{"id":1320,"date":"2026-09-30T15:44:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.51talk.com\/en\/?p=1320"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T07:58:49","slug":"%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%87%e0%b8%91%e0%b8%8a%e0%b8%b2-%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b0%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%93-global-youth-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.51talk.com\/en\/%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%87%e0%b8%91%e0%b8%8a%e0%b8%b2-%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%9b%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%b0%e0%b8%aa%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%81%e0%b8%b2%e0%b8%a3%e0%b8%93-global-youth-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"From a Thai Child to the World Stage in Beijing, Proving That English Can Take Your Child Farther Than You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-source.51talk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2026\/09\/20260908043034857-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\u0e19\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e11\u0e34\u0e0a\u0e32 \u0e01\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e2a\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e13\u0e4c Global Youth Summit\" class=\"wp-image-1157\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nong Thicha and the Global Youth Summit Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\"If one day your child has to speak on stage in front of friends from around the world,<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>how brave will they be to speak English?\"<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>This question has crossed many parents' minds, and there's often no answer \u2014 until you see a real example.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Nong Thicha, 8 years old from Thailand, is the clearest answer.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>She just returned from Beijing, China, as a Thai youth representative of 51Talk Thailand, having delivered a speech on the Global Youth Summit stage alongside friends from 9 other countries around the world \u2014 and she did it with confidence.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><code>What is the Global Youth Summit?<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><code>The Global Youth Summit is an international stage organized by 51Talk to give students from various countries around the world the opportunity to meet, exchange perspectives, do creative activities together, and practice using English in real situations outside the classroom.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>This year, the event was held in Beijing, China, with youth representatives from various countries participating, including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Turkey, and Thailand.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>And Nong Thicha is the representative selected from Thailand.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><code>Special Highlight: What did Nong Thicha do in Beijing?<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><code>This trip wasn't just a conference, but a world-opening journey that Nong Thicha will remember for the rest of her life.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Exploring world-class landmarks<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Nong Thicha experienced the grandeur of world-class landmarks firsthand, including the Forbidden City filled with long history, Olympic Park and the National Stadium (Bird's Nest), the symbol of the 2008 Olympics, the amazing cube-shaped Water Cube building, and the Science Museum full of AI robots and awe-inspiring space suit models.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\ud83c\udf5c Tasting authentic Chinese food culture<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>How could you come to Beijing and not eat authentic Peking duck! Nong Thicha tasted both crispy Peking duck, delicious Chinese-style noodles, and the most surprising highlight \u2014 freshly made chocolate-filled dumplings that aren't sold anywhere in Thailand.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\ud83c\udf0d Friendship without borders<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>What Nong Thicha gained most from this trip might not be beautiful photos, but new friends from around the world \u2014 talking, exchanging perspectives, enjoying sports games together, and sharing smiles that cross all borders.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>All of that was possible because she dared to speak English.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\ud83c\udfa4 Taking the Global Youth Summit stage: Topic \"My Hometown, Our Planet\"<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>The climax of the trip was Nong Thicha delivering a speech on the topic My Hometown, Our Planet on the Global Youth Summit stage alongside youth representatives from 9 other countries.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>She shared her own perspective as a Thai child on her homeland \u2014 culture, architecture, technology, and the environment \u2014 on stage \u2014 in front of an international audience \u2014 in English.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>And she did it with confidence.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><code>3 Things Children Gain from This Kind of Experience, Beyond Just English<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Thing 1: Confidence in real-world communication<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>When English is used to introduce yourself, build friendships, and exchange ideas in real life, it's no longer just a subject in a textbook, but a living tool that your child knows they can actually use in any situation.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>This confidence never disappears, because it comes from experience, not memorization.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Thing 2: A global mindset<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Meeting friends from diverse cultures all at once helps build awareness deeper than just studying about \"foreign countries\" in a classroom. Children see, hear, and feel that this world is wider than they knew, and that they are part of that world.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>This is the foundation of being a true Global Citizen.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Thing 3: The courage to step out of the comfort zone<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Traveling far to meet new people in unfamiliar environments trains children to adapt, solve problems on the spot, and dare to try new things on their own. These skills aren't taught in the classroom, but arise naturally when children actually try.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><code>\ud83d\udcac <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.51talk.com\/th\/%e0%b9%80%e0%b8%84%e0%b8%a5%e0%b9%87%e0%b8%94%e0%b8%a5%e0%b8%b1%e0%b8%9a%e0%b8%9c%e0%b8%b9%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%8a%e0%b8%99%e0%b8%b0-%e0%b8%99%e0%b9%89%e0%b8%ad%e0%b8%87%e0%b8%91%e0%b8%b4%e0%b8%8a\/\" title=\"\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e49\u0e19\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e1e\u0e32\u0e19\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e11\u0e34\u0e0a\u0e32\u0e21\u0e32\u0e16\u0e36\u0e07\u0e27\u0e31\u0e19\u0e19\u0e35\u0e49\">The path that brought Nong Thicha to this day<\/a> started with 51Talk<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Nong Thicha wasn't born with the courage to speak English on a world stage. She started like any ordinary child \u2014 able to speak a little but afraid to use it.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>But learning English online 1-on-1 with native-speaking foreign teachers from 51Talk regularly allowed her to gradually build confidence bit by bit, until the day she was ready to step onto a world-class stage.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\u2705 Learn online 1-on-1 with native-speaking foreign teachers<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\u2705 Learn anywhere, flexible with family schedules<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\u2705 Teachers adjust lessons to suit each child<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\u2705 Children practice speaking for real, dare to communicate, more confident with every lesson<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><code>Tips for Parents: Preparing Your Child to Step onto the World Stage<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><code>For a child to be confident enough to step onto an international stage doesn't happen overnight, but it can start today from small things at home.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Tip 1: Change the attitude \u2014 English isn't scary<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Encourage your child to see English as a \"tool\" for connecting with the world, not a subject to fear exams in. When your child tries to speak, don't focus on mistakes, but praise them for daring to try. Courage will gradually increase.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Tip 2: Practice with real native-speaking teachers regularly<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Talking with foreign teachers regularly makes children familiar with accents, speech rhythms, and responses in real conversations, which no app or book can provide.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Tip 3: Encourage general knowledge about culture<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>&nbsp;Encourage your child to research stories of different cultures, history, food, and technology, so they have interesting topics to exchange opinions with foreign friends.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><code>What does Nong Thicha's path reflect?<\/code><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Learning \u2192 to communication<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Communication \u2192 to confidence<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Confidence \u2192 to opportunities that open the world<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>51Talk<\/strong>, we believe that one-on-one English learning with foreign teachers helps create an environment conducive to continuous listening and speaking practice, helping children not be afraid to unlock their own potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8220;Because the ultimate goal of learning a language isn&#8217;t just answering questions on an exam paper, but the day your child can proudly say: I can communicate with the world!&#8221;<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><code>\ud83c\udf0f Your child's first step onto the world stage can start today<\/code><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Nong Thicha started with learning English online 1-on-1 with 51Talk's foreign teachers and traveled to stand on an international stage in Beijing.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>Your child can start too \u2014 today.<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\u2705 Learn online 1-on-1 with native-speaking foreign teachers<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\u2705 Learn anywhere, flexible with family schedules<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\u2705 Children dare to speak, dare to think, more confident with every lesson<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><code>\u2705 See real progress <\/code>can be viewed afterward<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8-year-old Thai girl shows how 51Talk helps children build real-world communication skills, confidence, and a global 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