Hey guys! Fun fact: Indonesia actually has a famous “English Village” where locals of all ages—from kids to adults—come to level up their English skills!
It’s widely known as Kampung Inggris Pare, and the whole area is packed with English courses. I actually spent August to October here grinding for my IELTS so I can pursue my studies abroad!
What makes this place super unique is the immersive vibe—not just in class, but even the locals and street food vendors speak English with you! 
Getting around is super chill too—almost everyone uses bicycles as their daily transport, and if you don’t have one, there are tons of bike rental spots on almost every corner. 
Food-wise, there are plenty of great local eats to explore (though new spots pop up and close pretty fast due to the shifting economy). If you’re a foreign traveler looking for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path cultural experience in Indonesia, definitely add this spot to your bucket list! 
Kampung Inggris Pare : Google Maps
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Saya pernah mengambil les bahasa Inggris juga di Pare, selama enam bulan sebelum saya melanjutkan kuliah. Rasanya kangen juga buat main ke sana dan merasakan vibe anak-anak les. Dulu di waktu libur sering naik sepeda dan jalan-jalan sampai ke candi Tegowangi. Sekarang mestinya sudah ramai ya.
Oh ya jangan lupa untuk menambahkan lokasi Google Maps pada titik tempat yang disebutkan di tulisan ini, Mas @adamprabowo. Agar sesuai dengan kategori tulisan Google Maps contribution stories, serta memudahkan Local Guides lain yang ingin berkunjung. Jangan sungkan untuk bertanya apabila ada yang belum dimengerti 
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This is such a fun read, @adamprabowo! A whole village where even the street food vendors speak English sounds like the perfect place to prep for IELTS. How did the real-life practice there compare with classroom learning? Hope the exam went well — did you get the score you were aiming for?
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Different academies also have their own teaching styles. Since I was in an IELTS prep class, the vibe was much more serious and focused. However, I saw other courses making it super fun, like holding outdoor classes in open fields and playing trivia games with prizes!
I’ve actually taken my real IELTS test now, and thankfully (Alhamdulillah), everything went just as I hoped!
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Terima kasih kak atas komentarnya,
Iya sekarang beberapa daerah di Pare yang dulunya kebun dan tanah lapang, sekarang sudah banyak bangunan seperti cafe dan penginapan. Memang sangat seru berada di tengah-tengah lingkungan yang mendukung cita-cita kita.
Noted, terima kasih atas masukan dan arahannya ya kak!
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That’s great news, @adamprabowo — glad the real test went just as you hoped! The mix sounds perfect, serious prep in class and then all that real-life practice outside it. Do share your score when the results come, fingers crossed it’s the one you were aiming for!
Halo Mas @adamprabowo! Wah, jadi kangen suasana Pare nih. Saya juga suka banget jalan-jalan dan ngafe santai di Kampung Inggris, salah satunya di kafe yang satu ini. Suasananya nyaman dan selalu bikin pengin balik lagi! Selamat ya atas hasil tes IELTS-nya, sukses terus buat rencana studinya ke luar negeri! 
