Part 1 # In Primary School

Ta-Klom’s parents still took her to study at Ban Nub Phao School. In Pratom 1-3, Ta-Klom had a new teacher, Kru Suwanan . Kru Suwanan was a rather evil-mined teacher. She sometimes punished students who didn’t do homework and didn’t pay attention to lessons. Moreover, she liked to shout when she taught; some students didn’t like her. Every morning, Ta-Klom and her friends, Den and Kob, rode their bicycles to the school. On the way to school one day, they talked together.

“I don’t like Kru Suwanan . What do you think about this, Kob?” said Den.

“So do I. I hate her so much because she likes to shout when she teaches.” Kob spoke angrily.

“Ummmm! I think that she is a cruel teacher since I see her and I don’t want to study with her.” said Den.

“Don’t talk this. I am afraid that we will have a problem.” whispered Ta-Klom.

When they reached school at 7 o’clock as usual, they cleaned the classroom and the area that their teacher had assigned. About 8.30 a.m., everybody entered the classroom for lessons. Every day, Ta-Klom and her friends would study about 6 subjects that one of the subjects was English. When it was time to study English, Ta-Klom felt so bored with English language because of her teacher.

In Pratom 4-6, Ta-Klom got to study with Kru Supen . Kru Supen was a good, confident, kind, and excellent teacher. She taught English as if she were a native speaker especially her pronunciation. She used teaching aid for her lessons. Moreover, she trained students to join English skills competition. Ta-Klom liked to study English more than she did in Pratom1-3. One day, Ta-Klom entered teachers’ room to meet Kru Supen.

“Kru Supen, I would like to practice more English skills especially speaking.” spoke softly Ta-Klom.

“That’s a good idea. I usually give a chance to everybody who likes to practice English skills", Kru Supen answered proudly.

“I will practice with you every day.” said Ta-Klom

And then, Ta-Klom was a student that her teacher chose. Specially, Ta-Klom got the best rewards in competition with other students. Each year, Kru Supen and other English teachers had a special time in managing English Camp in other places. Moreover, there were many foreigners helped managing activities too. Ta-Klom liked to participate all English activities. When it was time to study English at school, Ta-Klom was so happy and felt fun because she liked to study English more than other subjects. Importantly, Ta-Klom paid more attention; Ta-Klom would finish assignments before any of her friends and the assignments were correct.