Undoubtedly, the English language plays a crucial role in the context of global education, including high school education in Yogyakarta. In line with this, Yogyakarta Educational Bureau or Dinas Pendidikan has collaborated with USD PBI to conduct a 16-meeting English language training for high school teachers who have not officially taught in English. The training will last from October till December 2012, every Thursday and Friday afternoon at the USD Mrican campus. PBI academic staff members involving in this training categorized as a community service are (alphabetical nicknames) Barli, Budi, Carla, Frida, Heru, Marni, Nanik, Ndari, Pius, Prast, Punto and Tri.
Language trainer Ms Frida and some participants prepare themselves for a test
Non-English teachers compose their writiing products
Another four non-English high school teachers here also enjoy expressing themselves in written English
Next ... English language trainees sit for their oral test one by one: Ms Wiwid (right) gets her turn, choosing the topic My Family
Then, Mr Joyo (right) takes a seat for his speaking exam as the trainer Ms Frida is ready to ask questions and have a discussion
Finally, Ms Anis (right) proves her spoken English skills in front of Ms Frida the examiner
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