What do you think about Indonesian Language Consultancy (ILC)?

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“I have thoroughly enjoyed learning Indonesian with Gerry. The lessons are interactive and fun and for me personally this is how I like to learn something new. Gerry is a great teacher – we cover different things each lesson and I really enjoy the listening exercises. I’m flying to Bali at the end of the month and can confidently say I’ll be able to use what I’ve learnt to communicate with people there. Terima kasih, Gerry!”

Paige – Beginner 1 (Sep-Nov 2016)

“The Indonesian Language Consultancy provides a fantastic service focusing on small class sizes and a mix of learning about culture and language. Our teacher, Gerry, is well trained in teaching Indonesian as a practical language. He focuses on how grammar can be used to construct a sentence and teaches relevant vocabulary to support this. The cost of the course was extremely reasonable considering the size of the class and the experience and ability of the teacher. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn some Indonesian, whether it be for holiday, work or interest.”

Joseph – Beginner to Pre-Intermediate (2016)

“Gerry has been my Indonesian tutor for several years.  Over that time I have found him to be unfailingly enthusiastic, dependable, and generous.  He has developed many different kinds of materials to assist students to learn, including a comprehensive set of listening exercises (spoken conversations).  He is an innovative teacher and his classes are interesting. Whether you are learning Indonesian  for fun or travel, or are a business navigating the subtleties of Indonesia’s business culture, I would recommend Gerry’s Indonesian language and consultancy services.  I look forward to my weekly class, it’s like a breath of fresh air.”

Roger – Private Tutor (2010 – Now)

“As a beginner, I found Gerry’s classes a pleasant and positive learning experience. I enjoyed learning about the language and culture of Indonesia, as well as the introduction to grammar and sentence structure. The weekly notes are easy to understand and the homework from the website is very useful.”

Ellen – Beginner 1 (Sep-Nov 2016)

“I have been having Indonesian lessons with Gerry over the last 18 months. He was a great find as I’d been looking for a teacher for a long time who would be flexible with my schedule as I travel a lot. He is a great teacher, explains everything clearly and is a patient and very pleasant person. I really enjoy my lessons with him and my Indonesian has vastly improved in the time I’ve been having lessons with him. My business partner and her husband are also having lessons with Gerry now on my recommendation and are very happy with their progress too.”

Jenny – Private Tutor (2015 – Now)

“I begun classes with Gerry five months ago and I really enjoy it. Gerry is very nice, patient and he makes the 2-hour class once a week a nice moment. I’m learning quite quickly and I hope that I will be able to speak enough to manage myself in Indonesia next year. The listening material provided by Gerry is really useful. It’s also nice to have elements of the Indonesian cultural background during classes.”

Marie – Beginner to Intermediate (2015-2016)

Testimonials from Group Course Students

“I cannot recommend too highly Pak Gerry Yuwono of the Indonesian Language Consultancy to anyone who wishes to learn Bahasa Indonesia. Class structure is well thought out, allowing the student to build each week on their newly acquired understanding of this language. With small class sizes, each student actively participates and is assisted with the easy to follow training kit book. Grammar is also clearly explained. The audio course materials – forwarded after each class – are extremely helpful, aiding with pronunciation, memorizing and self-testing ….. and fun to use!”

Robyn– Beginner 1 Student (Feb-Mar 2017)

“An excellent programme for a complete beginner – I learnt a lot. The course is invaluable, positive, fun and very educational. The content was really informative and applicable to daily life. Gerry is creative as well as very personable and engaging. The class time flies by. Enjoyed thoroughly. “

April– Beginner 1 Student (Jan-Mar 2017)

“Would strongly recommend Gerry for all future courses. His knowledge of English (and of course Indonesian) was first class. He was friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable. A most enjoyable (and rewarding) experience.”

Allan – Beginner 1 Student (Aug-Oct 2016)

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Beginners 1 course with Gerry. Not only just the way the Bahasa Indonesia learning was delivered but also the insights Gerry provided on Indonesian culture are very relevant. Looking forward to the next course level.”

Conrad – Beginner 1 Student (June-Aug 2016)

“A very good introduction to the Indonesian language. Originating from Jakarta, of course Gerry knows the language, but it’s his teaching style and methods that are instrumental in laying the foundation in learning this awesome language!”

Gordon – Beginner 1 Student (June-Aug 2016)

“This was an excellent course. Very happy to attend. Class work is extremely well written & relevant. Very grateful to have a great instructor.”

Isaac – Beginner 1 Student (Feb-Apr 2016)

“Gerry is very knowledgeable and has helped me understand and enjoy learning Indonesian. He is very patient and has allowed me to grow and love the culture even further. Every lesson is interesting and exciting and I can’t wait to continue with future lessons.”

