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Language exchange while learning about Acehnese tradition in mountainous Aceh, Indonesia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi. I decide to resign from my previous Job due to developed the character and studying development especially speaking skill of English. I do collaborate with local people here build up the small school because I think they are really needed, they really far away from central city. All the area is surrounding by mountain and also lake and the weather is so fresh. I'm the founder of an education society for some kids of local gayonese or called the citizens of central Aceh. We build here the trust of their parents . Now seems like we need a native speaker or foreign countries to help them in speaking practice their English and also they need a hug of real speaker like you. They will very love to meet you and their parents will welcome you and you could learn about Local language , culture, religion, food, farming of best Arabica Gayo (No.3 in the world export quality), the fermentation of coffee, processing, the natural of Central Aceh, and Wild animal some here. Many things could do here such as hiking, camping, swimming on the beautiful lake, rafting, jogging, waterfall, hot spring, and historical Cave. So don't miss it.
    I am here and with our kids also our team will conduct you as VIP volunteer served you the best. Thanks.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will learn about :
    - Cooking Class for traditional food
    - Learn about traditional dance
    - Learn about local language and Bahasa Indonesia
    - Learn about coffee farming
    - Learn about coffee fermentation (Honey, wine, specialty, semi wash, full wash, and kind of variety)
    - Historical of King Linge as gayonese
    - Mountain hiking experiences ( 2617 meter above sea level)
    - Camping lake side & mountain experiences
    - Learn about Kerawang Gayo philosophy as traditional cloth.
    - Some wild animal such as Elephant, bear, lion, and some kind of birds.

    It is so easy you connect and meet local people because they are nice people for any visitor. Our team is also stay in a boarding house that you also connected and talk to them any time as your stay period. They are easy going.
    The local language is Gayo and also they speak Bahasa Indonesia as well. The best way when you learn bahasa from our team then also the local people will be very happy to talk to you.
    Takengon is the name of the City we stay.

    Takengon and the Gayo Highlands
    The Gayo Highlands consist of the mountainous central part of Aceh. It is an isolated area separated from the surrounding coastal plains by the Bukit Barisan mountain range, or Barisan Mountains, on the western side of Sumatra.

    The Bukit Barisan range consists of 35 active volcanoes shrouded in dense jungle forests, including the Sumatran tropical pine forests on the higher slopes. The highest peak of the range is Mount Kerinci at 3,800 metres.

    The four largest urban areas are located nearby lakes and bordered by high, forested mountain slopes. The areas around Danau Tawar (Lake Tawar) in the North are the most populated.

    Takengon
    Takengon is the capital of the Central Aceh Regency. It is a picturesque city with a population of 230,000, situated by the shores of Lake Tawar, a 26 km long mountain lake which gives life to many coffee and tobacco plantations. Its peace and serene landscapes make it well worth a visit, especially for the coffee enthusiasts !

    The indigenous people in Takengon are the Gayonese or as they’re usually called, ‘urang Gayo’, a dynamic population with their own language, lively traditional art and highly educated. The word Gayo comes from the ancient Acehnese language, adopted from Sanskrit which means ‘mountain’.

    Folkloristic traditions include Didong, probably the most popular dance in the region that was originally used by Islamic clerics for spreading the teachings. In modern times, Didong can be seen during special events such as weddings and welcoming ceremonies for important guests.

    Takengon can be reached by bus from both Medan, 8 hours, and from Banda Aceh, 7 hours. Alternatively Takengon has direct flight connections to both cities, approximately one hour.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We need you just to speak or practice in English speaking on their class or outdoor class base on their activities, games, short an interview, and public speaking. Basically you just responded what their talking because most of them still basic English that's why they need to practice. As regularly they have class one and half hour each meetings daily at it is only afternoon. We could be enter may one until two class at the afternoon.

    In the morning normally, We don't have class . We could be visiting some cultures place and learn about their culture. We could learn about local the dance and hear story of them and also can also visit historical place.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Beginner
    Japanese: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    We do love English as International Language as well. But we also interest to learn other languages.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We provide you a private bedroom as well and fully secured locked. As we inform you that you will stay in Tutor team dorm as house in different room with dinning room and kitchen if you wish to cook as normally we will do cook together some times as traditional food and it will be possible you teach us your local food or cooking in your country. We will have breakfast, lunch, and supper together.
    We will do camping some times and we will provide everything for you.
    The most you need let me know so we can provide as well.

    It is free of charge. Not charging any fees or payments .

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    When you have off day we provide motorcycle and cycle and car with driver so no need to be worry.
    Stay with us in flexible and comfortable but no noisy for resting time.

    Our official social media you can check them out and ask us for the links.

    If you have free time would like to invite you our small village in Takengon. We will provide you accommodation & meals and local transport as well. And best moment you will exchange culture and sharing knowledge with our English club local students here.

    You will stay with us, food, local transport prepared, and enjoy natural mountain , lake, local food, and Best Gayo Arabica Coffee in the world no.3 best exporter quality.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Yes . It is very helpful

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have sleeping bed, blanked, pillow, and tend. Food & Drink also Cooking equipment

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dog and cat.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 276982883822

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