JAVANESE LANGUAGE COURSE
Wisma Bahasa provides Javanese Language courses refer to the following categories:
Level 1 – provides learners with skills needed to use few words or phrases such as greetings, and to recognize some public notices or signs in 2 degrees of ‘politeness’ (ngoko and krama)
Level 2 – provides learners with the skills needed to use a narrow range of language, adequate for basic communication in 2 degrees of ‘politeness’ (ngoko and krama)
Level 3 – Provides learners with the skills needed to use a limited range of language, which is adequate for short communication in 2 degrees of ‘politeness’ (ngoko and krama)
Level 4 – provides learners with the skills needed to use a basic range of language sufficient for familiar and non-pressuring situations in 2 degrees of ‘politeness’ (ngoko and krama)
THE METHOD OF TEACHING LEARNING
We believe in communicative language teaching and, therefore, class activities are based on the communicative approach in order to enable learners to communicate in, rather than to analyze, the target language. English is usually only used as a last resort. To make learners feel at ease and well motivated when learning the target language, we make use of an eclectic range of techniques. Methods, such as Silent Way and Total Physical Response, supplement the main approach in those situations where they can be more helpful in mastering language skills.
We are not so much teachers, as friends. We do not teach the language, but instead create situations in which learners enjoy communicating in the target language. Hospitality is our principle. It is why we do not name our institution a college or school, but a home of language, “Wisma Bahasa”.
MATERIALS
Wisma Bahasa has produced standard material for general purposes and interests in learning Bahasa Indonesia. For specific purposes, Wisma Bahasa would be glad to design a certain syllabus and to prepare specific material without any additional cost. There for student must fill in the enrollment form as complete as possible in order to make our teaching division able to prepare best syllabus.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS PER CLASS
Lessons are specially designed to meet the needs of individual, single learners. However, a class may consist of up to four participants as long as they have the same level of proficiency in language. This limit is intended to optimize the learning impact of the training and enable the participants to receive the best possible attention. As Wisma Bahasa does not provide classmate(s) you should find them by your self.
TEACHING STAFF
Our staff is composed of graduates of some universities and institutions in Indonesia. We possess different educational backgrounds: language and language teaching (English, Indonesian, Javanese, Japanese, French, Germany), Indonesian and English literature, anthropology, archaeology, history, politics, and economics. We also present a cross-section of cultural backgrounds (Javanese, Sundanese, Maduranese, Timorese, etc.). The staff receive rigorous pre-service training and hold regular weekly training sessions and workshops.
SESSION
All courses are conducted in sessions, from Session 1 to Session 5 (08.00 -19.00) from Monday to Saturday. As you wish, you can combine alternate sessions:
* Session 1 (08.00 – 9.45)
* Session 2 (10.15 – 12.00)
* Session 3 (13.00 – 14.45)
* Session 4 (15.15 – 17.00)
* Session 5 (17.15 – 19.00)
Note: * 1 session = 1 hour 45 minutes
Sunday and public holiday classes are available at special rate. Courses start on any day. Therefore, please advise us as to which dates you would like to enroll on, at least one week beforehand. As Wisma Bahasa offers flexible programs, you can also choose your preferred topics or focus, and your daily schedule.
Our office in Wisma Bahasa Yogyakarta is open for inquiries and service at 08.00 – 16.00 Monday to Friday.
COURSE FEE
Enrolment and tuition fee for Javanese language course for class in Yogyakarta:
- Enrollment fee: US$ 10.00/person
- Tuition Fee & Regular Field Trip / Excursion Fee:
Individual class : US$ 18/Session
2 students : US$ 26/Session
3 students : US$ 33/Session
4 students : US$ 38/Session
Special Condition
• US$ 2.00/session additional charge for study on Sunday or public holiday
• Wisma Bahasa gives 20% discount for those (students) who have valid students card (Junior or Senior High School, or University Cards). Please submit a copy when you register/sign or show the original to finance staff upon payment process.
