Testimonials

“mit Herrn Danang macht das Lernen richtig Spaß. Er fordert die Schüler auf, eigene Erfahrungen in der Fremdsprache zu formulieren. Er ist als Lehrer korrekt und zuverlässig, sowie manchmal auch streng. Das hat mir sehr geholfen. Ich möchte ihn hiermit gerne weiter empfehlen “– Frau. Ilona Krüger-Rechmann, M.A.

“Mr. Danang teach me to formulate the experience of my life into Indonesian. We always have a lot of fun during the lessons. He is absolutely reliable and sometime proved to be a rather strict teacher. I recommend him for teaching Bahasa Indonesia without any reservation” – Mrs. Ilona Krüger-Rechmann, M.A

We thoroughly enjoyed having Nadia as our Bahasa Indonesia guru.  She was prompt and focused.  Would provide review exercises on the previous week’s lesson before starting the current week and answer any questions.  She provided additional reading material when requested.  She expanded on lessons when applicable and added just the right amount of humor to make learning fun. – Bruce & Libby Lingenfelter, ExxonMobil Indonesia

Mba Nadia has been a very reliable teacher for me, always been on time, well prepared for the lesson. She also was able to accommodate scheduling issues if I had urgent work related conflict.  During classes we work from the Elementary Course book, she is going through very thoroughly on every chapter, not moving on until I understand all the concepts covered in a given lesson. This customized attention helps me learn both grammar and the words. Occasionally we try to have discussions on topics outside the textbook, which are always fun. I am very pleased with Mba Nadia’s lessons. – Peter Varnai, ExxonMobil Indonesia

I have recently completed a course of fifty lessons with Pak Danang. During a relatively short period he has managed to impart an astonishing amount of  knowledge, without appearing to be doing anything more than chatting. The subtle structure of his conversations serves to drive home the point of grammar  or syntax  he wishes the learner to grasp. However, his training and experience allow him to back up the conversational lesson with solid theory and grammar when this is required. Not only is he a pleasant and engaging individual, he is also very flexible and was always willing to adjust the lesson arrangements to fit in with my business schedule. I can recommend him, without hesitation, to anyone who wishes to learn bahasa Indonesia. – Trevor Michael DAY, Marketing & Sales Director PT Thales Indonesia

I have recently completed a course of fifty lessons with Pak Danang. During a relatively short period he has managed to impart an astonishing amount of  knowledge, without appearing to be doing anything more than chatting. The subtle structure of his conversations serves to drive home the point of grammar  or syntax  he wishes the learner to grasp. However, his training and experience allow him to back up the conversational lesson with solid theory and grammar when this is required. Not only is he a pleasant and engaging individual, he is also very flexible and was always willing to adjust the lesson arrangements to fit in with my business schedule. I can recommend him, without hesitation, to anyone who wishes to learn bahasa Indonesia. – Trevor Michael DAY, Marketing & Sales Director PT Thales Indonesia

Very happy with Tiah. She is always on time, cheerful and encouraging. She has adjusted her lessons to what words better for me – Mark D Pratt, ExxonMobil Indonesia

Vita is a great teacher and she is not only helps me with learning and using the language but is also helping me to better understands the culture of Indonesia. She also gives me very good advices how to deal with the people which is for me more than useful and helps me to faster adapt to my new surroundings. My language lessons are highlights of the day and I enjoy learning Bahasa Indonesia. Thanks a lot for your help and support, Vita. – Isabelle von Richthofen , Head of Animal Health at PT Boehringer Ingelheim Indonesia

The way of training of Pak Danang has resulted that by now (after little one year), that I can express myself reasonably well in the Indonesian language in the daily situations. To my opinion this result is achieved due to Pak Danang’s approach to not only teach from the book by words and basic sentences, but also to discuss with us during each lesson in Indonesian the daily events which we experience. This way you are not only learning the book but also many words which I can use in my daily dealings. But even more important, in this way you will learn more quickly how to apply the words in sentences. – Hennie Everlo

I have been having Bahasa Indonesia lesson with Pak Refi Ranto Rozak since joining the project and moving to Cepu, I find his style of teaching very good. He is open to me wanting to learn at my place and has let me change my schedule several times due to work requirements.
I enjoy his teaching methods, which is helping me understand both the language and the culture of the Indonesian people. Over the past few lessons we have concentrated of phrases   that I wish to learn that will help me in both my job and to be able to speak outside work in a casual manner. I am probably not the best student but he is full of patience and understanding. I look forward to my lessons each week. I could not ask for a better teacher.
Best regards – Martin Bromham, Instrumentation Advisor ExxonMobil Cepu Project 

