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== | Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/thai Thai] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn Thai education vocabulary and concepts that are essential to help you understand better Thai education system. To improve your vocabulary, you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=128 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/thai/question questions]!<br> | ||
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== Basic Education == | |||
In Thailand, the government provides free basic education for 12 years. The basic education program is divided into two parts: 6 years of primary school (ประถมศึกษา, bprà-tôm-sèu-kà-sàt), followed by 6 years of secondary school (มัธยมศึกษา, mát-tá-yóm-sèu-kà-sàt). | |||
=== Primary School === | |||
During primary school, students are taught subjects such as Thai (the Thai language), mathematics, science, social studies, health (ปกส. or ประวัติศาสตร์, pak-sa or bprà-wàt-sàt), and foreign language (usually English). | |||
Here are some useful words related to primary school in Thai: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |- | ||
| โรงเรียนประถมศึกษา || rong-rian bprà-tôm-sèu-kà-sàt || primary school | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ห้องเรียน || hông rian || classroom | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ครู || kroo || teacher | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | เด็ก || dék || student / child | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | หนังสือ || năng-sŭe || book | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ปากกา || bpàa-kà-gaa || pen | ||
|} | |} | ||
=== | === Secondary School === | ||
In secondary school, students continue to study the same subjects as in primary school, but the level of complexity is higher. Additionally, students can choose elective courses based on their interests and career aspirations. At the end of secondary school, students need to pass a national examination in order to get a high school diploma. | |||
Here are some useful words related to secondary school in Thai: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
| โรงเรียนมัธยมศึกษา || rong-rian má-tá-yóm-sèu-kà-sàt || secondary school | |||
|- | |||
| คณิตศาสตร์ || ká-nít-sàat || mathematics | |||
|- | |- | ||
| วิทยาศาสตร์ || wi-tá-yaa-sàat || science | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | สังคมศึกษา || sang-khohm-sèu-kà-sàt || social studies | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ภาษาอังกฤษ || paa-săa ang-grìt || English language | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | วิชาเลือก || wi-chaa léuak || elective course | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | วิชาพละศึกษา || wi-chaa plan-sèu-kà-sàt || physical education | ||
|} | |} | ||
== | == Higher Education == | ||
After completing secondary education, students can continue their studies by attending higher education institutes such as universities, colleges or vocational schools. In Thailand, there are both public and private higher education institutions. | |||
Here are some useful words related to higher education in Thai: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Thai !! Pronunciation !! English | |||
|- | |||
| มหาวิทยาลัย || mahaa-wít-tay-lai || university | |||
|- | |||
| วิทยาลัย || wi-tá-yaa-lai || college | |||
|- | |||
| วิชาการศึกษา || wi-chaa gaan-sèu-kà-sàt || education | |||
|- | |||
| วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี || wi-tá-yaa-sàat láe tay-nôh-loh-yee || science and technology | |||
|- | |||
| วิศวกรรมศาสตร์ || wi-sà-wan-kam-sàat || engineering | |||
|- | |||
| สายการเรียนที่เกี่ยวกับธุรกิจและการเงิน || săai gaan-riian thîi gèu-yàp gà-pa thú-ra-gìt láe gaan ngaen || business and finance majors | |||
|} | |||
== Dialogue == | |||
Let's practice some dialogue related to education. | |||
* Person 1: คุณเรียนที่ไหนอยู่? (kun riian thîi năi yùu?) (Where do you study?) | |||
* Person 2: ผมเรียนที่มหาวิทยาลัยเอเชียน (pŏm riian thîi mahaa-wít-tay-lai a-chern) (I study at ASIAN University). | |||
* Person 1: คุณเรียนสายวิทยาศาสตร์เหรอ? (kun riian săai wi-tá-yaa-sàat rĕr?) (Are you studying science?) | |||
* Person 2: ใช่ครับ ผมเรียน วิทยาศาสตร์ชีวภาพ (châi kráp, pŏm riian wi-tá-yaa-sàat chii-wá-phâap) (Yes, I'm studying biology). | |||
== Sources == | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Thailand Education in Thailand] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_school_uniforms Thai School Uniforms] | |||
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thai_language Thai Language] | |||
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Thai Vocabulary - Education
Hi Thai learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn Thai education vocabulary and concepts that are essential to help you understand better Thai education system. To improve your vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Basic Education
In Thailand, the government provides free basic education for 12 years. The basic education program is divided into two parts: 6 years of primary school (ประถมศึกษา, bprà-tôm-sèu-kà-sàt), followed by 6 years of secondary school (มัธยมศึกษา, mát-tá-yóm-sèu-kà-sàt).
