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Meet our teachers.

Native speakers, teaching in English

Our teachers grew up speaking Bahasa Indonesia. They explain grammar and everyday usage in English, so nothing gets lost.

The same book for your level

Basic and Intermediate classes follow our own course book, and Advanced uses a published textbook. Switch teacher or class and you keep your place.

The same teacher for your level

Every teacher teaches every level. Your group usually keeps the same teacher for all 12 lessons, with a replacement only if they are travelling or unwell.

You speak in every lesson

With 3 to 8 learners in a class, your teacher gets you talking from the first lesson.

Iwan Yang, founder and Indonesian teacher at Learn Indonesian Hub

Iwan Yang

Founder and Lead Teacher

Iwan Yang founded Learn Indonesian Hub and developed its Basic and Intermediate curriculum. He is an ACTA-certified adult trainer and a graduate of Singapore Management University.

Iwan moved to Singapore at 10 and learned English and Mandarin from scratch. He explains Indonesian grammar and usage through the languages his learners already speak. Learners say he is generous with his time, and answers questions between classes too.

What learners say about Iwan

Have just completed Basic A Indonesia Course with Iwan. Picking up a new language is never easy, however Iwan was attentive to identify the class' strengths on our known languages and built a strong context to enable the class to pick up indonesia quickly. In addition, he's an engaging teacher that adapt his teaching style to the situations to aid us in our course of learning of a new language. Very satisifed with the near to 3 months of basic indonesia language with him, and look forward to embark on the Basic B Indonesia Course with him. Terima Kasih Banyak.
Dexter Leow GD
I used to live in Indonesia for 8 years and had a few basic courses in Yogyakarta and Bali . I have never encountered a teacher as clear , precise , detailed as Iwan . He is absolutely a master of the language . Very practical case studies , role plays , games , media materials . Completed the Intermediate courses and going to Advanced next. Recommended Indonesian school!
Oliver Ol
I'm Malaysian and I know Malay well. I must say Iwan is really good with language and I can feel his passion and professionalism every lesson. I enjoy learning from him and the methods that he use. I wish you all the success that you deserve. All the best!
Alisa Yusof
Leonardo Alfoncius Mulyono, Indonesian teacher at Learn Indonesian Hub

Leonardo Alfoncius Mulyono

Bahasa Indonesia Teacher

Leonardo is a native Indonesian speaker who teaches all levels, in class and online. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the National University of Singapore, and also coaches basketball for learners of all ages.

Learners say he is patient, corrects mistakes gently and keeps lessons fun with Kahoot quizzes and plenty of conversation practice.

What learners say about Leonardo

I strongly & highly recommend Pak Leo for anyone learning Bahasa Indonesia and here's why. I took up the Bahasa Indonesia Basic A course with him, and trust me when I say I always look forward to the classes with him. It keeps my mind off my full-time work, I am also very fortunate to be in a class with friendly & witty students too. Pak Leo always keeps his students engaged & encourages us to step out of our comfort zones during conversation practice. He has also been very patient in teaching us & answering every question/doubt we have. Not to mention, his use of Kahoot quizzes certainly makes it a lot more enjoyable that helps to reinforce our memory. If I have to mention one activity that I enjoyed the most throughout all lessons, it would be conversational practice with Pak Leo. As it triggers our thought process & memory, I'm also happy seeing everyone able to speak bahasa better gradually. I'm sure Pak Leo feels the same as our teacher as well. Guru Hebat! Terima Kasih dan Meneruskan Pak Leo! Sampai Jumpa! ;)
Desmond Wong
Pak Leo is a great teacher for anyone looking to learn bahasa Indonesia. I was in his Basic A class. I am new to Bahasa Indonesia but I never had to be afraid to make mistakes as I learn, as Pak Leo creates a safe learning environment. He is patient and answers our questions proficiently to ensure we learn effectively.
C K
Teaching is methodical and systematic. Teacher Leonardo is encouraging (high EQ - encourages / corrects our mistakes gently without criticism) and uses kahoot and oral practice lessons to reinforce our learnings and for us to practice sentence construction.
Dayla
Lia Vania Dewi, Indonesian teacher at Learn Indonesian Hub

Lia Vania Dewi

Bahasa Indonesia Teacher

Lia has taught Bahasa Indonesia to working professionals since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, cum laude, from Atma Jaya Catholic University in Jakarta, and a Master of Science from the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom, completed on a full European Commission scholarship.

