MOTIVATING ALL OVER INDONESIA

As of recent, our main Native speaker, Ryan Anthony, has been called upon quite often for motivational speaking. This presents another opportunity for us to further our vision and mission as an institution of education in that we get to visit many campuses, companies, and organizations throughout Indonesia especially Bandung in order to motivate others to become the best they can be as far as English communication is concerned. When we asked Ryan how he feels about this, he said he has never been happier as through seminars he gets to reach a wider more diverse audience and further advance the importance of English fluency. In the picture you can see Ryan speaking at an international seminar on mastering English and the world where about 1000 students from 5 universities attended. The event was certainly a success as Ryan emphasized how one can be successful in the world of business through being able to communicate in English effectively. Please do not forget to follow ryan_motivator on instagram to keep track of our events and seminars. Also please visit our website http://ciacivipenglish.com . Also please visit our other blog to get tips on how to speak English at https://learnenglishbandung.blogspot.co.id/ .

Corporate English Training di Bandung dengan Native Speaker dari CIACI VIP ENGLISH

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Ngopi Doeloe and Ciaci Vip English - Thirsty for Coffee, thirsty for Knowledge Program

This is such great news in that students can enjoy the atmosphere of studying and practicing English in a fun and exciting location. In addition to studying with a Native English Speaker, students can enjoy the lovely menu that Ngopi Doeloe has to offer. Since there are many Ngopi Doeloe locations in and around Bandung, students can choose any of these locations and let the Native Speaker come to them. No matter who you are or whether you are studying English for academic purposes or just for fun, this program is definitely for you, so please do not hesitate and come on and join the fun. Also, do not forget to like our Facebook page for a 10 percent discount and visit our website or add us on whatsapp at 088218200151.

CIACI VIP ENGLISH Now Online - Study English Anywhere

We at CIACI VIP ENGLISH are very proud to announce that we have completed our English course program with an online learning platform. It is now easy to study with a Native Speaker via live chat no matter where you live and at any time you want. Whatever suits you and your schedule. Please check out our newly established online platform. http://ciacivipenglish.wixsite.com/bandung/online-courses . 

So, if you are looking for easy and affordable but intense English learning and practice, please sign up today. We make it even easier for you because we accept Paypal.

New Projects

CIACI VIP ENGLISH is always dedicated to new ideas and strategies for success. We are now planning and developing totally new workshops for both private and public groups. We hope that we can invite companies from both Bandung and outside of Bandung as well to stay in a luxurious Hotel for 4 awesome days of super intense total English empowerment. We believe that empowerment is absolutely vital to our learners' success in that they can continue to learn and develop themselves through applying what they learned during our workshops. If you are interested in learning more, please never hesitate to contact us. You can get information about our programs by visiting our website at http://ciacivipenglish.wix.com/bandung .

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Shaping Minds as Time Goes by

Throughout the years, it has become very obvious that CIACI VIP ENGLISH is not just about improving English fluency and ability in its students. We are all about building character, confidence, and awareness. It often seems that improved English fluency is the product or result of the three. Lately we have gotten many students who wish to study or continue their studies abroad in countries such as the United States, Australia, Germany, and Holland. They come to us worried about their ability to communicate effectively in English and we fix that right up. Currently, we have former students studying in all the above mentioned countries. For that, the Native Speakers at CIACI are extremely proud of themselves. Our English courses are incredibly cheap but the quality of the experience is one that is very personal and really focuses on the student as a whole individual. We like to consider ourselves not just English teachers but mentors as well. Many of our students take conversation, business English, and TOEFL preparation, so there in those three courses is our market so to speak. All of our teachers are Native English Speakers and we specialize in private courses and corporate training. Even though we are positioned in Bandung in the Dago area, we also have classes in Bekasi and Jatinangor. We get requests for English training from all over and that means that the awareness of how important English fluency is has significantly increased. If it is one absolute, CIACI VIP ENGLISH is certainly here to stay! Please follow us on LINE at ryanciaci or send SMS to 0882 1820 0151. You can also visit our facebook page and don't forget to Like us!

Corporate Training at the Immigration Office in Karawang

I have the great pleasure of training the awesome staff at the Immigration Office in Karawang. The students are great and so eager to improve their English speaking ability. This really motivates me to give the best training possible and bring CIACI VIP ENGLISH to the top. Even though we are located in Bandung, there is no problem traveling the extra distance to enrich their English speaking ability. Just a couple of days ago, I gave the first official class and it was such a success. Due to that, I decided to document the occasion with a picture.

