PART 2 · LESSON 12 OF 30 · 30 MINUTES
The Boat at Dawn
The pier at half past five, the family's biggest long-tail boat loading for Ayutthaya, nine people: take water along in case it's hot; Dad asks whether there are life jackets; nine and a spare; nine bags of rice and extra for Grandma; Mom asks whether to bring the umbrella; in the cool season it doesn't rain, bring it for the sun; don't forget Grandma's cushion; Dad says that he has a spare rope: in case, and spare for.
Audio instruction: English
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THE STORY
Tha Ruea Lung Chai at half past five on a Thursday morning, the biggest long-tail boat loading for two days upriver: Uncle Chai and Aunt Oy speak to Jack by name without a particle; Jack keeps the polite word with them both.
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