Tag Archives: beginner Indonesian
Fruits in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Nov 28, 2016
There’s all sorts of delicious fruit available in Indonesia. Learn 25 Indonesian words for fruit in this short video, then get out there and eat some of it! Now you can answer the question… Anda suka makan buah apa? (What fruit do you like to eat?)
Introductions and Greetings in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Nov 17, 2016
When you’re just starting out learning a language, one of the most important things to do is get comfortable making introductions and greeting people. For those learning Indonesian in the country, you’ll have plenty of chances to do this. People in Indonesia are for the most part quite friendly and talkative. If you’re a bule…
Presidential Debate Terms and Expressions in Indonesian Posted by asimonoff on Sep 30, 2016
Having a political discussion or conversation is always interesting. Take for example the most recent presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump which was considered by the U.S. media as the most-watched presidential debate in history, or maybe in American history. image: wikimedia commons How to say it in English How to say it…
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…
Job Titles in Indonesian Posted by sasha on May 2, 2016
Today is a much-needed day off for people in Indonesia and in many other countries all across the world. Labor Day (Hari Buruh) falls on May 1st in most countries (except for the US, which celebrates in September). We already introduced Labor Day in Indonesia last year, so go back and read that post to…
My Home (Rumah Saya) Posted by sasha on Apr 27, 2016
It’s time again for a beginner Indonesian reading exercise! In this post I’ll introduce my little studio apartment here in Bali, first in Indonesian and then in English. This post will give you lots of useful vocabulary for the rooms of the house, furniture, and locations: Indonesian Rumah saya adalah di Jalan Kerta Dalem, di…
Kenangan Masa Kecil Saya Posted by asimonoff on Mar 29, 2016
Sharing childhood stories is always enjoyable, especially if you want to accelerate the learning of a new language. By talking about experiences and fond memories of your childhood, you can also build relationships with people you have just met. You can tell them about the places you have visited, games and activities, and even your favorite sport. To help…