Kang GURU English Language Interactive
Radio Presenters Network
Presenters Newsletter No. 4 September 2006
A Letter from KGRE Project Manager:
Hi to all of you, and all of us here at KGRE hope everything is going well with you and with your programs. We
now have 17 members in the Presenters' Network. Details on the latest members to join can be read in this newsletter.
This is your Fourth Newsletter and I hope it has some interesting bits of information for you. KGRE has been
in direct contact with several members lately including Jack and Nada in Mataram, Ririn in Kediri, Noor and
newly arrived Danielle at SURGA FM in Jombang, Sophie in Jayapura and Bowo in Banyuwangi. More on them later
in the newsletter. Anyway, once again, thanks for being in the KGRE English Language Interactive Presenters'
Network and we hope to catch up with you all soon — somewhere, sometime!
And apologies for the late arrival of this 4th Newsletter but you know why? Yep, computer problems at KGRE.
Sorry about that.
Latest News from KGRE
‘Quick Fix‘ with Cheryl — a new radio segment from KGRE and Cheryl.
Cheryl, our newest staff member at KGRE, has been writing special ‘Quick Fix’ segments
for the radio program. The first 6 of these are in programs 5301 – 5306.
Here's Cheryl's introduction about the segments –
English language teachers and learners would agree that learning English is a challenge. At KGRE we're always
trying to think of ways to make it easier for you. Whiz is on holidays so for the next six weeks we'll be telling
you about some common mistakes that you should be aware of. If you avoid making these mistakes your English
will improve, I promise you. The first common mistake involves the word ‘ever’. We often use this
word in questions when we want to know about the things people have done. For example, ‘Have you
ever travelled in a bajaj in Jakarta?’
The first program, Show No. 5301, looked at the use of ‘ever’. Other common mistakes
or areas of difficulty include the use of ‘of course’, the use of ‘why’, ‘follow’, ‘tourist
object’, ‘obyek wisata’ and ‘thanks for your coming’.
These common problem areas could prove to be good topics for discussion or even as your Language Hint of the
Week. We have included a CD with the six segments on CD JUST for you so please try to use them in your
program somehow.
Tip of the Month — from Dewi Lestari, singer and artist.
 Dewi
Lestari is very good with English. Just listen to her latest CD ‘Out of Shell’ – a
brilliant CD with wonderful English.
Yes. OK, uh so the story is er when I was a kid, when I was like 8 years old or something, I lived two
years in Medan, and and my dad, we lived in a suburb, we didn't have entertainment so he bought us a VCR player
and that's the only you know that's the only tools that we have to entertain ourselves. So we recorded everything
that we have on on tv on that VCR and we just replay it over and over again, imitate the sound and my favourite
teacher he he teacher, quote - unquote, is the ‘Muppet Show’. You know I love the show and I imitate
everything. I didn't understand what what it means mostly but you know I just I just erm listen and try to repeat
and imitate.
When Dewi was very young, she loved English and she loved ‘The Muppet Show’ on television.
She and her family watched that program often and they loved it. Have you ever seen it – Kermit, Miss Piggy,
Animal and so on – all wonderful characters on that fabulous puppet show.
Check out the latest KGRE merchandise including bright yellow jas hujan, black KGRE caps, new compilation
cassettes and CDs plus the old favorites. Here's what we want you to do. Choose four (4) items from the KGRE
website SHOP Page or from the attached hard copy version of the page. Tell us how you are going to give
those four items away on your program AND we will send them to you. Now that is a great offer, isn't it? Offer
closes late October.
Last Presenter Competition
KGRE has been quite surprised as no presenters entered the TASK for YOU in the Third Newsletter! Have you been
too busy or did you forget?
Emails from Members:
Hi again, It's the interactive program like the days before. I'd like to give the quiz as KGRE has ordered,
but the prizes are missing (kept by RRI staff?). To avoid making the listeners bored, I read some articles
from KGRE site and magazine, and of course some net-quizzes KGRE has sent to my email. So far, there are always
callers in my program. Yes, I need to improve more. Hopefully RRI will pay more attention to the program, so
I won't work alone.
See ya!
Tri Ristiana RRI Malang
Dear Mbak Ogi,
First of all, I would like to thank to KGRE for always supporting us. We are planning to do a lot more things
for Sunday English Show on Romansa FM Ponorogo. We use the materials that you sent to us as the source of ideas
of our show and we will establish an English Club. We need your support. We will send you reports as soon as
possible. Best Regards, Donna-Romansa FM.
