Tag Archives: speak Indonesian
New Year’s Resolution – Learn Indonesian Posted by sasha on Jan 11, 2018
Did you make a resolusi tahun baru (New Year’s Resolution) this year? For many people, learning a new language is high on the list. Whether it’s for work or just to travel, learning a language is a great idea. If your New Year’s Resolution is to belajar Bahasa Indonesia, we’re here to help! After all, there…
Ordering Drinks in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Jun 27, 2017
In case you haven’t noticed, we love talking about food here. We’ve learned some common Indonesian dishes, and also taken a closer look at some Indonesian dishes like gado-gado and nasi campur. With all that tasty food, you’re bound to get thirsty. This post is all about ordering drinks in Indonesian. In this short video…
My Holiday (Liburan Saya) Posted by sasha on May 15, 2017
Everyone likes going on holiday, right? It’s something we look forward to, and then something we like talking about once we return home. When was the last time you had a holiday? Could you talk about it in Indonesian? Here’s a short story about my long holiday from school in Bali. Read the Indonesian version…
Talking About the Weekend in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Apr 4, 2017
A great way to practice when learning a new language is to keep a little diary. Write down a basic description of your day, your experiences, and your feelings. If you forget a word along the way, check your dictionary or an online one. Read it over, correct any mistakes, and practice saying it out…
Indonesian Drink Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Mar 8, 2017
We’ve gone over lots of useful Indonesian vocabulary when it comes to food – vegetables, fruit, and meat & seafood. That will satisfy your hunger when traveling in Indonesia, but you’re bound to get thirsty at some point. Today we’ll learn some Indonesian drink vocabulary so you can order up a coffee, juice, or cold beer…
Kesehatan (Health) Posted by sasha on Jan 10, 2017
Your health (kesehatan) is important. It’s not always easy to stay healthy, but you’ve got to try. It’s also not always easy to learn a new language. This post will help you out with both! Here’s a reading exercise in Indonesian about staying healthy, followed by an English translation after each paragraph. Reading Saya sangat suka berolahraga…
Tentang Indonesia (About Indonesia) Posted by sasha on May 24, 2016
This blog is all about the language and culture of Indonesia, so why not learn a bit about this fascinating country in its national language? Here’s a little reading activity – in Bahasa and then in English – accompanied by some vocabulary that will teach you about the country and provide a good language lesson…