A grass-roots idea that could revolutionise English learning
Re: “Family opens doors to tourists to help boys learn English”, The Nation, yesterday.
“A family in Phitsanulok has opened its doors – with free accommodation for foreign backpackers to expose their two young sons to everyday use of English. The aim is to equip their children with English-language proficiency to benefit their futures. And the move appears to have worked.”
Great idea if the circumstances allow it as far as letting a complete stranger live in your house. When I’m asked what the best way to learn English is, I suggest that people watch English programming on TV just to get used to the sounds of the words and how are they spoken.
ezzra
Clever and forward-thinking parents. Youngsters have a much greater ability to pick up languages than older people, and what a good way to do it. Confidence building now for Panapat and Palapat will hopefully lead to much greater things in the future. Way to go, parents.
South
What a blessing on a dull Monday morning. This is truly great news and I appreciate hearing something positive.
This is great parenting.
I find that though many Thais actually can understand English and speak well, they lack confidence and are afraid of making mistakes and embarrassing themselves. Exposure surely helps to overcome this barrier.
StephanBBK
