Easy Indonesian

This practical and concise self-study guide will help you learn Indonesian in a very short time Indonesia is the hot new Asian destination, a country where lively conversation, good humor and warm human interaction are integral parts of daily life. In addition, the Indonesian language is widely considered to be one of the easiest Asian languages for Westerners to learn. Easy Indonesian brings Indonesian language and culture alive, giving you all the basics you need to start speaking Indonesian immediately. The opening chapters introduce the essentials of pronunciation and sentence construction, with each subsequent chapter moving you forward in gradually building up your knowledge for specific situations and activities, such as making new acquaintances, going shopping, traveling around, and much more. Every chapter contains helpful information on the customs and culture of this warm and friendly country, so that you'll soon be able to read Indonesian, speak Indonesian and talk about everything from the weather to your job and home and family with ease. An extensive glossary at the back and a section on verb and noun forms are included to help you build your vocabulary and understand the different forms that Indonesian words take. The accompanying downloadable audio gives you a solid foundation in correct pronunciation and helps you get a feel for the spoken language, so you'll be able to understand what people are saying--and participate in conversations!

Easy Indonesian is a practical resource that brings the Indonesian language to learners and travelers everywhere. This invaluable guide introduces all the basics of the Indonesian language, as well as vocabulary and tips for typical daily conversation. All dialogues are highly practical, authentic and illustrated with manga for easy memorization. A complete language course and pocket dictionary in one, this book includes: Native-speaker audio recordings Focus on daily communication Structured, progressive lessons A glossary of commonly used words & phrases Pronunciation & sentence structure guide Etiquette tips and cultural dos and don'ts

This is a user-friendly and comprehensive beginner Indonesian book and a great way to learn Indonesian. Divided into 28 graded lessons, Basic Indonesian provides fill-in-the-blank exercises, quizzes, word puzzles and question-and-answer practices to reinforce Indonesian language learning. Extensive cultural notes are provided along with detailed tips on etiquette and appropriate cultural behavior in the world's largest Islamic society. It has been made to fill the need for a one-volume Indonesian course book which can be used for either self-study or classroom use by those who are keen to make a start on mastering the Indonesian language. The users might be students in universities or schools outside Indonesia, or expatriates living in Indonesia. The stories are set in Jakarta (apart from an excursion to Yohyakarta), are original and describe realistic situations, contain some interesting cultural sidelights, and display a lively mix of narrative and dialogue. Chapters include clear Language notes, which, help explain the grammar and build a solid foundation for further steps forward in the study of Indonesian. The MP3 Audio-CD is to be used along with the book and reinforces pronunciation while building better listening comprehension. Key features of Basic Indonesian are: 28 graded lessons. Multiple types of accompanying exercises. Entertaining stories and dialogues in manga-style cartoon strips. Clear grammar and usage notes. Interesting cultural notes. Accompanying MP3 audio-CD Available seperately—Try Tuttle's Indonesian Flash Cards to reinforce the vocabulary you've learned with Basic Indonesian!

Selamat datang! Learn to read, write, and speak Indonesian! By completing the 12 lessons in Indonesian for Beginners, you will learn not only to understand, speak, read and write basic Indonesian, but also about many important aspects of Indonesia's amazingly diverse culture, people, and places. This book provides a gateway to understanding the Indonesian language and country, and helps you to apply what you learn in a way that is relevant, meaningful and fun. The course is structured around the concept of spending a year in Indonesia--experiencing different seasonal events which bring the learner on a journey. In this way, the cultural and background information becomes a natural part of the understanding of the Indonesian language and helps you to place what you learn into context within a full narrative about life in Indonesia. Each chapter contains the following elements: An introduction with images and captions Grammar points A word bank presenting key vocabulary One or more sample conversations Listening practice and readings An "Indonesian and me" section that uses Indonesian to talk about yourself Key questions and statements Drills and exercises Indonesian for Beginners includes reading, writing and speaking tasks based on authentic real-life materials. While aimed at learners taking a classroom course, it can also be used by anyone studying Indonesian in other ways--in a high school course or as a self-study book.

Learn 100 most common verbs in Indonesian with example sentences and translations in English. This book discusses the 100 most frequent verbs in Indonesian in alphabetical order. All verbs come with example sentences and translations in English. Understanding how to use these verbs is a high priority for any Indonesian language learners. Seeing the example sentences in Indonesian allows learners to learn the words in their appropriate context; while the English translations allow learners to learn more new words in an instant.

