Thai Advanced Course
A three-term course in spoken and written Thai for those with existing language skills who wish to update and to progress their knowledge of the language
Duration:
This is a one-year course with three terms of ten weeks.
Mode of Attendance: Part Time
Description
The course is aimed at those who already possess a good working knowledge of Thai, either through taking previous courses or through familiarity of the language as a family or community vernacular. The course aims to consolidate the student’s familiarity with spoken and written Thai in a range of subject areas that are diverse in scope.
Method
The course focuses on the key areas of speaking, understanding, reading and writing. Contemporary material, such as newspaper articles and websites, will form the basis of generating discussions and presentations on various aspects of modern-day Thai society and culture. Class size is normally limited to fifteen to allow for close involvement.
Assessment for Course Placement
See our page on course assessments.
Fees for this Course
The fee for each ten-week term is £385 payable in advance.
Terms and Conditions
See our terms and conditions of payment before enrolling on the course.
How to Apply for this Course
You can apply and pay online or by post.
Classes may fill up quickly. In some cases, additional classes are set up. It is best to apply early in order to avoid disappointment.
Materials
This page shows the materials you need for this course.
Course materials are not included in the course fee and can be purchased from the SOAS bookshop bookshop@soas.ac.uk. You are advised not to purchase course materials until your course has been confirmed.
Timetable
Classes will be held at the Bloomsbury or Kings Cross Campus of SOAS in central London on one evening a week or Saturday daytime. Per term, participants receive 20 hours of language tuition over a ten-week period (with additional weeks where public holidays displace a class session). See our timetable page.
