👀Who’s teacher Dalivanh?👀
⭐ 15+ years of experience teaching Thai & Lao
⭐ 15 years as a professional translator/interpreter (English–Lao)
⭐ 15 years teaching at language institutes
⭐ 15 years of corporate training experience
⭐ Fluent in 5 languages: English, Japanese, Lao, Thai, Vietnamese
⭐ Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Monash University (Ranked #37 globally, #2 in Australia)
⭐ Master’s degree & PhD coursework in Economics at Kobe University (Ranked #18 in Japan)
⭐ Language education trainer for JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency)
⭐ Component Coordinator for the UNDP National Human Development Report (NHDR) Project
⭐ Founder of travel agencies and the NGO Lao Helping Hearts in Japan and Laos
⭐ Founding member of the Lao Securities Exchange
⭐ Holder of Laos’ top-level national securities license
⭐ Ranked 2nd nationwide in Laos High School Graduation Exams
⭐ Currently running a YouTube channel offering Lao language lessons – Send a message for the link!
⭐ Lived in Japan (14 years), Australia (3 years), and Vietnam (6 years)
⭐ Traveled to 29 countries: Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Singapore, South Korea, Cambodia, Germany, France, Monaco, Italy, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, and more
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🔥Survival Thai/Lao is the most popular curriculum among my students! If this is your first time learning Thai or Lao, Curriculum 1 is highly recommended. It’s designed to help you get comfortable with essential phrases and vocabulary, allowing you to communicate confidently in real-life situations within just 14 days.🔥
👨🎓👩🎓 CURRICULUM 1
Survival Thai
🕒14 hours (50 minutes/day or flexible pace)
🌍Ideal for travelers, short/long-term visitors, business professionals, or those with Thai partners.
🎯Flexible & customizable: You can skip, focus more on, or extend specific topics based on your needs!
⚡Same curriculum available for Lao language learners too! 🇱🇦
✏️ What You’ll Do:
🇹🇭Greetings, Introduction & Politeness: basic greetings, self-introduction, simple questions; useful classroom & daily conversation phrases; politeness in Thai/Lao: how to speak politely/formally vs. casually; common ending particles and their meanings
🇹🇭Numbers, Time & Weather: numbers (1-100+), telling time, days, months, years; talking about the weather and seasons
🇹🇭Family, Relationships, Occupation & Hobbies: family members, boyfriend/girlfriend, friends; talking about jobs and occupations; pronouns and how to address others politely; talking about hobbies, music and personality
🇹🇭Food & Dining Out: common dishes, fruits, vegetables, drinks, meats; tastes (spicy, sweet, etc.), how to order politely …
🇹🇭Shopping, Sizes Money & Bargaining: essential shopping phrases, colors, prices and sizes; asking about size and fit (clothes, shoes, etc.); Recognising Thai/Lao money and currency; how to talk about exchanging money or using ATMs; bargaining tips, practice dialogues.
🇹🇭Transportation, Travel & Airport: getting around by bus, train, taxi, tuk-tuk; at the airport - check-in, immigration, baggage claim; buying tickets, asking for help
🇹🇭Hotel & Accommodation: checking in/out, making requests; solving common problems
🇹🇭Directions & Prepositions: asking for and giving directions; location words and simple navigation
🇹🇭Places to Visit & Local Culture: common travel activities, festivals, temples, markets; cultural dos and don’ts
🇹🇭Classifiers: common Thai/Lao classifiers with examples; How to count and group items properly
🇹🇭Basic Grammar & Sentence Structure: verb placement, past/present/future tenses; simple sentence building practice
🇹🇭Phone & Reservation Conversations: making calls, booking hotels/restaurants; Practical phone phrases
🇹🇭Health & Emergencies: body parts, symptoms, common illness; visiting a pharmacy or hospital, asking for help
🇹🇭Review & Real-Life Practice: Dialogue role-plays, revision of key points; real-world conversation practice tailored to your goals
🌸 Common Survival Phrases Cheat Sheet: Quick-access expressions for getting lost, asking for help, emergencies, and common tricky situations (e.g. “Where is the toilet?”, “Can you speak slowly?”, “I’m lost”, “Call the police/doctor”)
👨🎓👩🎓 CURRICULUM 2
Free Talk / Conversation Boost
🕒flexible pace
🌍Perfect for learners who want to build confidence in speaking and listening. Ideal for: Students who’ve studied Thai/Lao for a while but still struggle with conversation; Learners returning to the language after a break; Intermediate+ learners wanting to maintain or improve fluency
🗣️ What You’ll Do:
💬 Practice real conversations on topics YOU care about: travel, food, daily life, culture, relationships, and more
💬 Learn native phrases, casual speech, slang, and idioms
💬 Improve pronunciation and listening with songs, social media, news, or signs
💬 Get real-time feedback and guidance to speak naturally and fluently
💬 Boost confidence in speaking Thai or Lao in daily life, work, or travel situations
👨🎓👩🎓 CURRICULUM 3
Reading Practice
🕒 Flexible pace
🌍 Perfect for learners who can read some Thai and want to improve fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through guided reading and conversation.
