English village of Pare

Kalend Osein, The originator of the English village of Pare

Basic English Course. The forerunner of the English village of Pare, Kediri.

The English village of Pare is a nickname for settlements located along Anyelir Street, Brawijaya Street, Kemuning Street in Tulungrejo Village and Pelem Village, Pare Sub-district, Kediri Regency, East Java. The village has grown into a place of learning English. As a place to learn, the daily scene in the English village of Pare is like a student complex. Dominated by the frenzied activity of people who are studying exclusively during the holiday season, this village is not inferior to learning places, students, workers or the general public who spend their time to learn while traveling. People who study in Kampung not only from Indonesia also from abroad like Malaysia, Thailand, Timor Leste, and others.

History of English Village Pare

Originally in Tulungrejo Village there was only one library: English, the Basic English Course (BEC). BEC was established on June 15, 1977. Founded by Kalend Osein, this institution became the pioneer of the establishment of the English Village in Pare, Kediri. Starting in 1976, Kalend Osein is a santri from Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan who studied at Pondok Modern Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo, East Java. Stepping on fifth grade at the cottage, Kalend lim bench for not being able to spend on education. Even the cost to go back home is also not there. In the difficult conditions, one of the people who work in Pare, Kediri who work outside the language. Ustadz is named KH Ahmad Yazid. Kalendalah who intend to learn with minimal hope to master one or two languages. He lived and studied without paying fees at Pesantren Darul Falah, Pelem Village, Pare Sub-district owned by Ustadz Yazid.

One day, two students came to study English to Ustadz Yazid in preparation for another two-week state trial to be held at his campus, IAIN Sunan Ampel, Surabaya, East Java. At that time Ustadz Yazid was going to Majalengka, West Java. Students are on duty to study at Kalend by the wife of Ustadz Yazid. Kalend undertakes the demand and teaching and learning process in the mosque’s porch of the pesantren area. The lesson was short but intensive for five days. A month later the two students returned and preached to Kalend they had passed the exam.

The success of the two students was spread among IAIN Sunan Ampel students, Surabaya and their well-known seniors by learning to Kalend Osein. At that time, on June 15, 1977, Kalend founded an institution called Basic English Course (BEC) in Singgahan Hamlet, Pelem Village, Pare Sub-district, Kediri. Initial class there are only six students. The students are not only learning English but also religious knowledge. For ten years Kalend developed his course institution. Slowly the BEC became widely recognized and more and more wanted to study at the BEC. Due to the high interest of the public about the English language, more days the number of sessions more. Category: BEC also publishes several branches with different names, namely Happy English Course (HEC 2) and Effective English Conversation (EECC). In the early 1990s, Kalendaling the BEC alumni to create events for students who did not get quotas due to membludaknya enthusiasts who want to study at the BEC. Slowly everywhere in Pare Makin grows and the development of the village. Currently, calling more than 250 agencies in Kampung Inggris.

Learning Methods English Village Pare

After exploring a fairly rapid development, most places in Kampung UK now have the same learning concept:

1. Learning activities in Kampung Inggris start every 10th and 25th of the year.
2. Institutions usually divide the program in duration of 2 weeks and 1 month. But some places have long-term programs. Typically, programs for people who want to be proficient introduced English.
3. The day of study is Monday – Friday. Special classes of IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC, Saturday is a simulation of what is learned.
4. Frequency of study in Kampung Inggris is 2-3 times per meeting per day. One meeting duration of 1.5 hours
5. The learning system is in Classroom. One class consists of 20 – 30 people per class. But this depends on the policy.
6. Payment services vary. Costs ranging from tens of thousands to millions. Depending on the program you want to learn, the institution of cultivation, and the duration of learning.

Source : https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kampung_Inggris_Pare

Simpang Lima Gumul

If you ever hear the name of L’arch D ‘ Triomphe, that is the popular monument on France. But you don’t need go to abroad, because there is a similar monument in Kediri, it is Simpang Lima Gumul Monument.

The Monument is resembles of L’arch D ‘ Triomphe in France that stands majestically in the midst of an Simpang Lima Gumul – Kediri is pride of Kediri city, East Java, development into the new city of Gumul in Kediri Regency. The differences, this monument has the spirit of the founding of Kediri District this monument so it is like five intersection Gumul in position right in the middle line of five streets North Pare, Kediri, Plosoklaten, Pesantren, and Pamenang.

The monument has a building area of 804 square metres, there are 3 ladder 3 metres of the base of the temple, and 25 meters high so that if we are on the roof of the monument we can see the whole panorama of Kediri and transformations project this trade development the overall area of 37 Ha. Monument hand carved reliefs of Kediri has history of Arts and culture to Kediri that exist now. Large numbers and high monument also reflect the date, month and year anniversary Regency Kediri, March 25, 804 CE.

Kediri monument located at Simpang Lima Gumul is an icon of Kediri Regency. Just a ± 6 km (± 10 minutes) from the city of Kediri or ± 120 km (CA. 2.5 hours) from Juanda international airport in Surabaya. This area is projected to become the new town and the Central Business District of East Java have started to equip themselves with the convention hall and Multipurpose Building, Bank, Bus terminal area between the town and the MPU, and magnificent Water Park recreations Gumul Paradise Island.

This area is always full of visitors in the evening by relaxing in the monument area or enjoying a traditional cuisine that is selling in street vendors who lined the Tugu market area. On the weekend morning and holiday, this area is crowded by visitors to jogging track, gathering with family, and also enjoy the hectic market Saturday week. The government of Kediri will design for future, this area will include hotels, malls, shops, wholesale Center, Tourism Information Centre and the World Trade Centre.

Source: https://eastjava.com/blog/2015/02/04/3435/

“Drajat Pass Garut” suitable for family holidays

This place is perfect for family holidays. Usually people are looking for a beautiful scenery in the afternoon and even morning … that would be cool … Romantic Holidays too.

The hotel has room available, the rooms are clean and tidy, the service is also quite good. There is also parking in the hotel although limited. But the parking lot is scattered everywhere. It feels when it is on the breath of relief, free from pollution, seemed above the sky especially if the clouds cover in the natural surroundings. You need to try it, an alternative vacation spot, make sure your family can have fun

The location is located approximately 3 km to the right of the road after Puncak Jaya Darajat. This tourist attraction has a large area and presents a variety of interesting holiday facilities include:

– Hot Spring Water Pool

There are 2 public swimming pools available for adults with different types. Some have medium depth with medium-temperature hot water, and some also have a depth of up to 170cm with temperate temperatures above medium temperatures. there is also a hot water reagent pool for children which is quite spacious and has been equipped with waterboom facilities as well as spilled buckets.

– Other facilities

There are many traditional gazebos to relax the visitors. There are also facilities flying fox that can be enjoyed by visitors who want to try courage. For campany or family who want to do gathering, Darajat Pass may be an option because the outbound activity is possible here.

-Restaurant / Canteen

Here is available 24 hours restaurant, especially in the weekand

– Lodging

Available lodging and hotels with various types that can be tailored to the needs. Prices range from 300,000 to 3,500,000 / night.

– Are Parking

The parking area is very wide so it allows dozens of large bus parking here.

– Ticket price

Ticket prices are very affordable. Only with 30.000 rupiah, you can enjoy all the facilities in it except the game flying fox, usually subject to additional costs.