Ajarn Donald's Blog

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I would like to wish all Americans a Safe and Happy 4th, of July 2014. If you aren't an American , then what ever nationality you are, I would also love to wish you and your families happiness, suc cess and freedom everyday. Bless you all! Songs of America - America, The Beautiful [with lyrics] America, The Beautiful Lyrics by Katharine Lee Bates - 1913 O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! O beautiful for pilgrim feet, Whose stern impassion'd stress A thoroughfare for freedom beat Across the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine ev'ry flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law! O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine Till all succes...

ALREADY 40 per cent of Thailand 's annual income is derived directly or indirectly from tourism and services related to it. To be able to offer qualified and attractive services and experiences, it is essential for Thai people to be able to communicate fluently in a foreign language . http://www.nationmultimedia.com/opinion/Motivating-kids-to-learn-English-is-vital-for-the--30235183.html Ajarn Donald's Response: This case study is very well prepared and I personally like to say thank you to Professor Jyrki Loima and Ajarn Jutarat Vibulphol for taking the time to conduct this case study and sharing the results in a post (link above). Next I would like to say that with my 13-years experience having taught more than 6,500 people English in Thailand in ages 4-60 years old but most were secondary students (teenagers M/1-M/6 = 7th graders-12th graders) that I fully agree with these results. How can we get the parents, students, teachers and schools to come together and...

Founded in December 2001 by Donald Patnaude & Supawan Inbunna. Donald had just arrived in November 2001 for what was to be another vacation to Thailand. He ended up staying and teaching English , and now, 12+ years later, has taught the language to more than 6,500 people ages 3-60 years old (mostly teenagers and young adults). During this time he has worked for four private language centers, has taught for four years at three Thai government schools, and has provided consulting services on a wide range of educational topics for local schools and businesses. Today's Mission: Ajarn Donald's wants to be able to provide within the Kingdom of Thailand to every person who chooses to learn English the best educational products & services to meet their demands, ultimately leading to a successful and productive future in any professional, academic or personal capacity they desire. This also must be done without allowing limitations such as income, religion, nationality ...