A keen language learner herself, she has studied Spanish and French. She teaches group classes, private lessons and exam preparation. Learners call her patient and clear, and private learners value how flexible she is with scheduling.

What learners say about Lia

I completed Basic B Conversational Bahasa Indonesia from Sep to Dec 2025 through 1-to-1 tuition with teacher, Lia. Lia is an expert educator, with the course being covered comprehensively, but each class being fun and flowing naturally. The classes were also flexible in time and day to work around business and family commitments.
Mark
I have done Basic A and Basic B with Lia and have learned so much under her guidance. During each class, Lia goes through a lot of content but still manages to make it enjoyable by incorporating various activities such as kahoot quizzes. Lia also listens to our preferences and requests, and actively use tools such as song listening and YouTube videos to expose us to Bahasa Indonesian through different mediums. The learning materials created are also very useful and detailed. Thank you!
Linus Ang
Did private exam preparatory classes Ibu Lia for examinations at the primary and secondary levels. Ibu Lia is amazing! She was patient in teaching me how to express my complex thoughts on social issues into simple yet professional sentences. I wouldn’t have been this confident for my examinations if not for my classes with Ibu Lia. Before the private exam prep classes, I’ve also taken other Bahasa Indonesia classes at Learn Indonesian Hub, and other language schools. LIH is really the best Indonesian language school in Singapore. All its teachers (not forgetting Pak Iwan & Ibu Eli) were very generous with their time and open to me asking questions outside of class hours via email and WhatsApp. My journey in learning Bahasa Indonesia would have been a lot more challenging if not for LIH.
L XY
Elysabet Salim, Indonesian teacher at Learn Indonesian Hub

Elysabet Salim

Bahasa Indonesia Teacher

Elysabet grew up in Indonesia and holds a degree from Parahyangan Catholic University in Bandung. She came to Singapore on an ASEAN Scholarship to complete a Master of Science at the National University of Singapore, and also works as a freelance translator between Indonesian and English.

She teaches group, private and corporate classes, including our accelerated online courses. Learners describe her as patient and kind, and like how she shares the way Indonesians really talk day to day.

What learners say about Elysabet

I started with close to zero Indonesian language skills except for some common words. After joining the express class online, with a schedule of 2 lessons per week, I am now able to read and write simple Indonesian, and possibly able to at least communicate simply. Bu Ely was patient and helpful. The textbook was also easy to follow. Highly recommended but at 2 times a week means you need to put in more effort and revision time to be able to follow well. For sure you will be able to travel to indonesia and communicate what you want across to the other person with this crash course if you put in the effort.
Kevin Chuan
I just completed the accelerated Basic A course with Bu Ely. The pace was fast, but the materials provided were really helpful for my learning. It was a pleasure to study alongside such patient and lovely classmates. I’m truly grateful to Bu Ely for being so kind, understanding, and professional. I really enjoyed the classes - fun, interesting and engaging! The administrative personnel is very responsive as well! Highly recommend! 👍
teh qingyu
I really enjoy Bahasa Basic A (Accelerated) classes over Zoom. It's extremely efficient and enjoyable, and I find my ability to comprehend, speak and write in Bahasa Indonesia to have increased exponentially in just 3 weeks. Ibu Ely is patient and very nice, and takes time to answer questions and give us more context about Indonesian culture and how people actually speak/use the language. Looking forward to continuing my Bahasa Indonesia journey with Learn Indonesian Hub after the conclusion of my Basic A classes!
Annette Lim

Our team also includes part-time teachers, so you may see other names in our reviews.

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Can I choose my teacher?

No. Group classes are taught by the teacher assigned to that class, and private lessons depend on which teacher is free at the times you need. Every teacher follows the same course book, so the content is the same whoever teaches you.

Will my teacher change during a level?

Usually not. The same teacher normally takes a group through all 12 lessons of a level. If a teacher is travelling, unwell or has an emergency, we assign a replacement teacher for those lessons.

Are all your teachers native Indonesian speakers?

Yes. All our teachers grew up speaking Bahasa Indonesia, and they teach in English.

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