PiAnt Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Actually, I studied Ancient and Classical History, but I'd hazard a guess that cheese had a lot to do with it knowing those French types. Correct... now you can take the money you've already won, or you can move on to the next question. Remember you still have three lifelines left. The question is... What improvements could (should) be implemented in the Thai education system to improve the standard of English in the Kingdom? (For an additional bonus point) Is it really that important or can Thailand muddle by with Thinglish indefinitely? Play or pass? I still have my 3 lifelines right? Hmm.... I'll continue. How much have I won so far? Not that I want to win the jackpot of course; I'd hate myself for having so much money. Spooky. I had the exact conversation with a couple of students just the other day. One 28 and the other 24, have been studying English here since kindergarten, so why can't they speak? It's not knowledge, both have adequate vocab; grammar is an issue, and their confidence is low too as is their listening comprehension. As I told them, listen to a native English speaker and you'll soon realise that grammar mistakes are actually how we speak. Ask a native English speaker what a preposition is and they'll look blankly at you. Grammar is not necessarily the most important part of understanding and being understood. Their confidence and listening are both rooted in the same issue, which is lack of exposure. Why, after 20 odd years of study would anyone say shirt white? Because they are still thinking in Thai. What to change? All schools should be bilingual. If that's what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeGeneve Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Actually, I studied Ancient and Classical History, but I'd hazard a guess that cheese had a lot to do with it knowing those French types. Correct... now you can take the money you've already won, or you can move on to the next question. Remember you still have three lifelines left. The question is... What improvements could (should) be implemented in the Thai education system to improve the standard of English in the Kingdom? (For an additional bonus point) Is it really that important or can Thailand muddle by with Thinglish indefinitely? Play or pass? I still have my 3 lifelines right? I had thought you had used up your 3 lifelines? Welcome back though but pls try to hang out a bit longer this time as your contributions are not only sorely needed but as usual insightful. New look TF , new look PiAnt?l? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlovelife8 Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Actually, I studied Ancient and Classical History, but I'd hazard a guess that cheese had a lot to do with it knowing those French types. Correct... now you can take the money you've already won, or you can move on to the next question. Remember you still have three lifelines left. The question is... What improvements could (should) be implemented in the Thai education system to improve the standard of English in the Kingdom? (For an additional bonus point) Is it really that important or can Thailand muddle by with Thinglish indefinitely? Play or pass? I still have my 3 lifelines right? I had thought you had used up your 3 lifelines? Welcome back though but pls try to hang out a bit longer this time as your contributions are not only sorely needed but as usual insightful. New look TF , new look PiAnt?l? I though piant had already used at least 1 lifeline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiAnt Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Actually, I studied Ancient and Classical History, but I'd hazard a guess that cheese had a lot to do with it knowing those French types. Correct... now you can take the money you've already won, or you can move on to the next question. Remember you still have three lifelines left. The question is... What improvements could (should) be implemented in the Thai education system to improve the standard of English in the Kingdom? (For an additional bonus point) Is it really that important or can Thailand muddle by with Thinglish indefinitely? Play or pass? I still have my 3 lifelines right? I had thought you had used up your 3 lifelines? Welcome back though but pls try to hang out a bit longer this time as your contributions are not only sorely needed but as usual insightful. New look TF , new look PiAnt?l? I though piant had already used at least 1 lifeline Cheers guys, but I was told that rather than try to ban me again, it'd be easier to just sell me the site. Can anyone lend me 199 Baht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeGeneve Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Actually, I studied Ancient and Classical History, but I'd hazard a guess that cheese had a lot to do with it knowing those French types. Correct... now you can take the money you've already won, or you can move on to the next question. Remember you still have three lifelines left. The question is... What improvements could (should) be implemented in the Thai education system to improve the standard of English in the Kingdom? (For an additional bonus point) Is it really that important or can Thailand muddle by with Thinglish indefinitely? Play or pass? I still have my 3 lifelines right? I had thought you had used up your 3 lifelines? Welcome back though but pls try to hang out a bit longer this time as your contributions are not only sorely needed but as usual insightful. New look TF , new look PiAnt?l? I though piant had already used at least 1 lifeline Cheers guys, but I was told that rather than try to ban me again, it'd b e easier to just sell me the site. Can anyone lend me 199 Baht? I would but I dont wish to see you throw away your beer fund for the night.