Seth, Flat Stanley and I with Wulan and Icak, two of our language teachers.
A couple of weeks ago we decided to go sign up for language classes. We visited two language schools and picked out one called Alam Bahasa. I was really exited and could not wait to get started! Dad decided to take 6 hours of lessons a day but Mom, Seth and I decided to start with only 2 hours a day.
I was so happy when I got to take my first lesson! I got up at six o’clock and we left the house at 7:30 because our lessons started at eight and ended at ten. We walked about half a mile to the bus stop and boarded the bus, which is called the TransYogya. After stopping about two times, the bus came to our stop. We got off and walked to the school.
When we came in a lady greeted us and later gave us all bags that held a pencil, notebook, and eraser. In the central area of the school, there are benches and children’s books on racks. The students, including our family, talked to each other while we drank coffee or tea that is provided before and after classes. When you walk out the other side of the central room, you are outside but there is a roof of vines where a little bit of sun gets through. I sipped some tea and waited for our teachers.
Finally, it was time for class! We all had our own separate classes so that we could learn without distractions. I went away with a Muslim lady to my class. That day, I learned the ABC’s in Indonesian and how to ask someone what another person’s name was and how it is spelt. My teacher was really nice and she spoke mostly in Indonesian so that I would learn. The room I worked in had a table, two chairs, a whiteboard and tinted windows.
I had so much fun! After class, I was tired but I couldn’t wait for the next day! Alam Bahasa is a great school and I would definitely take classes here again.
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Me eating birthday cake with Christy, one of mom and dad’s language teachers.
Me with Este, Icak and Lisa, three of our language teachers at our Indonesian Night Party. We are all wearing traditional clothing.
At our Indonesian Night Party I was able to learn how to play the “Angklung”. Each angklung plays its own note. The music is beautiful!
Reminds me so much of when Terri and I went to language school for 3 months in Guatemala. Glad you guys are having a great time and I look forward to the next update.
I love the traditional clothing. So interesting and beautiful. What a blessing to be a part of it all. I always look forward to you all’s blogs, updates with pictures and videos. I would like to learn Indonesian; learning new languages is always good for us and good for showing our willingness to learn from and with people from other countries. Have so much fun!
Greetings,
Natasha, Tristan and Athena
Sarah – we enjoy your blogs so very much and I’m learning from you and your family all about Indonesia- today is Halloween here- wondering if you will be doing anything for that there! Enjoy the pics and videos- keep them coming ! We have commented in our ladies Bible class how grown up you are !
May God continue to bless all of you!!
Donna White
I love reading your blogs. You are so talented. Sometimes we forget how different peoples lives are in different parts of the world. You let me see the people of Indonesia through your blog. I know you will pick up the language quickly and I bet the teacher loves having you as a student. Keep up the good work. I pray for your family everyday. May God keep you safe. Claudia