Heart
Talk is a study of the emotional range of the Thai language
through the word ‘jai’ or heart in English. It provides
a comprehensive list of 900 jai phrases, neatly organized
for different situations.
The
book comes with phonetic and pronunciation guides, and a sign
language bonus for selected jai phrases. Explanation
for each jai phrase includes illustrative examples.
Heart
Talk provides an insight into how Thai speakers express their
feelings. It opens the door to the private realm of the Thai language:
the linguistic heartscape where ideas take shape, feelings are
formed, moods floated, and relationships mended when broken.
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Praise
“The
Thai language must have more expressions for the heart than
any other tongue. So the third edition of Heart Talk,
which has been greatly expanded, will give your Thai Skills
a triple bypass. Never again will locals chuckle at your I-am-Tarzan
Thai. Now they’ll just giggle like leprechauns on laughing
gas at your off-key pronunciation.””
—Untamed Travel, October 2006
“Moore
has . . . voyaged deeply into the heart of his adopted country,
and this is nowhere more evident in his one nonfiction book, the
appropriately titled Heart Talk. A groundbreaking exploration
of Thai culture, the volume was inspired by Moore’s realization
that the notion of heart, in all its forms, is the central metaphor
in the Thai language.”
—Georgia Straight
“The
book should prove an invaluable tool for both Thai speakers
and students of that language.”
—The Nation
“For
anyone who is interested in the Thai language this is a fascinating
book.”
—www.learningthai.com
“WOW.
Not only will this book help you express yourself more in a
Thai fashion, it also gives you an interesting glimpse into
the Thai psyche.”
—www.amazon.com reader’s review
“Thais
are never at a loss for an exact heart phrase. However, no Thai/English
dictionary covers their full range and subtlety. With its careful
descriptions and practical examples, Moore's book comprehensively
fills the gap.”
—www.mangosauce.com
“Heart
Talk, a book indispensable for discerning Thai concepts
and phrases relating the word ‘heart’.”
—www.thaioasis.com
“If
you would like to learn more about the Thai language's rich and
varied jai expressions, get yourself a copy of the book
Heart Talk by Christopher G. Moore.”
—www.chiangmai-chiangrai.com
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