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30 May 2023
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Hi, My name is Lisa and I'm helping my parents managing an English lesson place in a small city near Borobudur Temple, Magelang. We care about our city's educational system especially in terms of English. We also aim to improve English in our city starting from when they are young. One of the way we are doing this is by inviting foreigner who speaks English to come to our classes and talk to our students. By doing this, it will help and improve their English language skill and also their confidence in speaking English. Therefore we are in needs of foreigner who speaks fluent English to help our student to improve their English and confidence.
In exchange of this, we are more than happy to arrange an accommodation for you in Magelang; which located close to Borobudur Temple, Yogyakarta city etc.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Apart from you will be able to learn a bit of bahasa Indonesia, you can also see heaps of historical places not far from the city.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for fluent English speaker to help our students to speak English.
We would like a few hours of help a day, to have some conversations with our students. Our students ranged from baby class (3 yo) till adults (working age). Our teacher will accompany you in the class，so you will come as our guest in the class.
Please don't hesitate to let us know if you know any new ideas on how to teach English in a better, fun and creative way to attract (especially kids) them to learn English. We are doing anything we can to improve not only our students but also our teachers, our methods and our studying environment.
Due to Covid health protocol and the safety of our teachers and students, we will only accept traveler with 3 doses of Covid vaccine at this stage.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Indonesian: Fluent
Accommodation
Small 2-3 stars hotel in our city, depending on availability.
Please let us know in advance so we can arrange the accommodation for you.
What else ...
1. Helping us to improve our student's English and confidence
2. Visit Borobudur
3. Visit Yogyakarta (Keraton - Palace, Prambanan Temple, Malioboro, etc)
4. Visit surakarta/Solo city
5. Visit Semarang city
6. cycling around traditional village
7. learn how to make batik
and there are many more things you will be able to do !
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
2-3 hours a day, usually starting at 2-3 PM (mon-fri days)
Feedback (9)
I teached on the weekend the… read more
To help in the english school was my first workaway expirience...and I think the perfect one to start!
I've met so much friendly people there! The students as well as the teachers.
They gave me a lot of ideas what I can explore in and around Magelang, which food I have to try and explained me intresting things… read more
I was taken care of since the beginning; after my application was accepted, Lisa diligently provided me with all the detailed info about my accommodation and schedule, Magelang best eats reccomendation included!
Then I was amazed by everyone's kindness and… read more
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I teached on the weekend the… read more
To help in the english school was my first workaway expirience...and I think the perfect one to start!
I've met so much friendly people there! The students as well as the teachers.
They gave me a lot of ideas what I can explore in and around Magelang, which food I have to try and explained me intresting things… read more
I was taken care of since the beginning; after my application was accepted, Lisa diligently provided me with all the detailed info about my accommodation and schedule, Magelang best eats reccomendation included!
Then I was amazed by everyone's kindness and… read more
It was so interesting to see the different teaching techniques and meet the wonderful students.
We stayed at the Hotel for most of our trip and were overwhelmed with the fantastic staff who went out of their way to make us comfortable. We also… read more
Stan and Sophie can collaborate successfully with staff and teachers. They can assist teachers with classroom learning activities such as assisting students to complete tasks, correcting their pronunciation, and discussing academic subjects.… read more
They were so enthusiastic in joining the classes so their presence brings a good vibe to the class which support our teachers in class.
As our teachers reviewed, they were not only very helpful in the classes, and also built good interaction with the students.
They were able to… read more
The kids loves him and gained a lot more confidence in speaking english as it was very easy for him to blend in with the kids.
The teachers there told me that Paul definitely know what he is doing and he definitely has skill in teaching.
He even provided me some constructive feedback to improve us
Thank you for… read more
The children are all… read more
I can teel that the kids loved her and kept asking about her once she left
the teachers were very happy with her too and learn some new knowledge from her.
Definitely will be more than happy to work with her again if she visit Indonesia again!
See you again Micheline!
the Kids love them and kept asking about them once theyleft.
theymade the class had lots of fun!
definitely will be happy to welcome themagain if she ever visit Magelang.
We all miss you !
Thank you for making speaking English not scary for our… read more
After travelling for a while , My Friend and I decided to slow down the pace in a small quiet town and we chose Magelang .
We volunteered in the Institute for 2 weeks and We were truly inspired by how amazing and truly passionate the teachers are..they… read more
These guys are simply amazing! We were amazed by their organisation and teaching skills. The teachers know how to use new innovative non-formal methods of learning. Kids, even the smallest one, speak great English and are very open to communication and play. They are very happy to talk… read more
Thank you so much for coming and our kids had lots of fun with you all!
we do appreciate all the constructive suggestions, the fun and thank you for being so easy to deal with.
Please come again when you have free time!
Regards,
Lisa and everyone at the Institute!
