PART 3 · LESSON 22 OF 30 · 30 MINUTES
The Rice Sacks
The pier at night, the boats tied up, Uncle Chai and Jack on the planks: Father would take the boat out before dawn; every single day; every single morning, but New Year's; I used to sleep in the bow, on the rice sacks; and did you ever steer; from ten, Father said nothing; you never said anything either; I say a thing once, not twice: habits of the past.
Audio instruction: English
Report a problem with this lessonThis lesson needs a subscription.
The first 2 lessons of each level are free. One subscription unlocks every other lesson, in the app and on the website.
See the plansAlready subscribed? Sign in. Or listen to lesson 1 for free.
THE STORY
The family's pier at Bang Rak on a cool-season night, the three boats tied up and the old boat under her shed: Jack says the polite word to Uncle Chai and calls him uncle; Uncle Chai calls him Jack, no particle, and says uncle for I.
Flashcards
The words and phrases of this lesson, one card each. Best after you’ve listened.
Words and phrases
The lesson is for your ears. Open this afterwards, to see what you learned.
Words and phrases
The lesson is for your ears. Open this afterwards, to see what you learned.