INDONESIAN
Indonesian is a language spoken in Indonesia and is a working language in East Timor. Around 250 million people speak Indonesian as a first language. It belongs to the Malay family of languages. Commonly called Bahasa Indonesia [‘the language of Indonesia’].
Included is a selection of novels set in Indonesia, for teenagers and older students. They are designed to develop an understanding of Indonesian life and culture and how people in Australia relate to this.
This page gives access to online courses, Indonesian/English/Indonesian dictionaries, vocabulary activities, tutorials, podcasts & blogs, current events, cultural information, grammar, free and fee-based software, other resources and information.
COURSES & TUTORIALS
LANGUAGE COURSES
FREE
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Beginning Indonesian [Bahasa]
Linked to a Canadian University’s courses. All in Indonesian and uses lessons to enhance Indonesian course learning. It has an explanation in English, an Introductory unit and Glossary plus 14 work units. Not updated for quite a while but still a good basic learning experience. -
Duolingo
‘Learn Indonesian in just 5 minutes a day with our game-like lessons. Whether you’re a beginner starting with the basics or looking to practice your reading, writing and speaking, Duolingo is scientifically proven to work’. -
Free Indonesian Lessons
‘Learn Indonesian Online. Do you want to speak Indonesian? To learn Indonesian, you must acquire Indonesian words and know how to pronounce them correctly. Our free online lessons are tailored to help you learn Indonesian effectively. In addition, our voice recording feature allows you to listen to your pronunciation, providing instant feedback to help you improve your Indonesian’. -
300+ Free Online Indonesian language Courses [2022]
Class Central. The presentation of these gives you a brief description of each, then a series of points highlighting the individual course being offered. The hardest thing to do may well be deciding which course you want to use. -
Indonesian Language Course
Lessons, grammar, texts, appendices at multiple levels. Wikibooks. Updated in September 2021. -
Learn Indonesian - Free Language
Not one, not two, … but numerous links to a wide range of courses and presentations of the language for you to learn. Videos, kits, apps and more. -
Learn Indonesian Online
‘How to learn Indonesian by yourself ? Start with an easy and free online course’. Multiple sections based on everyday requirements. -
Learn Indonesian with Inten - Basics of Bahasa Indonesia
Udemy. ‘Everything you need to get started on your journey learning Indonesian. Learn for fun or prepare for a trip to Bali !’. Sections below the graphic include some detailing of the contents on the site. -
Learning
Indonesian - The fun and easy self-paced course in Bahasa Indonesia
Apple podcast. ‘Learning Indonesian is a free high quality entry-level course in the Indonesian Language with native Indonesian and English speaking instructors’. -
Learning Indonesian - Free Audio Lessons
‘Our free podcast course is a simple, basic overview of Indonesian. It uses the same audio-based recall method that has made the Learning Indonesian Premium course a huge success among Indonesian learners for years’. -
Peace Corps Bahasa Indonesia
Course
‘We believe that everybody should be able to learn another language. This is why we have made available these free US Peace Corps resources for you to use. Read the Indonesian ebooks online, listen to the Indonesian audios and practice your Indonesian pronunciation with our online recorder or download the files to use whenever you want’. Two options available. -
Linguanaut - Learn Indonesian
‘We offer free Indonesian [Bahasa] lessons online, from Phrases, Alphabet, Numbers, Adjectives, Prepositions, Verbs, Vocabulary used in Indonesia’. -
Welcome to Indonesian Learning Language Website [SEAsite]
Use the Courses and Other resources links from the menu at the top to access the course and its components.