Primary School
During primary school, students are taught subjects such as Thai (the Thai language), mathematics, science, social studies, health (ปกส. or ประวัติศาสตร์, pak-sa or bprà-wàt-sàt), and foreign language (usually English).
Here are some useful words related to primary school in Thai:
| Thai | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| โรงเรียนประถมศึกษา | rong-rian bprà-tôm-sèu-kà-sàt | primary school |
| ห้องเรียน | hông rian | classroom |
| ครู | kroo | teacher |
| เด็ก | dék | student / child |
| หนังสือ | năng-sŭe | book |
| ปากกา | bpàa-kà-gaa | pen |
Secondary School
In secondary school, students continue to study the same subjects as in primary school, but the level of complexity is higher. Additionally, students can choose elective courses based on their interests and career aspirations. At the end of secondary school, students need to pass a national examination in order to get a high school diploma.
Here are some useful words related to secondary school in Thai:
| Thai | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| โรงเรียนมัธยมศึกษา | rong-rian má-tá-yóm-sèu-kà-sàt | secondary school |
| คณิตศาสตร์ | ká-nít-sàat | mathematics |
| วิทยาศาสตร์ | wi-tá-yaa-sàat | science |
| สังคมศึกษา | sang-khohm-sèu-kà-sàt | social studies |
| ภาษาอังกฤษ | paa-săa ang-grìt | English language |
| วิชาเลือก | wi-chaa léuak | elective course |
| วิชาพละศึกษา | wi-chaa plan-sèu-kà-sàt | physical education |
Higher Education
After completing secondary education, students can continue their studies by attending higher education institutes such as universities, colleges or vocational schools. In Thailand, there are both public and private higher education institutions.
Here are some useful words related to higher education in Thai:
| Thai | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| มหาวิทยาลัย | mahaa-wít-tay-lai | university |
| วิทยาลัย | wi-tá-yaa-lai | college |
| วิชาการศึกษา | wi-chaa gaan-sèu-kà-sàt | education |
| วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี | wi-tá-yaa-sàat láe tay-nôh-loh-yee | science and technology |
| วิศวกรรมศาสตร์ | wi-sà-wan-kam-sàat | engineering |
| สายการเรียนที่เกี่ยวกับธุรกิจและการเงิน | săai gaan-riian thîi gèu-yàp gà-pa thú-ra-gìt láe gaan ngaen | business and finance majors |
Dialogue
Let's practice some dialogue related to education.
- Person 1: คุณเรียนที่ไหนอยู่? (kun riian thîi năi yùu?) (Where do you study?)
- Person 2: ผมเรียนที่มหาวิทยาลัยเอเชียน (pŏm riian thîi mahaa-wít-tay-lai a-chern) (I study at ASIAN University).
- Person 1: คุณเรียนสายวิทยาศาสตร์เหรอ? (kun riian săai wi-tá-yaa-sàat rĕr?) (Are you studying science?)
- Person 2: ใช่ครับ ผมเรียน วิทยาศาสตร์ชีวภาพ (châi kráp, pŏm riian wi-tá-yaa-sàat chii-wá-phâap) (Yes, I'm studying biology).
Sources