English Dialogues for Thai Students

Abstract

This paper aims to indicate appropriate methods for teaching English conversation to Thai students as well as dialogues suitable for Thai situations. In this paper, after characteristics of spoken English is discussed, there is a discussion of preparation for dialogue practice. Following the preparation for dialogue practice, there is conversation. Then comes the expansion of vocabulary. After expansion of vocabulary, comes the application. Then comes the sample of the dialogue. Finally, the conclusion tries to indicate that there are four kinds of methods of teaching English conversation to Thai students.