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Dalivanh
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Teaches
Lao
Native
Thai
Native
Speaks
English
Vietnamese
Japanese
🇱🇦🇹🇭Experienced Teacher & Translator (15+ yrs) 🌍 Intl. org experience 💼 Corporate trainer
Teaches
Lao
Native
Thai
Native
Speaks
English
Vietnamese
Japanese
🇱🇦🇹🇭Experienced Teacher & Translator (15+ yrs) 🌍 Intl. org experience 💼 Corporate trainer
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From Lao People's Democratic RepublicLiving in Osaka, Japan (19:57 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 2, 2022InterestsMarketingFoodTravelPets & AnimalsBusiness & Finance
🍒 Fluent in 5 languages: Thai, Lao, English, Vietnamese, and Japanese
🍒 Former component coordinator for UNDP’s NHDR project in Laos
🍒 Founding member of the Lao Securities Exchange - Holder of the Lao Class 1 Securities License
🍒 Founder of NGO & travel agencies in Japan and Laos – Delivering real-world language training rooted in hands-on experience
🍒 Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Monash University (#37 in the world, #2 in Australia)
🍒 Completed M.A. & PhD coursework in Economics at Kobe University (#18 in Japan, Global Top #400)
🍒 Ranked 2nd nationwide in Lao high school graduation exam
🍒 Long-term residency: 14 years in Japan, 3 years in Australia, 6 years in VietnamMe as a Teacher
🍒15+ years of experience teaching Thai and Lao —both online and offline, through one-on-one and group lessons—to foreigners traveling to or staying in Thailand and Laos for short-term visits, long-term stays, or work.
🍒15+ years of experience in language schools - in Laos and Japan, teaching students of all ages and levels.
🍒15+ years of experience in corporate training - especially for Japanese expats relocating to Thailand and Laos.
🍒15+ years of translation/interpreting experience – AEPF, Lao Academy journals etc.
🍒Language trainer for Japanese expats in Laos through a JICA programme.
🍒Currently running a Lao language YouTube channel – DM me for the link!My lessons & teaching style
👀 How My Lessons Work?👀
✏️ 100% tailored to your goals (travel, relationships, hobby, work, etc.)
✏️ Real-life conversation - not textbook memorisation
✏️ Learning materials - Original self-made PowerPoint presentations, Self-produced YouTube videos ...
✏️ Lots of speaking practice - interactive classes
✏️ Homework (only if you want!)
🇱🇦🇹🇭 Thai–Lao Language Comparison: For those interested in the differences between the two languages.
⭐️⭐️⭐️Many Thai and Lao textbooks focus on written language, but in everyday conversation, people speak differently. I will teach you real Thai and Lao—the way people actually speak in daily life!⭐️⭐️⭐️My teaching material
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- PDF file
- Flashcards
5.0
Rating
179
Students
991
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Lao Lessons
Lao
Thai
Trial Lesson
101 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
🇱🇦BEGINNER (+ FREE 📸Audio/Video Clips)🔥SALE🔥
A1 - C1Language Essentials352 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
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🇱🇦CONVERSATION | FREE TALK (+ FREE 📸Audio/Video Clips)🔥SALE🔥
A1 - C1Conversation88 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
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🇱🇦SURVIVAL | TRAVELER (+ FREE 📸Audio/Video Clips)🔥SALE🔥
A1Conversation43 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
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🇱🇦READING (+ FREE 📸Audio/Video Clips)🔥SALE🔥
A1 - C1Language Essentials10 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 15% off
🇱🇦 GROUP LESSON [ 2 pax ] (+ FREE 📸Audio/Video Clips)🔥SALE🔥
A1 - C2Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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My creations
Podcast (5)
Quiz (43)
44 Reviews
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Lao
Thai
Mark Newgent
4 Lao lessons
Awesome teacher, will book again! ຂອບໃຈ
Sep 19, 2025
cdoege01
14 Thai lessons
Great teacher. Flexible and meet my needs.
Sep 3, 2025
Randal Rhoade
6 Lao lessons
Good first lesson with Dalivahn
Aug 22, 2025
cdoege01
14 Thai lessons
Always a fun conversation
Sep 16, 2025
Sounithtra Vongsapha
2 Lao lessons
I really enjoy my learning session with Dalivanh! Very organic conversation and I'm happy to learn the proper way to speak lao.
Aug 23, 2025
Sounithtra Vongsapha
2 Lao lessons
Great introduction session! What a great way to learn another language. Will definitely continue with Dalivanh.
Aug 18, 2025
Trial Lesson
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