Learn Thai Language
Learn Thai Language Silent Way and Effective Cross – Cultural Communication
- Learn Thai language Silent Way. Communicate cross-culturally & effectively with RAW® Thailand.
- Achieve effective Thai language learning in 4 weeks with RAW® Residency Program.
- Learn Thai language with cultural intelligence integration.
- Learn Thai the Silent Way to enhance cognitive capacity and gain tacit knowledge in real-time with interactive activities.
- Learn written & spoken Thai language with natural approach through the Silent Way using visual & sound effects.
- Understand in-depth cultural intelligence in real-time & with strategic focus for future learning.
- Be mentored by professional trainers who successfully helped countless Foreign Services in private and public sectors.
Module 1 | Bangkok Orientation (1-6 Dec 2019)
- Participants arrive at Bangkok Christian Guest House on Silom Road on 1 Dec 2019.
- They will learn Thai language structure starting on 2 December onwards (approximately 6 hours per day).
- Training focuses on recognition of all Thai alphabets.
- During Module 1, they will achieve the spelling of simple Thai words & structuring simple sentences.
- Cultural-analytical sessions examine 3 cultural properties: artifact, espoused value and deeply-held assumption.
- The appreciation on cultural theory will help the application process in module 2, 3 & 4.
Module 2 | Urbanized Culture and Language| Kanchanaburi Province (7 - 14 December, 2019 )
- The classes move to Mobile Training Facility in Kanchanaburi (160 kms. west of Bangkok).
- Students continue to learn Thai language & cultural intelligence 6 hours per day.
- Thai language lessons shift to include more complex structure with the use of connecting words.
- Module-2 builds on the language and cultural foundation for the students to live & work with Thai host communities.
- Excursion activities include the visit of the 18th century mock-up city & the Erawan Waterfalls.
- Cultural Web Analysis: artifacts, espoused values, deeply-held assumption.
Module 3 | Homestay & Rural Development (15 - 20 December, 2019 )
- Students will start pivoting the knowledge to collaborate projects with local leaders.
- Though they will continue with Thai language and cultural lessons with a focus on “work-related” topics.
- They will spend half the day in community development, and return to Thai homestay the end of the day.
- It is expected that the knowledge in Thai language and cultural intelligence combined will leap to a new level in this module.
Module 4 |Personal Project Development (25 - 27 December, 2019 )
- Module-4 focuses on Personal Project Development.
- Trainers & Learners work together on one-on-one to achieve any informed personal objective.
- Language & Cultural Lessons are tailored to the learners’ needs.
- An appraisal will be performed in order to inform participants how they should continue with future learning.
- By completing RAW® program, participants will be able to read, write and communicate cross-culturally in Thai language. They will have a deep appreciation on Thai cultural intelligence, and the awareness to interact mindfully.
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