1-on-1 Online Lessons
Private Thai Lessons
That Get You Speaking
Private lessons with a native Thai teacher who builds every session around your goals. Conversation, business, family, or travel.
From 800 THB/hour
Private Thai Lessons with Kru Nariss
About this service
Thai with Nariss offers 1-on-1 private Thai lessons online via Zoom, taught by Kru Nariss, a TEFL-certified native Thai speaker in Koh Samui with over 6 years of experience and five-star Google reviews. Unlike marketplace platforms, every student keeps the same teacher and gets a curriculum built for their goals. Packages range from 650 to 800 THB per hour.
The problem
Finding the right Thai tutor online is harder than it looks. Group classes move at someone else's pace. Apps drill you on phrases nobody actually says. Generic tutors on marketplace platforms teach formal Thai that sounds stiff in real conversations. And without a structured plan, progress stalls after the basics.
How Nariss fixes it
She builds your curriculum around what you need Thai for, whether that is chatting with your partner's family, handling business calls, or ordering street food without pointing at pictures. You get the same teacher every session, someone who tracks your progress and adjusts the plan as you improve. That consistency is what turns scattered vocabulary into actual fluency.
Transparent Pricing
The more hours you commit to, the less you pay per lesson. Every package includes a custom curriculum and lesson materials.
Trial Lesson
- 1 hour of private lessons
- Assess your level and goals
- Custom lesson plan preview
Foundation
- 10 hours of private lessons
- Study plan built for your goals
- Lesson notes and homework
- Save 500 THB vs single lessons
Fluency
- 20 hours of private lessons
- Structured study plan with clear goals
- Progress tracked lesson by lesson
- Lesson recordings on request
- Save 1,400 THB vs single lessons
Immersion
- 30 hours of private lessons
- Deeper coverage of reading and writing
- Regular progress check-ins
- Lesson recordings on request
- Save 3,000 THB vs single lessons
Proficiency
- 40 hours of private lessons
- Covers speaking, reading, and writing
- Priority scheduling
- Lesson recordings included
- Save 4,800 THB vs single lessons
Mastery
- 60 hours of private lessons
- Full speaking, reading, and writing mastery
- Priority scheduling
- Lesson recordings included
- Save 9,000 THB vs single lessons
All prices in Thai Baht (THB). Payment via Stripe (card, Apple Pay), Thai bank transfer, or PromptPay.
Want to combine with video courses? Check our bundles for extra savings.
Lessons Built Around Your Life
Every student has a different reason for learning Thai. Your curriculum reflects yours.
Conversational Thai
Everyday speaking, tones that actually sound right, and the phrases Thai people use with each other. Not the stiff sentences from a textbook.
Business Thai
Meetings, emails, and the polite registers that matter in Thai workplaces. Built for professionals relocating or working with Thai teams.
Relationships & Family
Talk to your Thai partner's family without relying on translation. You also learn the etiquette: how to address elders, what topics to avoid, and when to wai.
Muay Thai & Sports
Gym vocabulary, trainer communication, and the camp-life language you won't find in any course. For fighters and training enthusiasts in Thailand.
How to Get Started
From first call to first lesson in under a week.
Book a free consultation
A 15-minute Zoom call with Nariss. She listens to your goals and figures out where you stand.
Get your custom curriculum
Nariss writes a study plan based on what you actually want to do with Thai. No off-the-shelf syllabi.
Start learning
Weekly sessions on Zoom. Progress tracked, materials provided, homework if you want it.
Book a free consultation
A 15-minute Zoom call with Nariss. She listens to your goals and figures out where you stand.
Get your custom curriculum
Nariss writes a study plan based on what you actually want to do with Thai. No off-the-shelf syllabi.
Start learning
Weekly sessions on Zoom. Progress tracked, materials provided, homework if you want it.
Everything Between Lessons, in One Place
Your lessons don't end when the Zoom call does. Every student gets a personal dashboard where Nariss posts your homework, vocabulary, and audio recordings after each session.
Book & Manage Lessons
Pick a time from the built-in calendar, join with one click, reschedule or cancel when plans change. Your upcoming sessions and meeting links are always visible.
Homework & Corrections
Translation exercises after every session. Some answers are checked instantly, others get Nariss's written feedback with color-coded corrections and comments.
Flashcards & Spaced Repetition
Cards generated from your vocabulary with native audio. A spaced repetition algorithm resurfaces words right before you forget them.
Vocabulary & Resources
Every word from every session in one searchable bank with audio playback. Export to PDF anytime. Course files and recordings organized by session.
What Private Lesson Students Say
Nariss is an awesome and professional language instructor! I am only four hours into instruction and I already notice that my language skills have noticeably improved. I'm at a somewhat Intermediate level with in-country experience and learning from multiple sources. She is also an exceptional listener, only interrupting, as needed, to correct without disruption my rhythm. I'm allowed to make mistakes and then asked to restate fully, several times if needed. Nariss pushes me to mostly converse in Thai, so I increase my vocab along the way. I also find that by supporting my instructor directly, there are no divided loyalties which I found a bit lacking with instruction on the several major language instruction mills.
Bob
Nariss is an awesome and professional language instructor! I am only four hours into instruction and I already notice that my language skills have noticeably improved. I'm at a somewhat Intermediate level with in-country experience and learning from multiple sources. She is also an exceptional listener, only interrupting, as needed, to correct without disruption my rhythm. I'm allowed to make mistakes and then asked to restate fully, several times if needed. Nariss pushes me to mostly converse in Thai, so I increase my vocab along the way. I also find that by supporting my instructor directly, there are no divided loyalties which I found a bit lacking with instruction on the several major language instruction mills.
Bob
Not Another Marketplace Tutor
Platforms like Preply and italki connect you with whoever is available. Here is what a dedicated teacher looks like instead.
| Thai with Nariss | Marketplace Tutors | |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher | Same teacher every session | Different tutor each time |
| Curriculum | Custom-built for your goals | No structured plan |
| Language taught | Real spoken Thai | Textbook Thai |
| Cultural context | Native Koh Samui teacher | Varies by tutor |
| Track record | Five-star Google reviews | Unverified ratings |
| Pricing | Transparent THB, volume discounts | Variable, $10-80+/hr |
Thai with Nariss provides the same dedicated teacher every session, a curriculum written for your goals, and transparent pricing in THB. Marketplace platforms assign a different tutor each time with no structured plan. With verified five-star Google reviews, Nariss is one of the highest-rated independent Thai teachers online.
In Koh Samui? Learn Thai in person with Nariss.
Common Questions About Private Lessons
One hour on Zoom. Nariss usually starts with new vocabulary, moves into pronunciation and tone work, then spends the second half on conversation. Some sessions are heavier on grammar, others are almost entirely speaking practice. It depends on what you need that week. You get lesson notes and optional homework after each session.
Any level, including absolute beginner. Nariss builds your curriculum from scratch based on your goals and current ability. The free consultation is where she assesses where you are and what you need.
After your consultation, you and Nariss agree on a weekly schedule that works across time zones. Most students book a regular weekly slot. If something comes up, you can reschedule with 24 hours notice.
Yes. If you start with conversational Thai and later need business vocabulary for a new job, Nariss adjusts your plan. Changing direction is easy when it is just you and your teacher.
Reschedule or cancel with at least 24 hours notice and there is no penalty. Lessons cancelled with less than 24 hours notice count as completed. Unused lesson hours in your package do not expire.
Have more questions? See the full FAQ or ask Nariss directly.
Ready to start speaking Thai?
15 minutes on Zoom with Nariss. She asks what you want Thai for, figures out your level, and tells you honestly whether private lessons are the right fit.
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