The 9-subject test There is a big thing taking place in Thailand this weekend. It's called a 9-subject test. The 9-subject test is a new system used as a part of entrance exams.Originally, the test used to be called a 7-subject test and was only taken by those who entering medical school. The test is now used as a qualified test for various majors. However, it's still considered as a last ride to medical field. I actually supposed to take it this year but I did an exchange program and decided to retake my sophomore year. My former classmates, who are in Grade 12, are taking them now. I knew the test started today but I didn't really pay that much attention. I went on doing my weekend routine as usual. While I was waiting for a train to go to my Saturday classes, I realized that the platform are full of high school students and their parents. It was 6.50 a.m. on Saturday but the train was so packed.I thought of my closed friends who were about to take the exam. It was a big moment in their lives. At that point, I was a bit regret that I was not going to be a part of that moment. However, it was my decision to go for an exchange year and I had to respect what I had chosen. Still, I wanted to be a part of that somehow because we had been together since Grade 7. We watched each other grew up little by little. I knew they must be nervous. Most of my friends wanted to get in medical schools. If they screw this up, they would.... I didn't even want to thing about it. I wanted help them in some ways. Thus, I decided to call them and wish them a good luck. I knew it probably would not do much but that was the only I could think of at the time. I believed they would make it to the finish line. They had been working hard. I also want to get in to medical school. Next year, it will be my turn.

Starting on italki Recently, I had a chance to chat with my English Writing teacher. He basically said that my reading and listening skills was alright but I still needed to improve my speaking skill. I have been studying as a part of the school's curriculum for a long time. However, my speak skill has been developing much. I still can't pronounce some sounds correctly. I also can only either respond correctly or instantly ( I don't have the fluency). It has come to the point that it feels like I'm difficult to understand. So, I was looking for a solution online. I read on a blog and it said that the best way to improve your fluency was living through the language. This meant I needed to speak, write, listen, and read more English. My lifestyle doesn't allow me to speak English that much, even I study in an English program. Most of the things I do in school require only reading, listening, and writing skills. In addition to that, my family doesn't speak the language at all. Thus, I looked for a new way to make my speaking practice possible and found italki.com. I hope this website allows me to achieve my goal which is becoming fluent in English and make new friends. I'm a native Thai speaker and more than happy to help you with Thai language. :)