First, I want to inform you guiz that since May 15th 2006, KGRE and my interactive English show are back to
Contrend FM which have broadcasted both programs for the first time in Selayar.
KGRE is OK so far, but classical problem is still faced on interactive show. It is so hard to get the listeners
call in, whereas I always present a simple topic that easy to responded. I don't know why. I also tell them
that it is not a test, so they don't have to worry about the grammar. Maybe they just avoid to make mistake
in English that it will be heard by other listeners. But when the quiz time, they will try to call in immediately.
So last time, I try to use the quiz to have chitchat with the listeners before they answer the question. And
it's worked, coz they keep on the line with their English and giving their comments related to the topic at
the moment as much as they can. I hope this way worked from now on.
That's all for a while folks and thanks to Kang GURU for
the presenters network package. It's really useful.
Warm regards from Selayar to all the network members.
Fadhli in Selayar Island
Welcome New Members
Alan from Persada FM Blitar
My name is Agus M. Setiawan, S.S. but my nickname on air is Mr Alan. I was recruited to host English Interactive
program after Persada FM made cooperation with Kang GURU Radio
English (KGRE) to broadcast KGRE program. I worked with three hosts before i.e. Mrs Lisa Dorothy (from South
Africa), Mr Huda and Ms Icha. But since last year I became the only host for the program because Ms Lisa moved
to Surabaya, Ms Icha moved to another division of the radio organization and Mr Huda studied overseas.
In April 2005 we offered the English teachers of junior and senior high schools in Blitar with ‘Students
In Studio’ (SIS) program. With this program teachers were asked to send their students who have good English
to be
‘guest’ or ‘co-host’ the interactive program. It got very good response and it seems
there is competition among schools to prove that they are the best in training students in getting better English
proficiency.
Kang GURU Radio English with its information
about Australia, Aussie language and culture, scholarship and experiences of people who join the scholarship,
also great success stories of public figures such as Indonesian artists, TV presenters, etc. give listeners of
SIS program stimulation to be the same at least through their capabilities in speaking English.
The program of ‘Students In Studio’ is done aiming at not only giving more motivation to students
of senior and junior high school but also giving support to teachers of English in Blitar by offering them a
media to actualise and improve their students' knowledge and their English proficiency. We hope that KGRE will
give us support to run it successfully.
KGRE Note: Well done. It sounds as though you have some wonderful ‘on air’ activities at Persada
FM. I am sure your listeners are very pleased with the show. As for Indonesian artists, we have included a ‘Best
of Celebrity Interviews’ CD for you to use too – I know students will love that.
Rissti from Pastway FM in Tasikmalaya
Hi, my name is Rissti Rusdhiana, I was born in Tasikmalaya, January 25th, 1984. Basically I'm a quiet person,
I never thought I'd be an announcer. One of announcers in one of local radio stations came to me and offered
to be an announcer on English show, its called "Weekend With English" show, I wasn't sure at first,
but then again I tell myself, why don't I give it a try to myself?? So I took that chance, and I was a co-presenter
at first and I was nervous really nervous, and I did so many mistakes but finally I get along with it.
After 3 weeks, I was left alone, because the announcer that used to handle the show needed to go out of town,
so she handed it over the show to me until now. I'm glad that I have callers more and more every week. It was
great that I'm an announcer for Kang GURU show,
esp. Australia is one of my favourite country and I'm interesting in speaking English. We broadcasting English
show once in a week for 2 hours on Saturday at 7-9 pm, in first 1 hour show, we have KGRE, and the rest quiz,
some useful information (we always choose one topic to talk about every week),latest information, request song
by phone to 0265 322022 or they also can send text message to 081 121 1069. This show is also broadcasted through
the Internet, hoping that worldwide listeners could take a participation by calling and share their experiences.
Now I think I'm so lucky being an announcer of an English program, that really help my English and also I can
help others at the same time, its really fun, thanks to KGRE and IALF, I hope someday Tasikmalaya would be one
of the city who has a chance to be visited by KGRE's crew.
