Intensive Thai course starts next week
There’s still time to sign up for our next Intensive Thai course, starting Monday 25 March. This course is for people who are serious about learning the language. Students attend 4 lessons per day, 5 days per week and learn to speak, read and write Thai. While it may sound like hard work, we like to keep our lessons fun …
Read MoreGabriela: learning Thai online & in school
We were delighted to welcome Gabriela, one of our Study Thai Online students, to our language school in Patong last month. Gabriela has been learning Thai for 2 years and it’s fantastic to see the huge progress she has made. As well as taking weekly lessons online via Skype, she occasionally visits Thailand, where she is able to take private …
Read MoreMeet our newest teachers at PLS
We are delighted to welcome our newest teachers to Patong Language School. Kroo Kate arrived in Phuket a few months ago from Bangkok. She graduated from Ramkhamhaeng University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. With 6 years of teaching experience already under her belt, Kroo Kate is a welcome addition to our team. Kroo Elf is originally from Chiang …
Read MoreStay in Thailand with an ED visa
So you’ve come to Thailand for a holiday and fallen in love with the country – the beaches, the lifestyle, the people. But how can you stay here without having to leave the country every couple of months? The answer is simple: get an ED visa. If you’re planning to stay in Thailand for a while, you should really think …
Read MoreChallenge for 2013: learn Thai
Yesterday saw a new group of students begin Easy Going Thai classes at Patong Language School. The seven students first completed our 2 week Thai Foundation course before moving on to Easy Going classes. The Easy Going course is 2 lessons per day, 2 days per week. Each week introduces a new subject and this week the group is covering …
Read MoreThe benefits of learning another language
There are many advantages to learning a second language. Here are a few of our favourites: Have more fun travelling. I’m sure everyone will agree that having some knowledge and understanding of the Thai language opens doors here in Thailand that would otherwise remain closed. A little Thai can go a long way, helping you negotiate cheaper prices or make …
Read MoreEasy Going at Banzaan Market
Here at Patong Language School we like to keep our lessons fresh and interesting. It’s not all about classrooms and workbooks – we like to see you out there, practicing your Thai in real situations! And what better place to practice than the market? Today, Khun Tin took her group of Easy Going Thai students to Banzaan Market in Patong. …
Read MoreIntensive Thai course – the fastest way to learn Thai
The high season is upon us and Patong is really humming now. The beach is beckoning, the sun is out and the nightlife is more lively than ever. The weather is cooler this time of year so it’s a great time to come to Phuket. While you’re here, why not make the most of your time in Thailand by learning the …
Read MoreCombining online lessons with private lessons at PLS
Last week we were very happy to welcome Nicole, one of our Study Thai Online students, to Phuket. Nicole is a regular visitor to Thailand but because she lives in Australia, learning Thai isn’t so easy – at least, it wasn’t easy until she discovered that we offer online lessons via Skype! Seven weeks ago she began taking online Thai …
Read MoreLearning a language in Patong
Why should you learn a language at Patong Language School? For Thai students who live in Phuket, Patong Language School is the perfect place to study the English language. Being the most highly regarded language school in Phuket, with an unrivaled reputation, PLS is the obvious choice. But of course it’s not only Thai students who come here. People from …
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