People Who Make Learning Actually Work

We're not just teachers reading from textbooks. Our team brings real-world English experience from years of living, working, and communicating across different cultures. And honestly, that makes all the difference when you're trying to build genuine confidence with a new language.

How We Actually Teach

Most language schools follow a rigid curriculum. You memorize lists, complete exercises, maybe have a conversation practice once a week. It works for some people, but we've seen too many students get frustrated with that approach.

We build lessons around what you actually need to communicate. If you're preparing for university in Australia, we focus on academic discussions and presentations. Working in tourism? Let's practice real guest interactions and problem-solving scenarios.

Our classes stay small because you can't hide in the back row when there are only six students. You'll speak English from day one, even if it feels uncomfortable at first. That's kind of the point.

Small group English class session with interactive learning

What Guides Our Teaching

Real Communication First

Grammar matters, but only when it helps you actually say something. We start with practical communication and build structure around that, not the other way around.

Your Goals Matter

A business professional needs different vocabulary than a nursing student. We adapt our approach based on where you're going, not where textbooks think you should be.

Mistakes Are Normal

Everyone fumbles with new language structures. We create space where making mistakes feels safe rather than embarrassing, because that's how actual learning happens.

Beyond The Classroom

English doesn't stop when class ends. We provide resources, practice partners, and ongoing support so you keep building skills between our sessions.

Cultural Context

Language carries culture with it. We teach you not just words, but when to use them and what they actually communicate in different situations.

Flexible Progress

Some concepts click immediately. Others take weeks to feel natural. We adjust pacing based on how you're actually progressing, not arbitrary timelines.

Meet Your Instructors

We keep our teaching team deliberately small. You'll work with the same instructors throughout your program, which means they actually get to know how you learn and where you need support.

Amara Keovilay, Senior English Instructor

Amara Keovilay

Senior Instructor

Spent eight years teaching English in Singapore before returning to Vientiane in 2023. Her specialty is helping advanced students break through that frustrating plateau where you understand everything but still struggle to express complex ideas naturally.

She runs our business communication workshops and works primarily with professionals preparing for international roles.

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Thongchai Phommasane, English Language Specialist

Thongchai Phommasane

Language Specialist

Started as a translator before moving into teaching five years ago. He focuses on intermediate learners who need to build vocabulary systematically while developing natural speaking patterns.

His classes emphasize practical conversation skills and real-world listening comprehension through authentic materials like podcasts and interviews.

Conversation Practice Vocabulary Building Pronunciation

Following Student Progress Over Time

Starting Point: September 2023

Initial Assessment

Bounmee enrolled after years of studying English in school but feeling unable to hold basic conversations. She could read intermediate texts slowly but froze when trying to speak.

Her primary goal was preparing for a hotel management position that required regular communication with international guests.

Building Foundations: December 2023

Three Months Progress

After consistent twice-weekly sessions focused on hospitality scenarios, she started handling basic guest interactions with more confidence. The breakthrough came when she successfully managed a booking complaint entirely in English.

"I still made grammar mistakes, but I could actually help the guest solve their problem. That felt different from just memorizing phrases."

Continued Development: May 2024

Eight Months Later

She moved into an assistant management role at her hotel and continued classes to develop more sophisticated language for staff coordination and guest relations.

We shifted focus to telephone communication and handling complex situations like coordinating with tour operators and managing special requests.

Current Status: February 2025

Ongoing Application

She now trains new staff on guest communication and occasionally joins our conversation practice groups to maintain fluency. Her English isn't perfect, but it works effectively in her daily professional context.

"I still look up words sometimes and have to think about complex grammar. But I can do my job confidently now, which was the whole point."

Student practicing English conversation in small group setting

Progress looks different for everyone. Some students advance quickly through initial levels then plateau for months. Others struggle at first but suddenly accelerate once core patterns click. We track development through actual communication ability rather than rigid test scores.

Ready To Start Building Your English Skills?

Our next beginner and intermediate programs begin in September 2025. We're currently scheduling assessment conversations to help match you with the right class level and instructor.

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