FEE-BASED
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BahasaKita
‘Indonesian language online resource. Quick Guide, Courses, Grammar, Pronunciation, Spelling system, Vocabulary, Colloquial language’ and more. Requires membership to gain full access. Premium membership provides full access and is quite reasonable. Some courses are indicated as free. -
Cinta Bahasa Indonesian Language School
Most of the courses are now run in Indonesia. There is one Online course available. Check the Language Programs » Course Fee Chart for details of costs for all courses. -
Indonesian for Beginners. The Complete Method. Level 1
[Udemy]
‘The complete, comprehensive Bahasa Indonesia course : Mastery of the basics for beginners’. -
IndonesianLanguage.net - Learn Indonesian Language Online
‘A place where you can learn Indonesian online through Skype or Zoom, or direct with us in Bandung. All learning materials, which are exactly the same as when you attend our regular classes, are delivered through emails. Learning Indonesian online is the perfect solution for you who have limited time and space but are eager to learn Bahasa Indonesia effectively and efficiently. Trusted by the Australian Defence Force [ADF]’. -
Indonesian Online
‘Indonesian Online offers the most advanced online learning materials available for the Indonesian language. We have by far the best materials from the beginner up to the most advanced level’. Previously offering courses for free. These now attract a charge but this appears very reasonable e.g. $80 for two years for the basic course and $120 for 3 yrs with the Advanced course [at time of update]. Belajar Bahasa Indonesia. -
Jembatan Bahasa Indonesian Language School
‘Our teaching team has helped thousands of international students learn Indonesian quickly and naturally. We offer high quality and affordable online and in-person Indonesian classes’. -
Language Studies Indonesia
‘Language Studies Indonesia is a unique Department of Education School, licensed by the Indonesian government to provide specialised language programs in Bahasa Indonesia - the Indonesian language’. Check the the course descriptions and options available. -
Learn Indonesian [pod101]
‘Want to start speaking Indonesian from your first lesson ? You will ! Our lessons take you by the hand and guide you through real Indonesian conversations. Our teachers slow down and explain every word and phrase. Just imagine … you’ll finally understand every Indonesian word you hear’. -
Let’s Learn Indonesian Language [Cakap]
Courses for adults, children, even corporate groups. Brush Up, Skill Building, and Intensive packages are available. - Updated !
Start Learning Indonesian - Mango Languages
‘Learn Indonesian language basics, from common phrases all the way to more advanced concepts. Learn Indonesian through conversations’. Select Indonesian from the list of languages lower down the home page.
TUTORIALS
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Indonesian Tutorial Index
Multiple sections. Introduction, vocabulary, grammar, the alphabet, basic phrases, more. -
Indonesian Language Pronunciation Tutorial
‘Asri from Indonesia and Buddy from Australia share tips on Indonesian language pronunciation. There is a focus on how to pronounce the letters of the alphabet in Indonesian as well as some example Indonesian words. Indonesian pronunciation is compared to pronunciation in English’. -
Indonesian Tutorials on Tuts+
‘As part of the Tuts+ Translation Project we’ve translated some of our tutorials into Indonesian’. -
TIW-Tutorials - Indonesian-Online
‘TIW-Tutorials in Indonesian Online, learn Indonesian language one-on-one with native speakers as a tutor with flexible scheduling’.
LANGUAGE TOOLS
ALPHABET
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Apakah Kamu Kenal Semua Alfabet ? - Lagu Anak-anak Bahasa Indonesia
- Super JoJo Bahasa Indonesia
Do you know all the alphabets ? Children’s Songs Indonesian - Super JoJo Indonesian. A series of songs performed by family characters which range from the letters of the alphabet to simple usage of the language. Approx. 20 minutes. -
BelajarIndonesia : Indonesian Alphabet
‘Bahasa is a fun language to learn. Now we’re going to start with the alphabet. There are 26 letters in Indonesian alphabet. Don’t worry, there won’t be any unfamiliar letters in the Indonesian alphabet. But you still have to work on the pronunciation’. Links to related videos. [3:42]. -
Indonesian Alphabet [Audio]
‘Learning the Indonesian alphabet with audio. You can find games for learning Indonesian phrases and common words on our Learn Indonesian Games webpage’. -
Indonesian Alphabet [MyLanguage]
‘If you’re trying to learn the Indonesian Alphabet, check our courses about pronunciation, and sound of all letters, … . Concentrate on the lesson and memorise the sounds’. -
Guide to Pronunciation
of Indonesian
‘Unlike English, Indonesian is relatively consistent in matching sounds to spellings, but there are some exceptions to this, and there are several sounds that are tricky for English speakers’. Audio files included. -
Indonesian Alphabet Pronunciation Guide
‘Follow along with this short and easy video to practice your pronunciation of the Indonesian alphabet. Listen to a native speaker then repeat and learn lots of useful words in the process’. -
Indonesian Lessons - The Alphabet
Overview, some audio files, pronunciation. Links to other Indonesian lessons. Wikibooks -
Notes on Pronunciation
Done alphabetically, with examples for each letter. -
Lagu ABC - Bahasa Indonesia - CilukPa
‘We’re learning the alphabet while singing the Indonesian Language ABC Song, CilukPa ! [Kita belajar alfabet, Sambil bernyanyi Lagu ABC Bahasa Indonesia, CilukPa !]’. -
Your Ultimate Indonesian Pronunciation Guide
‘Indonesian audio pronunciations with meanings, synonyms, sentence usages, translations and much more’.
