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Learning Indonesian Language and Culture with Me, An Experienced Native Indonesian Teacher, RESTIANY

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 About Me

 
Hi, I’m Restiany Achmad, and I’m here to help you master Bahasa Indonesia with confidence and ease. Whether you're an expat, a professional, or someone looking to connect deeper with Indonesian culture, you’re in the right place. 
I began my career as an English teacher in 2006, helping students navigate the challenges of learning a new language. But in 2010, I found my true passion—teaching Bahasa Indonesia to expatriates. Living in Indonesia, many expats struggle with language barriers in daily life and work. I saw this firsthand and wanted to change that by making Bahasa Indonesia practical, engaging, and easy to learn. 
After the COVID-19 pandemic, I transitioned fully to online teaching, offering flexible courses that fit your schedule—wherever you are. My approach focuses on real-life conversations, cultural insights, and practical language use. Instead of memorizing grammar rules, you’ll learn the words and expressions you actually need to communicate effectively in everyday situations. 
Over the years, I’ve helped thousands of expats—diplomats, professionals, and spouses—speak with confidence and navigate Indonesian culture effortlessly. My lessons are customized to your needs, whether you need Bahasa for work, social life, or daily interactions. I make learning interactive, engaging, and tailored to your goals. 
With over a decade of experience, I offer 100% online courses designed for busy expats who want to learn Bahasa Indonesia at their own pace. My lessons go beyond language—they provide cultural insights and practical skills to help you communicate naturally and navigate daily life in Indonesia with confidence. 

Our Curriculum

YOUR GATEWAY TO BAHASA INDONESIA

⏩Three-level structure: 
Basic 1, 2, and 3 with 30 structured lessons.

⏩Core focus: 
Essential Bahasa Indonesia survival skills and cultural understanding.

⏩Key skills covered:  
Introducing yourself and making small talk; telling time and describing daily routines; asking for directions and navigating locations; making purchases and handling transactions; ordering food and using public transport; asking for help and understanding etiquette; comparing people and objects; understanding Indonesian tenses (past, present, and future).

⏩Outcome: 
Effective communication and meaningful connections with Indonesian society.
 

EXPANDING YOUR BAHASA INDONESIA PROFICIENCY

⏩Three-level structure: 
Intermediate 1, 2, and 3 with 30 structured lessons.

⏩Core focus: 
Conversational fluency, writing, and reading comprehension through articles, journals, and reports.

⏩Key grammar concepts: 
Mastering Indonesian prefixes, suffixes, and circumfixes to understand word formation and meaning shifts.

⏩Key skills covered: 
Expressing opinions with clarity; discussing past and future events; summarizing key points from texts and conversations; writing structured emails and professional communication; enhancing workplace communication skills.

⏩Outcome: 
Fluency in conversation and effective writing in Bahasa Indonesia.

REFINING BAHASA INDONESIA FLUENCY & MASTERY

⏩Structure: 
10 intensive lessons for fluency and mastery.

⏩Focus Areas: 
Formal writing, critical discussions, and professional communication.

⏩Key Language Skills: 
Idiomatic expressions; nuanced grammar; contextual adaptation; 

⏩Key Skills: 
Analyzing texts, debating, delivering presentations, negotiating, and writing structured reports/ journals.

⏩Outcome: 
Confidence in high-level interactions in Bahasa Indonesia.

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`1 Hour Free Trial

Our Rates

`10-HOUR PACKAGE

IDR 1,999,947
IDR 2,225,000

What you will get:

10 hours of Private Online Sessions (LIVE)

Coursebook (pdf)

Mentoring

15-HOUR PACKAGE

IDR 2,999,497
IDR 3,375,000

What you will get:

15 hours of Private Online Session (LIVE)

Coursebook (pdf)

Mentoring

 1-hour Free Trial Session

Translation Assistance (Personal Matters)

`30-HOUR PACKAGE

IDR 5,499,999
IDR 6,750,000

What will you get:

30 hours of Private Online Sessions (LIVE)

Coursebooks (pdf)

Mentoring

 1-hour Free Trial Session 

Translation Assistance (Personal Matters)

 Certificate 

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`1 Hour Free Trial

Testimonials

Ibu Restiany is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English and thoroughly experienced in teaching both languages. She understands how language is learned and knows how to encourage her students to maximize their language capabilities. She is also insightful, kind, creative in her teaching techniques, and a joy to talk to. She is also an author of published Indonesian learning books that you can buy online. 
Highly recommended!

