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

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  Description

  Hi, my name is Mr.Ger. Actually my home town is in Lake Toba - Samosir Island. I am not Muslim as well, so don't be worry about the rules. They are very nice and welcome to any visitors. In Takengon is more flexible than an other Aceh area cause base on history their King is from Berastagi North sumatera teach them open minded and welcome. So I have been staying here almost 8 years. I like to stay here because the weather and mountain around so beautiful almost like Lake Toba but here is most beautiful here and easy to reach anywhere also the people so nice, lovely, and polite. I decided to resign from my previous Jobs due to develop the character and studying development especially speaking skill of English for local people, I do so much care about education. I collaborate with local people here build up the small school because I think they are really need it, they really far away from central city. All the area is surrounding by mountain and also lake and the weather is so fresh and enjoyable of awesome natural beauty surrounding by mountain and also lake. People said the Swiss of Aceh. 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 parent will welcome you. You could learn about Local language , culture, religion, food, farming of best Arabica Gayo Coffee (No.3 in the world export quality), the fermentation of coffee, processing, the natural of Central Aceh, and Wild animals some here. Many things could do here such as hiking, camping, paddling & swimming on the beautiful lake, rafting, jogging, waterfall, hot spring, and historical Cave. The kids normally will welcome you and teach with Local Dancing (Tari Guel & Didong). This moment such as you will miss them and unforgettable moment from their smile and happy. So don't miss it.
  
  I am here and with our kids also our team will conduct you as VIP volunteer will serve you the best. As guarantee you will feel comfortable like your second home and warm kindness of families seems like wanna stay longer.
  
  If your heart is called by them for new warm family as part of exchange cultures, languages, togetherness, lovely students and kind. Join us as Volunteer. We don't have a specific knowledge or teaching experiences because we have our regular teacher and will happy to conduct you. Normally they just practice their English as long they have learned base on their level.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Charity work

  

  Plant care

  

  Photography

  

  Performing arts

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  Languages

  

  Gardening

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Carpentry

  

  Blogging

  

  Architecture

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Water sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Fitness

  

  Cycling

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will learn about :
  - Cooking Class for traditional food
  - Learn about traditional dance call Tari Guel & Didong
  - Learn about local language (Gayonese) and Bahasa Indonesia
  - Learn about coffee farming
  - Learn about culture
  - 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, Tiger, and some kind of birds.
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  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 and the kithen also the local people will be very happy to talk to you.
  Takengon is the name of the City we stay.
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  HIKING INFO:
  Buni Telong Mountain (also spelled "Burni Telong") is an active stratovolcano located in Aceh Province, Indonesia. It stands at approximately 2,624 meters (8,609 feet) above sea level and is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the region. The name "Burni Telong" means "Burning Mountain" in the local Gayo language, referring to its volcanic activity.
  
  Key Facts About Buni Telong Mountain:
  Location: Bener Meriah Regency, Aceh, Indonesia
  Elevation: ~2,624 meters (8,609 feet)
  Type: Stratovolcano
  Last Eruption: Recorded in the 20th century, but still has geothermal activity
  Hiking Difficulty: Moderate to challenging
  Scenery: Offers stunning panoramic views, lush forests, and beautiful sunrise views from the summit
  Popular With: Hikers, climbers, and nature enthusiasts
  Hiking Buni Telong
  The most common starting point for climbing Burni Telong is from the Kota Simpang Balik area. The trek usually takes 4-6 hours to ascend and about 3-4 hours to descend. Along the way, climbers will pass through dense tropical forests, steep inclines, and volcanic terrain. The summit offers breathtaking views of Aceh's highlands.
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  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 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.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  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 and in the morning base on corporation school requested for meet & great program & if free schedule we some visit of Museum, cave, take around the area. We could be enter may one until two class at the afternoon.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner
  Japanese: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  France, Spain, Italian, Mandarin & Japanese.
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  Accommodation

  We provide you a private room and bedroom and fully secured locked. As we inform you that you will stay in a house with enough large room and space. I and my wife are also stay here to serve you with delicious local cooking. Tutor team also stay at our house as we call O2 dorm with 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 from your country. We will have breakfast, lunch, and dinner together.
  
  We will do camping around the lake or the top of mountain as well 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 .

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  What else ...

  When you have off day we provide motorcycle and cycle and car with driver so no need to be worry.
  In Time off you can do :
  - Joging or walking around the lake
  - Riding a motorbike, car, or cycle (provided)
  - Paddling sport at Lake such a nice and beauty vibe
  - Jet sky at Lake
  - Banana boat Lake
  - Take around the lake with boat
  - Hiking mountain around Central Aceh ( Gayo high land, burni telong, puncak oregon, Gunung Bur Keliatan, and Pantang Terong)
  - Have swim and enjoy Hotspring from Active volcano
  - Camping around with bonfire
  - Visit museum
  - Visit legend Cave ( Putri Pukes & Gua Loyang Koro)
  - Fishing if you like fishing
  - Rafting (famous here so far)
  - Riding a horse ( we have annual event as local & national horse event between February & September)
  
  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 to 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.
  
  HOW TO GET HERE :
  1.Arrival in Banda Aceh International Airport to Takengon take overnight small bus arrive around 4 or 5 AM. Don't be worry as long you keep in touch a day before arrival we will stand by to welcome you. The bus ticket normally 170K Rupiah can book online name of bus is JRG. Normally the driver will drop you until our home.
  2. Arrival in Kualanamo Airport Medan to Takengon, you can get to bus station of Harapan Indah as recommended cozy big bus overnight arrive at 7 or 8 AM. The bus ticket around 250K can book by online also. Please advice to keep in touch so we can pick you up from the bus station.
  3. Arrival in Dumai Seaport from Malaka - Malaysia. You have to connect twice bus ( from Dumai overnight bus to medan then to Takengon overnight bus).
  4. From Bukit Lawang you can find the bus from Binjai or nearby ticket station to Takengon also 4 bus get here are Putra Pelangi, Simpati Star, Harapan Indah, and ATLAS).
  5. From Ketambe to takengon will be 4-5 hours by small bus. The price normally 200K . The schedule only morning.
  
  If you come to Takengon you can easy get to Banda Aceh - Pulau Weh, Singkil, Sinabang, Ketambe, Bukit Lawang, Lake Toba and Gayo Lues.
  
  Hope the information is helped.
  
  Thanks

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Yes . It is very helpful

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  Space for parking camper vans

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

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Yes. Dog and cat.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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