DICTIONARIES
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Cambridge English–Indonesian Dictionary
Translate from English to Indonesian. ‘Get Indonesian translations of thousands of English words from the Password English–Indonesian Dictionary’. -
Crowdsourced Indonesian Pronunciation Dictionary
‘Indonesian audio pronunciations with meanings, synonyms, sentence usages, translations and much more.’. -
English-Indonesian Dictionary
Provided online by bab.la. You can also access a reverse Indonesian-English Dictionary from the same group here. Clear instructions are given for both. Check the menu at the top for Phrases, Sentences and more. -
IndoDic
Works to and from Indonesian. Gives several options for the selection in the other language [Use the Alt button to access the multiple option response. -
Indonesian Dictionary [MyLanguage]
‘To use this dictionary from and into Indonesian to English simply type or paste your text below and press the dictionary button. If you’re interested in Indonesian Translation of a whole sentence or text then go to the main Translation page and choose this language’. -
Indonesian/English Dictionary [Lexilogos]
In addition to the multiple dictionaries available, there are also links to common phrases, illustrated vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, even linguistics. There are also links to a range of other dictionaries for translating between English and other Languages plus other areas such as grammar. -
Indonesian-English Dictionary [AllDict]
Android. ‘This is an Indonesian-English and English-Indonesian Dictionary. This dictionary is more than just a dictionary. You can search words and you can also listen to the pronunciation’. Works offline. -
Indonesian
- English Translator [Microsoft]
‘This app can easily translate words and sentences from Indonesian to English and from English to Indonesian’. -
Indonesian Language Dictionary
Indonesian to English and reverse. Limited to single words. You can also request specific numbers of results [if there are enough available]. -
Kamus.net
‘Kamus.net is the world’s largest and most popular English-Indonesian dictionary on the web. Dedicated entirely to the Bahasa Indonesia language Kamus.net provides instant translations to thousands of words, featuring dictionary definitions in English and Indonesian from several respected resources’. -
Sederet
‘Sederet.com is an online Indonesian-English Dictionary. In Indonesian, it means : Kamus Indonesia Inggris. This service is provided to you for free’. The menu at the top also allows you to access a range of other aspects of the language.
SOFTWARE
APPS
In addition to the apps listed here, you should also check other sections such as Dictionaries where specialised apps are also included.
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11 Best Apps to Learn Indonesian Quickly [in 2022]
‘One of the best ways to build a strong, basic grasp of rudimentary Bahasa Indonesia is through mobile apps. These tools are great because they provide the opportunity to learn on the go. Here are some of my favourites’. -
English
Indonesian Dictionary - Free
Microsoft app; Contains Ads and Offers in-app purchases.‘The dictionary works offline, search is very fast. Dictionary database will be downloaded when you run the application the first time’. - New !
