Intensive Thai Language course and Authentic Rural Thai Experience Beginner Level 1

Beginners (Level 1)

When: Once monthly
Level: 1
Where: Phra Saeng, Surat Thani – Thailand
Thai Course Provider: Mind Your Language Thailand

Thai Course instructor: Jom Nawa, founder of Mind Your Language School
Accomodation (breakfast & lunch included): Baan Farang Homestay, Phra Saeng
Activity provider: Baan Farang Homestay Phra Saeng, Samui Explorer

Thai course schedule: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm (20 hours)
Activity schedule: Afternoons, Monday to Friday. See program below
Students: Max 5 per group

Price: from 10,050 THB to 10,950 THB depending on accommodation* (external accommodation is possible in Phra Saeng town and prices may vary according to the accommodation chosen)

*Accommodation available: double room single occupancy, shared double room, single room with shared bathroom between 2 rooms.

5 Days Intensive Thai Language Course Highlights

Speak Thai from the very 1st hour. 90% of your time spent speaking the new language. Most common words and phrases used in day-to-day situations.

T.M.C. Teaching Methods – Learn Faster and Remember Longer:

T – Transformation method: Reversing sentence structure.
M – Muscle memory method: Repetition leads to accuracy.
C – Combination method: Creating meaningful paragraphs.

REQUIREMENTS BEFORE & DURING THE COURSE

  1. Pre-learn our vocabulary list before joining our intensive course.
  2. Review what you have learnt daily.
  3. Respect your classmates.
  4. You are allowed to say “pass” and follow your pace.
  5. Arrive early and don’t drink alcohol during your lunch break.
  6. Be positive and enjoy your learning.
  7. Trust the instructors and the process.

5 Days Intensive Thai Language Course Highlights

Thai Course Descriptions – Level 1:

  1. Greetings and partings, formal and informal, politely.
  2. Asking and answering “yes” and “no” questions and numbers (1 – 10,000).
  3. Making basic sentence structures included the transformation of questions.
  4. Introducing yourself and asking for name, surname, full name and how to spell it.
  5. General useful phrases such as excuse me, sorry, you’re welcome, nice to meet you, pardon me? etc.
  6. Making sentences about nationalities with your classmates including creating questions.
  7. Asking Thai people what part of or province in Thailand they are from.
  8. Talking about what job you have and find out what others do for a living.
  9. Making negative sentences of to be (is not, am not, are not).
  10. Learning can, cannot and can you?…combine with availability, ability and permission.
  11. Phrases for learning more Thai such as what is this called in Thai? What does it mean? Etc.
  12. Ordering food and drink items and describing in basic detail including offering the items.

Accomodation Types & Fee

Mud Hut Baan Farang Homestay, Suratthani

The Mudhut

Double Bed
450 THB per night
Single
Occupancy
Total 6 days = 2,700 THB + 1.000 THB breakfast & Lunch ( 5 days) + 250 THB activities (5 days)
Total – 3,950 THB
Total with 5 Days Thai Language Course
10,950 THB

Double Bungalows

Baan Pitta and Baan Binlah

Double Bungalow
400 THB per night
Single Occupacy Double bungalow
with Bathroom Binlah
Total 6 days = 2400 THB + 1.000 THB breakfast & Lunch ( 5 days) + 250 THB activities (5 days)
Total – 3,650 THB
Total with 5 Days Thai Language Course
10,650 THB

Baan Saprot and Baan Malagaw

Single Room
300 THB per night
Single Occupancy rooms
with communal bathroom
Total 6 days = 1800 THB + 1.000 THB breakfast & Lunch ( 5 days) + 250 THB activities (5 days)
Total – 3,050 THB
Total with 5 Days Thai Language Course
10,050 THB

Breakfast & Lunch

  • Breakfast will be served at 8 am. Thai breakfast will be served with fruits or Thai snacks.
  • Americano Coffee or Tea included. Lunch will be served at 1 pm after class.
  • Authentic Thai lunch to include light curries, soups, or vegetable dishes.

Breakfast & Lunch

Afternoon Activities

Monday – 3 pm: visit PhraS aeng old village, along the river. See traditional teak Thai homes, both located on the road and styled homes over the river. Visit the Monday market which runs through part of the old village. Finishing at the river restaurant on the Tapee River to sample local dishes.

Tuesday – 3 pm: visit an organic fruit plantation owned and worked on by a young local lady, K. Sow. She is part of the Government Young Farmers Group, that educates people on how to set up and grow your own organic garden, for locals to live off their land as their ancestors did many years ago.

Wednesday – 3 pm: A visit to the local market.

Thursday – 3 pm: Quiz on fruit tree names and questions on Rubber Tapping at Baan Farang Homestay. 3 pm A demonstration of rubber tapping on Baan Farang Homestay grounds. A tour of our fruits and nut trees to learn the names in Thai.

Friday – Graduation: A visit to the seafood, meat and fish market to purchase items for the BBQ (at costs of student).

The fee Includes:

A 20 hour intensive Thai conversation course, 6 night accommodation in one of the aforementioned rooms ( check in on a Sunday and check-out on Saturday ) breakfast and lunch from Monday to Friday, afternoon activities from Monday to Friday, course bag, final diploma and graduation.

The fee excludes:

Transportation to and from Baan Farang Homestay Phra Saeng – Arrangements can also be made for a private transfer from Krabi, Koh Samui, Phuket, Phang Nga or Surat Thani at an additional fee. Accommodation if an external hotel is preferred. Meals & drinks not highlighted in the course details.

HOW TO GET TO BAAN FARANG HOMESTAY PHRA SAENG please send an email to info@baanfaranghomestayphrasaeng.com

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