Tag Archives: learn Indonesian
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…
How to Say I Love You in Indonesian Posted by sasha on Feb 14, 2017
It’s Valentine’s Day, and love is in the air all around the world. Well, except for in Banda Aceh, Sumatra, where the holiday has been banned. There are 364 other days in the year to express your love anyways, so why not learn how to say “I love you” in Indonesian? In this short video…
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…
Best Language Posts of 2016 Posted by sasha on Dec 22, 2016
Another year has almost passed us by, as we get ready to move into 2017. While many are saying that 2016 was a pretty awful year, it was a good year for learning about Indonesian language and culture. I was fortunate enough to spend most of the year doing just that on the beautiful island…
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?)