Cheap or good?
Nam wants mangoes, and she wants them cheap. Three stalls, three prices, and one lesson every Thai grandmother knows.
A Thai short story for beginner learners: 167 words, 39 sentences, every one with audio and an English translation. You'll know 98% of the words after Unit 9 of the free course.
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- เปรี้ยว bprîaw
sour
- แถม tǎem
to throw in for free (a little extra from the seller)
The story
A Saturday morning at the market near Nam's condo in Bangkok.
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Question 1 of 5
Why doesn't Nam buy at the first stall?
Question 2 of 5
What are the cheapest mangoes like?
Question 3 of 5
What does Pa Kaew tell Nam?
Question 4 of 5
How many mangoes does Nam get from Pa Kaew?
Question 5 of 5
Who eats most of the good mangoes?
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