ENTERTAINING LEARNING

I�m 16 years old and studying in the English and French branch of Yothinburana School.

My mother always buys me Student Weekly magazine. I first started reading it when I was studying English from Matayom 1 to Matayom 3. Since then, I have always continued to read it.

My favourite section is Entertainment, especially the movies column. When I know the outline of a movie, it keeps me up to date and makes me want to go to the cinema.

On top of this, the vocabulary in each column is very important. I think it�s a suitable learning tool for all students. I plan to read Student Weekly forever.

Venus Yudee, Bangkok

Thanks for your vote of confidence, Venus. It�s always great to hear from longtime readers � especially the ones who plan to read SW forever. � Editor

DO YOUR BEST

This is my second letter to Student Weekly. I am a trainee at World Vision Thailand, and I have translated letters from children for World Vision.

I have found that in rural areas, many children have little aid or money for their education. Some children don�t even have parents, but they still want to try to study.

I would like readers who have all of the above things do their best.

Nattanicha Ninmanee Khon Kaen

That sounds like an interesting job, Nattanicha. It�s great to know that people are out there working to help make life better for disadvantaged children. Thanks for your words of encouragement to all your fellow readers. � Editor

PERFECT PRACTISE

Hello, my nickname is Mai. I�m 12 years old, going on 13, and I�m going to be a Matayom 1 student this year. That means that I have to study harder than six years ago.

I like to study English so much � and other languages like Korean and Chinese, too � because I want to be an ambassador in the future. I have to practise, practise and practise.

I think that there are many ways to practise English, like watching movies and listening to music. I love to listen to music so much. Sometimes I discover the meaning of the lyrics, which makes me love English even more!!

I like the Quiz column very much. I always open to that page first when I get Student Weekly.

I believe that practise makes perfect.

Benjaporn Saligupta, Bangkok

What a great letter, Mai. I�m glad you like the quiz. You�re right, practise is the key to making your English better. Using songs and movies is a great, fun way to help improve your understanding of vocabulary, idioms and slang. Good luck in Matayom 1. � Editor


	column (n): a part of a newspaper or magazine that appears regularly and deals with a particular subject outline (n): a description of the main facts or points involved in something trainee (n): a person who is being taught how to do a particular job disadvantaged (adj): not having the things that people need in order to succeed in life encouragement (n): something that gives somebody support, courage or hope ambassador (n): an official who lives in a foreign country as the senior representative there of their own country

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