Sunday, January 21, 2007

Learn English in Thailand

Do you know anyone who would like to improve their English skills? They can, and at a fully accredited international university here in Hua Hin.
Stamford International University offers a three month intensive English language program open to anyone over the age of 16. We are now accepting new students for the term beginning June 19. Although the majority of those who enroll in the program intend to continue at Stamford as university students, our classes are open to anyone who would like to improve their English. Our former and current students include housewives, employees of local resorts and hotels, a PhD candidate at Chulalongkorn University, business owners, and even a nun and a monk.
Come and meet and study with students from over twenty countries including Thailand, England, Bhutan, Taiwan, India, the USA, Vietnam, Germany, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, China, Nepal, Korea, Philippines, Iran, Lebanon, Myanmar, Japan, and Russia.
Our English program teachers are all native speakers with years of experience teaching all over the world. We know learning a second (or third) language is not easy, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun and rewarding. That’s why at Stamford we include in-class and outside activities. Field trips are organized for local sites, high schools and universities. In class our teachers prepare much of their own material to use in combination with textbooks. Class instruction is highly interactive, with work in small groups. Students are encouraged to watch and discuss English language movies and videos (Stamford has its own cinema).
Because of Stamford’s international student population our students gain a greater understanding of international culture and the practical use of English. Our English program students are welcome to become involved in international student life. They have access to all facilities that full-time university students do, including activities like parties, bus service to and from Hua Hin, use of the Palm Hills Sports Club and university library and internet facilities. Students may also take one Physical Education course (at an additional cost).
At the end of the program, students leave with improved English language skills, an appreciation of different cultures and new friends from around the world.
Classes are held Monday through Thursday, with six hours of instruction per day. Classes are focused on particular skills including reading, vocabulary and listening / conversation. Upon finishing the program students receive a certificate of completion from Stamford.
Stamford is located on the grounds of the beautiful Palm Hills Country Club, just north of the airport. Stamford’s own bus runs several round trips a day between Hua Hin (starting at the Market Village Mall) and Stamford.
Remember the new term begins June 19. Anyone who is interested may call Benjamas or Nisha Monday through Friday at 032-520-789.

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