Speak about Thai culture with three different kinds of speaking activities. 1) Describing Images Use lots of adjectives and lengthy sentences. 2) Reading and Comprehension Understand new vocabulary and phrases after reading aloud an article on Thai culture. Answer comprehension questions. 3) Express Your Own Opinion Can you express your own opinion about an aspect of Thai culture.

1. Speaking Fluently, Describing Images,
Reading Comprehension, New Vocabulary and Phrases,
Expressing Opinions

2.  Speaking Activity 1 (5 minutes)
 Describe the image using adjectives and lengthy sentences.
 Discuss the cultural aspects of the image.

3.  Speaking Activity 2 (10 minutes)
http://www.thethailandlife.com/whats-behind-a-thai-smile
The Thai smile is genius in that it allows one to express a range
of emotions without physically or verbally taking action. It’s a
form of communication capable of tempering confrontation,
easing difficult situations and showing one’s appreciation.
 Read aloud the above article on Thai culture.
 Address any pronunciation problems.
 Check your understanding of new words or phrases.

4.  Speaking Activity 3 (5 minutes)
Expressing Your Own Opinions
 Discuss an aspect of Thai culture of your choice.
 Give your own opinion about the topic you have chosen.
 What are your feelings towards the topic?
Feedback (5 minutes)
Assign written work of 2 paragraphs each on a festival and a
tradition of your choice from the previous lessons.

5.  The Crossing Cultures course is specific to myself and an
intermediate or advanced student.
 I have vast cultural experiences of Canada, Australia and
Thailand.
 This course centers on speaking activities of various types in
order to develop fluent speaking.
Kirby Dale
TEFL Certificate
8 years teaching experience to Asian students.
1year of teaching on line to Japanese students.