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Indonesian Personal Pronouns (Kata Ganti Orang) Posted by on Nov 21, 2014

The Indonesian personal pronouns as a heritage of Malay, have been enriched by a great number of local languages to meet the dynamic of present Indonesian society. But its basic principle as a simple language is still the same.  For instance, both subjective and objective pronouns are the same. Following is the table:   PersonOrang ke-…

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Indonesian Personal Pronouns and the Verb “To Be” Posted by on Nov 17, 2014

It’s hard to start communicating in a language without knowing the personal pronouns and the verb “to be.” Don’t worry, because we’ve got you covered when it comes to Indonesian. Watch this short video and learn how to use pronouns in Indonesian. The thing about the verb “to be” is that there is none! Learn…

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A Culinary Adventure in Bogor Posted by on Oct 31, 2014

Bogor is one of the satellite cities of Jakarta and is known as Jabodetabek, an abbreviation of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi. It is a bedroom community that offers the feel of a small-town neighborhood within driving distance of the big city. Only 37 kilometers away from Jakarta, it is an ideal place to…

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10 Reasons to Learn Indonesian Posted by on Oct 3, 2014

Flying on the back of a motorbike to Mt. Bromo, Indonesia.

It’s never hard coming up with reasons not to study a language: it’s time-consuming, it costs money, it’s difficult; the list goes on and on. While putting off language learning is easy, convincing yourself that you need to put forth the time, effort, and cash to study a foreign tongue is a bit tough. Luckily…

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INTRODUCTION – PERKENALAN (Dialogues) Posted by on Sep 28, 2014

In Indonesia, when you are introducing yourself, or you are being introducing by someone, usually, you are expected to say your name. Then, at the same time, for men, it is customary to shake hands by taking the other person’s hand in a light, bland-clap and a slow and deliberate manner. However, when you are…

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How to Introduce Yourself in Indonesian Posted by on Sep 10, 2014

Learning how to introduce yourself is one of the first things you need to learn in any language. Watch this video and learn five basic questions and answers for introducing yourself. Practice at home, and build your Indonesian skills.

Indonesian Alphabet and Its Pronunciation Posted by on Aug 1, 2014

The Indonesian language, officially called Bahasa Indonesia, is written in the Latin alphabet; the spelling is phonetically precise, as the words are spelled as they sound. It is the consistency in the one-on-one relationship between sound and symbol that make reading and writing the language relatively easy and simple. Indonesian language standardization The standard Indonesian spelling…

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