This week's Education topics are...

Speakeasy : Don't be a wimp!
If someone calls you a wimp, they are definitely not praising you on your heroics. Instead they are telling you how much of a weakling you are. Wimp is slang for someone who is too frightened or not confident enough to do something. In this conversation, Tang is scared to face his opponent. Find out why by practising this week's conversation. When you are finished, find three synonyms in the conversation that mean the same thing as wimp.

Easy Exercises : Lighting up the night
It's time to mark Loy Krathong, the time of year when Thais across the country release lotus-shaped floats into the country's rivers and canals. Although this tradition is widespread throughout the country, some people celebrate Loy Krathong differently. Read the following story from the �Bangkok Post' to find out how the Lanna people in the North celebrate this festival. Then, work with a friend to answer the following discussion and reading comprehension questions.

General Knowledge : Fearsome felines
How this superstition arose and why black cats have been getting a bad rap over the centuries can be explained with a little bit of history.

University Tips : A discourse on Iraq
Until quite recently, most of the news supplied by the mainstream news agencies tended to support the policies and statements of the US Republican Party and especially President George Bush.

Freeze Frame : Magic marionettes
Founded by renowned artist Sakorn Yangkiawsod more than 40 years ago, the Joe Louis Theatre is the only small-puppet troupe in Thailand. Originally based in Nonthaburi, the theatre has had a permanent home at the Suan Lum Night Bazaar since 2002, although it had a rocky ride for some years due to lack of financing.

Focus : Festival of lights
There are many stories about how the Loy Krathong festival started in Thailand, and they all centre on the releasing of beautifully decorated krathongs as a gesture of both thanksgiving and respect to the gods.

Karaoke Korner : Learn to fly
Ask any pilot what it feels like to fly and they'll tell you that moving freely through the air is one of the most incredible sensations in the world. In this week's song, Hilary compares flying to being free and letting go. Instead of wallowing in despair, Hilary encourages listeners to �let go of yesterday� and start anew. She tries to lift people's spirits with her inspiring lyrics: �All your worries, leave them somewhere else/ Find a dream you can follow.� Being an optimist, Hilary tells listeners to �trust yourself and don't give up.�

Answers for all the exercise questions