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Program Objective
We consider it to be the major goal of our program to have you use Thai in as large a variety of real-life situations as possible. To that end, our Thai courses have been designed to build fluency in both the spoken and the written language. Communication in a warm and relaxed environment is an important feature of our programs, as is homework, which includes exercises for review and practice of the material taught in class. Moreover, by keeping the class size limited to twelve students, we ensure that each student will be able to actively participate. Click here to learn about our Thai instructors.
Beginning Thai introduces both the spoken and the written language, with conversational proficiency as the primary goal. The course emphasizes grammar, oral expression, and listening comprehension, and is designed to give beginning students a practical command of the language. Upon completion of this course, you can expect to be able to speak in at least a past, a present, and a future tense, to have enough vocabulary (500 to 1,000 words) to participate in basic everyday conversation, and to be able to read and write a simple letter.
Intermediate Thai assumes the level of proficiency described above and is for those who wish to continue building their mastery of the language. The course aims to further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Through a review of grammar and vocabulary-building strategies, students work on improving self-expression.
Text and Supplementary Materials
Since communication in a foreign language requires an understanding of the cultural context, our aim is to teach you the living language through carefully selected textbooks, newspaper and magazine articles and other relevant materials, rather than have you repeat and memorize tourist phrases.
Since 1981, we have reviewed many university-level Thai textbooks and have selected one that best fulfills the objectives of our students in beginning and intermediate levels. Corresponding to the lessons in this book is a complete set of tapes with challenging exercises, which you may borrow for home listening from our Cassette Lending Library. Teachers provide suggestions for texts and supplementary materials at the higher levels. Books may be purchased at the Boston University Bookstore, 660 Beacon St., Boston or from our on-line bookstore specializing in foreign language textbooks, study guides and audiocassettes.
Tuition and Course Organization
Tuition for the Thai program at all levels is $695. There is a non-refundable $35 registration fee for first-time students only.
Our Guarantee
Because of the individualized nature of our programs and the high quality of our instruction, we guarantee your satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with the quality of instruction within the first two weeks of a session, we will refund your tuition in full.
Class Schedules (in date order)
We encourage students to register at least a week before the session starts, especially since classes are limited to 12 students. A Program Coordinator will be happy to take registration information by phone, fax or e-mail.
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Call a Program Coordinator at 617-262-3500 ext. 241 for more information. |
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648 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02215 USA
Tel: +1 617 262-3500
Fax: +1 617 262-3595 or +1 617 247-3919