a bookworm, cinephile, language geek, with 8 years of Thai teaching experience
Teaches
Thai
Native
Speaks
English
German
a bookworm, cinephile, language geek, with 8 years of Thai teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From ThailandLiving in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand (18:16 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 27, 2017
Interest topicReadingFilms & TV SeriesArt
Sa wad dii krub! - Hello! I am Tam, a trained Thai teacher with 8 years of experience. I started loving languages while doing my master's degree in documentary film in Berlin, Germany. For 5 years, I soaked up all the language and culture. What a wonderful city!
I am a project manager at one of the biggest movie streaming platform companies in Bangkok, Thailand. Apart from that, I love reading. I used to be a writer. Still, I am a part-time filmmaker who is crazy about movies and checking out art exhibitions.
Back in the class, I know how to teach Thai like a real pro. I've been doing it for a long time, helping many people learn, speak, and communicate in Thai.
Me as a Teacher
I have tutored students from the beginning level to the advanced level. When I started learning German, I did some language exchange with the people who want to learn Thai and can give some German lessons back for me.
When I was in Bangkok, I had face-to-face Thai lessons with two Germans for around three months. Now, I am still doing this kind of language exchange every day since September 2017. I have experience teaching Thai to foreigners for more than 4 years.
My lessons & teaching style
My lesson is based on your interest. I always have a short talk at the beginning of the lesson so that I can understand your goals, your interests. I can give several types of material such as audio, homework, etc.
The most important things are that I can suggest you Thai movies, or Thai video channel on Youtube, as I study films, so I quite specialize in this topic. And also some Thai literature, and even another cultural aspects in Thai. Because it is something that I found very interested and it keeps your motivation flying high.
My teaching material
Image files
Presentation slides/PPT
Video files
Articles and news
Audio files
PDF file
Text Documents
Certificates
Certificate of Completion - Sumaa Language and Culture Institue - 2022successfully completed the Teaching Thai to Foreigners Training (36 hours) with all the rights and privileges ensuring therefrom
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Education
2018 - 2019
Master's - Visual Anthropology, Media and Documentary PracticeMünster University
5.0
Rating
226
Students
1,674
Lessons
99%
Attendance
99%
Response
5.0
Rating
226
Students
1674
Lessons
99%
Attendance
99%
Response
Thai Lessons
Trial Lesson
114 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
T101: Speaking and Listening for Beginners (A1-A2)
A1 - A2General1,327 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 7% off
T102: Reading and Writing for beginners and intermediates (A1-B1)
A1 - B1General71 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 7% off
T103: Students with A2 or higher
B1 - C2Conversation Practice161 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 7% off
Advanced! Discuss: Thai movies, books, politic
C1 - C2Conversation Practice1 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 7% off
T104: Group lesson with 2 people
A1Conversation Practice0 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 2% off
Availability
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325 Reviews
Matt
8 Thai lessons
Teacher’s pick
I find Kru Tam's lessons very helpful for practicing Thai and revising vocabulary and grammar. His lessons are well structured and his excellent English also allows him (if required) to explain vocabularly/grammar in terms that an English speaker can easily understand.
Jan 20, 2024
Alistair Moreton
32 Thai lessons
Teacher’s pick
Have been working with Kru Tam for a couple of months now and really enjoying it. The lessons are very interactive and structured well so that you practice both reading and speaking, and the exercises you do together really help put the new vocabulary you learn into context. He is really patient and makes sure you get the pronunciation right (particularly the tones!) which is something I really need and value as a beginner!
Dec 22, 2023
alec
27 Thai lessons
Teacher’s pick
My Thai has improved very quickly under Kruu Tam’s teaching.
The lessons are well structured (recap previous lesson via conversation, introduction of new concepts, drills and asking/answering questions).
I would highly recommend Kruu Tam, he is patient, focused and most importantly a great teacher!
Oct 12, 2023
Michy
2 Thai lessons
I had concerns that I might not have what it takes to learn Thai. Tam already made me feel during the trial lesson that it will not only be possible, but also enjoyable. I am convinced that with his help, I will learn Thai, and he will surely accompany me along the way.
Mar 18, 2024
Matt
8 Thai lessons
I really enjoyed today's lesson with Kru Tam. At my request we began by discussing films (so I could practice my film vocabulary) and then moved onto cover some more advanced vocabulary, reading and discussion about work. He is always easy to chat to and provides feedback that is both helpful and encouraging. I look forward to my next lesson.
Jan 29, 2024
Benjamin Lee
1 Thai lesson
Just had my first lesson, and I find it to be really engaging. With great notes, so that I am able to revise after class.