gwcowgill
Well-known member
Tom,
I learned to communicate with the Thai Air Traffic Controllers who in 1965 had little English but some. During the process of training Thai and Lao ATC's I learned Thai, Lao and interspertion of the 3 languages. It was fun, interesting and educational for all. I speak Thai well enough to barter in the markets and get along just fine. I love the people of Thailand and enjoy traveling throughout Thailand. I have learned enough of the language of every country I was fortunate enough to have lived to be able to acquire basic needs. Some of the better educated Thais speak a form of the Queens English and some American English and then throw in some Aussie English. Got to listen close sometimes to get the meaning.
The schools in Thailand are constantly looking for native English speakers to teach. Many countries speak English thus the variations in grammar and pronunciation. It is interesting to say the least. I admire any person who speaks multiple languages. You learn to be tolerant especially to those who did not have the benefit of higherf education.
I learned to communicate with the Thai Air Traffic Controllers who in 1965 had little English but some. During the process of training Thai and Lao ATC's I learned Thai, Lao and interspertion of the 3 languages. It was fun, interesting and educational for all. I speak Thai well enough to barter in the markets and get along just fine. I love the people of Thailand and enjoy traveling throughout Thailand. I have learned enough of the language of every country I was fortunate enough to have lived to be able to acquire basic needs. Some of the better educated Thais speak a form of the Queens English and some American English and then throw in some Aussie English. Got to listen close sometimes to get the meaning.
The schools in Thailand are constantly looking for native English speakers to teach. Many countries speak English thus the variations in grammar and pronunciation. It is interesting to say the least. I admire any person who speaks multiple languages. You learn to be tolerant especially to those who did not have the benefit of higherf education.