Easy Going Thai Course

Patong Language School

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Easy Going Lessons are on Tuesdays and Thursdays OR Mondays and Wednesdays between 11.00am and 12.50pm, with a 10 minute break from 11.50am until 12 noon.

Our Easy Going Thai language classes can be joined at any time – classes are ongoing throughout the year.

Completion of the Thai Foundation Course is required before moving on to the Easy Going group and is included in the course price.

Each week introduces a new subject and does not require knowledge of previous materials. Even joining a class with students that have been studying for some weeks is possible, as each week brings new study subjects.

Here are just a few of the subjects covered in the Easy Going Thai class:

- At the bank
- At the post office
- Buying fruit
- Prepositions of place
- Good, better, best
- About time
- In the bathroom
- Shapes and colours
- In the bedroom
- Comparatives and superlatives
- Have you ever?
- Weights and measures
- Family relations
- Prepositions of time
- Buying and renting a house
- Seasons and weather
- Asking and giving directions
- At the dentist
- Buying vegetables
- At the pharmacy
- Repairs – the plumber
- Conjunctions
- At immigration
- Motorcycle repair and rental

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
12-48 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
4 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Thursday
School holidays
14 Apr 2024 - 21 Apr 2024

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Patong Beach.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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reviews

Reviews

82% recommend

based on 11 reviews
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"Nice School with dedicated teacher"

Karin Monia Glimnér, student from Sweden

Small group, dedicated teacher, in new location in new buidling since a couple of weeks. I don’t know if their was any social activities except lessons- didnt notice that.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
22 Jan 2024 - 2 Feb 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I was really disappointed"

Tatiana Bogdanova, student from Russia

Здравствуйте!)
Мой опыт обучения в этой школе.
Я была в шоке от преподавателя.
В плохом смысле слова.
К самой школе претензий нет.
На ресепшн все были милы, приветливы, ответили на все вопросы, и всегда помогали по мере наступления вопросов.
Тем больше было мое удивление на уроке!
Уже с первого дня я обнаружила некомфортную обстановку в классе: ощущение, что преподаватель отсиживает свои часы, и мы его утомляем.
Преподаватель постоянно в телефоне, все время смотрит, когда же закончится урок? заканчивает занятие на несколько минут раньше, до звонка.
Не поддерживает разговор во время урока, делает вид, что не услышал тебя, не поправляет, не исправляет ошибки.
Начинает отчитывать, и с ним невозможно вступить в диалог, он использует свое превосходство в знании языка. Никогда не использовал доску, мне приходилось уточнять слово, показывая из своей тетрадки.
Очень грубый, грубо разговаривает. Очень часто употребляет слово stupid, в том числе и по поводу учебника, по которому мы занимаемся. Зачем нам эта информация? И другие, плохие слова.
Не разрешает пользоваться кондиционером и светом в классе. Однажды наехал на одногруппницу, когда она включила свет. Он был очень груб с ней.
Совершенно не готовился к урокам, когда открывал учебник, запинался, читая задание. Ощущение, что в первый раз видел учебник.
По утрам был постоянно сонный, несобранный, зевал. Настроение резко менялось. Он сказал, что у него диабет 1 типа, связываю это с его заболеванием.
Если честно, после 2 дней занятий, я шла на учебу с тяжелым сердцем.
Я уже проходила курсы в другой школе за границей, и видела вовлеченность преподавателя, которую здесь совершенно не увидела. Т.к. наш преподаватель имел PhD, и сказал, что больше ни у кого в этой школе этой степени нет, я была очень удивлена его преподаванием.
Надеюсь, что у других он преподает по другому.
Я столкнулась с этим!

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
30 Oct 2023 - 3 Nov 2023
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Rattanaporn Pimsuwan, General Manager at Patong Language School responded to this review.
23 November 2023

Мы расстроены данным отзывом и приняли меры сразу же. Учитель, упомянутый в отзыве, больше не работает в Языковой школе Патонг.
Мы сожалеем, что данный учитель потенциально испортил репутацию всех наших учителей и школы в целом. Мы хотели бы заверить каждого, кто читает этот отзыв, что это не представляет наши стандарты или наши цели. Языковая школа Патонг предоставляет языковые услуги уже 40 лет, и в это время мы трудоустроили много учителей английского, некоторые выдающиеся, средние, а также те, кто не соответствует нашим стандартам, как в этом случае.
Мы приносим искренние извинения этому студенту, чье время в школе было испорчено данным учителем. Мы надеемся, что однажды мы будем иметь возможность видеть Вас снова на Пхукете и исправить нашу ошибку.

"Good course"

Shaun Moonen, student from Australia

I did the five day course, I found it to be very informative, teachers were very well versed in knew what they were doing. I would highly recommend anybody wanting to learn the language to give it ago.

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Date of study
7 Aug 2023 - 11 Aug 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Bebe Pimsuwsuwan, General Manager at Patong Language School responded to this review.
23 August 2023

Thanks for the 5-star review - we're glad you enjoyed your time with us. It's really appreciated!

"It was really fascinating and useful experience for me!"

Anna Andreeva, student from Russia

So, first of all I'ld like to say "Thanks a lot everyone for this unforgettable experience!" My teacher was Oliver and hi is really amazing, professional, friendly and patient person. His classes were filled knowledge, practical tasks and humor. He paid attention to every student. Every day we practiced our listening, speaking, reading skills. My English level has definitely improved, especially my speaking skills. Because the teacher manages to create an easy and relaxed atmosphere in the classroom.
I will definitely come back to this school next time!!! Thank you!!!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
19 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Bebe Pimsuwan, General Manager at Patong Language School responded to this review.
27 August 2023

Thanks for the review - we're glad you enjoyed your time with us. It's really appreciated!