📚 What You’ll Do:
📖 Read short articles, news, posters, or stories — tailored to your level
📖 Learn and review key vocabulary & expressions from the reading
📖 Use new vocabulary to create sentences and practice speaking
📖 Discuss the topic to boost comprehension and build conversation skills
📖 Explore a variety of topics like culture, food, daily life, or travel
📖 Practice reading aloud to improve pronunciation and confidence
📖 Optional: complete writing tasks based on the reading to reinforce learning
👨🎓👩🎓 CURRICULUM 4
Kids Course (Fun & Engaging)
🕒 Flexible pace
🌍 Perfect for kids of mixed culture (e.g. with a Lao or Thai parent) growing up outside of Laos or Thailand, or foreign children preparing to move to the country and wanting to learn the language in a fun, natural way.
🧸 What Your Kids Will Learn:
🍭Self-introduction: Name, age, where you're from
🍭Colours, feelings, and family vocabulary: Learning through fun visuals and interactive activities
🍭Basic words for daily life: Food, animals, nature, simple actions
🍭Learn through engaging methods: Games, chants, songs, flashcards, and storytelling
🍭Cultural connection: Fun facts about Laos/Thailand to connect language with culture
🍭Customized lessons: Tailored to the learning style and interests of each child, including sessions for siblings or multiple children together
🍭Gentle encouragement: Creating a warm, fun, and supportive environment where even shy kids feel confident to speak
🎉 Highlights:
Storytime & Guessing Games: Interactive activities that help kids build vocabulary in an enjoyable way
Hands-on learning: Fun activities like drawing, acting out words, and role-playing
Small steps, big rewards: Kids will see progress quickly and feel motivated to keep learning
👨🎓👩🎓 CURRICULUM 5
Learning Lao and Thai at the Same Time
🕒 Flexible pace
🌍 Perfect for learners who are interested in learning both Lao and Thai and want to clearly understand the similarities and differences between the two languages. Since Lao and Thai share many common features, this course helps you compare and contrast them side by side — so you can learn more effectively and avoid confusion.
🔍 What You’ll Do:
🇹🇭🇱🇦Dual-Language Learning: Learn phrases in Thai and translate them into Lao. The lesson materials are split-screen — Thai on the left, Lao on the right — for easy comparison.
🇹🇭🇱🇦Topics: You’ll cover key survival topics from Curriculum 1 — greetings, numbers, time, directions, shopping, food, and more.
🇹🇭🇱🇦Clear Comparisons: Many students who study both Thai and Lao find themselves mixing them up. This course is designed to highlight the similarities, differences, and pronunciation contrasts, helping you organize your understanding of both languages more clearly and confidently.
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📝What You Can Expect from My Class
🔍Private, personalised, and customised lessons
🔍Interactive lessons with plenty of opportunities to speak
🔍Exclusive learning materials and resources
🔍Homework (if needed or upon request)
📝 Come join my 25-minute trial class
📚 5-minute self-introduction
📚 10-minute mini-lesson
📚 5-minute detailed analysis of your current level
📚 5-minute valuable learning methods and future lessons.
📝Classroom Rules
🙇♀ Bring your pen and a notebook to collect useful expressions in class.
🙇♀ Always check your connection and devices before class starts.
🙇♀ Cancel the class 24 hours before class. If you have to cancel a class within 24 hours, be sure you notify me through What’s App/AT Chat