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We'll be following the red march through the weekend in general news. You will probably want to start with our special protest vocabulary section. Also check for daily vocabulary updates. Mainly for fun and words in the news have also been updated There is still a lot of material from the past week in easy English news, Jon Fernquest's easy business news and his business blog.

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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:46 AM

"Gathering storm"

Here is your chance to follow the latest events and improve your English at the same time. Begin by checking out my vocabulary list of words news writers are using to describe the red-shirt mass rally. There are also daily updates on the vocabulary list. We'll follow the story throughout the day (and the weekend) in general news beginning with a quick look at today's main Bangkok Post story entitled "gathering storm". In easy English news we'll find out about those so-called "bioweapons" some protestors are preparing. Meanwhile Jon Fernquest checks out an interesting new manual on dealing with loan sharks in easy business news. In mainly for fun we'll find out why one airplane passenger was not allowed to take his scheduled flight. Words in the news has been updated.

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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:42 AM

Financing limits

First of all, I've started updating my vocabulary list of words news writers are using to describe the upcoming red-shirt mass rally. In general news we'll find out how financing difficulties may cause some changes in UDD rally strategy and tactics. In easy English news we'll find out why even zoo animals are being affected by the rally. Meanwhile Jon Fernquest looks at Thailand's new free-trade agreement with China in his business blog. In mainly for fun we'll read about some customer service no company wants to be associated with. Words in the news has been updated.

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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:17 AM

Shinawatras leave

With violence a possibility this weekend, Shinawatra family members are taking no chances. We'll get the details in general news. For many of the key words you will see in stories this week and next, click here. In easy English news we'll find out why an 81-year-old Thai woman farmer was among those receiving degrees at Ramkhamhaeng University yesterday. Meanwhile, in easy business news, Jon Ferquest looks at what Thailand must do to stay the world's number one rice exporter. In mainly for fun we'll read about a criminal who is very hard to keep in prison. Words in the news has been updated.

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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 06:59 AM

Building your protest vocabulary

They have been so many protests in recent years that it is easy to identify the vocabulary news writers use to describe them. In general news you will learn many of the most commonly used words and phrases. You will find this very helpful when the red-shirts enter Bangkok later this week. In easy English news we'll find out about a second problem facing the government: a serious water shortage. Meanwhile, in his business blog, Jon Fernquest looks at Korn Chatikavanij's rather controversial reflections on the Thaksin assets case. In mainly for fun we'll read about an unusual thief. Words in the news has been updated.

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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:01 AM


Words in the News General News Easy English News Easy Business News Economics and Business Business Words in the News Teaching with the Bangkok Post Feature Focus From the Weeklies Mainly for Fun Hey kids! Weekend Practice Lessons on H.M.the King Focus on Thailand Buddhism Business and Economics Library 60 years ago General Links Terry's blog About Site General suggestions for teachers Building your vocabulary Suggestions for learners Suggestions for parents Who is Acharn Terry? Who is Acharn Jon?	Reading the Bangkok Post March 13, 2010 Weekend activities We'll be following the red march through the weekend in general news. You will probably want to start with our special protest vocabulary section. Also check for daily vocabulary updates. Mainly for fun and words in the news have also been updated There is still a lot of material from the past week in easy English news, Jon Fernquest's easy business news and his business blog. Twitter Terry: twitter/terryfrd. Jon: twitter/jonfernquest Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:46 AM March 12, 2010 "Gathering storm" Here is your chance to follow the latest events and improve your English at the same time. Begin by checking out my vocabulary list of words news writers are using to describe the red-shirt mass rally. There are also daily updates on the vocabulary list. We'll follow the story throughout the day (and the weekend) in general news beginning with a quick look at today's main Bangkok Post story entitled "gathering storm". In easy English news we'll find out about those so-called "bioweapons" some protestors are preparing. Meanwhile Jon Fernquest checks out an interesting new manual on dealing with loan sharks in easy business news. In mainly for fun we'll find out why one airplane passenger was not allowed to take his scheduled flight. Words in the news has been updated. Twitter Terry: twitter/terryfrd. Jon: twitter/jonfernquest Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:42 AM March 11, 2010 Financing limits First of all, I've started updating my vocabulary list of words news writers are using to describe the upcoming red-shirt mass rally. In general news we'll find out how financing difficulties may cause some changes in UDD rally strategy and tactics. In easy English news we'll find out why even zoo animals are being affected by the rally. Meanwhile Jon Fernquest looks at Thailand's new free-trade agreement with China in his business blog. In mainly for fun we'll read about some customer service no company wants to be associated with. Words in the news has been updated. Twitter Terry: twitter/terryfrd. Jon: twitter/jonfernquest Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:17 AM March 10, 2010 Shinawatras leave With violence a possibility this weekend, Shinawatra family members are taking no chances. We'll get the details in general news. For many of the key words you will see in stories this week and next, click here. In easy English news we'll find out why an 81-year-old Thai woman farmer was among those receiving degrees at Ramkhamhaeng University yesterday. Meanwhile, in easy business news, Jon Ferquest looks at what Thailand must do to stay the world's number one rice exporter. In mainly for fun we'll read about a criminal who is very hard to keep in prison. Words in the news has been updated. Twitter Terry: twitter/terryfrd. Jon: twitter/jonfernquest Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 06:59 AM March 09, 2010 Building your protest vocabulary They have been so many protests in recent years that it is easy to identify the vocabulary news writers use to describe them. In general news you will learn many of the most commonly used words and phrases. You will find this very helpful when the red-shirts enter Bangkok later this week. In easy English news we'll find out about a second problem facing the government: a serious water shortage. Meanwhile, in his business blog, Jon Fernquest looks at Korn Chatikavanij's rather controversial reflections on the Thaksin assets case. In mainly for fun we'll read about an unusual thief. Words in the news has been updated. Twitter Terry: twitter/terryfrd. Jon: twitter/jonfernquest Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:01 AM
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March 13, 2010

Weekend activities

March 12, 2010

"Gathering storm"

March 11, 2010

Financing limits

March 10, 2010

Shinawatras leave

March 09, 2010

Building your protest vocabulary