Problems and Guidelines for Teaching Basic Thai Conversation as a Foreign Language for Chinese Students in Yunnan, China

Abstract

 Many problems were found in teaching Thai as a foreign language for Chinese students in Yunnan, China. According to the study of theories and concepts of foreign languages teaching, this article aimed to present problems and solutions for teaching Basic Thai Conversation as a foreign language to Chinese students in Yunnan. In addition, to assist students in learning, the instructional guidelines for Basic Thai Conversation mentioned in this article included getting to know students, time duration in learning, places for learning, learning materials, learning activities both inside and outside classrooms, learning media, and the application of modern technology as well as learning measurement and evaluation. These guidelines were proposed to guide Thai language teachers in Yunnan to study and apply them in teaching and learning management.