Hi. I m from UK and retired .I have been living here in Thailand a while and would like to take a course to learn more Thai. Mainly for conversation purposes. Also to get me out of the Home routine a bit.

Can anyone recommend a Language School,they have tried,that Teaches to a decent standard. What costs are incurred and how many hours you attended

Tried all the repition thing and self learning books,but does nt sink in. Maybe its an age thing.G/F does her best to help.I want to try something else. Advice appreciated.

I am moving this topic from "Thai visas, residency and work permits" to "Thai Language".

Are you in Bangkok? I've attended 3 language schools and if you're willing to put in the time Unity Thai Language School is great. Professional teachers, motivated students a real program set up. It's 2-4 hours a day depending on which program you sign up for. Costs 6200-7200 per month including the book. Also there is a pinned thread here, but it's all a bit jumbled.

As many people will suggest go to some schools, check them out and sit in for a class. Interview the students afterwards. You can find what's going to work for you.

I agree with the previous poster that Unity and other schools that use the union-method are good places to study. I studied in Piammitr myself. It uses the same books as unity.

If you want to study less hours per week and the student visa is important, I can advice Pro-Language. It's probably the least bad school of all school that are in the student-visa business. They have great books, but you'll not reach the same level as you can reach you can reach at school with a union program.

It's great that you look for experiences from people that actually studied in the different schools instead of being tempted to follow advertisement you find on the internet. I recommend that you search for the messages of Tod-Daniels.

Tod-Daniels has written high-quality reviews of many schools and he is a valuable and respected on the forum member for doing so.

Edited July 19, 201114 yr by kriswillems

Tod-Daniels has written high-quality reviews of many schools and he is a valuable and respected on the forum member for doing so.

kriswillems,

Looks like Tod has been tossed off the train for some unknown reason. Too bad.

David

Hi,

I also can really say Pro Language School is great. I have been studying there for over 2 years and they have a very good reputation. They keep very good books and have a good reputation with the Thai Immigration Office also, so you are very unlikely to get any problems with an ED visa if you wish to get one.

I have been to several school to try them out, and the teachers in the Pro Language School were by far the best. They are very friendly and there is a relaxed atmosphere. They are also able to schedule classes to meet the times you would like to study.

They also have very good learning material and you can choose private or groups classes.

Give them a go!

Hope you enjoy your time here.

Jason

I agree with the previous poster that Unity and other schools that use the union-method are good places to study. I studied in Piammitr myself. It uses the same books as unity.

If you want to study less hours per week and the student visa is important, I can advice Pro-Language. It's probably the least bad school of all school that are in the student-visa business. They have great books, but you'll not reach the same level as you can reach you can reach at school with a union program.

It's great that you look for experiences from people that actually studied in the different schools instead of being tempted to follow advertisement you find on the internet. I recommend that you search for the messages of Tod-Daniels.

Tod-Daniels has written high-quality reviews of many schools and he is a valuable and respected on the forum member for doing so.