Tiah has an outstanding teaching approach that has given me a refreshing outlook on learning new languages such as bahasa Indonesia. Tiah’s approach is combination of reviewing the course materials, student-teacher interaction and then verbal testing during each session. I have learned more with this approach and it has made learning very enjoyable. Tiah’s attitude and professionalism is first rate/ top note.
Tiah’s punctually is very good and she is very flexible with her schedule to accommodate my busy schedule.In summary Tiah’s teaching style and personality are fantastic. She really enjoys her world and it comes across in the way it makes it very enjoyable for me as a student.
The course materials ‘survival Indonesian’ is very good – combination of memorization, building sentences, reading sentences is very good. Content progression of materials within book is sufficiently packed so it does not make learning lesson by lesson too difficult – Bemie Bilyk , ExxonMobil

Learning Bahasa Indonesia is necessary to operate in work environment. At home is not always used. Flexibility shown by the instructor allows me to use words, phrases situational. My family and I continued repetition so I am very satisfied. Would like to have course with my family (together). I would not to trade my Instructor and strongly believe I would have to start over if I do because learning a language is also about wanting do have a conversation with individuals who are helping you learn. That is what I have in Ibu Tiah and do not want to change – John T Coleman, ExxonMobil 

Ibu Nia is an excellent ‘Guru’ and we enjoy our lessons with her very much (Lisa Fabre).
Ibu Nia is a wonderful teacher! She makes lessons interesting and also very organized and prepared. We have learned a lot of useful words and phrases in a short time – Mark Fabre, ExxonMobil Indonesia

Ibu Nia is an excellent ‘Guru’ and we enjoy our lessons with her very much (Lisa Fabre).
Ibu Nia is a wonderful teacher! She makes lessons interesting and also very organized and prepared. We have learned a lot of useful words and phrases in a short time – Mark Fabre, ExxonMobil Indonesia

I decided to learn bahasa Indonesia when I first moved to Jakarta. With the patience and good mood of  pak Danang, he helps me to learn how to communicate in my day to day life.

I am still motivated because his teaching technique is casual but effective. I will highly recommend Sentra Lingua to learn bahasa Indonesia. – Letizia Grindel

Tiah has been my teacher since August 2013. She is overall an excellent teacher. She is very accurate and precise when he teaches, and has an excellent human knowledge and therefor her ability to teach is excellent.
I have improved my knowledge in Bahasa Indonesia after Tiah started to teach me. She has the ability to understand what and how to teach me. She is patient and understand to teach. Her ability to teach other is more than excellent, and I will absolutely recommend her to teach the others who need Bahasa Indonesia lessons. – Svein Nappen, ExxonMobil Indonesia

My lessons with Vita have been very good. She accepted all of my questios and she is good in answering my questions that worked in the past that i need. The certain thing that i want to learn, she is flexible and teaching with those thing versus going straight from the book. She is also flexible on timing when we needed and she is also speak and understanding english very well. – Dave Welsh, ExxonMobil Indonesia

Mba Kety always come to the class well prepared, enthusiastic and friendly. Every time we start the class first with small talk in English and Indonesian. Sometimes she bring some Indonesian food with her to bring me the culture of Indonesia closer. Then we have made some excursion together for learning more about the people and landscape. Kety is also curious in the German culture and this makes the lessons so interesting for me. From my view we have a lot of fun during our lessons. Kety is absolutely reliable and patient. So I can warmly recommend her for teaching Bahasa without any restrictions. – Birgit Splinter , Shangri La Residence 

Pak Danang was always willing to adjust to my schedule when I was available and was very patient when I would fall behind in my language skills.  I am not a person who takes well to learning new languages, however with Pak Danang I learned quickly.  He included conversation as part of each lesson which not only incorporated language skills but also introduced me to many cultural aspects of Indonesia.  Pak Danang is extremely attentive and encouraging, ensuring that each chapter from the text was understood before proceeding on to the next.  He has a personality and sense of humor that immediately makes people feel relaxed, comfortable, and not intimidated which is essential for learning.  I would absolutely, without hesitation, recommend Pak Danang to anyone interested in learning Bahasa Indonesia. – Kathryn Barbara, Namru II Jakarta

Danang is a great Teacher. His informal and unconventional teaching style based on much oral communication makes it easy for me to learn bahasa Indonesia – Mr.Christian Hering, Hamburg Consult, Jakarta

