By Jacob M in Listening — 20 Feb 2026

Thai Universities

Enhance your B1 ESL curriculum with these interactive listening activities. Students will explore famous Thai universities, learning key vocabulary and improving comprehension through engaging, real-world campus dialogues.

{ "title": "Orientation at Chulalongkorn University", "lang": "en-US", "intro": { "text": "Listen to a guide speaking to new international students at Thailand's oldest university, and answer the questions.", "context": "You are attending an orientation day for exchange students in Bangkok." }, "vocab": [ { "word": "prestigious", "definition": "highly respected and admired", "example": "Chulalongkorn is known as a prestigious academic institution." }, { "word": "campus", "definition": "the land and buildings of a university", "example": "The campus is full of beautiful green trees." }, { "word": "uniform", "definition": "a specific set of clothes worn by members of an organization", "example": "Undergraduate students must wear a white and black uniform." }, { "word": "faculty", "definition": "a group of university departments concerned with a major division of knowledge", "example": "She studies in the Faculty of Arts." }, { "word": "tradition", "definition": "a custom or belief passed down from generation to generation", "example": "The sports festival is a popular annual tradition." } ], "listening": { "transcript": "Guide: Welcome, everyone, to Chulalongkorn University! We are so happy to have you here in Bangkok. As you may know, this is the oldest and most prestigious university in Thailand. Today, we will walk around the main campus.\nStudent: Excuse me, do exchange students have to wear a uniform?\nGuide: That is a great question. Yes, undergraduate students here traditionally wear a uniform. It's a white shirt with dark trousers or a skirt. However, graduate students can wear polite, casual clothes.\nStudent: I see. Which faculty are we visiting first?\nGuide: We are heading to the Faculty of Engineering, and then we will visit the central library. Let's get started!", "questions": [ { "question": "What is special about Chulalongkorn University?", "options": ["It is the newest university.", "It is the oldest university in Thailand.", "It only has graduate students.", "It is located outside of Bangkok."], "correct": "It is the oldest university in Thailand." }, { "question": "What do undergraduate students traditionally wear?", "options": ["Casual clothes", "A uniform", "Traditional Thai dress", "Sports clothes"], "correct": "A uniform" }, { "question": "What can graduate students wear?", "options": ["Only a white shirt", "Polite, casual clothes", "A formal suit", "The same uniform as undergraduates"], "correct": "Polite, casual clothes" }, { "question": "Which place are they visiting first?", "options": ["The Faculty of Arts", "The central library", "The Faculty of Engineering", "The cafeteria"], "correct": "The Faculty of Engineering" } ] } }

{ "title": "Discovering Mahidol University", "lang": "en-US", "intro": { "text": "Listen to a conversation about a famous university known for its medical programs.", "context": "Two students are discussing their university choices at a cafe." }, "vocab": [ { "word": "medicine", "definition": "the science of healing and treating diseases", "example": "He wants to study medicine to become a doctor." }, { "word": "suburb", "definition": "a residential area on the edge of a city", "example": "The main campus is located in a quiet suburb." }, { "word": "facility", "definition": "a place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose", "example": "The university has excellent research facilities." }, { "word": "shuttle", "definition": "a form of transport that travels regularly between two places", "example": "I take the shuttle bus to get around the large campus." }, { "word": "research", "definition": "the systematic investigation into study materials to establish facts", "example": "They are doing medical research in the new lab." } ], "listening": { "transcript": "Anna: Hey, Ben. Have you decided where you want to study next year?\nBen: Yes, I really want to go to Mahidol University. I want to study medicine, and they have the best programs in the country.\nAnna: Oh, that's great! Isn't their main campus outside of central Bangkok?\nBen: Exactly. It's in Salaya, which is a suburb. It's much quieter than the city center, and the air is fresher. Plus, the research facilities there are amazing.\nAnna: How will you get around? I heard the campus is huge.\nBen: They have free tram and shuttle services for students. It makes it very easy to travel from the dormitories to the classrooms.", "questions": [ { "question": "What does Ben want to study?", "options": ["Engineering", "Arts", "Medicine", "Business"], "correct": "Medicine" }, { "question": "Where is the main campus of Mahidol University located?", "options": ["In central Bangkok", "In a suburb called Salaya", "Near the beach", "In another country"], "correct": "In a suburb called Salaya" }, { "question": "Why does Ben like the location?", "options": ["It is close to shopping malls.", "It is noisy and exciting.", "It is quieter and has fresher air.", "It is very small."], "correct": "It is quieter and has fresher air." }, { "question": "How do students get around the large campus?", "options": ["They walk everywhere.", "They buy bicycles.", "They take taxis.", "They use free trams and shuttles."], "correct": "They use free trams and shuttles." } ] } }

{ "title": "Student Life at Chiang Mai University", "lang": "en-US", "intro": { "text": "Listen to an interview with a university student living in northern Thailand.", "context": "You are listening to an educational podcast about studying abroad." }, "vocab": [ { "word": "northern", "definition": "located in or toward the north", "example": "Chiang Mai is a famous northern province." }, { "word": "surround", "definition": "to be all around someone or something", "example": "Tall mountains surround the campus." }, { "word": "agriculture", "definition": "the science or practice of farming", "example": "The university is famous for its agriculture department." }, { "word": "environment", "definition": "the natural world or the surroundings in which a person lives", "example": "We want to protect the natural environment." }, { "word": "scooter", "definition": "a light motorcycle", "example": "Many students ride a scooter to class." } ], "listening": { "transcript": "Host: Today, we are talking to Ploy, a third-year student at Chiang Mai University, or CMU. Ploy, what is it like studying there?\nPloy: It's wonderful! CMU is located in northern Thailand. The best part is the environment. The campus is surrounded by beautiful mountains and lots of nature. \nHost: What is the university famous for?\nPloy: It is well known for agriculture, medicine, and fine arts. The campus is huge, so most students use an electric scooter to get to their classes.\nHost: Is the student life busy?\nPloy: Yes, there are always markets and festivals nearby. It is a very peaceful but lively place to study.", "questions": [ { "question": "Where is Chiang Mai University located?", "options": ["Southern Thailand", "Northern Thailand", "Eastern Thailand", "Central Thailand"], "correct": "Northern Thailand" }, { "question": "What is the natural environment around the campus like?", "options": ["It is surrounded by the ocean.", "It is surrounded by tall city buildings.", "It is surrounded by mountains and nature.", "It is located in a desert."], "correct": "It is surrounded by mountains and nature." }, { "question": "Which subject is the university NOT explicitly mentioned as being famous for?", "options": ["Agriculture", "Medicine", "Engineering", "Fine arts"], "correct": "Engineering" }, { "question": "How do most students get to their classes at CMU?", "options": ["They walk.", "They take a train.", "They drive cars.", "They use electric scooters."], "correct": "They use electric scooters." } ] } }

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