Implementing Fun and Innovative English Learning - SMA Negeri 2 Tanimbar Selatan

Although their English teacher, Mr Harold, could only attend two sessions of Fun and Innovative English Teaching Training, the students of SMA Negeri 2 Tanimbar Selatan in Lat Dalam, a two hour drive from the Saumlaki town, succeeded in implementing the English fun learning. 

From the picture below, we can see the students are posing in front of their ABC Chart and Word Wall. Although they only used  very simple material, due to the lack of teaching and learning material like markers, color pencils or paper, the students were very enthusiastic with their work.

"Something small with great impacts"

Night of Appreciation, 20 March 2014

Saumlaki English Club Choir

Ishak Lekatompessy and Elsina Siletty - the Hosts

Government Officials of Maluku Tenggara Barat

Story Telling by Sri Wandanil Bahry and Isabella Teken

A student and teacher - Anastasya Mampessy and Kadek Sutiani -
Presenters

Elsina Siletty - the Best Junior e-Clubber

Mr Wildan of Inpex Corporation

Bella Kabalmay singing "First Love"

D2K announcing the Most Creative Teacher

Poetry Reading

Mr Holmes, Head of Maluku Tenggara Barat Education Office

Audience with the national anthem - Indonesia Raya

Audience enjoying the show

ELSINA SILETTY: A Girl with Big Hair and Big Ambitions

And the Best Junior e-Clubber is....

Elsina Siletty! Our host tonight!

Tita, that's how Elsina Siletty is called, was very surprised when she was announced as the Best Junior e-Clubber in the Closing Ceremony and Night of Appreciation last Thursday, 20 March 2014 at Gedung Kesenian Saumlaki. Tita, who was one of the hosts, looked so happy and amazed.

Tita's character and performance is exceptional as she is a devoted student. Many may not know that Tita did not like English before. But, since she was accepted and joined the Club, she has become more and more interested in this subject. "English Club is my family now. I even skipped my private lesson as I really wanted to join the Club and here I am now", said Tita one day.

Tita is being recognized as she is incredibly conscientious about performing her duties as a student but is always the go-to-girl when it comes to receiving additional assignments. She always puts high responsibility and great effort  for everything she is assigned to.

Soon Tita is going to leave the Club because she is going to continue her study in a senior high school in Ambon. This doctor and model wanna be girl believes that English will lead her to her biggest ambitions in life.

Good luck, Tita. Wish you all the very best.

Best Senior e-Clubber: FAISAL BAHRUN

Faisal Bahrun has recently been named the Best Senior e-Clubber. Born in Buton on 3 June 1995, Ichal, that is how is called, is determined to be a master of English Club class as his first ever TOEFL Prediction Test score almost reached 500. Besides, his class participation, enthusiasm, commitment and talent are highly appreciated.

This ex MTB's Flag Hoisitng Troop member is known as a very enthusiastic and committed learner with exceptional and impressive skills. Faisal is very active in the Club and school and still manages to be an amazing student who challenges himself to learn new things and take risks!

His leadership has made him assigned as the Stage Director during the Closing Ceremony and Night of Appreciation of our English training program on 20 March 2014. His friends always recognize him as the leader and the center of attention, not only at his school, SMA Unggulan, but also in the Club. 

Faisal won't forget this memorable month of the year as he is not only awarded as the best English Club student but also accepted in International Relations at University of Muhammadiyah, Yogyakarta. 

Congratulations to Faisal. You are one step closer to your biggest ambition in life: to be an Ambassador. 

English Club Final Gathering and Gift Exchange

On 23 March 2014, English Club students and teachers gathered together in Pantai Pertamina. In the event, the e-Clubber exchanged gifts with others. Besides, Mr D delivered his final speech to all e-clubbers.

English Club Closing Ceremony and Night of Appreciation (1)

Congrats to:
1. Elsina Siletty - SMP St. Paulus - The Best Junior E-Clubber
2. Faisal Bahrun - SMA Unggulan - The Best Senior E-Clubber
3. Nikson Abraham Lambiombir - LPK Pemuda Pelataran - The Most Creative English Teacher
4. Astuty Dwiwahyuni - SMKN 1 - The Best English Teacher
5. SMP St Paulus - The School with the Best English Class Project

Thank you very much to:
1. SMAN 1 Tanumbar Selatan for the Learning Venue

Special Awards:
1. Faisal Bahrun - SMAN Unggulan - The highest Scorer of TOEFL Prediction Test 
2. Likke Tanjung - SMAN Unggulan - The trophy designer

Where to Learn English in Saumlaki - Part 1

Do you want to learn and speak English fluently? Well, Saumlaki now has many English courses intended for kids, teens and even adults. With the latest English teaching methods, these English courses have attracted students and people who want to know and have better English skills.

Let's get to know some of them.

1. RJEC - RJ English Community

It was established by Miss Astuty Dwi Wahyuni (Dwie), an English language teacher at SMKN 1 Tanimbar Selatan. RJEC offers English courses from kids until adults. The courses are held at BPU and sometimes at Saumlaki library. As RJEC has been developing rapidly, Miss Dwie works together with some teachers like Mr Andy of SMKN 3 and Miss Tintin of SMKN 1. If you want to learn English from her, you may negotiate about your course schedule. Contact her at 0813-3928-8195.

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2. LPK Pemuda Pelataran

This course was founded by Mr Nikson Abraham Lambiombir. Formerly, the course was called LPK Suka Belajar. Mr Nicky, as what he is called, provides English courses for children and young adults. Located next to SMAN 1 Tanimbar Selatan, Mr Nicky's course is open 5 days a week except Monday and Friday. Do you want to learn from him? Here is his contact number: 0823-9700-0284.

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3. SPEED English

This in-student-house English course was initiated by Piter Titirloloby, a STKIP Saumlaki student. Run in the students' houses every evening, this course gives a chance for children and young adults to learn English with fun. Recently, Speed English has also opened a class for college students who want to learn English with a friendship atmosphere. Contact Piter at 0823-9895-2418

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4. The Imapulys

Marius Imapuly, an English teacher of SMAN 1 Tanimbar Selatan provides a free English course for children aged 6 to 13 at his boarding house, Sifnana. This course runs every Thursday from 16.00 until 17.30 WIT. His care and concern about children who spend most of their time playing by the sea have initiated him to teach them English. So far, his work has shown a good result as more and more children come to his place to learn English. His phone number: 0823 9996 9422