I have learnt Bahasa Indonesia within 3 months with great success. Thanks to the good teaching skill of Mr. Danang – Mr.Dennis Nasrun, PT Siemens Pulo Mas, Jakarta 

 I am highly satisfied with the course as I was soon able to speak fluently. Learning with Danang was always easy. He is very flexible in terms of scheduling the lessons to my work schedule as well as organizing the content of the lesson. There was always a good balance of learning new vocabulary, speaking and grammar. Learning with Danang was never a burden, but very enjoyable. Above all Danang functioned not only a as language teacher for me, but also as a cultural guide. Topics to speak about were always free of choice. Thus while learning the language, I learnt a lot about Indonesia as well. – Katharina Wilk, Management Trainee, PT Merck Tbk Indonesia

I am enjoying having vita as my bahasa teacher. She is very patient and is helping me to learn everyday bahasa that I can use at work and in the community. – David K Beenie, ExxonMobil Indonesia

I am enjoying having vita as my bahasa teacher. She is very patient and is helping me to learn everyday bahasa that I can use at work and in the community. – David K Beenie, ExxonMobil Indonesia

I have been working with Ibu Tiah for 7 months now and it was been a great experience. Ibu Tiah is a fantastic teacher and is very adapted to my learning style. I have been able to learn not only through the book but also by our social conversation which help me to speak with my friends and family as well as when I am out and about Indonesia. It is a pleasure working with Ibu Tiah – Brett Oswick, ExxonMobil Indonesia

Ik heb nu bijna een jaar les en ben zeer tevreden over Sentra Lingua en de manier waarop Pak Danang lesgeeft. Effectieve en praktische lessen hebben ervoor gezorgd dat ik in korte tijd al eenvoudige zinnen kon praten en me zo al snel kon redden in winkels en restaurants. De lessen zijn goed ingedeeld en behelzen zowel theorie als praktijk.  Wat het extra leuk maakt is het uitwisselen  van informatie over het land waar hij is geboren en waar ik ben geboren (Nederland). Naast het leren van de taal krijg je zo ook informatie over de geschiedenis en cultuur van Indonesie. Dat maakt het erg interessant. – Yvvone Everlo

Tiah is a Smiley and prepared teacher. Experienced in teaching for foreigners help me motivated. – Marco Noto La Diega 

Tiah is an excellent teacher, always on time and prepared. She is very flexible which I appreciate. – David Bouquet, ExxonMobil Indonesia

Vita is helping me with questions I have regarding life in Jakarta, Indonesia. She is very knowledgeable with teaching and never frustrated when I did not do my homework and helps me to remember words and sentences. She always brings new book or good to talk about topics to improve my vocabulary. Thanks for being patient with me. (Carla Beard).
Nadia is a great teacher. Always smiling and willing to help when I don’t understand something and is always willing to change the lesson to help me. Very helpful and pleasant. Always willing to go the extra miles for me – Laverne Swims

Nadia is an excellent teacher. Her English skills are excellent and very conversational. She is always willing to deviate from the study publication to answer our questions regarding certain bahasa Indonesia words and phrases  – John Swims

Tiah – Good approach to assisting the student learn new words. She will improve teaching if had specific good communicated to the student at the start of the lessons and then set goals for the next lessons – James Collins, ExxonMobil Indonesia

I’ve enjoyed my lessons with Herman. He has gradually increased the amount of instructor given in bahasa Indonesia and reduced the use of English as my skills have slowly improved. He used a good balance of ‘book work’ and general conversation/ revision of things I should know – David M.John, ExxonMobil Indonesia 

I’ve enjoyed my lessons with Herman. He has gradually increased the amount of instructor given in bahasa Indonesia and reduced the use of English as my skills have slowly improved. He used a good balance of ‘book work’ and general conversation/ revision of things I should know – David M.John, ExxonMobil Indonesia 

Ik heb nu bijna een jaar les en ben zeer tevreden over Sentra Lingua en de manier waarop Pak Danang lesgeeft. Effectieve en praktische lessen hebben ervoor gezorgd dat ik in korte tijd al eenvoudige zinnen kon praten en me zo al snel kon redden in winkels en restaurants. De lessen zijn goed ingedeeld en behelzen zowel theorie als praktijk.  Wat het extra leuk maakt is het uitwisselen  van informatie over het land waar hij is geboren en waar ik ben geboren (Nederland). Naast het leren van de taal krijg je zo ook informatie over de geschiedenis en cultuur van Indonesie. Dat maakt het erg interessant. – (Yvvone Everlo)