{"id":12391,"date":"2024-11-13T16:05:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T09:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=12391"},"modified":"2024-11-13T16:05:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T09:05:37","slug":"thai-language-courses-for-foreign-nationals-at-chula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=12391","title":{"rendered":"Thai Language Courses for Foreign Nationals at Chula"},"content":{"rendered":"

BANGKOK<\/span><\/span>, Nov. 13, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — “Learning Thai language can open the door to new experiences and employment opportunities for foreigners living or traveling in Thailand<\/span>,” said Assistant Professor Dr. Kiat Thepchuaysuk<\/span>, Director of the Center for Thai as a Foreign Language (CTFL)<\/a>, Chulalongkorn University<\/span><\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n

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\"Thai<\/a>
Thai Language Courses for Foreign Nationals at Chula<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The\u00a0CTFL offers an “Intensive Thai Program<\/a>,” which is very popular among foreigners. We currently offer nine levels of Thai language instruction. The learning process is categorized into three distinct stages: from Beginner (1-2-3) to Intermediate (4-5-6) and Advanced (7-8-9), both online and onsite classes wherein each level takes 2 months or 6 weeks of learning, then a 2-week break. Exams are conducted regularly and at the end of the course. Placement test is given before enrollment, and classes meet 5 days a week for three hours each day. If you’re abroad or in another province, you can enroll in our online course.<\/p>\n

The CTFL also collaborates with the Learning Innovation Center of Chulalongkorn University<\/span><\/a><\/b> and offers a Chula MOOC (Massive Online Course)<\/a><\/b> program in video modules called Communicative Thai for Foreigners<\/a><\/b>, available in nine languages<\/b>. A pretest and posttest are given to check students’ progress. Students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from\u00a0Chulalongkorn University upon completion.<\/p>\n

Chula MOOC is a free online learning platform designed for the general public. The courses are easily accessible from anywhere and anytime at the user’s convenience.<\/p>\n

For more information about these short courses, you may visit Chula MOOC<\/a> and Chula MOOC Flexi.<\/a><\/p>\n

The CTFL has also just launched the Master’s degree program in Thai as a Foreign Language (TFL) for foreign nationals<\/a><\/b>, marking the first program of its kind in Thailand<\/span>. Starting in the second semester of 2024, the program is specifically designed for non-native speakers who wish to achieve advanced proficiency in the Thai language.<\/p>\n

The program’s main objective is to equip graduates with a deep understanding of the Thai language and culture. Whether their focus is on academic research, translation, business, teaching Thai, or working with NGOs, the program aims to produce well-rounded professionals who can apply their Thai language skills in a variety of fields.<\/p>\n

For more information, please contact the Center for Thai as a Foreign Language (CTFL), Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University<\/span> at <\/i>ctfl@chula.ac.th<\/a>\u00a0or visit https:\/\/www.arts.chula.ac.th\/CTFL\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read the full article at\u00a0https:\/\/www.chula.ac.th\/en\/highlight\/194628\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/b>\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chula Communication Center\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0\u00a0
Email: Pataraporn.r@chula.ac.th<\/a><\/p>\n

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BANGKOK<\/span><\/span>, Nov. 13, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — “Learning Thai language can open the door to new experiences and employment opportunities for foreigners living or traveling in Thailand<\/span>,” said Assistant Professor Dr. Kiat Thepchuaysuk<\/span>, Director of the Center for Thai as a Foreign Language (CTFL)<\/a>, Chulalongkorn University<\/span><\/a><\/i>.<\/p>\n

\n

\"Thai<\/a>
Thai Language Courses for Foreign Nationals at Chula<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The\u00a0CTFL offers an “Intensive Thai Program<\/a>,” which is very popular among foreigners. We currently offer nine levels of Thai language instruction. The learning process is categorized into three distinct stages: from Beginner (1-2-3) to Intermediate (4-5-6) and Advanced (7-8-9), both online and onsite classes wherein each level takes 2 months or 6 weeks of learning, then a 2-week break. Exams are conducted regularly and at the end of the course. Placement test is given before enrollment, and classes meet 5 days a week for three hours each day. If you’re abroad or in another province, you can enroll in our online course.<\/p>\n

The CTFL also collaborates with the Learning Innovation Center of Chulalongkorn University<\/span><\/a><\/b> and offers a Chula MOOC (Massive Online Course)<\/a><\/b> program in video modules called Communicative Thai for Foreigners<\/a><\/b>, available in nine languages<\/b>. A pretest and posttest are given to check students’ progress. Students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from\u00a0Chulalongkorn University upon completion.<\/p>\n

Chula MOOC is a free online learning platform designed for the general public. The courses are easily accessible from anywhere and anytime at the user’s convenience.<\/p>\n

For more information about these short courses, you may visit Chula MOOC<\/a> and Chula MOOC Flexi.<\/a><\/p>\n

The CTFL has also just launched the Master’s degree program in Thai as a Foreign Language (TFL) for foreign nationals<\/a><\/b>, marking the first program of its kind in Thailand<\/span>. Starting in the second semester of 2024, the program is specifically designed for non-native speakers who wish to achieve advanced proficiency in the Thai language.<\/p>\n

The program’s main objective is to equip graduates with a deep understanding of the Thai language and culture. Whether their focus is on academic research, translation, business, teaching Thai, or working with NGOs, the program aims to produce well-rounded professionals who can apply their Thai language skills in a variety of fields.<\/p>\n

For more information, please contact the Center for Thai as a Foreign Language (CTFL), Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University<\/span> at <\/i>ctfl@chula.ac.th<\/a>\u00a0or visit https:\/\/www.arts.chula.ac.th\/CTFL\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read the full article at\u00a0https:\/\/www.chula.ac.th\/en\/highlight\/194628\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Contact:<\/b>\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chula Communication Center\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0\u00a0
Email: Pataraporn.r@chula.ac.th<\/a><\/p>\n

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