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Hani Calista
Professional TeacherTeaches
Indonesian
Native
Speaks
English
Javanese
Malay
Russian
Urdu
Specialties
BusinessCertified Indonesian Teacher as a Foreign Language | 10+ Years of Proven, Structured Coaching
Teaches
Indonesian
Native
Speaks
English
Javanese
Malay
Russian
Urdu
Specialties
BusinessCertified Indonesian Teacher as a Foreign Language | 10+ Years of Proven, Structured Coaching
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From IndonesiaLiving in Jakarta, Indonesia (05:46 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 4, 2014InterestsFoodFilms & TV SeriesHistoryBusiness & FinanceTravel
I am a certified Indonesian teacher with a background in communication and journalism and over 10 years of teaching experience. With this background, I teach Indonesian not only as a "language," but as a practical communication tool used in real-life and professional contexts. My approach is structured, personalized, and outcome-oriented, with lessons tailored to each learner’s goals, level, and learning style, ensuring clear and measurable progress in communication.Me as a Teacher
As a certified teacher of Indonesian as a foreign language, I design tailored syllabi and lesson materials. I’ve taught expatriates—including university students, professionals, journalists, social workers, and polyglots—both online and face-to-face. I also share FREE Indonesian learning videos on social media. For 1-on-1 classes, I offer 30- and 45-minute lessons only. The 1-hour price shown is required by iTalki and is NOT my actual rate.
⚠️ Cancellation Policy: I’m not responsible for incorrect time bookings. Credit may be claimed if you cancel or reschedule less than 6 hours before class, or if you miss the class or arrive late without notice. I'll wait online for up to 10 minutes only. My lessons & teaching style
TEACHING STYLE :
- Functional and Communicative Approach ( use the language as a purposeful communication )
- Grammar and Structural
- Audio - Lingual
- Exercise and Test Approach
CURRICULUM :
- Standard curriculum for IFL ( Indonesian as a foreign language )
INFORMAL TUTORING :
- More focus on casual conversation ( If you are a beginner in learning Indonesian, please book "Professional Lesson" to improve your Indonesian skill rapidly )
- To assist the students when they already have their own material and method.
PROFESSIONAL LESSONS :
The student will follow the teacher's syllabus
- Grammar, tenses, speaking, reading, writing, listening, pronunciation, and colloquial.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
- Presentation slides/PPT
Certificates
Outcome-Based Learning Design for BIPA - Bali Language Office of Ministry of Education - 2026Covered principles of outcome-based learning design for BIPA (Indonesian for Foreign Speakers), emphasizing curriculum alignment, learning outcomes, and SKL BIPA standards.
Certificate verified
Management and Culture Integration in ILFL - Southeast Asian Ministers of Education - 2022Classroom management, learning evaluation, and culture integration in Indonesian as a Foreign Language ( ILFL ) learning for non-native Indonesian speakers
Certificate verified
Development of ILFL Curriculum and Material - Southeast Asian Ministers of Education - 2022Creating and developing materials and learning media for non-native Indonesian speakers to learn Indonesian as a foreign language ( ILFL ) based on curriculum standards.
Certificate verified
Fundamental methods of creating material leason - State University of Jakarta - 2021Fundamental methods of creating material lesson for BIPA ( non Indonesian native ) students
Certificate verified
ESOL TOT - Global Academy International Network - 2020Teaching English to speaker of other languages
Certificate verified
IFL Syllabus and Material Design for TIFL - Language Center of University of Ngurah Rai - 2020The method to create IFL syllabus and material design to teach Indonesian as foreign language
Certificate verified
Teaching Indonesian as Foreign Language (TIFL) - Language Center of University of Ngurah Rai - 2020Methodology to teach Indonesian as foreign language to non Indonesian native speakers.
Certificate verified
Strategy and Tools for Online Teaching - Language Center of University of Sanata Dharma - 2020Strategy and method to teach online effectively and engagingly.
Certificate verified
Teaching Indonesian to Foreigners - University of Indonesia - 2017
Certificate verified
Certificate of Employment - MRT Champion Business University - 2017To obtain the Certificate of Employment as a Financial Planner and Associate Unit Manager, I was required to demonstrate knowledge of financial planning, manage my team, and deal with clients.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2013 - 2013
TranslatorTranslator and guide for tourists, local government guests, and international students.
2014 - 2015
Indonesian TutorHelped AIYA members learn Indonesian on Language Day, once per week.
