Lesson 4 & 5 - Pronunciation
Preparation to be a tour guide Part 2
Preparing to be a tour guide.
Vocabulary & Sentences
1. Tradition - ประเพณี
Tradition
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“This temple has kept the tradition of morning prayers for over 500 years.”
This temple has kept the tradition of morning pray
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2. Sacred - ศักดิ์สิทธิ์
Sacred
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“The main hall is considered a sacred space, where visitors come to meditate and pray.”
The main hall is considered a sacred space where
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3. Peaceful - สงบ
Peaceful
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“The atmosphere in the temple garden is incredibly peaceful, perfect for quiet contemplation.”
The atmosphere in the temple garden is incredibly
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4. Spiritual - ทางจิตวิญญาณ
Spiritual
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“Many pilgrims come here for a spiritual retreat, seeking inner peace.”
Many pilgrims come here for a spiritual retreat
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5. Guide - มัคคุเทศก์
Guide
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“As your guide, I will show you the most important sites of this temple complex.”
As your guide I will show you the most important
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6. Monument - อนุสาวรีย์
Monument
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“This monument was built to honor the founder of the temple.”
This monument was built to honor the founder of t
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7. History - ประวัติศาสตร์
History
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“The history of this temple dates back to the 14th century, making it one of the oldest in the region.”
The history of this temple dates back to the 14th
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8. Structure - โครงสร้าง
Structure
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“The temple’s structure is unique due to its combination of ancient and modern architectural styles.”
The temples structure is unique due to its combi
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9. Bodhi Tree - ต้นโพธิ์
Bodhi Tree
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“The Bodhi Tree here is believed to be a descendant of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.”
The Bodhi Tree here is believed to be a descendan
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10. Footprint - รอยเท้า
Footprint
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“This footprint is said to be that of the Buddha and is a highly revered relic.”
This footprint is said to be that of the Buddha a
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11. Tradition - ขนบธรรมเนียม
Tradition
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“The temple maintains the tradition of offering meditation courses for beginners.”
The temple maintains the tradition of offering me
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12. Artifact - โบราณวัตถุ
Artifact
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“The temple houses several ancient artifacts, including centuries-old statues.”
The temple houses several ancient artifacts incl
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13. Preserve - อนุรักษ์
Preserve
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“Efforts have been made to preserve the murals that depict scenes from Buddha’s life.”
Efforts have been made to preserve the murals tha
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14. Engraving - การแกะสลัก
Engraving
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“You can see intricate engravings on the wooden doors of the temple hall.”
You can see intricate engravings on the wooden do
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15. Mural - ภาพจิตรกรรมฝาผนัง
Mural
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“The murals inside the main hall tell stories from the life of the Buddha.”
The murals inside the main hall tell stories from
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16. Ritual - พิธีกรรม
Ritual
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“A traditional blessing ritual takes place every evening in the main sanctuary.”
A traditional blessing ritual takes place every e
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17. Blessing - พร
Blessing 2
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“Visitors often seek a blessing from the monks before leaving the temple.”
Visitors often seek a blessing from the monks bef
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18. Sanctuary - สถานที่ศักดิ์สิทธิ์
Sanctuary
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“The temple’s sanctuary is a quiet space for meditation and reflection.”
The temples sanctuary is a quiet space for medit
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19. Cultural - ทางวัฒนธรรม
Cultural
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“This temple is not only a place of worship but also a cultural hub for the community.”
This temple is not only a place of worship but al
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20. Restoration - การบูรณะ
Restoration
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“The restoration of the ancient pagoda was completed last year to preserve its original beauty.”
The restoration of the ancient pagoda was complet
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21. Tranquility - ความสงบ
Tranquility
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“The temple gardens provide a sense of tranquility that many visitors find soothing.”
The temple gardens provide a sense of tranquility
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22. Pilgrimage - การจาริกแสวงบุญ
Pilgrimage
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“Every year, thousands of people make a pilgrimage to this temple during the full moon festival.”
Every year thousands of people make a pilgrimage
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Example text for the tour
“Welcome to Khao Tao Temple. Today, we are practicing our English by giving you a tour. We will first walk to the pagoda, which holds a relic of the Buddha. This is a very special place for visitors to pray.
Welcome to Khao Tao Temple Today we are practic
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Next, we will see the ordination hall, where monks are ordained. This is also where monks live and follow monk rules called Vinaya. These rules include not eating after noon and living a simple life. Every morning, monks collect food from the community. This is called the alms round.
Next we will see the ordination hall where monks
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At 5pm, we have a daily chanting session. This is a peaceful time for prayer, and many visitors come to listen. Now, we are walking to the main hall, where people come to meditate and make offerings. Inside, you can see Buddha statues and murals showing stories from Buddha’s life.
At 5pm we have a daily chanting session This is
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To your left, you will see the Bodhi Tree, which is very sacred. This tree comes from the original tree where the Buddha reached enlightenment. Over here, we have the bell tower, which we ring during important ceremonies.
To your left you will see the Bodhi Tree which i
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Thank you for joining our tour today. We hope you enjoyed learning about Buddhist traditions and the temple. Please feel free to ask any questions, as we are practicing English.”
Thank you for joining our tour today We hope you
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