English Course in Bandung - Great Students make Great Teachers

I remember when I made a post on Facebook about how great students can make teachers become great. It kind of just came out when I was thinking of something cool to so, but later after deeply thinking about it, I discovered that I was exactly right. Great students cause us teachers or educators to challenge ourselves more. We want to be better for them and somehow we want to be deserving of their attendance each and every class. Please don't forget to check us out at http://ciacivipenglish.wix.com/bandung !

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WHO WE ARE

CIACI VIP ENGLISH is truly a special English learning center that values each and every student. We are located in the beautiful city of Bandung at Jl. Dago Barat No. 1. We offer a variety of English courses taught by Native Speakers such as conversation, general English, business English, and Toefl Prep. just to name a few. Please contact us at 022 250 3678 or ciacivipenglish@gmail.com for more information or have a look at our website.

WHY CIACI?

CIACI stands for Communicative and Interactive Approach with Culture Integration. All of our classes are both teacher and student led thus offering a truly engaging learning experience. We believe that not only should our students know about the language, but the culture as well.

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All of our students gain an improved confidence when it comes to communicating in English. This is definitely important  when it comes to mastering any language. How can one speak or get the practice needed if he/she isn't confident enough to try? In addition to confidence, our students gain knowledge about the English language and associated vocabulary and language sets.

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Mojang Jajaka Grand Final 2013

 Once again I was selected and invited to be a judge for the Mojang Jajaka Competition. This is always such a special occasion for me because I truly get an opportunity to discover all of the beauty which West Java has to offer as far an culture is concerned. All of the finalist were so intelligent, polite, and leaders in their communities. This year was very different from last year in that each and every city and district throughout the West Java province sent a male and female representative to the finals. There were 54 finalists altogether, 27 men and 27 women, all dressed up in traditional clothing encompassing their extremely unique individual cultures. 


Due to the fact that I am an English teacher, my area of contribution to the competition was of course English. So many of the finalists could communicate so effectively in English. This definitely impressed me. I hope the Mojang Jajaka competition forever stays a part of West Java's heritage. In addition to judging the competition, I served as one of the mentors and gave a class on how to be confident when speaking English. I also taught them how to express their opinions in English. The class was very lively. I even threw in a game of Simon Says which of course was a lot of fun. 


As a result of all my efforts, I was given an award at the Grand Final for being one of the favorite teachers. That was such a great honor for me. I did not even expect to get that. When I was called to the stage, I had to hold all of my enthusiasm inside and just simply smile. Now, I kind of wish I had jumped up and down with joy. I sure hope I get invited again next year so that I can learn even more about all of the great traditions of the Sundanese culture. The committee mainly comprised of former Mojang Jajaka finalists really did an outstanding job organizing the competition and a variety of events. They really took their jobs and duties quite seriously and all of their efforts sure paid off just fine. 

English Courses available at CIACI VIP ENGLISH

Conversation

The conversation course at CIACI VIP ENGLISH is specifically designed to improve our students’ speaking ability. This course is highly interactive in that students have an opportunity to share their ideas, opinions, and thoughts with the other students around them. Elements of western culture are also discussed in order to make students more aware and able to communicate appropriately in English.

General English

The General English course is mainly geared towards those that wish to improve their overall knowledge of the English language. The skills learned here are listening, reading, writing, and some speaking. Students are taught various aspects of grammar and usage. The tenses are heavily discussed and reading comprehension developed. Students also gain an assortment of English vocabulary. General English is often a requirement before students are allowed to study conversation.

Business English

The Business English course is mainly designed for either professionals or those desiring to enter the workforce. This course is highly communicative and interactive. Students undergo various simulations that connect to the world of business. Vocabulary learned is also very specific to business. Elements of business culture in the west are also taught and discussed throughout the entire course. Students have opportunities to make presentations, conduct case studies, write business emails, and more.

TOEFL Preparation

The TOEFL Preparation course is one that is very focused and intense. TOEFL stands for test of English as a foreign language. This course prepares students to undergo the vigors of the TOEFL examination. Skills such as reading, writing,speaking, and listening are taught. In addition to the previous skills mentioned, grammar and usage are also concentrated on. 

