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Conversation Corner Thailand Activities Promoting Classroom Dynamics Group Form 2102
Conversation Corner Thailand Activities Promoting Classroom Dynamics Group Form 2102
(= hello)
Kop-koon
(= thanks)
Sanook
Where in the world in Thailand? Have you ever eaten Thai food? (= fun)
Who are its neighbours? Can you name any dishes?
What’s the population? What typical ingredients are used?
Thailand is popular for its islands and What kind of leisure activities could you do
beaches. Do you prefer the beach or the on holiday?
mountains? Are you into sunbathing? Brainstorm in group and make a list.
Sightseeing always includes a visit to one Floating markets are still around but have
or more picturesque temples. become more of a tourist trap. Explain.
Can you name some important temples? Do you know any tourist traps?
Pick a
photo and
say or
write as
much as
you can
about it. Thai boxing is a popular sport. Would you go The tuk-tuk is the most iconic means of
and watch Thai or foreign fighters punch transport in Thailand.
and kick each other into a pulp? How else do people get around?
What are the
biggest cities in
Thailand?
What kind of
jobs do people
do in Thailand?
What’s the
When is the Thai New Year? The Thai king is the longest reigning
currency and
How do Thais celebrate it? monarch in the world (2010).
What do you know about him? what is it worth?
How does it compare to your country?
Project
Plan a 3-week trip
to the ‘Land of
Smiles’ (Thailand’s
nickname).
Make an itinerary
with places to
visit, hotels to
stay at and things
to see and do.
How much would
In Lopburi there is an annual Monkey Buffet your low-budget Thailand has regularly been in the news for
Festival. What happens there? trip cost? (include the wrong reasons the last few years.
Can you name any other Thai festivals? airfare, hotels, It is sometimes associated with drugs,
Does your country have strange festivals? food etc.) corruption, tourist scams, military coups,
human trafficking and child pornography.
Rebellion in the Deep South and political
demonstrations of red and yellow shirts in
the capital have tarnished the country’s
friendly tourist image as well.
What are the main
What were all the protests about?
religions in Thailand?
On the whole, however, Thailand is still a
What does ‘make
pretty safe and relaxed place compared to
merit’ mean? How do
most other destinations.
people do this?
Would you want to visit Thailand?
Teacher Notes
This answer key is deliberately kept concise since the idea of these Conversation Corners
is to talk rather informally and share information, not being given all the information by
the teacher. BTW, the conversation should focus on expressing opinions as well as giving
correct answers.
Another way of using this worksheet effectively for students who are not familiar with
Thailand is to give then this sheet the lesson before and assign a photo to each student
(or group of students) and have them prepare a short presentation about their topic. The
next lesson they present this to the whole class.
Have a dictionary at hand (or an Internet connection) if possible so students can look up
new vocabulary.
Where in the world in Thailand? Have you ever eaten Thai food?
In Southeast Asia. Answers may vary.
What are its neighbours? Can you name any dishes?
Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Myanmar are Som tam (spicy papaya sald), tom yam kung (spicy soup
neighbouring countries. Further afield are with chillies, lemongrass and prawns), red curry, green
China and Vietnam. curry, pad Thai (fried noodles Thai style).
What’s the population? What typical ingredients are used?
About 65 million. Coconut milk, lemongrass, chillies, fresh herbs such as
mint, basil etc., fish sauce, oyster sauce, …
Thailand is popular for its islands and What kind of leisure activities could you
beaches. Do you prefer the beach or do on holiday?
the mountains? Are you into Scuba diving, snorkeling, sunbathing, beach
sunbathing? volleyball, (big game) fishing, windsurfing,
Answers may vary. sailing, parasailing, banana boat ride, hiking,
trekking, going to a spa, having a massage,
taking a cooking or meditation course, etc.