KGRE in Tasikmalaya, West java
R. Rissti Rusdhiana
Pastway Radio Tasikmalaya Trans Media
Jln. Cempakawarna No. 33B
Tasikmalaya, West Java
Phone : 0265 322022
SMS : 081 121 1069
Email : pastwayradio@f-m.fm
Broadcast : Every Saturday at 19:00 - 21:00 WIB on 106.9 FM
KGRE Note: That sounds wonderful Rissti and I am especially interested in the idea of broadcasting through the
Internet. How does that work? Can you tell me more about that? Do any other presenters do this? I wonder if
KGRE could be broadcast on the Internet too?
Gama from Padang FM
My name is Maydeta Gama Putra. I was born in Yogyakarta on May 24th, 1983. I grew up in Sawahlunto, one of town
in West Sumatra. Then I continued my education in Padang, in English Department of Andalas University. Besides
studying in University, I also teach English in several offices and homes. I was the broadcaster in campus radio
before. Writing is one of my hobbies. I write fiction and non-fiction for several local daily.
For the first time, I know Kang GURU Radio
English from local radio in Padang. Then last year, my lecturer held an audition for being KGRE Interactive Show's
announcer.
I and some friends were chosen, anyway I am more frequent on air to host this program that started in the beginning
of this year.
I really love to deliver this program in 102,6 Padang FM. We have gotten very good intention since the beginning
of this program. In the program held every Sunday morning, we invite many people from the different background,
such as foreigners, lecturers, students, and also professional worker. Our listeners, we call them Kang GURU Listeners
are from the different ages, from Junior High School student to adults. More intentions from our audiences then
supported the Radio Manager to add 30 minutes for interactive show. Now, we broadcast from 9 to 10.30 AM in
Sunday morning.
Besides interviewing the guest, now we make the live music during our program. Playing western music is not allowed
in Padang FM because it is an Islamic radio. But we can play live English song. For giving sympathy to earthquake
in Yogya, some High School students participates by composing a song for Yogya and they are allowed to perform.
We also hope that we could get one space in local daily to be our spot in reporting the summary of KGRE interactive
show. We hope to attract more people in our show so that more people can know, listen and get fun from this
program.
Being KGRE announcer is very exciting and challenging for me. I do learn how to please the audience. Sure at
the beginning I made some mistakes. Luckily I have lecturers, friends, and audiences that can directly call
or send SMS to my mobile in giving comment upon my performance. Now it's not difficult to find guests and to
invite callers since many people have known this is as the only English Program in their local the radio.
No doubt that KGRE program is like a fresh air in Padang people, here they can practice English and join with
us in showing they creativity. Last but not least, I want to send regards for all our audiences to every English
lover that every week listen the same program with the same spirit that improving our English means improving
our future to be. Amen!
Maydeta Gama Putra
Jln. Andalas. Gg. Sarga Indah NO. 01 RT: 01 RW: 03
Padang – West Sumatra – Indonesia
KGRE Note: You sound as though you are a very active and enthusiastic presenter and this is fantastic. It took
quite a while to get interactive broadcast on Padang FM but we are certainly glad that it is now happening.
Sunday morning is a great time too for the show and I will be every interested to hear more of your stories
as the months go by.
Joyce and James from RRI Manado
Name : Joyce Grace Wantania
Sex : Female
Occupation : Radio Announcer
(Pro 1 RRI MAnado)
Date/Place Of Birth : Laikit, June 4th 1978
Address : Laikit, Jaga VI
Kecamatan Dimembe,
Kabupaten Minahasa,
Sulawesi Utara, 95373.
Starting Date of Broadcasting English Program
at RRI Manado : November 1st 2003.
Latest Education : Sam Ratulangi University
Manado.
Hobbies : Eating Healthy Food, and Pretending Cooking
Marital Status : Single.
Name : James B. Dalige
Sex : Male
Occupation : Civil Servants
(Dinas DIKNAS
Kab. Minahasa Utara)
Radio Announcer
(Pro 1 RRI Manado)
Date/Place Of Birth : Laikit, April 9th 1975
Address : Laikit, Jaga I
Kecamatan Dimembe,
Kabupaten Minahasa,
Sulawesi Utara, 95373.
Starting Date of Broadcasting English Program
at RRI Manado : November 1st 2003.
Latest Education : Seminarium
Augustinianum—
Tomohon.
Hobbies : Singing, Music, Movies.
Marital Status : Single.
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