SAT Preparation

The SAT Preparation course is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for admission to colleges and universities who require SAT scores. SAT scores are excellent for showing universities and colleges students’ academic abilities mainly in language and math. CIACI VIP ENGLISH only offers the language side of the preparation.

Young Learners

The Young Learners course is designed to meet the needs of kids. Classes are very fun and educational at the same time. Lessons are very communicative in that students will learn how to communicate even before they can read. The Young Learners course is an excellent way for parents to improve their children’s English ability. Lots of vocabulary are implemented into the lessons.

There's Dedicated and then There's Dedicated!

Every Friday, i have the pleasure of teaching two young ladies essential vocabulary related to their majors. Wulani (in red) is studying International Relations whereas Yuwanda is studying International Law at Unpad. I don't know why I keep getting students from Unpad. Maybe it is because they recognize the best and simply speaking, that is exactly what I am. The Best! These two students challenge me to come up with new ways of teaching and interesting material. They are so dedicated to improving their English fluency and that kind of dedication is what inspires me to teach. They always come prepared and ready to take on the lesson. As an esl teacher I find myself wondering if my students appreciate me just as much as I do them. I guess the fact that they allowed me to use their photos on my blog shows how much they appreciate and respect me. We teachers like to believe that we truly make a difference in our students' lives. The best thing to me is when students tell you just that!

How to Write an Effective Academic Paper

WRITING by RYAN

“If one wishes to write a good paper, he should write a better one. If he hopes to write a better paper, he should write a great paper. If he desires to write a great paper, he should write an outstanding one. If he does not intend to capture the minds of others, he should not write at all and those who strive to do this should write exceptionally”.

Ryan Abraham

ESL Teacher

Ciaci Vip English

HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC PAPER

12 Things to Remember – Aimed at ESL students

1.    Determine what it is that you wish to write about. How can you write if you do not have a      focus or specific topic in mind?
2.     Brainstorm or mind map ideas that pertain to your topic.
3.     Look for connections in your ideas.
4.     Research the topic to gather credible information that supports your ideas.
5.     Develop a thesis or clear topic statement. Your topic statement or thesis statement should have exactly your topic and the areas that you wish to discuss in order to support your idea.
6.   Make an outline of your paper.
7.   Make an introduction from general to specific. Start off by attracting the readers and end with a good topic statement or thesis statement.
8.   Develop supporting paragraphs that relate to specific topics from your thesis or topic statement.
9.   Use examples and details to support any ideas and opinions. Don’t forget to cite sources.
10.  Never use someone else’s idea as your own. Again remember to cite sources.
11. Use transitions to add flow and cohesion to your ideas.
12.  Your conclusion should be the opposite of your introduction in that you should go from specific to general. Try to finish with a thought provoking statement.

Model of Academic Writing

 The Topic Statement

Determining your topic or main idea is extremely important for it is the foundation or base of your academic paper. If your paper is in response to a question or specific task, make sure that your topic/thesis statement encompasses all that you wish to discuss in your paper. Your topic statement should include your main idea and the things that you wish to use to prove or discuss your main idea.

Task:   Write an essay explaining why having the ability to effectively communicate in   English is important.

Topic: The ability to communicate effectively in English is important.

Control 1:  have friends from all over the world

Control 2: get a good job

Control 3: be informed about global events and issues

Topic statement: The ability to communicate effectively in English is extremely important because it allows us to have friends from all over the world, get a good job, and be informed about global events and issues.

The Introduction

The introduction should have at least 3 sentences and you should start off with a general statement that is connected to your topic or main idea that will attract readers. The second sentence should be less general/more specific and serve as a transition between your first general sentence and the last sentence which of course is the topic statement.

Sample Introduction: English is spoken by over 60 percent of the world’s population. Due to globalization, English has truly become the international language.  The ability to communicate effectively in English is extremely important because it allows us to have friends from all over the world, get a good job, and be informed about global events and issues.

Getting To Ciaci Vip English

I always find it so amazing how many people call Ciaci Vip English wondering how to get there. So, I decided to make a video showing exactly how to do so. Enjoy and please don't forget to visit my website at ciacienglish.com

5 steps on how to handle a large esl class

Group Task at Unpad

As an esl teacher myself, it has been my experience that some teachers get quite nervous when dealing with a large number of students. If one does not know how to effectively convey instuctions and stay calm, a group of 50 esl students can be a nightmare.

