Thai Language Classes: Study and Practice: Summer

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July 12-Aug 30, 2008 (Saturdays), 9 - 11 am Thai Language for Adults -- Beginners, Level 2, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- continues to build on what was learned in the previous class. As with all beginner level classes a strong emphasis will be placed on speaking and listening, but not to the exclusion of the reading and Thai script. The class concentrates on correct usage of Standard Thai (also known as Siamese) which is the official language of Thailand. Review of tones, new words, grammar will be incorporated. The class provides an important foundation for further studies in the language. The teacher is a native speaker of Thai. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.

NEW: July 12-Aug 30, 2008 (Saturdays), 11:15 am - 12:45 pm Thai Language for Adults -- Absolute Beginners, Level 1, ages 13 and older. This class -- which meets once a week for 8 weeks -- concentrates on correct pronunciation of Standard Thai (also known as Siamese) which is the official language of Thailand. Class will cover tones, introduce the alphabet and Thai script, and cover some basic grammar, expressions and greetings, as well as discuss the various "registers" (based on social context) of the language -- which include Street Thai (as used at home or among friends), Formal Thai (a simplified form of which is used in newspapers), Rhetorical Thai (used for public speaking), Religious Thai (heavily influenced by Sanskrit and Pali), and Royal Thai. The class provides an important foundation for further studies in the language. The teacher is a native speaker of Thai. Classes are kept small. We fill seats on a first-register basis. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, call (503) 788-0336 or send email.