About BangkokLingua

We believe language learning should be fun, personal, and life-changing. Since 2016, we've helped hundreds of students from around the world discover new languages and fall in love with Bangkok.

Our Mission

To make quality language education accessible, enjoyable, and effective. We combine expert instruction with small class sizes, cultural immersion, and a warm community to create the best possible learning experience.

Whether you're here for travel, business, love, or the ED visa — we're here to help you succeed.

Our Journey

From a small shophouse to Bangkok's most-loved language school.

2016

BangkokLingua Founded

Started as a small Thai-for-foreigners school in a cozy Sukhumvit shophouse with just 2 instructors.

2017

ED Visa Sponsor Approved

Officially approved by the Thai Ministry of Education as an ED visa sponsor, opening doors for international students.

2018

Expanded to 4 Languages

Added Japanese, Chinese, and English programs due to growing demand from the expat community.

2019

Moved to New Campus

Relocated to our beautiful 3-story campus near BTS Phrom Phong with 8 modern classrooms.

2020

Online Classes Launched

Adapted quickly to offer hybrid learning, keeping students connected throughout the pandemic.

2022

Korean & French Added

Expanded to 6 languages, responding to the K-wave and growing Francophone community in Bangkok.

2024

500+ Students Milestone

Reached 500 active students from over 40 nationalities. Still growing!

Meet Our Team

Native speakers, certified teachers, and passionate language lovers.

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Kanya Suwannaphat

กัญญา สุวรรณพฤกษ์

Thai Language Director

Born and raised in Bangkok, Kanya has been teaching Thai to foreigners for over 12 years. She specializes in making tones accessible to speakers of non-tonal languages and has developed our signature 'Tone by Color' teaching method.

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James Mitchell

English Program Lead

Originally from London, James has lived in Bangkok for 8 years and holds a CELTA certification. He specializes in Business English and exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL). His interactive teaching style makes even grammar fun.

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Yuki Tanaka

田中ゆき

Japanese Language Instructor

Yuki moved to Bangkok from Osaka 5 years ago and brings her infectious enthusiasm for Japanese culture into every lesson. She uses manga, anime, and J-pop to make learning Japanese engaging and memorable.

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Wei Chen

陈伟

Chinese Language Instructor

From Beijing, Wei has taught Mandarin across Southeast Asia for over 7 years. He's known for his patient teaching style and creative use of Chinese movies and songs in lessons. HSK exam preparation specialist.

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Soo-jin Park

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Korean Language Instructor

Soo-jin from Seoul combines her love of K-culture with structured Korean teaching. Her classes feature K-drama clips, K-pop lyrics analysis, and Korean cooking vocabulary. TOPIK preparation expert.

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Pierre Dubois

French Language Instructor

Parisian Pierre brings the language of love to Bangkok. With 10 years of teaching experience across Asia, he makes French approachable with his humor and cultural storytelling. DELF exam preparation available.

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Somchai Wongkham

สมชาย วงศ์คำ

Academic Coordinator

Somchai manages curriculum development and coordinates schedules across all language programs. With a background in linguistics from Chulalongkorn University, he ensures our teaching methods are research-backed.

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Narin Prasert

นรินทร์ ประเสริฐ

Student Visa Coordinator

Narin handles all ED visa documentation and guides students through the visa process. She speaks Thai, English, and basic Japanese, making the paperwork process smooth for international students.

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Life at BangkokLingua

Peek inside our classrooms, events, and daily life at the school.

Come Visit Us!

We'd love to show you around. Book a free trial class or just drop by for a chat.