Step 1 – Assert yourself and let them know you are there

The first thing you should do when facing a large esl class is simply say in a very clear and assertive voice the appropriate greeting for the time of day such as good morning. Then ask the students how they are doing in order to get them to focus on what you are saying and quiet down. Now you have established your presence.

Step 2- Put the students into small groups of about 4-5

This really works wonders because the teacher can effectively increase the student teacher ratio whenever he/she works with any group in particular. At first, maybe the ratio was 1 to 50, but now when you meet each group of students, the ratio is 1 to 5 at least.

Step 3- Never stand still during group activities

In order to keep the class as a whole under control, it is important that the students feel monitored and not just left to do as they please. The more you interact with each group, the better the students feel. The students will feel like you pay more attention to them as individuals and not just a large class.

Step 4 – Assign jobs within the groups

I usually give students in the group a specific job or responsibility such as timekeeper, recorder, captain, helper, etc. This normally makes the students feel like they are in charge of something thus improving their behaviour , confidence, and focus. Of course the teacher is the monitor.

Step 5- Have fun

Remember that the students look to you as the teacher to set the pace and mood of the class or lesson. So try to stay positive, smile, and have fun while you teach. The students should have fun and be interested if the teacher does as well.

Loyal and motivated students

It is nothing like seeing eager and motivated kids waiting to get their next English lesson. I have one student in particular"Adil" who is so motivated that he comes almost 2 hours before the lesson begins. Sometimes, I have to send him back home to rest so he won't be so tired before class. Regardless of the activity that we do, he remains just as eager. He is such a great student to have, because sometimes as teachers we find ourselves lacking the motivation to keep teaching. Students like Adil remind us why we wake up in the morning. Ciaci VIP English is alive because of the students and I am thankful for that.

Study English with Native speaker

I recently had a conversation class at a company called PT. Pridhana Eka located in Bandung. The students were great. We went over how to greet people and get to know them. I really enjoyed conducting conversation activities with them. Perhaps I enjoyed it too much. Working at CIACI VIP English is great.

Super race of English speakers

I remember when I first started teaching English at EF, or shall I say first started learning English, hehehehehe. Boy was I devastated when I realized that as intelligent as I thought I was, I knew absolutely nothing about my own language. What the heck was the present perfect tense? If I had been on who wants to be a millionaire, I would have had to phone a friend. But then again, who would I have called? The average native speaker does not know much about English grammar, but I like to think that we get along just fine although severely lacking in English knowledge.

I remember sweating bullets in front of my "students", tons of bullets. I'm surprised that I am still alive today and didn't die due to dehydration. Everyday, I arrived at work super early so that I could crack open those grammar books and study away and after about six months of that my confidence soared and things started making sense. At that point, I started to become proud of being an English teacher. I was actually able to answer my students' questions with the correct answer instead of saying that is just the way it is. Before I knew it, other teachers started coming to me for advice on how to plan their lessons and teaching grammar the correct way.

I remember hanging out on several occasions with other teachers and could not believe what our drunken conversations were about. We would talk for hours about different grammar points, vocabulary, tenses, and so on. Right then and there I realized that my life would never be the same, that I would become this person that could only have a meaningful conversation with other ESL teachers. The first time I went back to America for a visit and went back to my "hood", my homies looked at me like I was literally an alien from another planet. They could not believe the words that came out of my mouth or maybe how the words came out of my mouth. I felt like a freak. I enjoyed talking about English more than just about anything else.

I remember when I first started teaching TOEFL and thanked God that I was born in an English speaking country. At that time I realized that we as ESL teachers are in essence creating a super race of English speakers that can not only effectively communicate but can actually correct a native speaker and tell him/her why he/she is wrong. We are teaching people how to speak better English than we do. Is this crazy or what? In this age of globalization, the native speaker of English reigns supreme because of his/her "mastery" of the international language. But if you really think about it, studies have shown that the average business email written by a native English speaker is completely and utterly structurally unsound. We (native speakers) know this to be true and I am worried that the secret may get out to the rest of the world. Just imagine a day when English is truly spoken by just about everyone, will native speakers be able to have an ESL post or will we be undercut by the products we have created? A super race of English speakers that will take over the world. Just some food for thought i suppose. Please forgive me if this blog has many mistakes. I am just a native speaker after all. :)