Week 8

Week 8

For this week, we had the midterm examination. My midterm examination was on January 25, I got one course for midterm exam, it’s translation course. Before I got test, I prepared for midterm test  by reading a book and vocabulary so hard. Because reading the books  made me pass the exam. After I finished midterm for this course, it was so easy for me. I was very happy. I could do the test, and I thought it wasn’t difficult.

On Thursday,  26 January 2017, in English for cultural communication. After we're finished second assignment about verbal, non-verbal and Thai social values. I had meeting with my friends at the canteen UBRU. We got the next assignment. The next assignment was Loy Krathong festival. This topic was very interested for us because Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand. It celebrated annually on the Full- moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. So, our group would help and brainstorm for creating this topic perfectly. On that day, we're shared new ideas and prepared for creating video together. Moreover, we thought this assignment was quite difficult, but we could make it easily. Because we used to have some experience like this before. So, we know what is the problem and know how to resolve the problem easily. We would make perfectly as we can.

Finally, this assignment was very important for us. Our group would make it  the best. We would  relay acculturation Thailand to foreigners. In addition, to inherit Thai traditions and support Thai culture in the next future.

Week 7

Week 7

In this week, On Monday, 16 January 2017. I studied translation course. Before I study the lesson I got test the vocabulary for keeping point. During I got test, I forgot some vocabulary because some word it was difficult for me. After I finished the class, I went to the canteen with my friends for having lunch together.

Last Sunday, we got appointment at 2A building UBRU for recording video. I thought that, this assignment it's so difficult for me because we must be action truthfully. On that day, we enjoyed and happy on working in group. In this assignment, I have to show role play like the teacher. I'm so excited and enjoyed with my friends. Because, the teacher was my future plan of me. Sometimes, we had many problems about disturbance sound. So, it made time delayed. However, we tried to make this assignment perfectly. On Tuesday, 17 January 2017, we got appointment at the library at UBRU for editing video. We helped and shared new ideas together.

Finally, working group always gave me an experience. This assignment makes me know about Thai culture more. In addition, this assignment is so difficult for me but I believe that I could pass it well.

This assignment

I have to show role play like the teacher.

Week 6

Week 6

This week, on Monday 2017. I studied translation course. It’s important for me. During I studied in the class, I was very happy all time.

On Tuesday, English for culture communication. We had to presentations about problems and obstacle for working. In this assignment we found many problems such as weather and scripts. For example, when we're recording video we forgot script because we were excited. On that day, the weather was very hot and windy so make time delayed. Then, I will saw the video about Thai verbal & non-verbal language and Thai social values. In Thai culture verbal and non-verbal languages go hand in hand. Even if visitors can communicate with Thais verbally. Therefore, we need to learn how to explain these two aspects of our language to visitors, in English. In the past of Thai social values , Thais should be able to explain and give insight into everyday Thai life and to describe the cultural aspects of being Thai. After I saw videos, I liked Thai greeting and how to WAI video. because I thought that, this video was very important for everyone. It’s cultural of Thailand. Everyone had to practice and I prouded that I was born in Thailand. Wai is a form of Thai culture which represents various aspects of Thai honorific system. For example, wai shows Thai politeness, respect, honor, and friendship. Thais wai when greeting or leaving. Moreover, The wai is also used to say '' sorry '' or '' thank you ''. After that, we got the new assignment about Thai verbal & non-verbal language and Thai social values. It’s second assignment for us. On Wednesday, We planned and shared new ideas for created video together.

Finally, working groups always important. In addition, I felt very enjoyed and happy when I'm working in group. I thought  this second assignment is very difficult for us, but we would to try so hard together.

We planned and shared new ideas for creating video together.

Week 5

Week 5

For this week, it’s nearly the New Year Festival. New Year’s Day is a national holiday, it’s celebrated on January 1st, the first day of the Year.  On New Year’s holiday, is often marked by fireworks, parades and reflection upon the last year while looking ahead to the future’s possibilities. On this time, many people like to come back to their home, celebrating New Year’s, staying with their family, having special meal and do activities together.

For me, before beginning the new year, I went to the temple, Pra That Nhong Bua Temple, it is the popular temple in Ubon Ratchathani. My family and I dress in white, we prepared to pray for New Year. Last year, I went to Sam Pan Bok to count down, but this year I would like to pray at the temple. Many people believe that praying makes their life are better, and they get the good thing all the year, I believe too. On that day, I wore a sweater because the weather is so cool at mid night. A lot of people went to the temple, we donated money to charity and then we prayed together. I was very happy that I had begun the good thing for my life. Next day, in the morning I went to the temple with my family.  We made merit and offered dedicated to Buddhist monks. Then, we pay respect to Buddha and offered some food for the monks. After that, we listed to sermons, releasing fish and feeding fish happily. In the evening, I had a little party with my family and we had special dinner together.

    Finally, I was very happy for New Year’s Day. I wish, this year is wonderful for me because I began the good thing at beginning of the year. Especially, I stayed with my family and had a party together. We talked and shared experience happily. Because of the family is very important for me, I love and wish to live with them forever.  I would like to say “Happy New Year” to everybody.

   Offering dedicated to Buddhist monks.      

Praying for New Year Day.