2013 - 2024
Tutor & CreatorResponsible for creating language and cultural content, and teaching the Indonesian language to non-native Indonesian speakers on social media, online, and face-to-face.
2017 - 2017
English Teacher for KidsTeached English to children.
Education
2006 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Communications and Mediadigital media production, public relations, journalism, advertising, and business communication.
Work Experience
2009 - 2010
Creative Department - Graphic DesignerDesigned compelling visual content for various advertising campaigns, including above-the-line, and below-the-line. Collaborated with copywriters, and art directors to create cohesive and impactful campaigns. Participated in brainstorming sessions and worked closely with clients to understand their brand and messaging goals.
2010 - 2010
Creative DirectorCollaborated closely with clients to understand their needs, and presented creative proposals. Kept up with industry trends to introduce new, engaging event concepts.
2011 - 2014
Financial Planner and Associate Unit ManagerResponsible for developing customized financial plans ( investment, insurance and retirement ), analyzing clients’ financial situations, and providing ongoing financial advice. This job also requires creating and presenting financial program presentations to clients.
2014 - 2015
CorrespondentResponsible for gathering and reporting on news and information in Melbourne, Australia.
2005 - 2006
Broadcaster and ReporterResponsible for creating, producing, and presenting radio programs, including entertainment shows, commentary, news, and interviews. Duties include researching and writing stories and reporting on news events for radio news programs.
2022 - 2023
Expert ( Speaker ) in Content CreationTaught and informed the audience about digital content creation.
5.0
Rating
504
Students
4,053
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Indonesian Lessons
Trial Lesson
267 lessons completed
USD 9.50+
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED LEVEL CONVERSATION / Informal Tutoring
B1 - C2Conversation1,070 lessons completed
USD 12.99+
Package with 10% off
Jakartan, Slang, and Colloquial ( Informal Indonesian )
B1 - C2Language Essentials17 lessons completed
USD 12.99+
Indonesian for Business ( Private or Group - max 5 students )
A1 - C2Business91 lessons completed
USD 13.99+
Package with 17% off
Indonesian for Travel and Tourism
A1 - C2Language Essentials161 lessons completed
USD 12.99+
Package with 10% off
Indonesian for Beginner (A1 - A2)
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,730 lessons completed
USD 12.99+
Package with 10% off
Indonesian for Intermediate to Advanced (B1 - C2)
B1 - C2Language Essentials464 lessons completed
USD 12.99+
Package with 10% off
GROUP CLASS - 3 UP TO 5 STUDENTS ( A1 - C2 Level & Conversation Class )
A1 - C2Language Essentials252 lessons completed
USD 13.99+
Package with 15% off
Availability
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My creations
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Quiz (9)
431 Reviews
Theres Kretzschmar
56 Indonesian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve already completed 50 lessons with Hani, and I look forward to every single session. Her lessons are well-structured and always varied, and she provides great materials to work with. She’s also very attentive to my individual needs. Learning a language this way is truly enjoyable, and I can’t wait to continue our language journey together :).
Jan 16, 2025
Muhammad
2 Indonesian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been living in Indonesia and learning Indonesian with several Indonesian teachers and I found that Hani is a very good teacher, she is professional and can explain the lesson clearly in a very simple way, she also created fun and good materials lesson and videos for her students. High recommend for beginners and specially for advance level. Thanks Teacher.
Jun 1, 2019
Niall O'Meara
2 Indonesian lessons
Hani was excellent. She covered all areas that I wish to focus on and has a clear plan for how to improve with my weaker areas in Bahasa Indonesia.
Jun 18, 2025
Ming Quan (Andrew)
11 Indonesian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I am into my second package of lessons with Guru Hani Calista, and all lessons have been well-planned and contain a good mix of grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening and reading. I have been very impressed with the high quality of lesson materials so far, which has helped me learn a lot more and gain more confidence in speaking!
Jun 23, 2021
Niall O'Meara
2 Indonesian lessons
Excellent teacher. Very organised and efficient. Very good at explaining everything. And Hani’s English is excellent which makes everything easier. Highly recommended.
Jun 28, 2025
Dennis
1 Indonesian lesson
Hani was extremely intelligent and quickly assessed what I needed to learn. It's clear she has a lot of experience teaching. She got to the core of what I needed to learn quickly and always stopped and made sure I understood, which I really appreciated. Absolutely fantastic teacher!
Jun 12, 2025
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