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Vocabulary Secrets for Thai English Learners: Using Context to understand new words.

Table of Contents Learning New Vocabulary Do you want to improve your English language skills? Learning new vocabulary is key. However, instead of just memorising lists of words, it's important to understand how words are used. This will enable you to use new words naturally. Let's explore some important words as we weave it together. Sensitive (adjective) Sensitive means having the ability to respond to different colours, sounds, or feelings. It can also mean being easily affected by things. For example, some people are more easily affected by sad news than others. If a student in your class is having a tough time, you might say, "Please be careful how you tell the news. She is very sensitive."  Think about art! When you visit the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, you might look at a painting and say, "The artist was very sensitive to light, look at how carefully he used brushstrokes to capture the reflection of the Chao Phraya River!" E...
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Renewing Your Zimbabwean Passport While Abroad: A Step-by-Step-Guide: Focus on Thailand

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION  Are you a Zimbabwean living abroad and feeling stressed because your passport is nearing its expiry date? You might think renewing it and managing your visa situation is complicated, but it doesn't have to be! This guide will walk you through renewing your passport, transferring your current visa to the new passport, and applying for a visa extension if needed – all manageable by yourself without relying on an agent. We'll use the process for Zimbabweans residing in Thailand as a specific example, which involves contacting the embassy in Malaysia. Step 1: Visit the Nearest Zimbabwean Embassy  Your first official step is to contact the nearest Zimbabwean embassy located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Book an Appointment:  Contact the embassy well in advance to schedule an appointment. You can usually do this via email:  zimkIcons@gmail.com  (Double-check the current email address on the official embassy website). Pre...

More Screen Time

More Screen Time What do you like to watch on your screen? Movies, sitcoms or comedies? Many people enjoy spending their weekends sitting on sofas or lying in bed, watching their favourite TV or online programmes on their mobile phones or televisions. Fancy Documentaries? If you enjoy shows that tell true stories about wildlife, cities or anything people don't know much about, you might love documentaries. These shows are typically  informative ,   unless  they poorly researched. However, since documentaries involve a lot of narration, some people find them dull or less engaging. Many enjoy documentaries about animals and plants, but you can also find documentaries about popular destinations, like the White Temple in Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand. The Famous White Temple - Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rain, Thailand Laughter is The Best Medicine! Some people, however, that documentaries don't help them relax as much as they would like, so they prefer watching comedie...

Aroy Mak Mak! Talking About Recipes

Table of Contents  Learning How To Cook With Massaya I Need a Chef To Teach Me How To Prepare Delicious Dishes Khao man gai I enjoy so many Thai dishes. My favourite dishes include khao man gai and massaman gai. Roasted chicken is delicious too. I've tried preparing some Thai dishes at home,  but it has been disastrous. They don't taste good. I think I should ask one of the best chefs  to teach me how to prepare my favourite dishes properly. Most importantly, I need to learn the recipes for preparing them. I hope you will enjoy my dishes after I learn from the best chefs. To learn more about Thai recipes, my friend Arnold and I, visited Massaya's stall, at Central Rama 2, or Param song, and asked her to teach us. Fish Soup at a restaurant in Southern Thailand  Massaya's Chicken Recipes Are The Best! On the first day, she taught us about different ways of preparing chicken dishes. "I will talk about different chicken  recipes,"...

How to Write Effective Topic Sentences

Table of Contents The Importance of Topic Sentences In Essay Writing  When writing a literature essay, after introducing your essay, you should then focus on unpacking the question fully in each paragraph. In order to do so effectively, you should always include a topic sentence  in each paragraph. The topic sentence, also known as the focus sentence  informs the examiner about the specific aspect of the question you are addressing in that paragraph. If your paragraph does not contain a topic sentence, it means that you want the examiner to rearrange your ideas and come up with a properly crafted paragraph. As you know, this is impossible, so, the topic sentence is a must! Why is The Topic Sentence Important The topic sentence ensures that each paragraph answers the essay question in a well structured way. The topic sentence acts as a summary of your answer for that paragraph. For example, if the question asks you to discuss the presentation of a char...

Character Analysis: A Quick Guide

Table of Contents How to Analyse Characters Analysing characters involves examining how they are portrayed through their actions, words, thoughts, descriptions and what other characters say about them. In your analysis, you should use evidence from the text and apply appropriate adjectives to describe their traits. While adjectives may look simple, they are powerful tools used for summarising character traits.  Characters' Actions Focus on the characters' actions. What characters do will help you to understand their traits. For example, in the story Shadows on the Wall,  the child narrator deliberately chooses not to listen to his father. This action indicates defiance, making "defiant" an appropriate adjective for the narrator. In, The Crow,  two boys pursue the crow with intent to kill it. This action shows cruelty and bloodthirstiness. Therefore, you should say the boys are "cruel" and "bloodthirsty." Do not just mention what...

Coming of the Dry Season: A Quick Guide

Table of Contents Summary of Coming of The Dry Season Studying Coming of The Dry Season?  This quick revision guide is designed to help you to grasp the key thematic concerns of the text in just a few minutes. Exploring the themes of the text will simplify your revision process and make it easy to group stories with similar themes for better understanding. You will also be able to establish the centrality of the titular story, Coming of The Dry Season and its key thematic concerns. Your understanding of the themes will also make it easy for you to understand the narrative style employed by the writer. Shadows   This story explores the theme of dysfunctional families , highlighting estranged relationships between spouses and parents and children. It also delves into issues about emotional and physical pain . The child narrator endures cruelty and child abuse within a loveless family characterised by child abuse and domestic violence . The Crow The Crow ...