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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…
Indonesian Meat and Seafood Vocabulary (Video) Posted by sasha on Oct 13, 2016
Don’t go hungry when traveling in Indonesia! Learn some Indonesian vocabulary for meat and seafood in this short video. Technically, you should add the word for meat (daging) before the animal – i.e. daging ayam, daging babi, daging sapi. For practical purposes, though, this isn’t necessary. When you’re in a restaurant ordering, they’re going to…
Indonesian Meat and Seafood Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Sep 26, 2016
When traveling in Indonesia – or any country, for that matter – it’s best to eat as the locals do. Eating local is not only more authentic, but it’s also substantially cheaper. Without English menus, though, this can sometimes be a bit tricky. Don’t be that lame tourist who runs to the nearest McDonald’s for…
Tanah Lot Video Tour Posted by sasha on Sep 22, 2016
Bali is the island of a thousand temples, and there seems to be one around every corner. One of the most popular to visit is Pura Tanah Lot, perched on a rock formation in the ocean. We’ve already learned the legend of this famous temple, now it’s time to see what it looks like. Take…
The Legend of Tanah Lot Posted by sasha on Sep 20, 2016
There are many temples in Bali, but perhaps none are more famous than Tanah Lot. This beautiful temple sits on a large offshore rock that has been shaped over the years by the ocean tide. There’s also a fascinating legend behind this temple. Learn about Balinese culture while learning some Indonesian language at the same…
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…