Basic Thai Language Course (6 Months Visa)

By the end of this course, students will:

1. Recognize and pronounce Thai tones, consonants, and vowels accurately.
2. Understand and use basic Thai sentence structures for daily communication.
3. Form simple sentences in various tenses for describing past, present, and future actions.
4. Engage in simple conversations covering daily activities, shopping, directions, and polite greetings.
5. Develop a foundational vocabulary for navigating everyday life in Thailand, including food, family, shopping, and transportation.
6. Gain cultural insights into Thai customs, etiquette, and festivals to communicate respectfully and effectively.

Teaching Approach

The course uses a structured approach with interactive and practical learning methods:

• Listening & Speaking Practice: Through pronunciation drills and conversational exercises.
• Interactive Role-Playing: Real-life scenarios, such as ordering food or asking for directions, to practice dialogues.
• Grammar Exercises: Basic sentence formation, verb usage, and question formation.
• Cultural Integration: Insights into Thai customs, festivals, and polite expressions.
• Assessments & Feedback: Regular quizzes, oral assessments, and practice sessions with native speakers.

Monthly Focus Areas

• Month 1: Mastering tones, greetings, and basic phrases.
• Month 2: Building practical vocabulary and daily conversation skills.
• Month 3: Laying grammar foundations, sentence structure, and basic verb usage.
• Month 4: Expanding vocabulary for shopping, describing objects, and expressing emotions.
• Month 5: Advanced grammar, including sentence connectors, comparisons, and tense indicators.
• Month 6: Real-life application and cultural understanding; review and final assessment.

Outcome

By completing this course, students will achieve a conversational level in Thai, enabling them to interact in common social and practical situations. This foundational knowledge will prepare students for continued learning or advanced courses if desired.