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBatch Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I wonder if people wonder what I wonder, because I wonder what people wonder. Do YOU wonder what I wonder? Now THAT is what I wonder. I wonder what you’re wondering as you wonder what I wonder, if of course you’re even wondering what I’m wondering… I wonder.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiAnt Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Actually, I studied Ancient and Classical History, but I'd hazard a guess that cheese had a lot to do with it knowing those French types. Correct... now you can take the money you've already won, or you can move on to the next question. Remember you still have three lifelines left. The question is... What improvements could (should) be implemented in the Thai education system to improve the standard of English in the Kingdom? (For an additional bonus point) Is it really that important or can Thailand muddle by with Thinglish indefinitely? Play or pass? I still have my 3 lifelines right? I had thought you had used up your 3 lifelines? Welcome back though but pls try to hang out a bit longer this time as your contributions are not only sorely needed but as usual insightful. New look TF , new look PiAnt?l? I though piant had already used at least 1 lifeline Cheers guys, but I was told that rather than try to ban me again, it'd b e easier to just sell me the site. Can anyone lend me 199 Baht? I would but I dont wish to see you throw away your beer fund for the night.... Nice one. Priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiAnt Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I wonder if people wonder what I wonder, because I wonder what people wonder. Do YOU wonder what I wonder? Now THAT is what I wonder. I wonder what you’re wondering as you wonder what I wonder, if of course you’re even wondering what I’m wondering…I wonder.. You think too much ja. (Edit: added ja. wasn't myself.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_Bob Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I wonder if people wonder what I wonder, because I wonder what people wonder. Do YOU wonder what I wonder? Now THAT is what I wonder. I wonder what you’re wondering as you wonder what I wonder, if of course you’re even wondering what I’m wondering…I wonder.. You think too much Or not enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBatch Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I wonder if people wonder what I wonder, because I wonder what people wonder. Do YOU wonder what I wonder? Now THAT is what I wonder. I wonder what you’re wondering as you wonder what I wonder, if of course you’re even wondering what I’m wondering…I wonder.. You think too much Or not enough. I know a song that will get on yr nerves get on yrs nerves get on yr nerves and this is how it goes…. I know a song that will get on yr nerves get on yrs nerves get on yr nerves and this is how it goes…. I know a song that will get on yr nerves get on yrs nerves get on yr nerves and this is how it goes…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiAnt Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 I wonder if people wonder what I wonder, because I wonder what people wonder. Do YOU wonder what I wonder? Now THAT is what I wonder. I wonder what you’re wondering as you wonder what I wonder, if of course you’re even wondering what I’m wondering…I wonder.. You think too much Or not enough. I know a song that will get on yr nerves get on yrs nerves get on yr nerves and this is how it goes…. I know a song that will get on yr nerves get on yrs nerves get on yr nerves and this is how it goes…. I know a song that will get on yr nerves get on yrs nerves get on yr nerves and this is how it goes…. Try as I might, I can find no answer to that. You win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoBeIt Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Ok P'Neung.. Here are some more tips to improve your English (and other languages) - Read more, you can start from comic book or short story that you like. - Use dictionary regulary (Eng-Eng dictionary is better than Eng-Thai) - Play English language games such as crosswords, scribble etc.. - Songs and movies in English, help you with the listening skill. - Try to speak English as much as possible with farang friends and dare to make mistake, dont be shy. _____________________________ There were many people who did the research about English teaching problems in Thailand and this is one of them.. http://www.culi.chula.ac.th/e-Journalt/research_05.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorea Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Ok P'Neung..Here are some more tips to improve your English (and other languages) - Read more, you can start from comic book or short story that you like. - Use dictionary regulary (Eng-Eng dictionary is better than Eng-Thai) - Play English language games such as crosswords, scribble etc.. - Songs and movies in English, help you with the listening skill. - Try to speak English as much as possible with farang friends and dare to make mistake, dont be shy. _____________________________ There were many people who did the research about English teaching problems in Thailand and this is one of them.. http://www.culi.chula.ac.th/e-Journalt/research_05.htm ¤ÃÙ¼ÙéÊùÇÔªÒÀÒÉÒÃѧ¡ÄÉ ÊèǹãËÂèÃÕ¤ÇÒÃà Ëç¹ÇèÒà »ç¹»ÑÂËÒã¹ÃôѺÃÒ¡ ä´éá¡è ȄÂËҹѡà ÃÕ¹äÃèªÃºÇÔªÒÀÒÉÒÃѧ¡ÄÉ (46.5%) ¹Ñ¡à ÃÕ¹¢Ò´¤ÇÒÃô·¹ã¹¡Òý֡ãªéÀÒÉÒ (45.1%) ¹Ñ¡à ÃÕ¹ÃÕ»ÑÂËÒ㹡ÒÃÃáà ÊÕ§ (44.4%) ¹Ñ¡à ÃÕ¹ÃÕ»ÑÂËÒ㹡ÒÃÃèÒ¹ (44.4%) ¹Ñ¡à ÃÕ¹ÃÕ»ÑÂËÒ㹡ÒÃà ¢Õ¹ (41.5%) ȄÂËҹѡà ÃÕ¹¢Ò´áç¨Ù§ã¨ã¹¡ÒÃà ÃÕ¹ÀÒÉÒÃѧ¡ÄÉ (41.5%) ȄÂËҹѡà ÃÕ¹äÃè¡ÅéÒáÊ´§Ãá (40.8%) ȄÂËҹѡà ÃÕ¹ÃÕ·Ñȹ¤µÔ·ÕèäÃè´ÕµèÃÇÔªÒÀÒÉÒÃѧ¡ÄÉ (35.2%) ȄÂËÒã¹ÃôѺÃÒ¡·ÕèÊØ´ ä´éá¡è ȄÂËҹѡà ÃÕ¹¢Ò´âáÒÊ㹡ÒÃãªéÀÒÉÒÃѧ¡ÄɹáËéçà ÃÕ¹ (62.7%) ȄÂËҹѡà ÃÕ¹ÃÕ¤ÇÒÃÃÙé¾×é¹°Ò¹·Ò§ÀÒÉÒäÃèà ¾Õ§¾à (52.1%) ȄÂËҹѡà ÃÕ¹¢Ò´¤ÇÒÃÃÑè¹ã¨ã¹¡ÒþٴÀÒÉÒÃѧ¡ÄÉ (50.7%) áÅÃȄÂËÒ㹡ÒÿѧÀÒÉÒÃѧ¡ÄÉ (45.8%) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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