Angie – Beginner 1 Student (Feb-Apr 2016)

“It has been a pleasure attending Gerry’s Indonesian language lessons. It is apparent he has expertise and experience at a high level to teach this subject. No question is too difficult for him to answer. He is very apt at comparing Indonesian language with Australian English, highlighting the many cultural features and differences. Materials provided are excellent. Lessons are economical in terms of fees. I am continuing with Beginners 2.”

Matthew – Beginner 1 – 2 Student (Jul-Sep 2015, Mar-Apr 2016)

“A terrific introduction to Indonesian language and culture. Class sizes are small, so there is plenty of opportunity to practice speaking and ask questions. The teacher is very helpful and knowledgeable. The course materials and online support are excellent. The class is held in a convenient location.  Highly recommended.”

Caroline – Beginner 1 Student (Jan-Feb 2016)

“The Indonesian Language Consultancy provides a fantastic service focusing on small class sizes and a mix of learning about culture and language. Our teacher, Gerry, is well trained in teaching Indonesian as a practical language. He focuses on how grammar can be used to construct a sentence and teaches relevant vocabulary to support this. The cost of the course was extremely reasonable considering the size of the class and the experience and ability of the teacher. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to learn some Indonesian, whether it be for holiday, work or interest.”

Joseph – Beginner to Pre-Intermediate Student (Jan 2016 – Now)

“This course is very well structured to understand the grammar and vocabulary. Finally I am beginning to comprehend endless prefixes and suffixes!”

Sue – Beginner to Pre-Intermediate Student (Aug 2015 – Now)

“It has been a joy to learn Bahasa Indonesia with Gerry. He really goes extra mile to ensure students understand the materials. The revision work is never boring because Gerry has a great sense of humour and brings this into his teaching. Thank you Gerry. I look forward to the next class.”

Shanagh – Beginner 1 – 2 Student (Aug-Dec 2015)

“Gerry is a great teacher and has provided us with a great foundation in terms of Indonesian grammar and vocabulary. He has put a lot of effort into creating great online resources that are very helpful for home-based study and revision. Thanks Gerry!”

Natalia – Beginner to Pre-Intermediate Student (Aug 2015 – Now)

“Gerry has been a very thorough, effective and enthusiastic teacher throughout the entire course. Every lesson is enjoyable and I learnt far more in 8 weeks than I thought I would’ve. He is a very organised teacher and always sends and creates helpful resources that helps us learn more and become further engaged in Bahasa Indonesia. His teaching style is very entertaining and he makes his lessons fun with stories about his experiences in Indonesia. Overall, a very rewarding and fascinating course.”

Ciaran – Beginner to Pre-Intermediate Student (Oct 2015 – Now)

“Enjoyed learning the beginnings of a new language that I will use in my travels and life. Gerry shows a want to teach people his culture and language. I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn Indonesian this course and I will continue to learn Indonesian in the next course.”

Guy – Beginner 1 Student (Oct-Nov 2015)

“Gerry is really thorough in his teaching. Not only he impart the language skills but he also tell us about the Indonesian culture. I highly recommend him.”

Andrea – Beginner 1 Student (Sep-Oct 2015)

“I begun classes with Gerry five months ago and I really enjoy it. Gerry is very nice, patient and he makes the 2-hour class once a week a nice moment. I’m learning quite quickly and I hope that I will be able to speak enough to manage myself in Indonesia next year. The listening material provided by Gerry is really useful. It’s also nice to have elements of the Indonesian cultural background during classes.”

Marie – Beginner to Intermediate Student (May 2015 – Sep 2016)

“Gerry has a natural ability to provide a comfortable learning atmosphere, to accommodate personal learning material based on the students in a fun environment. Thanks, Gerry!”

Nicholas – Beginner 1-2 Student (May-Sep 2015)

“Very informative in providing cultural context of the language. Structure of the course is very good and it flows progressively.”

Juan– Beginner Student (May-Jul 2015)

“Extremely helpful for learning Indonesian. You cannot learn what Gerry teaches from a book.”

Brett – Pre-Intermediate Student (May-Jun 2015)

“Gerry is a wonderful teacher. I enjoyed his beginner class a lot & particularly appreciated how he caters to the interests of the class with which words to teach. He explained things very well and was patient when it took me a few times to catch on!”

Sarah – Beginner Student (Mar-May 2015)

“I found the class to be quite good and the teacher Gerry was excellent. He explained and was very thorough with all the work. I actually enjoyed myself and I hope to be able to use the basics of Bahasa when i next visit Indonesia. Thanks for making the class fun and worthwhile, Gerry!! :)”

Anton – Beginner Student (Mar-May 2015)

“Guru Gerry and his class are awesome. I have learnt a lot from him and he makes it fun to learn.”

