Olivia Thai is a Thai teacher who teaches her language to French-speaking learners through books, videos and online resources. Originally from Prachuap Khiri Khan, she uses a progressive approach focused on everyday vocabulary and pronunciation. Her methods include 100 Verbs, 100 Days and 100 Words in 100 Days – Explore the House.
📘 Who Is Olivia Thai?
Olivia Thai specializes in language teaching and intercultural exchange.
She grew up in a family working in agriculture and first developed an interest in English before later learning French. Her knowledge of French now allows her to explain Thai while taking into account some of the specific difficulties faced by French-speaking learners.
Olivia also explains that she completed teacher training and obtained qualifications allowing her to teach in Thailand. She later developed her own teaching materials, books and online content.
Source: Olivia Thai – her background and teaching journey.
🎓 Her Teaching Approach
Olivia adapts her teaching to French-speaking learners with a progressive and structured method. She focuses on everyday vocabulary, useful expressions, pronunciation and understanding how the Thai language works.
Her approach is mainly aimed at beginners and intermediate learners who want to make steady progress without starting with an overly theoretical study of grammar.
Olivia Thai at a glance:
- Who it is for: French-speaking beginners and intermediate learners who want to learn Thai progressively.
- What she offers: books, audio files, short videos and free online lessons.
- Where to start: 100 Verbs, 100 Days for useful vocabulary, followed by her YouTube channel @apprendrethaï for additional practice.
📙 Her Books for Learning Thai
In December 2024, Olivia published her first book, Learn Thai: 100 Verbs, 100 Days. The method is designed for beginners and intermediate learners.
The principle is straightforward: learners progressively discover useful verbs together with their pronunciation, examples of how they are used and guidance to help memorize them.
The book also comes with 100 free downloadable audio files, allowing learners to work on pronunciation and Thai intonation.
📘 See “100 Verbs, 100 Days” on Amazon
Olivia later published Apprendre le thaï : 100 mots en 100 jours – Explorez la maison. This French-language method focuses on vocabulary related to the home and everyday objects.
Words are presented with Thai writing, phonetic transcription for French-speaking learners, practical examples and cultural notes. The method also includes audio resources and downloadable vocabulary cards to support memorization.
📚 Her Children’s Books
Olivia Thai has also published illustrated books designed to introduce younger readers to Thai language and culture.
- Niao, le chat et l’ombre de Bangkok – a story presented in Thai, French and English following the adventures of a cat in Bangkok.
- Tawan and the Golden River – a trilingual French, Thai and English story featuring an elephant and exploring themes such as courage, wisdom and respect for nature.
These books may be particularly useful for multicultural families, expatriate families or parents who want to introduce their children to several languages from an early age.
Olivia’s catalogue has also expanded to include other publications, including a Thailand-themed coloring book and a book designed for learning French.
Current catalogue: Olivia Thai’s official resources and publications.
📱 Her Free Online Content
Books are only part of Olivia’s learning resources. She also publishes free content across several online platforms.
On TikTok, @languethai, she shares short videos covering vocabulary, useful phrases, pronunciation and aspects of Thai culture.
Her YouTube channel @apprendrethaï offers longer lessons, sentence structures and practical exercises.
She also shares content about Thai language and culture on Instagram under the name @languethai, as well as on Facebook.
If you prefer learning through video, you can also explore our selection of the best YouTube channels about Thailand.
🌍 Why Is Her Method Well Suited to French Speakers?
One of the main advantages of Olivia’s approach is that she speaks French. This allows her to explain certain differences between French and Thai directly rather than systematically using English as an intermediary language.
Her lessons also focus on practical situations: everyday vocabulary, pronunciation, useful sentences and understanding the cultural context in which particular words and expressions are used.
Learning a language involves more than memorizing vocabulary. Understanding local habits and social codes can also make communication easier, and Olivia includes these cultural aspects in her content.
For a broader introduction to communicating in everyday situations, see our guide on how to order food in Thailand.
📬 How to Follow Olivia Thai
- Official resources: Olivia Thai on Linktree
- TikTok: @languethai
- YouTube: @apprendrethaï
- Instagram: @languethai
- Facebook: Professor Olivia Thai
- Amazon: Olivia Thai’s author page
🤝 An Approach Combining Language and Thai Culture
Through her books and online content, Olivia Thai gives French-speaking learners several ways to approach the language: progressive vocabulary building, listening, pronunciation, practical examples and an introduction to Thai culture.
Her method can therefore provide a useful starting point for travelers, expatriates and families who want to learn Thai progressively before moving on to more detailed study of grammar, writing and tones.
Understanding the language also means understanding the country, its customs and everyday interactions. You can continue with our guide to Thai etiquette and customs.
🔄 Last updated on October 5, 2026
