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Thailand through Norwegian eyes
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/04/2014
» Throughout the Songkran holidays will be taking a new look at Thailand thanks to a group of students from Norway. Each day, we’ll have new impressions on different aspects of Thai life and culture.
Polly the parrot has a Happy New Year
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/01/2014
» Ten-year-old Raghav Singh has sent us a poem about Polly the parrot. Although Polly lives in a golden cage, he is not happy at the beginning. Find out what happened.
A New Year's story by Andrew Biggs
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/12/2013
» Andrew Biggs tells a short, heartwarming story to help us start the New Year.
Helping your Child with their Learning: Ten Simple Tips
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/11/2013
» Talking with a child about their learning and helping them to see that learning happens all the time and all around them in everyday life can have a huge impact, say experts at the International Primary Curriculum.
From teacher to farmer (updated with slideshow)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/07/2013
» One of the first students I met when I arrived at Nakorn Si Thammarat Teachers’ College in 1968 was Chamnong Srithara. Now, retired from the teaching profession, Chamnong has taken up a new career. Here is his story. (Go to the bottom for a video slideshow.)
Nine-year-old speaking champion
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/07/2013
» Whether speaking English from a pre-planned script or speaking “off the cuff” (without planning), nine-year-old Onrampha Souvannavong from Sriwittayapaknam School is a champion.
Storycorps: An endless supply of listening/reading material
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/07/2013
» Storycorps provides an endless supply of short (2-3 minute) stories told by ordinary American people of all ages and from all parts of the country. Best of all, you can see what is being said. Here's an example with a Bangkok connection.
I don’t speak Thai (But I try!)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/07/2013
» Maggie Rosenberg, a native of Brooklyn, New York says she can’t speak Thai, but she certainly can sing Thai. Her delightful music video is making her many friends here in Thailand and we’ll use it for our “Learning Thai” lesson today.
A Visit to Parliament
Jayna Milan, Published on 14/06/2013
» Leeann and Jayna, our learning channel interns, made their way to parliament yesterday, where they learned about Thailand’s political history and the basics of reporting politics.
A Day in the Life of a Photographer
Leeann Schudel, Published on 12/06/2013
» Our interns had an early morning as they toured the ProPak convention under the guidance of professional photographer, Somchai Poomlard.