Trent – Beginner Student (Mar-May 2015)

“What an enjoyable experience. I’ve walked away knowing enough Indo to have a basic conversation with my Indo friends and girlfriend’s family. I’ll be back for round 2!!”

Toby – Beginner Student (Mar-May 2015)

“Gerry combines strong patience, good topic, fun, culture and teaching all in one package. He goes out of his way to accommodate people’s needs. Quizlets are great! I enjoyed the course beyond my initial expectations and will sign up for the next one. Thanks Gerry!!”

Alessandra – Beginner Student (Jan-Mar 2015)

“Learning Indonesian with Gerry has been fun and rewarding. His teaching style is easy to follow, the class is small and the content is well designed. The online exercise to do at home is a great way of improving language skill, pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar.”

Alison – Beginner Student (Jan-Mar 2015)

“I found Gerry’s teaching style to be fun and engaging. He combines language and culture in a way that makes sense. I always enjoy the classes.”

Sonia – Beginner Student (Jan-Mar 2015)

“ILC Indonesian beginners was a great way for me to start learning Indonesian. Growing up, I was always surrounded by Indonesian culture and his class helped me make sense of the simple sentence structure and the culture. Always had the opportunity to expand my vocabulary and will definitely be continuing!”

Gladys – Beginner Student (Jan-Mar 2015)

“I never thought that I could easily learn so much in 8 weeks. It was a lot easier than anticipated. The classes go very quickly. Gerry caters for all levels, he is engaging & fun & keeps the class flowing well. It’s a definite must if you want to learn Indonesian.”

Jo – Beginner Student (Oct-Dec 2014)

“I am amazed at how quickly I have learned the basics of Bahasa Indonesia. Gerry is a patient, thorough teacher. His materials are easy to use, and has excellent app based tools which have improved my vocabularies.”

Ryan – Beginner Student (Oct-Dec 2014)

“By far the best language course I have taken. Extremely well structured course, well presented, and fun overall! Definitely recommended.”

Jeff – Beginner Student (Sep-Nov 2014)

“For some time I had been looking for a convenient yet effective way to learn Indonesian but; without much luck. After a few disappointments and cancelled courses from a couple of other institutions I was fortunate enough to stumble across the ILC program run by Gerry Yuwono. From the start Gerry gave us a systematic introduction using real world practical examples then followed these through progressively in logical and easy to understand steps.

Gerry clearly has a sound technical grasp of both English and Indonesian grammar. He is sensitive to and respectful of the needs of his students learning abilities, even mature age students like my-self. And for the all too often brash and parochial Australian, Gerry offers a realistic yet broadening cultural learning experience with an insight into the nature and personality of a talented Indonesian professional. Terima Kasih.”

Peter – Beginner Student (Sep-Nov 2014)

“Good course with easy to learn steps for beginners.”

Leon – Beginner Student (Sep-Nov 2014)

“Thank you Gerry for your dedication and energy in teaching our beginner’s class! It is great value for the quality of teaching I received – Gerry would ask us for relevant words/phrases and would then custom-make the following week’s notes – keeping the classes relevant and engaging. I feel after 5 lessons I have basic knowledge on past, present and future phrases which I will use on my big trip to Indonesia. Terima kasih!”

Caroline – Beginner Student (Sep-Nov 2014)

 

Testimonials from Private Tutor & Corporate Training Students

“Gerry has taught me Bahasa Indonesia for the last 4 months in the preparation for my move to Bali. I have gone from not knowing a single word to being able to hold a basic conversation in that time period. We met weekly and did I little study during the week, so would never have come as far had it not been for Gerry. His teaching style is excellent. I felt the program was personalised for my needs yet structured enough that all bases were being covered. I will miss our weekly catch ups. Terima Kasih, Guru Gerry! Sampai Jumpa.”

Cam – Private Lesson Student (Mar-Jun 2015)

I am delighted to be able to offer a testimonial for Gerry and the ILC programme.

Before ILC I had tried learning Indonesian via Rosetta Stone via podcasts, language books and other language schools. I found them all similar in that I simply learnt a list of words lists but not how to speak or understand Indonesian.

Once I started ILC I had a format for understanding structure and grammar and was able to then actually start talking Indonesian and not simply reciting individual words from random lists.

The supporting ILC information such as the books, tutorials, quizzes, flash cards, pod casts all build on one another and are bespoke. They are not generic but well thought and tailored lessons designed to support my growth. Most importantly I felt they all focused on getting me to talk and understanding Indonesian quickly.

Since I started with ILC, I am now conversing with my colleagues and in-laws in Indonesian. The base fundamentals I have learnt through ILC helped me not to get stuck when words that I have not heard before appear or when talkers use a slightly different structure. It makes sense.

