English language education in Thailand and AEC 2015
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RJES Volume 1.2. June 2015. pp. 28-36
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English language education in Thailand and AEC 2015
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This paper will shed light on how Thailand, which is a key player in ASEAN should reposition itself
to the English language and education needs of AEC 2015. I will provide a brief overview ASEAN
2015 and examine the current status of English language teaching in Thailand before considering the
role of English in education. I will introduce the concept of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and
point out the differences between the time honored tradition of using English as a Foreign Language
(EFL) and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) before calling for an overhaul of policies, methods,
materials and testing which are essential for the nation’s success in ASEAN.