"What a great class"

Miranda Degen-Portnoy, student from USA

This class was a last minute add for us during out time in Phuket and we're so happy we did it! 10/10 would learn again. Our class was nice and small, so we had a lot more practice time in class. Our teacher was GREAT!! Loved her. She went above and beyond the material and answered all of our many questions. I really enjoyed how many examples she gave so we could understand things more in depth and not just reading the textbook.

Location was pretty great as well! We didn't stay in the area, but since it was so close to the beach it meant a morning in class and afternoon reviewing on the beach. Classroom was nicely sized for our group, with a well working AC unit.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
13 Feb 2023 - 24 Feb 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Bebe Pimsuwan, General Manager at Patong Language School responded to this review.
22 March 2023

Thanks for the 5-star review - we're glad you enjoyed your time with us.
It's really appreciated!

"Nice school, some lessons were fun, other a bit less interesting"

Anja Ensing, student from Netherlands

The organization of the school was very good. The location was fine, also the school facilities.
I liked the first 2 hours of the lessons (speak), the teacher did a good job. She asked the students questions on their own level, so she makes you confident in given the answers.

I found The second part of the lessons a bit disappointment (read &write), the lessons were a bit boring, for example for learning the tones, the book gave examples of words you never gonna use, I think it would be more nice, to learn to write the words you learned in the previous lessons.

I find it hard to answer the questions, for example: would you recommend the school to other people, a bit mixed feelings…

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
6 Feb 2023 - 10 Feb 2023
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Rattanaporn Pimsuwan, General Manager at Patong Language School responded to this review.
23 February 2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

When you made your booking, we advised (before confirming the booking) that you would be joining the fourth and final week of a Level 1, 4-week, Thai Intensive Course. You said that this would not be a problem, as you are not a complete beginner.

From your review, it appears that this did become a problem, as you were unable to fully participaqte in the read and write Thai classes.

To avoid similar problems for future students, we will no longer accept bookings that do not coincide with the course start date.

We wish you continued success in your Thai studies and thank you again for choosing Patong Language School.

"Very efficient method to acquire the basics"

Pascal Fortier, student from Thailand

I liked everything and can just recommend PLS school for all people who want to learn language.

Very efficient method to acquire the basics of the Thai language in a short time

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
6 Jun 2022 - 17 Jun 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Rattanaporn Pimsuwan, General Manager at Patong Language School responded to this review.
01 December 2023

Thank you for your review - we're glad you enjoyed your time with us.
It's really appreciated!

"Study English in patong language school was the best gift that I give me!"

Alessandra Carvalho Mariotti, student from Brazil

I liked all!!! I studied with 02 teachers and they are wonderful. Very attentive and funny. The classroom is very clean and comfortable. All the professionals are very friendly. I loved to know many people of the different countries on the world. I loved my teacher, her name is Em. She is from England. Her English is perfect, clean and classic. she teaches with love, patience and I learned by laughing a lot because she is very funny. Thank’s Em ang Patong school for learning

I liked of the all! Was perfect!!

What I didn’t like?
Nothing!! I didn’t like to leave

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
14 Jan 2019 - 8 Feb 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Rattanaporn Pimsuwan, General Manager at Patong Language School responded to this review.
01 December 2023

Thank you for your review - we're glad you enjoyed your time with us.
It's really appreciated!

"Great"

Olivier lacoume, student from France

Good school to learn and have time to socialize before and after school. Just like experiencing both reading and writing Thaï language not only speaking.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
3 Oct 2016 - 23 Dec 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Rattanaporn Pimsuwan, General Manager at Patong Language School responded to this review.
01 December 2023

Thank you for your review - we're glad you enjoyed your time with us.
It's really appreciated!

"A very nice and unique and profitable experience!"

Werner Oberholzer, student from Switzerland

A great, friendly classroom with students from all over the world. The young students have senior fully accepted me. The teacher, Charlotte Kings has excellent teaching material and interesting mediated. The classrooms and their equipment are good and practical. In addition to the lessons we had no social activities, but this is not a problem and I did not expect it. The Hotel Hillside was not particularly well organized or connected to the school. I can't understand why this hotel, which is 3 kilometers away from the school.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
11 Jan 2016 - 19 Feb 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Rattanaporn Pimsuwan, General Manager at Patong Language School responded to this review.
01 December 2023

Thank you for your review - we're glad you enjoyed your time with us.
It's really appreciated!

"I have lived a wonderful experience"

Fabrizio Maggioni, student from Italy

I am very satisfied. The school is located in a very quiet residential area. Inside there are many services: bar, free Wi-Fi, sale of notebooks, pens, bags, books. The staff is very helpful. They helped me always. I was lucky because we were the only two in the classroom. The teacher explained very well the arguments, let the time for my questions and always made ​​it clear my doubts. In addition to traditional exercises and explaining the content, I can say that the teacher interacted a lot with me though, I honestly would have liked to interact even more. I'm sorry I did only 2 weeks. I will definitely return to finish the form of 4 weeks. 2 are missing! Finally, I thank Sarah Bunker advised me that the course suited my needs!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
13 Oct 2014 - 24 Oct 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Becky, Coordinator at Patong Language School responded to this review.
09 April 2015

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your feedback and hope you will return to study with us again soon!

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged ฿ 2,500 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Patong Beach based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

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Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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