Kang GURU Radio English

Last updated April 29th, 2008

Kang GURU Radio English is heard on over 140 RRI and selected radio stations all over Indonesia each week. The program is a great way to study English and learn about Indonesia and Australia at the same time. This English language radio program is of 20 minutes in duration. It consists of three information segments. The program is basically in Pre-Intermediate level English for English language students in Indonesia. Segments include Idioms Inggris, interviews, music, scholarship news, AusAID in Indonesia, and plenty of easy English language competitions.

A Great Story re. Kang Guru  'I was recently on a 7 night diving drip around Komodo Island – the whole time on a small boat. Each night the crew tuned in their HF radio to the Kang Guru broadcast. The guys on the boat (MV Nusatara, Captain Suliman , Dive master Peter and others) loved the program and it was a great way for all of us learn a bit about each other – for me to work on my Bahasa Indonesia and for them to practise their English. They remarked – all of them – how important the program had been in improving their English'. Tim Vistarini - AusAID Jakarta

Kang GURU Radio English is a magazine style radio program. It is 20 minutes in duration and consists of three information segments in Upper Elementary — The Joeys Club — and Pre-Intermediate level English for English language students in Indonesia. During 2008, regular segments more suited more to university level students will be aired on the radio program. If you have any suggestions or ideas then write to Kang Guru NOW!

The segments vary from program to program and often include an English language activity for listeners to respond to. Segments include Oz Indo Connection, The Kang GURU Interview, Oz 'Q and A', AusAID in Indonesia, Listener's Letters and Idioms Inggris. There is always some old and some new Australian music for you to enjoy as well as Indonesian artists singing English language songs.

The Kang GURU team is based in Indonesia Australia Language Foundation office in Bali. Kevin, Ogi, Sue, Ayu, Alwi, Mahendra and Darmika are happy to present quality English language radio programs for you as well as the Kang GURU magazine. This website further expands the work of Kang GURU. Kang GURU in the Classroom Yellow Boxed Edition, Kang GURU Listening and Reading Class Sets and the brand new KGRE SMP Teacher's Package and SMA Teacher Package plus The Kang GURU Connection Club Network will continue this expansion through 2007 thanks to AusAID and their continuing, invaluable support.

Check out the latest Kang Guru Staff Profiles 2008

Kang GURU Radio English is heard on radio stations, both public and private, all over Indonesia. This means that Kang GURU Radio English can be heard in all provinces which make up the vast Indonesian archipelago. The RRI network plus a network of private and even some school-based radio stations broadcast Kang GURU Radio English on over 130 stations using AM, FM and SW channels right across the Indonesian archipelago every week. ‘Good Neighbours Make Good Friends’

Why should English language learners listen to English language radio especially KGRE?

By listening to the KGRE radio program regularly listeners can –

• hear native speakers (Australian, British, American, Irish, etc.) using English in interviews and information segments
• enjoy Indonesians speaking English including Indonesian students, academics, artists and personalities and AusAID project staff
• find out more about the work that Indonesians and Australians are doing together through the wide variety of AusAID projects in Indonesia
• hear a lot more news and information on a wide variety of topics than the KGRE magazine can provide
• improve pronunciation skills by listening and copying what they hear
• hear English being used in natural situations — interviews are an excellent example of this!
• win prizes in the many radio only competitions
• follow simple language activities inc. comprehension activities
• learn about Australian and Indonesian culture and lifestyle
• hear the latest news on scholarships and exchange programs to Australia
• enjoy a wide selection of Australian music and on special occasions, Indonesian music

‘Kang Guru is a broadcaster which is helpful to Australia's image, providing a service which Indonesians themselves enjoy, and also important in terms of Australia's projection into the region. Kang Guru does a very useful job’. Alexander Downer Minister for Foreign Affairs Australia

‘From Sabang to Merauke’

What can be heard on Kang GURU Radio English?

Sonja's Special Language Tips and Maggie's QUICK FIX Tips	Check out KGRE's most popular radio segments — idioms inggris and Language Tips. These are presented by Sonja and Maggie. Sonja is a member of the staff at IALF Bali and comes from Darwin. Maggie is a new Aussie on the KGRE staff. Maggie is from Cairns in Queensland.
Kang GURU Interviews	Personalities and people with interesting stories to tell sit down and talk with Kang GURU. Guests have included PADI, Ello, Ade Rai, Anggun, Dewi Lestari, several Australian Ambassadors to Indonesia, Ari Wibowo, GiGi, Shanty, Delon and Joy, Audy, Christian Bautista, Balawan, Ibu Sisca (Masak), Doni Tata Pradita, AB Three, Superman Is Dead and Marcell.
Oz Indo Connection	Stories about all types of interactions and links between Indonesia and Australia whether it be between people, governments, companies organizations — AusAID, AII, ACIAR, CIFOR, etc.
Different Pond, Different Fish	Cross cultural experiences and anecdotes from both an Indonesian and an Australian perspective. Read about the funny things that happen when people live in another country.
	Information about Australia's development assistance program in Indonesia in areas such as education, health, environment and government policy. Check out their website too!
Australian and Indonesian Music	A look at Australian and Indonesia music and performers and in each program we play two examples of great Aussie, and sometimes Indonesian music as well.
Idioms Inggris	Examples and explanations of usage for English idioms with quirky Australian idioms thrown in for good measure.
Postcards from Australia	People talk to Kang GURU about their recent travels to Australia.
‘That's What Friends Are For’	Kang GURU presents examples of people helping people because that is what friends are for, aren't they?
The World Around Us	Lots of environmental and technological news from Indonesia, Australia and the World.
Listener's Letters	Listeners write in and Kang GURU answers their questions, and accept their compliments and comments.
Oz Q & A	Answering listener's letters about life in Australia.
‘A Slice of Life’	Australians talking about important aspects of their daily lives from jobs to hobbies.
‘Kang GURU Connection’ Club network	With the introduction of the KG Connection we will have regular reports from individual clubs located all over Indonesia.
Kang GURU In The Classroom	Important and useful Information, updates and reports about the new listening activities packages for busy English language teachers throughout Indonesia.