Can you believe it’s almost 2018? Before we say Selamat Tahun Baru (Happy New Year), let’s take a minute to reflect on 2017. We love getting feedback from our readers, which is why we always look to see which posts you enjoyed reading. Here are our 10 most popular posts of 2017:

10. How to Say “I Love You” in Indonesian

I knew we had some romantic readers here! Learning how to say “I love you” in Indonesian made our list with the 10th spot. Go ahead and say it with me: Aku cinta kamu. You’ll learn lots of other love-related vocabulary in this post as well.

9. Ramadan in Indonesia

Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country, so the fasting month of Ramadan is of great importance. Learn all about Ramadan and how it’s celebrated in Indonesia in this post full of useful vocabulary.

8. Colors in Indonesian Culture

This post does a lot more than just teach you some Indonesian words for colors. In a country as vast and diverse as Indonesia, color is interpreted differently across the different islands and ethnic groups. Learn why one ethnic group only recognizes four colors and more in this post.

7. 10 Reasons to Learn Indonesian

Why should you learn Indonesian? We give you 10 reasons in this great post. Start out by learning a new Indonesian word every day. That’s a great New Year’s resolution!

6. Indonesian Ramayana

One of the two great Indian epic poems, the Ramayana is a love story that also explores human values and the concept of dharma. Learn about the Indonesian version and the characters in the story in this post. Be sure to stick around for a performance when you visit Prambanan Temple. Check out some highlights in this short video:

5. Love and Courtship in Indonesia

Did you know that in Indonesia it’s said that when you get married, you also marry your partner’s family? Learn about the importance of family when it comes to love and courtship in Indonesian culture in this post.

4. Jakarta to Bali: Traveling Across Java

If you’ve got enough time, traveling across Java from Jakarta to Bali is an incredible travel experience. This post gives you a great itinerary with a quick look at each stop along the way. Explore ancient temples, trek up a volcano, eat all sorts of delicious Indonesian food, and so much more.

3. Indonesian People: Culture and Traditions

Indonesia is the 4th most populous country on Earth, and it’s comprised of over 17,000 islands. Get a great introduction to the people of Indonesia in this post.

2. Introduction Dialogue

Learning how to introduce yourself is an important skill when learning a new language. This post has a few sample conversations you can practice, both formal and informal. Practice with a friend and you’ll be well on your way to introducing yourself in Indonesian. Follow this video for some extra practice:

1. My Hobby (Hobi Saya)

Our most popular post of 2017 was this reading activity about hobbies. Over 13,000 people wanted to learn how to talk about their hobbies in Indonesian this year! Practice reading it out loud, study the vocabulary, and then try to answer the questions yourself.

 

Thanks to all of our readers for a great year. We love hearing from you, so please feel free to leave a comment and let us know what posts you enjoyed this year, as well as what topics you’d like to see us cover next year. See you in 2018!