Suan Dusit University in Bangkok ran ELSA Business for English presentations, and active learners' intonation scores rose an average of 16.3 points.
The programme review covers about three months. In that period, 85% of enrolled students were active on ELSA, and 97 learners moved up at least one proficiency level.
Suan Dusit University is a private university in Bangkok, founded in 1934 and one of the oldest in Thailand. It offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programmes across faculties including education, nursing, tourism and hospitality management, and culinary arts.
Suan Dusit University and ELSA Business at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Customer | Suan Dusit University |
| Industry | Higher education |
| Location | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Programme | English for Presentation course: 10 classes in three 5-week batches |
| Learners | 479 students |
| Product | ELSA Business |
| How progress was measured | First and latest ELSA scores for intonation and pronunciation, and ELSA proficiency levels |
Why did Suan Dusit University's students need stronger presentation English?
Students needed to present confidently in English, with targeted practice and clear feedback on how they sound.
In a presentation, intonation and pronunciation are the skills an audience notices first.
How did Suan Dusit University roll out ELSA Business for presentations?
Suan Dusit ran ELSA Business in its English for Presentation course across 10 classes in three 5-week batches.
Each class was assigned a 23-lesson presentation module. Each batc of students had self-paced access to the AI Learning Path, Pronunciation Coach and Assessment. ELSA rewarded the top five learners in each batch with prizes.
Did Suan Dusit University's students actually use ELSA?
Yes. 85% of enrolled students were active on ELSA (409 of 479), and 80% completed the assigned presentation module.
- Lessons: 8,848 of 10,994 assigned presentation lessons were completed.
- Total practice: active learners practised for 567 hours in total.
How much did Suan Dusit students improve, and how was it measured?
Among 409 active learners, intonation rose from 45.5 to 61.8 and pronunciation from 46.7 to 54.3.
Progress was measured by comparing each learner's first and latest ELSA scores. Gains appeared in every batch. The share of learners at ELSA Intermediate level or above grew from 58% to 73%, and 97 learners moved up at least one level in a single five-week batch.
| Measure | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| At Intermediate level or above | 58% | 73% |
| At Beginner or Elementary level | 42% | 27% |
Source: Suan Dusit University and ELSA programme review, 2026.
Which speaking skills improved most at Suan Dusit University?
Intonation improved most, rising from 45.5 to 61.8, and 93% of learners improved. Pronunciation rose from 46.7 to 54.3.
| Skill | Start | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intonation | 45.5 | 61.8 | +16.3 points |
| Pronunciation | 46.7 | 54.3 | +7.6 points |
Source: Suan Dusit University and ELSA programme review, 2026.
What do Suan Dusit University students say about ELSA?
"I like that it gives a score indicating how each word we pronounce is incorrect and what we should improve."
Suan Dusit University student
"When you make a mistake while speaking, there will be guidance on how to pronounce it correctly."
Suan Dusit University student
Frequently asked questions
What English presentation training did Suan Dusit University use in Thailand?
Suan Dusit University ran ELSA Business as part of its English for Presentation course across 10 classes in three 5-week batches in 2026. Each class was assigned a 23-lesson presentation module, giving students access to self-paced practice with the AI Learning Path, Pronunciation Coach and Assessment.
How long does the Suan Dusit programme review cover?
The review covers about three months. It spans three 5-week batches of the English for Presentation course. Of 479 enrolled students, 409 were active on ELSA, and the results in this story are based on those 409 active learners.
How much did intonation and pronunciation scores change?
Among 409 active learners, the average intonation score rose from 45.5 to 61.8, a gain of 16.3 points, and 93% of learners improved. The average pronunciation score rose from 46.7 to 54.3, a gain of 7.6 points. Gains appeared in every batch.
How many learners moved up a proficiency level at Suan Dusit University?
At Suan Dusit University, 97 of the 409 active learners moved up at least one ELSA proficiency level within a single five-week batch. Across all active learners, the share at Intermediate level or above grew from 58% to 73%. These results cover the English for Presentation course in 2026 only.
How many students were active on ELSA at Suan Dusit University?
85% of enrolled students were active on ELSA (409 of 479), and 80% completed the assigned presentation module. ELSA also rewarded the top five learners in each batch with an e-Grab voucher. These figures cover the three 5-week batches of the English for Presentation course.