ILC is the only reason I can now converse in Indonesian. I have tried all the other methods and none are as well planned, easy to understand and focused on the goal “getting me to talk and understand Indonesian quickly.”

Euan – Private Tutor Student (2014-2015)

“Gerry has been my Indonesian tutor for several years.  Over that time I have found him to be unfailingly enthusiastic, dependable, and generous.  He has developed many different kinds of materials to assist students to learn, including a comprehensive set of listening exercises (spoken conversations).  He is an innovative teacher and his classes are interesting. Whether you are learning Indonesian  for fun or travel, or are a business navigating the subtleties of Indonesia’s business culture, I would recommend Gerry’s Indonesian language and consultancy services.  I look forward to my weekly class, it’s like a breath of fresh air.”

Roger – Private Tutor Student (From 2010 – Now)

“I am very happy with the teaching from Gerry. Very informative, practical and thorough. I will keep on learning from him and will definitely recommend to friend(s) who is interested in learning Indonesian.”

Betsy – Corporate Training Participant (From 2014 – Now)

“Learning with Gerry has been a very effective and enjoyable way to learn Indonesian. The lessons are dynamic and engaging and each lesson covers new ground than the one before. The combination of grammar, vocabulary and conversation practice makes lesson a rewarding experience. The teaching materials that accompany the ILC course are useful, effective and fun. The listening exercises are great for comprehension and working out the meanings of new words. The format of the chapters makes it very easy to concentrate and apply new learning.”

Helen – Private Tutor Student (2014-2015)

“Gerry is a friendly and encouraging tutor who has helped me significantly over the last year to develop my Indonesian language skills. He takes the time to find out strengths and weaknesses in your language as well as your areas of interests and develops lessons around your needs and your language level. Gerry also has a wealth of knowledge about Indonesian history and geography and is always happy to share this during lessons. “

Imogen – Indonesian Studies Student (2014)

“I went to see Gerry after I got my subject rankings at the end of year 11. I was ranked 11th out of 12 students. With Gerry’s help I moved up the ranking after every exam and I was ranked 4th going into the HSC – the 3 boys ahead of me who did Extension Indonesian. My actual HSC mark revealed I had actually come 3rd in my cohort moving ahead of one of the extension boys. I wish I had found Gerry earlier as I would have attempted Extension Indonesian.”

Taylor – Indonesian Continuers Student (HSC 2013)

“I highly recommend Gerry as a teacher/tutor. He is an excellent teacher and motivates his students to work hard plus enjoy Indonesian. He is punctual and extremely professional. We now consider Gerry a friend of our family.”

Vicki – Taylor’s Mum (2013)

Testimonials for Listening Exercises & Materials

“Regarding the listening book, I love it cuz it has no time limit.  I can do it over and over again.. keep listening and hearing native Indonesian speaking.. also answer provided means I would know what I would up to.  I do learn some new words by this listening book. :-)”

Betsy – Manager

“”I strongly recommend these Indonesian language materials for all students beginning their journey to master Bahasa Indonesia. The audio materials are clear and easy to understand. The written materials, prepared by experienced Indonesian language teacher, Bapak Gerry Yuwono, establish important and easy to follow, building blocks, for developing skills in mastering Indonesian. I highly recommend these materials.”

Liz – Lawyer

“I’ve always found that listening and understanding (oral comprehension) is the most difficult part of learning a new language.  Pak Gerry and his team want to make it easy.  Their graded series of resources are the perfect way for beginners and intermediate speakers to improve their listening and comprehension skills.  Thank you – these exercises will be really useful for me!”

Roger – University Professor

“I must say, you have done a great job putting a simple and easy to understand beginners listening materials together. I think this materials is perfect for first time students who wish to learn Bahasa Indonesia. So far I have found the materials very well presented for a beginner and it is easy to understand which I believe will be a big hit in the classroom or training environment. Even at home studying by yourself it is easy to follow so well done to you and your team. “

Jamie – Indonesian Language Enthusiast

“The teaching materials that accompany the ILC course are useful, effective and fun. The listening exercises are great for comprehension and working out the meanings of new words. The quizlet app is very effective for memorisation of vocabulary. The format of the chapters makes it very easy to concentrate and apply new learning.”

Helen – Researcher

“The listening exercises and materials by Indonesian Language Consultancy were very helpful to brush up on my basic Indonesian. The format is easy to understand and runs through language lessons in a logical way, getting progressively more challenging as the book goes on. The speech is slower then normal but a good pace for beginners and is still authentic sounding. Small language lessons and facts throughout the book compliment the exercises well as the explain rules and inconsistencies.”

Imogen – University Student