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I am grateful beyond words for the amazing people at Alekawa and the excellence with which they teach Indonesian. Before I moved to Makassar, I thought I was just coming to learn Indonesian before moving to my more permanent home in Papua. Little did I know, God had prepared a family for me among the amazing tutors and staff at this wonderful school. At my first days at this center, one of the tutor said that she hopes this place becomes a second home for their students-a place to unwind, share their joys and frustrations (especially in the midst of culture adjustment), and to learn. This truly has been the case for me. In addition to welcoming me into their lives, these tutors really have taught with excellence. Not only is their material great, they regularly discuss the abilities and progress of each student, adjusting their teaching s styles and exercises to fit the students individual needs. They are students of their culture, as well as those of other people groups in this beautiful country, and are always willing to share, explain, and listen when cultural questions arise. i cannot imagine a better atmosphere to learn this incredible language and am so grateful I landed here!

My name is Ahmad Sroushamini, I am from Afghanistan and one of students in Alekawa Language and Culture Center and I want to have a good message or news today for young people and English language enthusiasts and I also want to share my experience with you. Four months ago, I had trouble speaking and even reading English, and when I registered myself here, and based on the efforts and efforts of the professors of this scientific institution, I was able to enjoy a high level of experience and knowledge of the professors of the center for this language and culture and I have the honor of being student and I suggest that you please join us and increase your academic skills. Take time with speed, do not waste time, and use effective opportunities to gain knowledge. Thank you for your attention. Good luck, hoping to meet you as soon as possible.

"Äpa kabar?" Upon walking into the facility on our first morning, these words were exclaimed by the joyous faces of the staff and instructors at Alekawa Language and Culture Center in Makassar. My sister and I spent three days, two hour session, in a crash course in Bahasa Indonesia. Learning more than just the basic greeting and formalities, we were guided through a relevant and practical tour of the cultural backdrop which would prove useful in setting the newly formed words on our tongues to life with those in whom we were interacting. Ours sessions provided not only the "what" we were to say, but also the "why" we were to say it. The lesson were made even more personal as our names and the names of those we know, including places, were included in the conversational teachings. we felt as though the lessons were truly developed with our best interest in mind. this made our time spent at Alekawa and in Indonesia so special. My daughter Alanna was treated to private dance lessons in which she learned a traditional dance from Toraja. The elegance of the dance movements were only accentuated by the beautiful costumes provided. This was one of the most memorable parts of our time in Alekawa in that they went way beyond the proverbial extra mile for us. Most of all, through the power of social media, the associations and friendship fostered during our time have continued. While there we experienced hour and respect from the staff at Alekawa, and it continues, albeit virtually, through Instagram and Facebook. The words "terima kasih" seem both appropriate and inadequate for what we received from Alekawa. My hope is that our visit was able to deposit something in return for all that we withdrew.