why we're loved
It's not enough to hear from us - hear from our beloved alumni on their experiences in the Thai Language Programme and how their time with us contributed to their personal growth and career advancement. Who knows, you might just be our next featured alumni!
I remain indebted to our Convenor Ajarn Sasiwimol and her team of excellent teachers for their dedication toward generations of students now. They created in me a deep love for Thai and Thailand that sustains far beyond my time as a student.
Dr. Stephen Wee Hun Lim
Associate Professor of Psychology, National University of Singapore
Founding President, Singapore National Academy of Higher Education
From the valuable friendships made to the lovely, endearing tutors, Thai lessons are always what I’ve looked forward to. Learning Thai has exposed me to something larger than life, and most importantly, changed me to become a better person.
Jason Lee
Entrepreneur/ Filmmaker
I looked forward to every opportunity to speak in Thai with our supportive lecturers and fellow university peers... A very established program in nurturing students’ passion for language learning, it sparked my curiosity to reflect on my own culture and learn other languages and cultures as well.
Leong Ying Yi
Coordinator, German MNC
The Thai language programme at NUS is a priceless experience. It not only taught me the skills of learning a new language but also how to understand other cultures better, the thought process of non-English speakers and the best part - a valuable asset in light of the development of Southeast Asia.
Daksha Jhajharia
Dow Jones, Research Editor (Thai)
Learning Thai with CLS was one of the best decisions I had ever made while studying at NUS... At work, my job is made a lot easier when my counterparts and I can speak in Thai when things get confusing in English.
Charlton A. Lim
Manager, National University of Singapore, Global Relations Office
Learning Thai under the Thai Language Programme was one of my highlights in NUS. The topics covered in the syllabus are useful and practical, while lessons were fun and engaging.
Tan Yong Sheng
Research Analyst, Singapore Police Force
I am really appreciative and thankful of having really good ajarns who put in a lot of effort in our group project work and in organizing Thai festivity celebrations so as to ensure that their students not only learn the Thai language but were also well exposed to the Thai culture.
Lim Zhen Yang
Social Worker
I looked forward to Thai classes the most as they were the most enjoyable classes, thanks to the wonderful community. Outside of classes, we often go for meals and even karaoke with our teachers! I feel that beyond the language, it is the community that makes learning Thai in NUS special.
Jurgen Lee
Financial Consultant, Prudential Assurance Company Singapore
NUS Thai language module was one of the main reasons I looked forward going to school. The classes were really interactive and fun with amazing lecturers!
Seah Zen Hann
MFG Area Engineer, Micron Technology
The lecturers (our dear ajarns) try their best to incorporate video materials, songs, culture and history with the knowledge of the book, thus making the class engaging and dynamic, giving us a whole picture of why we are using the language in certain ways, and how Thai can be used appropriately in the real Thai society.
Ji Ying
Master in Public Policy, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Learning Thai in NUS for my elective modules was one of the best decision I have made in University. All of the teachers made learning Thai such an easy and fun experience that motivates each student to excel naturally.
Jonas Aw
Piping Stress Engineer, Aibel Pte. Ltd.
Not only did the teachers put in the effort to make lessons fun, but they also were open to questions and patient when we were slow to pick up what was taught. What I've learnt has laid the foundation for my many interactions with Thai friends, not only in terms of language but also cultural understandings as well.
Timotheus Lee
Civil Servant
The well-structured lessons that were full of interactive activities curated by passionate educators made the learning fun and easier... Being in the licensing industry, it is easier to form stronger bonds with Thai speaking clients just by exchanging a few sentences of conversational Thai.
Jesmine Aw
Licensing and Artist Relations Executive, Mighty Jaxx International Pte. Ltd.
The passionate lecturers, well-planned syllabus and cultural immersion aspects are just some of the many positives of the programme. Learning a third language like Thai has opened up many career and personal networking opportunities too.
Phoebe Ong
Civil Servant
It was very rewarding to observe improvements and growing confidence in using Thai with each module. The overall experience here promotes strong fundamentals for continuous learning, equipping us to engage with Thai language and culture in our own ways.