appendices covering romanisation systems and three key verbs bibliography This unique reference work will prove invaluable to all learners looking to master the grammar of Thai. It is ideal for both independent study and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.