OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS

DLS trains large groups of Thai students every year at all proficiency levels, fostering a communal learning environment while tailoring training to each individual student.

 

 

 

 

OUR TEAM

Our experienced Thai instructors come from diverse backgrounds and many have past careers in Thailand and the surrounding region. This real-world experience informs their instruction and allows for specialized language training. Our instructors are expertly versed in the ILR FSI and DLPT language proficiency tests, skillfully adapting their teaching methods to accommodate students' proficiency levels and backgrounds. 

 

 

Our Thai instructors include:

  • Career FSI and DLI Thai instructors (20+ years)
  • Editor in Chief of Thai magazine in Bangkok
  • Legal Expert for the Thai National Anti-Corruption Commission
  • Certified legal and medical Thai interpreter
  • Professional researcher on military intervention in Southeast Asia and Thailand
  • Grand Palace visitors’ guide in Bangkok
  • Administrator and trainer for Aeronautical Radio of Thailand
  • Consular Assistant for the Department of State
  • Engineer and Researcher for Department of Alternative Energy Development in Thailand
  • Foreign Language Lecturer at Mahasarakham University in Thailand
  • Import/Export Expert for logistics companies in Thailand
 

 

Student Feedback

 

“The Thai course, the teachers, and the Asian Language Department Staff were all a huge help. Our main instructor could not have been any better. Her mastery of the English language allowed for her to clearly and precisely explain Thai usage and grammar, and her experience as a teacher was invaluable. Additionally, her classsroom demeanor and environment was perfect for students who are also professionals in their own fields. Goal= 2/2/1+, Tested Scores = 3/3/2+”
- DLS Thai student, Anonymous

“This was hands down the best teacher I have ever had for language. I only wish I could have worked with [them] for 10 months instead of just 100 hours. I hope you can keep [them] for other students! [They have] an emotional intelligence for when to push you and when to ease up. [They were] organized in a way that you just felt like things were flowing along, but actually it was really structured.”
- DLS Thai student, Kelly S.

“[I had] an amazing instructor. I wish I had the opportunity to work with her more- she has the knowledge of a Ph.D. in both linguistics and International Relations. Our time together was well spent and my 3/3/3 indicates her abilities as an instructor after my 8 year absence from daily use of Thai. Brava!"
- DLS Thai student, Tim P.

"[My instructor] was very professional, knowledgeable and included additional cultural information that will be very helpful when we go to Thailand. I would highly recommend [them] as a language teacher in the future.”
- DLS Thai student, Anonymous

 

 

EVENTS

 

Students engage in a three-part session with pre-cooking games, in-cooking instructions, and post-cooking summaries. Activities, including a fun exercise where students followed and described cooking steps in Thai, are thoughtfully tailored to challenge senior students while remaining accessible to juniors.

 

Participants joyfully embrace the spirit of Thailand's famous water festival, engaging in traditional celebrations, cultural activities, and water-themed fun, fostering a deep connection with Thai customs and community. 

Students navigate a series of real-life scenarios, from airport arrivals to restaurant orders, interacting exclusively in Thai with native speakers at each station. This dynamic and educational setup provides a fun, fully immersive experience, bolstering students' language skills and confidence in engaging conversations.