Kristin Leo, USA (2010-2016)

Ibu Restiany was my bahasa Indonesia teacher when I lived in Jakarta. She was always punctual and reliable, showing up for her scheduled lessons. She was flexible, offering instruction in the office or at home. She would teach groups, couples, or individuals. She was also flexible in taking into consideration the travel schedules of her students. She developed her own curriculum and it was very thorough. I was her student as she was developing her books and she asked for input and gave consideration to my suggestions for what readers may look for or need. As a person she is very generous and active in her community with charitable works. I appreciated her dedication to all of her pursuits and would recommend her as a bahasa Indonesia teacher.

Manon Rubel, Canada (2011-2016)

I have known Ibu Restiany since October 2011. She was my Bahasa Indonesia teacher for several years. Ibu Restiany was professional and patient. Although she had a specific program, she was flexible and willing to make adjustments to meet my language needs. She communicated lesson time/dates and expectations. I quickly had the language tools I needed to carry out my daily activities and eventually was able to communicate well enough to teach English to school-aged children. Even after the lessons stopped she was accessible for questions or a quick tune-up.
Ibu Restiany has a calm and caring way about her. Her personality is friendly and approachable. She was happy to discuss culture as well as language. Her knowledge of English was thorough and she could help translate English phrases and slang terms into the Indonesian language without losing the meaning.

Susie Wertanen, USA, (2011-2016)

I found Ibu Restiany to be very knowledgeable, professional, and dependable. What made her so effective is her thorough understanding of the idiosyncrasies of the English language, and how to relate them to Bahasa Indonesia. Beyond that, she infuses her language training with a deep sharing of the Indonesian culture. Most importantly, she has a charitable and sharing heart. I highly recommend her.

Leland Jourdan (Lee), USA (2012-2015)

Restiany is seen to me as a passionate teacher of the Indonesian language after successfully completing my private lessons and program consisting of different courses and levels.
I have known Restiany for almost two years as a student of Indonesian. Her class performance in this course is excellent and considerably amazing. Her participation in the course's development was noticeable as she was supporting and accepting any useful feedback from the lessons I was taking with her so that she could feel that in the next levels in the course. I must also say that I found her to be a very polite respectful person, highly motivated, and cooperative teacher with students from different backgrounds and cultures.

Salih Jamaan Alzahrani, Saudi Arabia (2015-2016)

Bu, I always enjoyed my language lessons with you. Of all the instructors I had while abroad, you were, by far, the most professional, approachable, patient, and fun! Not only did you teach me the language, but you never hesitated to teach me the culture. I so appreciated asking you questions that I did not feel comfortable asking others. Thanks for your time, professionalism, and positive attitude. I do miss Indonesia!

Alison Srinivasan, USA (2016-2017)

I studied Bahasa Indonesia with Ibu Restiany for 3 years whilst living in Indonesia. Learning the local language gave me the tools to communicate daily and to understand the richness of Indonesian life and culture; behaviors, customs, traditions, histories, and stories. Ibu Restiany is fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English and thoroughly experienced in teaching both languages. She understands how language is learned and knows how to encourage her students to maximize their language capabilities. She is also an author of published Indonesian learning books that you can buy online.
Highly recommended! She understands how language is learned and knows how to encourage her students to maximize their language capabilities. She is also insightful, kind, and creative in her teaching techniques and a joy to talk with.

Elizabeth McClean, Australia (2017-2020)

It's my pleasure to strongly recommend Restiany as a Bahasa Indonesia teacher.
I started my learning course before my relocation to Indonesia and Restiany helped me prepare well for this new challenge. From day one, I was able to have “small talks” with the locals which was very helpful.
Restiany is more than just a language teacher, she is a guide explaining the local culture, customs, and traditions. No matter what you need, sightseeing or shopping recommendations, Restiany will help you. She is very patient, explains everything in a very clear way, and her teaching method is very practical and flexibly adjusted to your needs. The Book is so helpful, grammar is explained simply with a lot of examples, exercises are interesting. I highly recommend Restiany, learning with her is a pleasure.

Agnieszka Lubkowska, Poland (2020-2022)

Her lessons and patience have brought so much joy not just in learning the language but also in the culture. Her love of herr country and its beautiful language is a gift to be shared and we are so grateful.

Julie Iannelli, Canada (2020)

It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Ibu Restiany because I thoroughly enjoyed my time during my Bahasa Indonesia class with her. Although it was a very short duration it helped me a lot. Her unique way of teaching makes the class lively. I wish her good luck.

Fazlul Karim, Bangladesh (2021)