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JET Centre Holds Open House, Introduces English in a Fun Way

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jogja English Training Center (JETCentre) held an "Around the World" themed Open House to introduce English to young children in Yogyakarta.
  • The event aimed to make learning English fun and accessible, challenging the perception that it is a difficult subject.
  • Children participated in games representing English-speaking countries, fostering confidence and enthusiasm for the language.

Jogja English Training Center (JETCentre) hosted an "Around the World" themed Open House, aiming to introduce the importance of English to children from an early age in Yogyakarta. The event employed a play-based learning approach to counter the notion that English is a challenging or intimidating subject.

We strive to provide real education and introduce the importance of English. We start this education from a young age, from early childhood education up to elementary school and beyond.

— Florentinus Aldhika DeinzaExplaining the rationale behind introducing English education at an early age.

Florentinus Aldhika Deinza, HR of JETCentre, explained that the Open House targeted elementary school students from grades 1 to 4 or 5 who were not yet JETCentre students. He emphasized that the event served as a platform to educate children about the significance of English and to demonstrate that learning it can be an enjoyable experience. "We strive to provide real education and introduce the importance of English. We start this education from a young age, from early childhood education up to elementary school and beyond," Deinza stated.

The "Around the World" concept featured various game stations representing English-speaking countries such as Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Children engaged in interactive games while learning about these nations where English is the primary language. "Besides introducing JETC, we also want to package it so that learning English can be done through playing games. So, in this Open House, we have several stations. There's an Australia station, Canada, America, and the UK. Each station has games," Deinza elaborated.

Besides introducing JETC, we also want to package it so that learning English can be done through playing games. So, in this Open House, we have several stations. There's an Australia station, Canada, America, and the UK. Each station has games.

— Florentinus Aldhika DeinzaDescribing the interactive game stations at the Open House.

Deinza hopes that this fun learning experience will boost children's confidence in using English daily. He believes that when children enjoy the learning process, their English proficiency will naturally develop over time. JETCentre offers a diverse range of programs, including classes for preschoolers, children, teenagers, and adults, catering to general, academic, and specific needs.

Children's confidence in using English daily. When children enjoy the learning process, their English proficiency will naturally develop over time.

— Florentinus Aldhika DeinzaExpressing the hope that the fun learning environment will boost children's English skills.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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