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- Lao Language and Culture Resources
Lao Language and Culture Resources
Dictionaries, Encyclopedias & Digital Libraries
- Learn Lao
Includes Lao words and phrases
Grammar
- Omniglot
Includes lessons in Lao alphabet, pronunciation, and language
Vocabulary
- Quizlet
Sets of Lao vocabulary flashcards - Lao Phrasebook
Lao dictionary and phrasebook
Reading & Writing
- Introduction to Lao Writing System
Includes audio of each letter's sound - Wikipedia on Lao Writing System
- Lao Writing System
Video to help with pronouncing and writing the letters of the alphabet - Short Stories in Lao
- Lao Children's Books
Four children's books with English translation
Listening & Speaking
- Helpful Phrases
Youtube video of Lao phrases with pronunciation - Numbers
Lao children's show episode focusing on numbers
Online Course Materials
- Live Lingua
Online Courses in Basic Lao - Lao Lessons
Introduction to Lao alphabet, pronunciation, tones, and grammar - Lao Learning and Culture Resources
Inlcudes lessons in Lao language as well as Lao histroy, art, culture, and folklore - Lao 101
News & Media
- Passasson
Newspaper in Lao - KPL Lao News Agency
Art, Films and Music
- New Spring
1976 Lao Propaganda Film - The Personal Mode
Short film in Lao with subtitles in English - Journey to Conservation
Short film in Lao with subtitles in English - Lao music
- Traditional Lao music
- Lao Songs
Karaoke-style allows you to read Lao lyrics