Introductory text for learning and understanging Bahasa Indonesia for English speakers. Includes 100 of the most common verbs, 200 of the most common Indonesian words, usage of affixes, application of tenses,and introduction to compound words, and numerous exercises.

This is more than just a handy Indonesian phrasebook, with additional information on the culture and also tips to be easily accepted by local Indonesians. Includes video links in the book for enhanced learning. Any seasonal traveler to Indonesia will tell you that having the ability to speak the Indonesian language and knowing its culture will make a huge difference in a person’s travel experience in Indonesia, be it on a business trip or a leisure holiday visit. Knowing the very essentials of the language will get you around easily, accomplishing daily activities, from relating to the people, travelling from point to point, paying for the right product at the right price, checking-in and out of hotels, dinning-in and getting much more out of your visit. That is the reason for this book which is designed for all travelers to Indonesia. The focus here is not only on effective communication, but also on simple grammar understanding, proper sentence construction, generating the right word for the right context, cultural exposure, and even tips to get the Indonesians to accept and embrace you better. It is organized to be easy, simple, concise, comprehensive and useful and yet not information dumping. Throughout the learning process, knowledge learnt will be accumulative, so you get to acquire the necessary skills to speak the language better and more effective with every chapter of learning. Every chapter has a good mix of theory and practical, and contain common phrases that can be used immediately. Learners can immediately start to speak and communicate with the locals without having to first complete learning the whole book. Learn Indonesian Language Phrase Book covers: 1.Hundreds of useful Indonesian words and phrases 2.200 most common words in Indonesian 3.100 most common verbs, adjectives and nouns 4.Arranged by topic and situation for easy use and reference 5.Grammar and pronunciation guide 6.Cultural exposure and tips to be easily accepted by locals 7.Complete guide to the affixation system with clear explanation 8.Make learning simple, easy and fun with selected video clips 9.Material is arranged in a step-by-step manner. 10.Books are compact (in size) but comprehensive (in information) 11.Instructions are easy to follow and understand 12.Books can be used for self-improving or in a class learning environment 13.Good mixture of theory and practical 14.With the learning system of Language Made Easy Series, learners will learn the most important part of the language in a systematical manner, so they can apply the knowledge almost immediately

---Selected by the New York Times as one of the best cookbooks of 2020--- Be transported to the bountiful islands of Indonesia by this collection of fragrant, colourful and mouth-watering recipes. 'An exciting and panoramic selection of dishes and snacks' – Fuchsia Dunlop, author of The Food of Sichuan Coconut & Sambal reveals the secrets behind authentic Indonesian cookery. With more than 80 traditional and vibrant recipes that have been passed down through the generations, you will discover dishes such as Nasi goreng, Beef rendang, Chilli prawn satay and Pandan cake, alongside a variety of recipes for sambals: fragrant, spicy relishes that are undoubtedly the heart and soul of every meal. Lara uses simple techniques and easily accessible ingredients throughout Coconut and Sambal, interweaving the recipes with beguiling tales of island life and gorgeous travel photography that shines a light on the magnificent, little-known cuisine of Indonesia. What are you waiting for? Travel the beautiful islands of Indonesia and taste the different regions through these recipes. 'Start with Lara's fragrant chicken soup, do lots of exploring on the way whilst dousing everything with spoonfuls of sambal, and end with her coconut and pandan sponge cake' – Yotam Ottolenghi, author of SIMPLE 'An incredibly delicious Indonesian meal on your table every time' – Jeremy Pang, chef and founder of School of Wok

