PART 1 · LESSON 9 OF 30 · 30 MINUTES
The Speech
The pier at dusk on the twelfth of November, the long tables full: first, the grandchildren wai Grandma; at ninety a wai is heavy to receive, be quick; and now, a word from our American; respected Grandma, and all the family; in the name of my family, thank you; and last, may Grandma be strong; well said, come here, give me your wrist: a speech from the table, from the address to the closing wish.
Audio instruction: English
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THE STORY
The pier in Bang Rak at dusk on Grandma's ninetieth, the long tables by the water: Uncle Chai speaks to his mother and to the tables; Jack stands and speaks formally, with the humble I; Grandma speaks plainly to everyone.
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