Living, wintering, or vacationing in Thailand is what many people want, but not everyone wants to learn Thai, because the language is like a riddle or an intricate puzzle that not everyone can handle. While expats who have lived in the kingdom for many years may have a word or two with the locals, winterers and tourists only need to memorize the legendary Savadi ka (kap) and rely on English, sign language, and wit for the rest.
In Thailand’s resort regions, English is widely spoken, so English speakers should have no trouble communicating. Of course, classical English is unlikely to be heard. Perhaps, due to laziness or features of the mentality Thais tend to simplify the language, so the use of complex grammatical structures and conjugation of English verbs should be left for English lessons, and in Thailand, forget all the difficulties, catch “Sabai-sabai” (see Russian-Thai phrasebook for the meaning of this word and others), and speak from the heart!
What you almost never hear from a Thai is the Russian language. If you do not take into account tourist markets, where Thais say “buy”, “thank you” and name the price in broken Russian, then you can speak in Russian in Thailand only with your compatriots, when you meet them on the beach or at the pool. Therefore, the best language to learn or recall before traveling to Thailand is English.
.How to learn English?
What to do if the flight to the land of smiles is already a month away? How can I improve my vocabulary in a short amount of time? Where to start to learn spoken English? You should not be afraid, and even more so to postpone your trip to Thailand because of not knowing English. Today, thanks to technology, we can study at any time and anywhere in the world, having only a modern gadget with an Internet connection, so everyone can choose for themselves an online school for your taste and wallet. Let’s take a look at the most popular online schools and examine their pros and cons!
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Melene
Cost: the price of a single lesson of English for students of primary level is 630 rubles if you pay for 10 lessons, for students of intermediate and high level – 730 rubles. A standard lesson lasts for 1 hour.
The price of one lesson.
Benefits
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A large teaching staff of native speakers, students are trained in a variety of areas; paid lessons won’t burn out, but can be rescheduled at a later date.
Disadvantages
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There is no possibility of studying in a group, the cost of classes with native speaker tutors is higher than with regular teachers.
Conclusion: good online school for those who have the financial ability to study there, and the best school for value for money. I didn’t find any negative reviews on Melene online school, proof of the high quality service.
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Ninnel
Cost: the price of a single Skype English lesson varies based on lesson time. Lessons of 45 minutes will cost you 560 rubles, and the price of 60 and 90 minute lessons will be discussed individually.
Benefits
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Personalized schedule, easy to understand site menu, money-back options.
Cost: the price of a single lesson of English starts at 480 rubles. The duration of the lessons can vary according to the student’s needs and can vary from 30 to 90 minutes.
Benefits
Lots of languages, affordable pricing, multiple payment options.
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