Class act: Thai teacher learns how to make English lessons fun
Teeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally teaches English in a classroom at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai English teacher Theeraphong Meesat has a unique way of boosting his students' confidence in class and making sure they loosen up - by wearing outrageous outfits and makeup.
Theeraphong, 29, struts into his classroom at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi province in a gray wig that resembles Lisa from the popular K-pop band Blackpink and eyelashes made from a feather duster.
Teeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally walks with students to classroom before starting his English class at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Theeraphong, also known as "Bally", said many students used to dislike learning English because they were embarrassed by making mistakes. His stunts help break down the barrier, he said.
"Some students were scared... But now they are more curious and eager to learn what is going to happen in class," Theeraphong said.
Many of his students said classes were less boring.
Teeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally teaches English in a classroom at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. Picture taken July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
"Bally will ask questions in class and encourage students to be confident," said Metas Wiriyakitkaset, 15. "It's really fun."
(Writing by Panu Wongcha-um; Editing by Nick Macfie)
Teeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally teaches English in a classroom at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaTeeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally applies make up before his English class at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaTeeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally applies make up before his english class at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaTeeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally walks to classroom prior to the start of his English class at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaTeeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally speaks to students before his English class at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaStudents take a selfie with Teeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally after an English class at the Prasartratprachakit school in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaTeeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally applies make up before his english class at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaTeeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally speaks to students before his English class at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaTeeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally applies make up before his English class at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaTeeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally applies make up before his English class at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit PerawongmethaTeeraphong Meesat, 29, known as teacher Bally applies make up before his English class at the Prasartratprachakit School in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand, July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha.
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