Hi! I'm Layla.
I'm an experienced language teacher with over 11 years of experience helping students achieve their language learning goals. As a native speaker of Thai and Mandarin, and with English fluency at a native speaker's level, I bring a deep understanding of language acquisition and cultural nuances to my teaching.
My approach is highly effective, tailored to each student's needs, and designed to make learning enjoyable and impactful. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your skills, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Here’s how I’ll guide you through your learning:
Prioritizing Essentials: We’ll start with the most fundamental concepts, focusing on what truly matters for your goals. I’ll ensure you grasp the basics that form the foundation of the language before moving into more advanced topics.
Purposeful Learning Stages: Each stage will introduce only what’s essential for you to progress confidently. We’ll avoid unnecessary details, keeping the focus on practical skills that you can apply immediately, ensuring you’re not overwhelmed.
Tailored Learning Materials: I’ll use resources that suit all learning styles. For visual learners, I’ll incorporate images and written materials. For auditory learners, we’ll focus on listening exercises and pronunciation. For kinesthetic learners, there will be interactive and hands-on activities. This way, everyone finds a way to connect with the material in their own style.
Progressive Structure: Every new piece of information builds on what you’ve already learned. Our lessons will follow a logical sequence, allowing each concept to support the next. By reinforcing previous knowledge as we introduce new ideas, I’ll help you steadily build a strong, integrated understanding of the language.
What My Students Say
“Kruu Layla makes moving on from just knowing the Thai script to actually reading it feel seamless. The stories she uses gradually increase in difficulty, so it's not too overwhelming. She also uses this class to teach modern font, which is very helpful in the real world! Thank you, Layla!”
— Becky Hanna-Lozano,
Library Assistant