"Essential Thai" is a complete learning package for those who want to acquire basic working skills in the Thai language, quickly and efficiently. Freshly updated and back by popular demand, "Essential Thai" includes a free CD ROM with MP3 audio files to introduce the student to Thai pronunciation and beginning phrases. Focused completely on developing practical language skills, "Essential Thai" introduces conversation and grammar, commonly used vocabulary and how to read Thai script in a logical, graduated, manner. Whether you are travelling or planning to live in Thailand, whether shopping, booking a hotel, ordering a meal or speaking on the phone or much more, this is the language tool for you.