In 24 Hours Learn Indonesian on the App Store
Apple; Free, In-app purchases. ‘Our app provides an interactive audiovisual learning experience through scientifically proven, result oriented, tried and tested learning methods. Our app teaches you more’. -
Indonesian by Nemo
Apple; Free; Offers in-app purchases. ‘Nemo is not built around lessons at all. It is meant to be picked up and put down throughout the day, whenever you have a few minutes to spare. The most essential words and phrases of the language, each with native speaker audio. Master your accent with the Speech Studio. Simply record yourself saying a phrase and then hear your voice next to the teacher’s’. -
Learn Bahasa Indonesian
Apple; Free, Offers In-App Purchases. ‘Using this app, you can learn Indonesian phrases and words from our native Indonesian speaking parrot. The parrot works together with you to practice your speaking and listening skills, wherever and whenever you are. Learning Indonesian can never be easier’. -
Learn Indonesian - 11 000 Words
Google; Free, Offers in-app purchases. ‘Learn to read, write and speak Indonesian. Discover the fun and easy way to learn all the reading rules, all the words you’ll ever need and all the useful phrases in the Indonesian language’. -
Learn Indonesian Language Fast
Apple; Check re the subscription [Premium]. ‘100% of our content is completely free ! Professionally curated word lists with more than 2 600 words that cover 90% of everyday word usage. Every single word is beautifully illustrated: connect the new words to illustrations rather than translations’. -
Learn Indonesian Language with Master
Ling
Google; Check the subscription information. ‘Our free Indonesian language learning app is designed to make learning Indonesian as easy and as fun as possible. Using a variety of mini games and interactive learning techniques, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in the Indonesian language using just your smartphone’. -
Learning Indonesian Lessons
Apple; Free. ‘Everything is suitable for beginners, all starting with Lesson 1. Study 20 high quality audio Indonesian lessons; Learn through challenge & response methodology; One-button 5 second rewind if you miss something; Background audio playing supported on multitasking-capable devices’ and much more. -
Learn
Indonesian Vocabulary - Verbs Words Phrases
Google; Ads, Offers in-app purchases. ‘Learn 3 500 Indonesian nouns, adjectives and verbs to enrich your vocabulary. Memorise most common Indonesian words. Listen to the pronunciation of the words. Learn with word games, phrases and word lists. Use flash cards to master frequently used, core vocabulary’. - New !
Pimsleur
‘If what you want is to be able to converse fluently, then Pimsleur is easily the best app to learn Indonesian for you ! Why you should try Pimsleur : Audio lessons that focus on real-world conversational skills; Comes with a hands-free mode so you can learn anytime; and Bonus learning materials that complement core lessons’. Note :This is not free but is priced quite reasonably. There is a free trial. -
Speak Indonesian - 5 000 Phrases
and Sentences
Google; Free, Ads, Offers in-app purchases. ‘Whether you’re a tourist having a vacation in an Indonesian speaking country or someone who just wants to speak a foreign language, this application will help you learn Indonesian phrases in a fast, easy and enjoyable way’.
FREE SOFTWARE
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Anki - powerful, intelligent flashcards
‘Anyone who needs to remember things in their daily life can benefit from Anki. Since it is content-agnostic and supports images, audio, videos and scientific markup [via LaTeX], the possibilities are endless. Anki will handle decks of 100 000+ cards with no problems. There are a large number of add-ons available’. Be sure to read the Anki Manual to see what you can do and how to do it. -
Bahasa Kita Indonesian
‘Bahasa Kita Indonesian is a program for beginners. There are interactive exercises and spoken examples with clear explanations of the language structure. There are concise cultural notes on social customs. Many of the 12 units address both a specific area of language and a particular situation. There is access to a talking dictionary which includes most of the words used’ and many more options. Fee-based. -
Pimsleur Indonesian Conversational
Language Course
‘This course includes Lessons 1-16 from the Indonesian Level 1 Program - 8 hours of audio-only effective language learning with real-life spoken practice sessions. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation and new vocabulary and structures’. Fee-based. -
Talk Now Indonesian
‘Delightful interactive program to teach beginning vocabulary in the topics of: First Words, Food, Colours, Countries, Body, Numbers, Time, Phrases and Shopping. You learn the vocabulary, practice your pronunciation compared to native speakers, choose between the easy game or hard game to test your knowledge and even print out a picture dictionary’. Fee-based.
OTHER SITES
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Free Online Flashcards
About 3 000 flashcards from English to Indonesian, grouped under several headings. Free. Links to fee-based flashcard resources for Desktop [Windows], Pocket and Mobile. Trials are available for each of these. -
Hello-World
‘More than 500 free Indonesian games and activities’. -
Indonesian [Bahasa Indonesia]
Introduction, the alphabet, pronunciation, further resources. Audio and video examples are included. Links to related material. -
Indonesian Flashcards
Cram.com. Select from an extensive collection of flashcards created by others. Several selections make use of games to help with learning. -
Indodic Language Learning Section
Multiple options grouped under Language Analysis, Vocabulary Building, Miscellaneous. 24 sections in all. -
Language Learning Space
‘The Language Learning Space has been custom-designed for language teachers and students’. Indonesian is one of three languages.
