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จดจำไทย

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

My Thai is starting to improve. For the longest time I thought I would never really speak Thai however, we recently switched language schools. When the school, Phil and I are having one-on-one lessons. Our teacher is fantastic. I am … Continue reading →

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First impressions of the Thai language

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Tuesday marked my first Thai lesson.  I felt disoriented and overwhelmed by the process.  We recited the alphabet together, rapid fire, and learned to spell and say a handful of words.  We’re learning to speak, write, and read all at … Continue reading →

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Finally, official

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

We moved here in July with several suitcases and two cats.  We left those cats and items with someone we know so we could finish packing up our household in China and visit the States.  P’s time in the States … Continue reading →

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Thailand vs. China (Part One)

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Ok, I’ll admit it.  The title of this post isn’t really fair.  As a cross-cultural researcher, one of the first ideas my field teaches is that you can’t exactly compare cultures on a list.  Cultural variations are so different, it’s … Continue reading →

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