Thai Without Tears: A Simple Guide To Thai Speaking by Denis Segaller is an enjoyable and insightful introduction to basic Thai grammar and phrases. It is split into three main sections, the first teaching the bare minimum for those with little time or inclination to learn Thai in any great depth, the second teaching Thai for the more ambitious for those who want to dig a bit deeper into the language. The third section is a 1300 word English-Thai and Thai- English dictionary that features all the key words a beginner needs to know about the Thai language to communicate effectively and confidently. Using a clear, easy to use phonetic transliteration system that effectively teaches correct word pronunciation and tones, Thai Without Tears covers off all the core aspects of grammar and sentence construction you need to know. It then develops your knowledge with useful well chosen phrases set within highly relevant everyday situations. If you want to start to learn Thai, or are still learning at beginners level from a variety of sources, Thai Without Tears is for you. - from Amzon