How Much English Do Thai University Students Know?

Kingston S. Lim

Thought Questions

● What main factors lead to differences between English language ability of university students in the greater Bangkok area?

● How does the English competency of Kasetsart students compare with other college students in different universities?

Who Am I

Alma Mater: University of Nevada, Reno

Trained Accountant

English Teacher: Attamit School

Purpose

● Search for patterns of English capability of Thai students based on various demographics.

● Inquire on key differences between University students in Kaset, Chula, Bangkok University and Rangsit University

What factors do you think lead to differences in English language ability among Thai students? ● Faculty● Year in University● Family Background● Years of Study● Career Dreams After University● Type of School● Other

Data Collection Process

● Go to five college campuses● Find seated students● Most surveys conducted orally

Survey Content

● Basic information ○ Age○ Field of study○ English Background

● Follow up questions

Limitations

● Weaker speakers● Personal biases● Timing● Surveyees lacking comprehension● Language barrier

Pop Quiz! Rank these groups of students from 1 (Best) to 5 (Worst) on their English level ability 1. What type of schools did you go to?

● Government● Private● Private Bilingual● Homeschool● International School

2. What are you currently studying?

● Business● STEM (Science Technology

Engineering & Mathematics)● Liberal Arts● Language (including Chinese,

Japanese, etc.)● Hospitality and Tourism

What type of schools did you go to?

What type of schools did you go to? (cont.)

What are you currently studying?

What are you currently studying? (cont.)

Pop Quiz #2! Rank these groups of students from 1 (Best) to 5 (Worst) on their English level ability

3. What type of English did your teachers like to teach?

● Grammar● Listening & Speaking● Reading & Writing

5. What are your plans after finishing college?

● Work in Bangkok● Return to Hometown● Move to a Different Part

of Thailand● Work or Study in a

Foreign Country● I Don’t Know

4. Where does your family live?

● Bangkok● Central Thailand● Northern Thailand● Northeastern

Thailand● Southern Thailand● Foreign Country

What type of English did your teachers like to teach?

What type of English did your teachers like to teach?

Where does your family live?

Where does your family live? (cont.)

What are your plans after finishing college?

What are your plans after finishing college? (cont.)

Surveyor’s Assessment

Key Vitals: How Does Kaset Compare to Other Colleges?

Self Perception Surveyor’s Assessment

Kaset 2.56 2.57

Rangsit 2.38 2.45

Bangkok 3.00 2.86

Chula 2.84 3.19

Conclusion

● Closeness to city center● Geography● Previous education● Future plans

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