After the Lesson

Well, what can I say?

My chosen Thai Language School, and teacher Kruu Da, did their utmost to make me feel welcomed for my first visit. The atmosphere is relaxed and more of a social club than education institution. For this I am grateful. I haven't attended a school for some time. I was a bit anxious and wanted to make a good impression.

Going through the lesson, I found some parts easy, while some extremely difficult. The tones (there are 5 in the Thai language) where the most difficult to grasp. I couldn't tell the difference between them, and became frustrated during the practice. Kruu Da said I did well, but I'm not too sure if she was just being polite or if this was the case.

I was given some homework. Shock. Nothing too demanding, but felt that with my limited knowledge, this could be more of a backward step. You know, learn the wrong pronunciation or the like. Once learned the wrong way, how hard would it be to correct?

Going back again today for my second lesson. I presume a bit of revision, then "greetings". A bit of Thai script (writing) and I think I'll be a burnt out unit.

Let's Learn Thai

I haven't blogged for some time now. Bad, bad Darryl. Lots of excuses, but I will try to make up for lost time. Today, I am starting a new learning experience. I'm off to commence my education into the Thai language.

Last time I was in Bangkok, I did a bit of searching on Google and discovered a Thai language school very close to my apartment. Just a short walk actually. Map in hand, I went along to check things out. The owner, Mark Shee and I spoke at length about my goals etc. Before leaving his office, I booked some lessons, and now the day has come for these to start.

Over the coming days and weeks, I will blog my thoughts, experiences and progress as an ongoing account. Let me know what you think.