My journey learning Thai

I never thought that I would have a dream like this. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, it's hard to believe that I can now write, read, and speak Thai. At first, I wasn't sure if I could learn this language well because Thai is tough to understand. Thai has five intonations that are difficult to learn in a short period of time. During the movement control period, I took online classes encouraging me to learn Thai. I took paid courses and within six months, I was able to learn the language. When I was performing Umrah in Mecca, I prayed that one day, I would be able to speak Thai well.

I am dressed in traditional Thai clothing for the first time, and it makes me feel a deep connection to Thai culture.

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Well done to SK Gual To'Deh

The 4th Language Week & Highly Immersive Program (HIP) was successfully implemented. Everyone who attended that day said it was an exciting and meaningful program. The pupils displayed talent in various fields such as interviews, storytelling, poetry, acting, dikir barat, etc. The audience was excited to see the pupils' performances from SK Gual To'Deh, SK Kangkong, and SK Gual Sitok. This program is conducted in Malay, English, Arabic, and Thai.

As the coordinator of this program, I want to extend my sincere congratulations to the school members who worked together to make this program successful. Throughout the week, the teachers organized various activities according to their plans. The program will start on June 9, and the inauguration day is Thursday, June 13. However, preparations to organize this program were made as early as March. Language Week and HIP are annual events; this year marks the 4th time it has been organized, in 2024.

Honestly, I have no idea how to write this article. My body is still tired, and my brain is not functioning well. Starting at the beginning of March, I did the management work until the final week before the program was done. Every day seems to be getting closer, and I always get goosebumps whenever I think about this program. Even though it was the fourth time, the nervousness was still there. However, I am focusing on pupil performance. Pupil training during three months is a very critical period and tests the patience of a teacher. It is a challenging task to train the pupils to perform in English. There is only one thing in my mind: I want to show that the pupils here who live at the Malaysia-Thailand border also have the talent to perform in English.

It is a challenging task. The program this time is more significant than the previous one. Several schools in the Gual Periok Zone have also participated in this program. The pressure on me as a coordinator is increasing when considering other schools. I have to ensure that this program will run smoothly and be seen as perfect in the eyes of others, even if it means I won't get a good night’s sleep. However, I am confident that Allah SWT will help me run the program smoothly.

Let's discuss pupil performances. All pupil presentations are in English, which is a very challenging task. I am proud of Sufian, a pupil from 3 Arif. He was tasked with interviewing an officer from Pasir Mas District Education Office. I used an interview script appropriate for the pupil's level, which I obtained from AI. He was trained in less than a month. First, I asked him to memorize and understand the questions. After that, I corrected his pronunciation and intonation. Finally, he could remember and communicate very well during the interview. I am proud of his abilities. Adam Safiuddin needs no further introduction. He is a talented storyteller. During his performance, I noticed that the audience seemed excited by the storytelling style that he delivered.

It's time for me to take a break. You can watch the Language Week and HIP program on my YouTube channel. Click your selected videos:

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"A talented pupil, Adam Safiuddin Bin Asyraf, nine years old, from SK Gual To'Deh, is a hardworking pupil who is focused on his studies. His talent was first noticed when he was eight years old. He is an active and sociable pupil who likes to ask questions in class and always prepares his exercises. He has undergone storytelling training for a few months in preparation for the Language Week and Highly Immersive Program scheduled for June 13, 2024. He has shown great improvement and now he delivers the story well. I am extremely proud to have a pupil like him. Congratulations, Adam."

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