What does Laos writing look like?

Lao is written from left to right. Vowels can be written above, below, in front of, or behind consonants, with some vowel combinations written before, over, and after. Spaces for separating words and punctuation were traditionally not used, but space is used and functions in place of a comma or period.

What do they speak in Laos?

Lao
Laos/Official languages

What nationality is Laos?

The Lao people are a Tai ethnic group native to Southeast Asia, who speak the eponymous language of the Kra–Dai languages, originating from present-day southern China. They are the majority ethnic group of Laos, making up 53.2\% of the total population. The majority of Lao people adhere to Theravada Buddhism.

Do people speak English in Laos?

If you’re just visiting Laos for a short while, you should be able to get by with these basic Lao phrases as people in the most touristic areas do speak a little English. The sign language works pretty well too, but being able to speak the local language is way better, as that’s how you avoid misunderstandings and other unexpected things.

Do I need to learn Lao before I visit Laos?

Although it is not necessary to learn Lao before you visit Laos, it is always useful to know some basic words or phases. It can be a rewarding experience to be able to speak to local people in their native tongue while travelling in Laos.

Are there any English – Laotian books to learn the language?

Apparently, there are no quality English – Laotian books that will provide you with decent materials to learn the Lao language. Most of the times you’ll get Thai language instead of Lao.

What are some Lao words/phrases?

Here are some useful Lao phases: English words/phrases Lao words/phrase Hello ສະບາຍດີ (sabaidee) Thank you ຂອບໃຈ (khàwp jai) Thank you very much ຂອບໃຈຫລາຍໆ (khàwp jai lai lai) Sorry/excuse me ຂໍໂທດ (khãw thôht)