UIN SuKa, Yogyakarta - On Monday, May 15, 2023, at 1:00 PM, a Speaking Forum was held for the students of English Literature Study Program at UIN Sunan Kalijaga (SuKa) of the 2022 cohort. The event took place for two hours at the Convention Hall, UIN SuKa, and featured Fabio Coelho as a guest speaker. Fabio is a native English speaker from San Jose, California. He has previously served as a fellow at the RELO (Regional English Language Office)-US Embassy in UIN Sultan Syarif Kasyim, Riau, and is currently conducting field research for his doctoral dissertation in Indonesia. He is also involved as a speaker for the English Access Microscholarship Program in Yogyakarta, sponsored by the United States government.

During the forum, Fabio was accompanied by Dwi Margo Yuwono, a lecturer in English Literature Study Program at UIN SuKa. The atmosphere of the forum was relaxed and joyful. Prior to the speaking forum, the attending students were required to prepare at least two questions to be verbally addressed to the speaker. Many students were interested in Fabio's experience with both Brazilian and American cultures, as well as seeking his advice and motivation to enhance their English language skills. "Never be afraid of making mistakes and never stop practicing and learning continuously in English," Fabio concluded, providing motivational words to conclude the event. (URS/HFS)