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Previous Next 28 February 2020 – Today is a special day for Darmasiswa students in Lembaga Bahasa Universitas Sanata Dharma (LBUSD). They had a chance to make traditional Javenese medicine or we often called it jamu. They were very lucky because they learned how to make jamu from the traditional maker. Bu Jum was the jamu maker and she used traditional method on making it. She came to LBUSD and brought the tools which are needed for this jamu tutorial session. There are several tools that were used to make jamu such as, alu and lumpang. Alu is the smasher to smash the ingredients. It is made from wood. Lumpang is the place to smash the ingredients. It is made from the stone. Kind of jamu that will be made called beras kencur (rice and white ginger) and kunyit asem (sour tamarind). The first jamu that they made was jamu beras kencur. It was started by smashing the white ginger into the lumpang using alu until it is soft. It was mixed with the rice. Then, it was mixed with melted palm sugar water. Using a big washbasin, the mashed ingredients were put into strainer and the melted palm sugar water was poured into it. They still have to squeeze the mixed ingredients to get the strong taste of it. After that, they can put the water in the glass to have a drink. The similar process also occurred in making jamu kunyit asem. The different was just the ingredients. Jamu kunyit asem needs tamarind and turmeric. Enjoy your jamu friends, it is good for your health. https://lembagabahasausd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WhatsApp-Video-2020-03-06-at-15.51.37.mp4

Previous Next 26 February 2020 – Eighteen students from Kyoto Sangyo University Japan had a chance to learn how to make Indonesian traditional cloth. They had chance to make batik on their own. This culture class was started at 9 AM and last for 3 hours. They gathered at Lembaga Bahasa Universitas Sanata Dharma (LBUSD) at 8.30 AM and went to a place called Lukman Batik Workshop in Kauman, Yogyakarta. They were accompanied by 2 teachers from LBUSD. After they arrived, Mbak Tyas, tutor for this batik class, explained some information about batik. She explained short story about the history of batik and how to make batik. After she finished explaining the information about batik, our friends from KSU looked to several pre-designed batik pattern that was prepared by Mbak Tyas. They attentively looked at those batik pattern because they might use those patterns when they draw their own batik pattern. They started making their batik pattern by drawing the sketch of pattern they wanted to make using pencil in the fabric. After that, they started to applied the wax to the fabric using a tool called canting. The process of nyanting took a while since the wax is hot. They had to carefully apply the wax to the sketch line. After they done nyanting, the colored the fabric by brushing the fabric with their preferred color. It is a bit different with the traditional way of coloring fabric. Then they had to dry the colored fabric before they rinse the wax using hot water. They thought that this batik making was an interesting experience for them. Let’s wait them combining batik with traditional Japanese pattern. Check out their process below https://lembagabahasausd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WhatsApp-Video-2020-02-26-at-13.08.12.mp4

Previous Next 27 February 2020 – It was a bit cloudy when 11 students from Nanzan University Japan went to Beringharjo Market. Today, they had a chance to experience how Indonesian people usually bargain in traditional market. They had to buy several things as listed on a piece of paper. These students were divided into 3 groups consists of 3 up to 4 students. To make it more challenging, they were given a special mission which is the group that spent the less money would be the winner. They went to Beringharjo market by ordering online public transportation and directly went inside the traditional market. They had to buy keychains, tropical fruits, and pencil case. They tried their best to get the best price. “Boleh lebih murah?” “wah, terlalu mahal” “maaf, harga bisa turun?” are common expressions used by our friends when bargaining the price. When the price is good, the seller would give the thing. Luckily, their bargaining skills are great. Most of groups bought the listed things with good price. The paid below the offered price. We are happy to know that their Bahasa Indonesia skill can be used as a life hack. Keep speaking Bahasa Indonesia!   Check out their bargaining video below! https://lembagabahasausd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/WhatsApp-Video-2020-03-05-at-20.40.16.mp4

Previous Next 24 February 2020 – 18 students from Kyoto Sangyo University joined the outdoor class at Beringharjo traditional Market. They had mission to buy several products that had been listed on the paper mission. They were divided into 4 groups consist of 4 or 5 students. The mission was to buy oranges, mangosteen, keychain, and pencil case. The team who spend less money would be the winner. They went there by ordering online public transportation. They directly explored the whole area to find the things on the mission list. They tried their best to get a good price of thing. “Pak, boleh kurang?”; “Wah, terlalu mahal. Bisa lebih murah?”; “bisa menawar?” are the common expressions used by our friends when they bargained with the seller. Some of them still did not believe with their bargaining skills. They could not imagine why the price of the thing could decreased just by several ‘magic spell.’ We are happy that by learning Bahasa Indonesia our friends also accomplished new skill, the art of bargaining. After 2 hours of spelling the magic through the entire section of Beringharjo market, they went back to Lembaga Bahasa Universitas Sanata Dharma (LBUSD). They had to count the amount of money spent by each group during their bargaining session. There were 3 groups chosen to be the third, second, and first winner of this mission. Yes, we can still learn Bahasa Indonesia in a fun way. Our friends from Kyoto had proved it. Do you want to learn Bahasa Indonesia also?

Previous Next 28 February 2020 – This day, Father Maurice had finished his study in Lembaga Bahasa Universitas Sanata Dharma (LBUSD). After approximately 5 months of learning Bahasa Indonesia, Father Maurice had to continue his mission. He is a native of Cameroon and comes from Xaverian Brothers. Now, his ability in Bahasa Indonesia already increasing. The learning process in Indonesian Language and Culture Intensive Course (ILCIC) might finished, but Father Maurice will continue his journey in Indonesia. He will continue his learning process in real life. We wish the best for you on your next mission, Father Maurice. Selamat berkarya, Father Maurice!

