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Diana Group, HHN, PCEC
organize 18th English course
Students, teachers and organizers gather for a large
group photo at the beginning of the course.
Warunya Thongrod
The Diana Group, Human Help Network Thailand and Pattaya City Expats Club are
helping Thais learn a second language by organizing the 18th English
Conversation for a Better Life program.
Banglamung District Chief Sakchai Taengho opened the April 21 event at the Diana
Garden Resort with Diana Managing Director Sopin Thappajug, HHN Director
Radchada Chomjinda and Richard Smith of the PCEC.
More than 100 people attended the start of the 48-hour course, which will run
over 12 weeks and is free of charge. Twenty native speakers will teach lessons
on introductions, alphabet, basic grammar, conversation, tongue twisters,
directions, business English and more.
“Thailand is entering the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015 so speaking English
fluently is very important since we live in Pattaya, which is heavily populated
by foreigners,” Sakchai said. “This activity is a benefit for locals to develop
their language skills in order for them to increase income for their families.
The three most important languages are English, Chinese, and Russian. These must
be learned to elevate our working skills.”
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