An Indonesian native and an avid blogger, Fonny finds Bahasa Indonesia unique and interesting. There are certain aspects in Indonesian language and cultures that one can’t simply find elsewhere.
Graduated from Tarumanagara University with a degree in Economics, she is well proficient in business and financial knowledge. Her brokerage experience allows her insights into the needs of learners working in the finance and banking industry.
Being able to communicate effectively in Indonesian, English and Mandarin enables her to transfer the knowledge to her students more effectively. Known for being patient and encouraging, she’s currently teaching Indonesian to adults and children.
Fonny has found a great passion in teaching language as it gives her a level of unprecedented satisfaction.
01Testimonial2021
Trainer was qualified, experienced.
“The course enabled me to converse and understand basic bahasa. Trainer was qualified, experienced kept everyone engaged in the class.” — Vipul Sharma, Banker
02Testimonial2021
Very enjoyable.
“The lessons were very enjoyable and I learned basic Indonesian at a level which I can understand parts of daily conversations between native speakers.” — Gillian, Executive, National Health Group.
03Testimonial2021
Provided me the confidence to converse.
“This course has equipped me with a basic understanding of Indonesian and provided me the confidence to converse at a basic level in Indonesian. Ibu Fonny has been very helpful and I would strongly recommend her to prospective students.” — Ben, Teacher.
04Testimonial2021
Good explanations on actual application.
“Learning the language through interpreting songs helps gives a good explanation on actual application of the language and can educate us listeners on culture and traditions as well.” — Aloysius Koh, Engineer, Praxis Automation Far East Pte. Ltd.
05Testimonial2021
The class was great!
“The class was great! Ibu Fonny always made it a point to link our learning content to real life situations so that we can better relate and utilise what we learn. ” — Brian Yong, Student.
06Testimonial2021
Very interactive and interesting.
“The learning is at the pace for a beginner and provides the necessary knowledge to for simple conversation. Ibu Fonny also makes it very interactive and interesting to learn.” — Marissa Too, Accountant.
07Testimonial2022
The course has been useful.
“The course has been useful as an introduction to business Bahasa Indonesia. Would like abit more practice on listening and speaking with native speakers but understand that will come later.” — Lim, MengCheng, STT GDC.
08Testimonial2022
Patient, approachable and interactive.
“Teacher is patient, approachable and interactive. It helps me a lot as I am given room to make mistakes and learn.” — Derrick Chan, MINDEF/SAF.
09Testimonial2022
Very relevant to daily lives as well as business needs.
“The course content is very relevant to daily lives as well as business needs. Bu Fonny is very patient and knowledgeable not just with the language but also the culture. I’m glad that I have taken up the course here for my learning and career.” — Aloysius Chew, PSA.
10Testimonial2022
Passionate and enthusiastic.
“Have enjoyed classes with Ibu Fonny, she is a passionate and enthusiastic teacher and has made learning the language fun. I am glad I decided to come to LIA as the course has been well structured and well paced for beginners and part-time learners of the language. Terima kasih banyak LIA and Ibu Fonny! :)” — Sandhya, Non-profit sector.
11Testimonial2022
Good start.
“It’s a good start after many years of trying to pick up a language that I really need at work” — HY Kuon, Director of Masonry Holdings Pte Ltd.
12Testimonial2022
Very kind and informative.
“Ibu Fonny is very kind and informative. I learned not only the language, and also the culture of Indonesia.” — Lv Kiran, Marketing Manager, Get Technologies Pte Ltd
13Testimonial2022
I enjoyed the contents.
“I enjoyed the cultural content and learning about the grammatical rules behind the language, and found the writing exercises especially helpful. I have enjoyed the interactions I’ve had with both classmate and teacher! 🙂 ” — Sudeera Ker, Associate Consultant, VISA.
14Testimonial2022
Beneficial for my work.
“It is beneficial to me for work in translating Indonesian documents & to be able to understand the language better.” — Rashidah Sirrat, Interpreter with the State Courts
15Testimonial2023
Clear and informative.
“Ibu Fonny is a great teacher who is passionate about teaching us Bahasa Indonesia. Her explanations are clear and her sessions are informative, engaging and humorous. My understanding of the Indonesian language and culture has been greatly enriched. I am very grateful to have attended this course with LIA, and will be back for more. Thank you! — J.A. Lim, Learning and Development – Government sector.
16Testimonial2023
Patient and enthusiastic.
“I am very appreciative of Ibu Fonny’s enthusiasm, patience and willingness to share her knowledge. I have learnt a lot about the conversational norms and cultures of Indonesia that helped me greatly in my work in Indonesia. This class focuses a lot on the formal languages which might not be very relevant in daily use, but had certainly helped me understand and appreciate the language structures.” — Yang Boon, Engineer with Moladin.
17Testimonial2023
Able to converse in simple Bahasa Indonesia.
“During my most visit to Indonesia, I was able to converse in simple Bahasa Indonesia, as most ppl there only speaks Indonesia. Definitely helpful to have attended the classes so far.” — Jess C, Entrepreneur
18Testimonial2023
Appropriate level.
“Overall I think the level is appropriate for beginners like me, setting up for success in future classes” — Kenneth Soo, Director at Braze
19Testimonial2023
Good course to get started.
“Overall this was a good course to get started in understanding indonesian. There are still a lot to learn so looking forward to the next level.” — Kenny Ong, Tokocrypto
20Testimonial2023
A wonderful teacher.
“I have learnt so much with LIA. Ibu Fonny has been a wonderful teacher, I really appreciate her enthusiasm and her patience when I have needed additional support to understand the course. Thank you for providing such an enjoyable and educational experience.” — Genvieve Rose, Lawyer with Allens
21Testimonial2023
I understand my clients better.
“I could understand my clients better when they speak in Bahasa after my course with LIA.” — Bernice. T, Lawyer at Bake and MacKenzie
22Testimonial2023
Dedicated teacher
“The dedication that Ibu Fonny has demonstrated as a trainer has allowed me to skill up in Bahasa effective and efficiently. This has benefitted me greatly in my area of work which requires communication in Bahasa.” — Sean.T, Banker
23Testimonial2023
An excellent teacher.
“I have the privilege to learn from Ibu Fonny who is an excellent teacher. She is competent and so enjoyable to work with. She curates the classes so well to ensure I have the best time learning Bahasa Indonesia for both informal and formal business settings. She also shares a lot about her experiences which are useful in understanding Indonesia’s culture and history.” — Hafiz N. – Economic Development Board