Previous Next 22 February 2020 – Indonesian Language and Culture Intensive Course (ILCIC) welcomed new students from Japan. They are from Nanzan University Japan. Eleven students would learn for the next 3 weeks in ILCIC Lembaga Bahasa Universitas Sanata Dharma (LBUSD). Besides learning Bahasa Indonesia, they would learn Indonesian culture also. They would stay at local homestay so that they culture immersion is perfectly experienced by each student. Accompanied by Mr. Kazuya Inagaki, they would attend three session of learning each day. They would learn regular language class and also Indonesian culture, especially Javanese culture because they are in Yogyakarta. The culture class including the class of gamelan, batik, perak and also field trip to several iconic places around Yogyakarta. Even though it is only a 3-week program, ILCIC guarantee that the activities would be worth to be followed. Selamat belajar Bahasa dan budaya Indonesia, teman Nanzan!

Previous Next 22 February 2020 – Kyoto Sangyo University (KSU) students from Japan had a chance to visit 2 iconic tourism spots in Yogyakarta. Eighteen students visited Keraton Yogyakarta (Palace) and Candi Prambanan (temple). They went there at 9 AM from Sanata Dharma University by bus. Total eighteen KSU students accompanied by 4 Indonesian Language and Culture Intensive Course (ILCIC) teachers went there together. The first destination was Keraton Yogyakarta. There, they could find the history of Mataram Kingdom in Yogyakarta through the relic that is kept by Keraton. They had a chance to enjoy the gamelan performance by the servant of the palace or known by abdi dalem. It is very special because the gamelan that was played by abdi dalem was an old-traditional instrument owned by Keraton. Even though it is old, it still sounded very well. Besides that, they enjoyed the amazing Javanese architecture and ornaments of Keraton Yogyakarta. After that, they went to Tamansari Water Castle. It was the water spring that was used by king of Keraton Yogyakarta to have a bath in the past. They continue to the next destination after got several photos and listened to the history of the place. Prambanan Temple was the next destination. They arrived there around 2 PM. There, they walked around the temple. They looked for the best place to get the best photos they could. There was one moment where they made videos in group about the places they had visited during their study in Yogyakarta. Some students said that Yogyakarta has a good hospitality for every people who come to Yogyakarta. Some of them said, they would like to come back again to Yogyakarta. After they done with the video, they went back around 4 PM to Lembaga Bahasa Universitas Sanata Dharma. We hope that you all will go back again to Indonesia. We will explore more interesting places in Indonesia, especially in Yogyakarta.

Previous Next 21 February 2020 – Today is a special day for three cheerful Sisters from Carolus Borromeus order. They are Sister Redem, Sister Theo, and Sister Ignas. All of them are native of Timor Leste. They learned Bahasa Indonesia since September 2019. They finished the last level of Bahasa Indonesia lesson in Lembaga Bahasa Universitas Sanata Dharma (LBUSD), Lanjut 2. This day is the last day for them to learn Bahasa Indonesia. They had to continue their services in Indonesia. To finish the program, closing ceremony was held simply in the classroom with the teachers. The special thing from this closing ceremony was when they sang a song together with the guitar. All of the people in the classroom enjoyed the moment with them. We hope that all of you will always be cheerful on your services, just like what you did in the classroom. Sampai berjumpa lagi, Suster-suster! Previous Next

Previous Next 19 February 2020 – After 6 months in Lembaga Bahasa Universitas Sanata Dharma (LBUSD), Father Edgar had finished his Bahasa Indonesia lesson. Father Edgar comes from Xaverian Brothers. He is a native from Mexico. He learned Bahasa Indonesia because he was prepared for a mission in Indonesia. He studied in Lembaga Bahasa USD since September 2019. Today, he finished his mission for study Bahasa Indonesia. Now, another mission is waiting outside. Thank you for all the story and experience during the learning process Father Edgar. Wishing you all the best for the next mission. Selamat berkarya Romo Edgar. 

Previous Next 18 February 2020 – Indonesian Language and Culture Intensive Course (ILCIC) of Lembaga Bahasa Sanata Dharma University (LBUSD) had to say goodbye for one of ILCIC teachers, Mbak Rosendi. Mbak Rosendi was part of the ILCIC for more than 1 year in ILCIC LBUSD and she joined the team for content of the learning book made in ILCIC. Now she had to continue her journey in different country. The program has a purpose to introduce Bahasa Indonesia to foreign country. There are several countries that is set as the destination to teach and introduce the culture of Indonesia. She passed the test for Pusat Pengembangan Strategi dan Diplomasi Kebahasaan (PPSDK) program. Before Mbak Rosendi, we have Mbak Aning and Mbak Esti who did the same program but with different countries. Mbak Aning was sent to Timor Leste, while Mbak Esti was sent to Cambodia. This time, Mbak Rosendi was sent in mission to Vietnam, still in South East Asia. She will be there for approximately 6 months. Mbak Rosendi will teach Bahasa Indonesia for native Vietnamese. Not only language, mbak Rosendi will also teach about Indonesian culture including how to greet people, how to handshake on the first meeting with people that we don’t know, how to give something using the ‘proper’ hand, and so on. Selamat mengajar di Vietnam, Mbak Rosendi!