Phongphat
Man-khongdi
Lecturer and Professional Translator, Bangkok
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Phongphat is a Linguist and a Lecturer of Thai Language (Thammasat University). In ADVISINGASIA , due to his extensive knowledge of Thai and English languages, he helps executives and expatriate managers to overcome communication challenges in Thailand.
ABOUT PHONGPAT
Phongphat is a Linguist and a Lecturer of Thai Language at Pridi Banomyong International College, Thammasat University. Based in Bangkok, he teaches Thai to University students, as well as to executives and expatriate managers (one-to-one or corporate training). He works as a professional translator and interpreter for English - Thai and Thai - English communication.
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Phongphat Man-khongdi graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English Language from Silpakorn University. While being an undergraduate, he worked as a translator and interpreter at international conferences and exhibitions. Currently, he is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Linguistics and doing academical research at Thammasat University.
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Besides, since 2015, Phongphat Man-khongdi has been teaching Thai class to exchange students at Pridi Banomyong International College, Thammasat University. Throughout lecturing Thai, he has learned a lot of new things about language teaching and diverse cultures misunderstanding.
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With his Thai teaching, executives, expatriate managers and University students are able to:
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be aware of Thai sound system and pronounce basic Thai words used in everyday and business conversations
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Learn the basics of Thai business and work communication
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engage in simple Thai conversations confidently
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read and write basic Thai words as well as loan words in Thai
As a professional translator and interpreter, he has worked with clients to:
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help English - Thai and Thai - English communication flow.
He is fluent in Thai and English. He knows Spanish as in a basic conversation.
EXPERTISE
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English Language
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Thai Language
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Linguistics
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Phonetics
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Acoustic Phonetics
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Phonology
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Thai Language for Non-Native Speakers of Thai
PUBLISHED WORKS
EDUCATION
Silpakorn University (Bangkok, Thailand)
Bachelor of Arts, English major, Thai minor, Faculty of Archaeology
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Thammasat University (Bangkok, Thailand)
Master of Arts, Linguistics for Communication, Faculty of Liberal Arts