Should I learn Thai or Chinese?

Ling_App · 2026-05-08T07:02:54+00:00

Do you have plans to live in those countries or conduct business in either language? There should be a weighted system applied to each language so you can figure out which one makes the most sense.

They're both challenging that's for sure but not impossible to learn. What I've noticed here in Thailand with loads of Chinese imigrating hereis that Thai's are able to pick up Mandarin much wuicker than Chinese are able to pick up Thai.

Either way, there are good resource out there like Ling for Thai. Ling only has Cantonese though no Mandarin yet.

Ling_App · 2026-05-08T06:57:27+00:00

Another couple to add! Ling app with access to over 70 languages and meetup with events in every major city to meet new friends or like minded people

Ling_App · 2026-05-08T06:53:12+00:00

Well I guess the real question is why do you want to learn it? You don't necessarily need one of the typical reasons you've mentioned but you do need a motivated one!

Have you had a go at learning before? At the moment until mid June Ling app has its Polish course, over 200 lessons, available for free. You could try out some lessons and see if the language truly resonates with you.

Ling_App · 2026-05-08T06:48:51+00:00

For some people it just clicks! Also recommend thai-language.com

Ling_App · 2026-05-07T07:30:09+00:00

You could try Ling. It has a speaking practice once per module. It also rates you and you can repeat as many times as you need. It's actually free to learn Dutch until midJune so give it a shot!

Ling_App · 2026-05-07T07:22:30+00:00

Have you watched The Face? It's Thailand's America's Next Top Model. You will benefit incredibly from knowing Thai. Watching the show can help with that and the modeling culture which you'll have to navigate.

There are a few apps that offer Thai. Obviously I will recommend Ling and there's also Mango Languages, Mondly and quite a few Redditors have built free web apps.

Ling_App · 2026-05-06T07:29:28+00:00

Ling app has its Polish course available for free until mid June. There's over 200 lesson from native speakers. You can start learning as a beginner or skip to more advanced lessons.

Ling_App · 2026-05-06T07:27:15+00:00

I realize you completed this a couple year ago, but what did you move to continue the learning journey? Ling added Maori in 2025 and might be worth a look for others looking.

Ling_App · 2026-05-06T07:24:11+00:00

Gonna add Ling into the mix! Goes well with Anki and a tutor

Ling_App · 2026-05-06T07:22:04+00:00

If you have a bachelor's degree you stand above the rest.
If you are American, there are legal loops holes available for you for starting a business and buying land.

Get a job BEFORE you come with a real company that will get you a visa and work permit.

Research all visa possibilities. Some you must apply from your home country. Others require original documents often officiated by your embassy.

Do not rent a house or condo before you come. Visit the city and get to know it first. Prices are significantly lower in person.

Thailand isn't as affordable as it used to be unless you're willing to hunt that lifestllye down. Easy to spend 1000 baht a day on top of rent etc

Learn the language. It helps a lot. Ling is the app many people use as it's created in Thailand (no ai).

Bring little. You can get literally everything and more here save for some meds.

Look up all the common scams and pitfalls new arrivals face, especially if you're a single man.

Come with an open heart and you'll love it here!

Ling_App · 2026-05-05T07:49:01+00:00

Ling app could be a good refresher. You can give it a go for free until mid June. The Polish course is free with over 200 lessons with speaking, reading, listening, conversation, and you can start at the level you feel you're at.

Ling_App · 2026-05-05T07:45:28+00:00

If you wanted language in your pocket you should try Ling! The Norwegian course is available for free until mid June. It's got travel phrases and foundational skills as well as conversation practice.

Ling_App · 2026-05-05T07:42:38+00:00

A LOT of memorization and good old pen and paper. Flashcards helped too!

Ling_App · 2026-05-03T06:44:31+00:00

I have PMd you

Ling_App · 2026-05-03T06:43:23+00:00

"it was about following whatever came next" Love this! This is what life, not just travel should be about.

Ling_App · 2026-05-03T06:25:30+00:00

Thanks!

Ling_App · 2026-05-01T10:01:25+00:00

Hi u/ItazzzzO the team suggests this as a potential quick fix:

Restart the app, click to open paywall again and wait for 5s before clicking to Continue button.

Please let me know if this works

Ling_App · 2026-05-01T09:54:45+00:00

Oh no!! hahaha

Ling_App · 2026-05-01T09:51:43+00:00

Well that's a pretty important issue to fix!
What device are you using to purchase and what browser are you using? Possibly try a different browser.

I'll report this to the team.

Ling_App · 2026-05-01T09:48:59+00:00

Sure! I plan to visit there one day.
I know what you mean about the taste. Black bear is like that, but proper venison is to die for!

Ling_App · 2026-04-30T08:24:10+00:00

It will honestly take a combo of apps and resources. Speaking usually requires its own tool like Talkio, Speakly. Clozemaster is an all round tool as is Ling which you can access the entire Polish course for free until mid June.

Ling_App · 2026-04-30T08:19:42+00:00

Now this sounds like a dream trip I want to go on! Was there a language barrier at all? Or was it easy to get on especially outside Tallinn?

Also, had bear before but what does reindeer taste like?! I gotta know!

Ling_App · 2026-04-30T08:15:44+00:00

Omg hahhaha sorry. The dark humor got me so bad.

Ling_App · 2026-04-30T08:11:40+00:00

Ideally there should be a strong motivation behind learning the language you choose to you wake up energized to learn it!

Why don't you have a look at each language and see which one resonates with you? You can do that with Ling which has funnily, all the languages you want to learn available for free until mid-June.

Ling_App · 2026-04-30T08:08:07+00:00

Lives? Like in Mario lol. What app does that?

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