Welcome to The Oriental Dialogue where learning a new language feels exciting, engaging, and fun!

If you’ve ever wanted to understand Korean dramas without subtitles, talk confidently with Chinese colleagues, or explore Japan beyond just travel guides – you’re at the right place.

We offer Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and Japanese classes – both online and in-person – for learners of all ages. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or a parent introducing your child to a new culture, our programs are designed to make the journey simple, enjoyable, and rewarding.

Our teachers have lived and studied in East Asia, so every session goes beyond just vocabulary and grammar – you’ll discover the culture, people, and everyday expressions that bring each language to life.

We don’t just teach languages, we help you connect with people, explore new places, and find new opportunities.

If you’re ready to begin your journey, give us a call or drop by the classroom!

Our Journey

2013: Started with Business Mandarin workshops for professionals.

2014: Introduced structured levels – Beginners, Level 1 & Level 2.

2015: Team grows with multiple Mandarin Chinese teachers.

2016: Launched online classes for Mandarin Chinese.

2018: Diversified by adding Korean language courses.

2019: Designed and copyrighted our inhouse Mandarin textbooks.

2020: Continued classes online, Korean courses grew rapidly.

2022: Moved to our new premises in Baner, Pune.

2023: Launched Japanese courses tailored for JLPT.

2025: A thriving team of 20+ teachers & 8 core members.

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demo session before
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demo session before
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How we teach

Learning Mandarin Chinese, Japanese or Korean doesn’t have to be intimidating. Our approach makes it simple, relatable, and enjoyable – especially for Indian learners. By drawing on the similarities between Indian and East Asian languages, we help you understand sentence structures and grammar in a way that just makes sense.

Each course is thoughtfully divided into levels, from Beginner to Advanced, and tailored for every age group. Whether you’re learning for fun, academics, or career growth, our lessons are designed to keep you curious and confident throughout your journey.

Our classrooms – both virtual and in-person – are lively spaces filled with interactive activities, flashcards, online quizzes, and conversations that make every session engaging. We also use videos and cultural exercises to help you understand not only the language, but also the traditions, manners, and values that define their sentence structures.

Our courses are also aligned with the syllabi of international certification exams such as JLPT (Japanese), HSK & HSKK, TOCFL, YCT & BCT (Chinese), and TOPIK (Korean).

We have a team of passionate trainers who have lived and studied in China, Japan, or Korea. Their real-world experiences bring authenticity to every lesson, helping you learn the language the way it’s actually spoken – with cultural depth and confidence.

At The Oriental Dialogue, we don’t just teach vocabulary – we help you speak like a native.

meet the team

Aditi Kothekar

Founder

你好！I am Aditi Kothekar, a language enthusiast and the founder of The Oriental Dialogue. I speak 7 languages and enjoy figuring out how to simplify them for new learners. I started learning Mandarin Chinese in 2006 and moved to China to study a few years later. When I realised that most Chinese courses were not designed for Indian learners, I developed a special curriculum and started teaching short courses for Indian businessmen travelling to China. Your enthusiasm for language learning encouraged me to add Korean, Japanese and various other European languages to our offerings.

Looking beyond teaching Indians a foreign language, I wanted to explore the possibilities of teaching foreigners an Indian language. And where better to start than my mother tongue – Marathi. That’s how we launched Speak Marathi in 2020 and we haven’t looked back since.

(Click the image to read more about our core team!)

Pratik

Accounting

Pratik handles all things numbers at The Oriental Dialogue. From sending invoices to tracking payments and GST, he keeps our finances running like clockwork. He’s also the go-to person for trainer payments, attendance, and student registrations. If you’ve got a question about a payment or receipt — he’s your guy. Calm, reliable, and super organised, Pratik is the quiet force behind our operations.

Sampada

Social Media and Content

Sampada brings our ideas to life through vibrant designs and engaging content. From Instagram posts to YouTube thumbnails, Demo session creatives to language learning worksheets — she does it all! She manages our entire social media calendar and keeps TOD & Speak Marathi looking sharp online. Organised, imaginative, and quietly consistent — Sampada is the creative pulse of our team.

Payal

Student Outreach

Whether you're curious about learning Chinese, Japanese, or Korean, Payal is the first person you'll likely connect with at The Oriental Dialogue. She handles all pre-admission support — answering questions, guiding you to demo sessions, and making sure your registration process is seamless. Friendly and detail-oriented, Payal ensures every learner starts their journey with clarity and confidence.

Ria

Student Co-ordination

Once you’re a part of The Oriental Dialogue family, Ria takes over to ensure everything goes smoothly. She manages class schedules, trainer coordination, rescheduling, mark sheets, certificates, and more — for all our Chinese, Japanese, and Korean batches. From solving doubts to celebrating your progress, Ria ensures you feel supported throughout your language journey.

Riya

Content Design

Riya is the creative hand behind all our brochures, books, ads, and beautifully designed preschool kits. As a visiting designer, she brings sharp ideas and refined aesthetics to every project at The Oriental Dialogue. From workbook layouts to digital campaigns, she ensures our visuals are clear, engaging, and impactful. Smart, intuitive, and deeply detail-oriented — Riya transforms concepts into eye-catching, learner-friendly designs.

Amolika

Operations and Business Development

Amolika is the one who makes sure all our corporate language trainings run like clockwork — from enquiry to execution. She handles everything end-to-end: coordinating with HR teams, scheduling sessions, tracking attendance, and managing invoices. Whether it’s a one-time workshop or a long-term training, Amolika ensures companies have a smooth, professional experience with TOD. She also supports backend systems and trackers that keep the entire corporate vertical organised. Calm, capable, and always composed — Amolika is the engine behind our growing corporate presence.

Akshata

Business and Communications

Akshata handles Business Development for The Oriental Dialogue. She makes sure that our Preschool Kits reach the right audience. She helps get our message across by conducting various workshops at companies, colleges and schools.