Review: "The handbook is Perfect for travelers, business people and anybody else that needs to know the most often used Indonesian phrases. This book and learning system offers the fastest and most efficient method to speak and understand the Indonesian that you need". A word from the author: "My book helps students and working adults who want to learn Indonesian language simple and easy by direct Indonesian speaking; included with transliteration and English translation. The unique advantage is that it was based on the author's actual life experience learning Arabic with his perspective and learning concept will enlighten the process of learning Indonesian language". Why learning Indonesian language is beneficial to you Our basic topic is “INDONESIAN SHORTCUTS”, and we will be examining that in detail, particularly why improving our skills at speaking foreign language is so important in the future. You see, there are about 23 million native Indonesian speakers and about 156 million speak it as a second language, this is according to 2010 census. Do you know that in Britain primary schools are implementing a new curriculum to encourage students to learn a foreign language? I reckon that Britain understands advance knowledge and wisdom to foresee what’s coming in the future. To say it wisely “a person with a second or third language builds deeper ingrain intellectual mind”. You see, in Asia people speak a minimum of two language and some has the ability speaking 3 languages. You will be amaze that these people can read, write and speak fluently in that third language. Nobody wants to learn something which has no benefit, but if you travel to Indonesia, and place most people go is Bali, Lombok, Jakarta. as tourist, learning a foreign language will definitely help you to know about the culture. and it makes your life more interesting. Questions: What foreign language to learn? It depends on your objective of learning. If you intend to travel or do business in Indonesia, then I suppose learning the Indonesian language does help a lot because most locals speak Indonesia, when you speak their language, you relate yourself to the people around you. Is it easy to learn speaking Indonesia? Yes, Letters and words written in Latin, no transliteration. Only the pronunciation is difference, but wants you get the sound of it, you can definitely speak Indonesia. How fast can I learn? Depends on your commitment and time. It is best to mingle with the locals. Why learn Indonesian language? Firstly, the tourist industry is expanding, some people preferred to visit Asian countries, because it is cheaper. Why spend thousands of dollars to Europe? Secondly; Opportunities to get products cheaper and import to your country. Thirdly; cheap place to spend in winter such as accommodation and food. You will get in this Indonesian shortcuts series: · 30 topics of real Indonesian dialogues, · Approximately 2000 new phrase · Lots of expression and usage of the language, · 72 hours of lesson · Recap of lessons with a list of vocabularies · and lots of quiz

Want to learn over 400 words in Indonesian in under 1 week? Of course you can also take your time, relax and learn at your pace. This book provides a remarkably effective method (3 times more than traditional learning)to learn Indonesian using word associations from a language you already know, "English". No more boring learningby repetition or complicated grammar, you will learn words rapidly, easily and with little practice, be speaking like a native, in no time. “My aim is to provide a method of learning which anyone can use, that not only makes words easy to remember, but is presented in a manner which is engaging, comical and highly effective. It's the method I used to learn the language and love being able to share it with you” - James The book contains everything you need to speak and write Indonesian for travelling and holidays. You’ll learn the basics quickly, easily, playfully and permanently. Of course, the more you practice, the better, and with Indoglyphs, you’ll be entertained while you learn. The book is structured to get the most out of using the technique of association. With some diversions for light relief and simplicity of presentation, learning becomes a joy rather than a chore. Here’s a summary of what you’ll find… How to get the best out of the book Here you’ll learn how to use the book to best effect. What your learning style is and how to apply it to get the best out of the book. How and why it works This section explains how and why the method is so effective. See www.lingolinks.biz for more details and research results. Indonesia and its customs in brief Whenever we travel and whenever we communicate with other people, it really helps to know some of the culture so avoid those embarrassing “foot in mouth” moments. Over 400 words of Vocabulary You’ll be guided through over 400 words to learn in an order specially designed to support learning (avoid confusion). Each learning set has a section to check your learning so you can review your progress. The Language structure Yes, there is some Grammar to handle, but you won’t really notice. It’s handled in the book using terms anyone can understand and introduced as it’s needed, allowing you to concentrate on vocabulary rather than technical skills. Some useful phrases Phrases are introduced to give you practice at making sentences. This book is not intended to be a phrase book, but instead, to give you what you need to be able to make up the phrases yourself. Slang and sms speak Slang is abundant in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta. Having a background will help you navigate the most commonly used forms and give you kudos when you trip them out like a native. Also, if you do enter the realm of texting in Indonesian, this section will help you understand some of the short forms used. Practice exercises The book has plenty of exercises for you to support you in leaning from vocab to translating simple phrases. Pronunciation and alphabet This section is useful to support you in the correct pronunciation of words, especially when reading a word that you’ve never seen before. Some common Exotic fruits There are some amazing exotic smells and tastes to be found in Indonesia. This section introduces you to some of the fantastic fruits you will find, and be able to ask for on your travels. You will learn Indonesian much faster than conventional language courses using the technique of word association. It’s easy, engaging and permanent, no more book worming with boring lists of words – Lingo Links™ sets you free to learn in your way, at your pace and with great results. www.lingolinks.biz