You need to be able to log in to access this site [Scootle for staff]. - Updated !
Languages Online
Education & Training, Victoria. ‘Make your own interactive tasks’. Multiple languages including Updated ! Indonesian [Languages Online]. -
Siaran Radio Australia - Bahasa Indonesia
Practise your Indonesian Skills with news from Indonesia in Indonesian. -
Useful and Usable
Indonesian
‘This book is for English speakers who want to learn to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia/Indonesian language from scratch but do not have much time. All vocabulary and grammatical information are presented in simple stages so that learners can start using them straight away’. Amazon Australia. Fee-based.
LANGUAGE USAGE
GRAMMAR
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5 Indonesian Grammar Rules [MasteringBahasa.com]
‘Learning about a certain language means you need to have a comprehensive knowledge about its grammar. Therefore, you must also understand about the grammar rules. Between languages, there are both similar and diverse rules about grammar. This time , we will focus on 5 Indonesian Grammar Rules’. -
Indonesian Grammar - 17 Lessons
‘This page contains links to lessons about Indonesian grammar. Here are the topics discussed in each lesson : adjectives, adverbs, plural, prepositions, feminine, numbers, negation, pronouns, questions, determiners, nouns, verbs, present tense, past tense, future tense, imperative and the comparative. Going through each lesson should take about 30 minutes’. -
Indonesian Grammar [ilanguages.org]
‘The grammatical rules below are the most important in Indonesian and help connect words or shape the structure. We start with prepositions’. Check the menu on the left for other aspects of Indonesian. -
Indonesian Grammar [IndonesianPod101.com]
Introduction to Grammar, Grammar Bank, About Indonesian Verbs. -
Indonesian Grammar [Langhub.com]
7 sections covering grammatical types. Also check the topics listed in the menu at the top, right. -
Indonesian Grammar [LEARN101.ORG]
‘Welcome to the 8th lesson — about Indonesian grammar’. Check the menu on the left for other aspects of learning Indonesian -
Indonesian Grammar [Mylanguages.org]
‘If you’re trying to learn Indonesian, check our courses about adjectives, adverbs, articles, gender [feminine, masculine, … ], negation, nouns, numbers, phrases, plural, prepositions, pronouns, questions, verbs, vocabulary, exercises, …, to help you with your Indonesian grammar’. -
Learn Indonesian Grammar [LinguaShop]
‘These Indonesian online grammar lessons and PDF grammar download will really help you learn. Each page provides a clear explanation of a particular aspect of Indonesian grammar with examples of use. Perfect for use on a smart phone or an iPad [using the free iBooks app]’.
VOCABULARY
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1 000 Most Common Indonesian Words
‘This is a list of the 1 000 most commonly spoken Indonesian words. Learn English to Indonesian words and their meaning’. -
900 Lists of Basic Indonesian Vocabulary – Types and Examples
‘Let’s learn Indonesian Vocabulary here’. A mix of grammar and vocabulary. Explanations are provided about the grammar component while the vocabulary is used to demonstrate how they are used. -
Basic Greetings and Vocabulary
Percakapan Dasar dan Kosa Kata [Basic Conversation and Vocabulary]. ‘To get you started and introduce you to the Indonesian national language, here are some basic phrases in Bahasa Indonesia. Click on the link to the Indonesian phrase [below[ to hear the phrase in Indonesian’. -
Digital Dialects : Indonesian
‘Free games for learning languages. Includes phrases, greetings, numbers, animals, spelling games, colours, vocabulary builders’ and more. You might also try Online Vocabulary Game 1 and Online Vocabulary Game 2 that link to this. [Both with audio] -
Indonesian 101 - Vocabulary
‘This site is designed as a starting point for people who want to learn more about the Indonesian language. The links on the left contain English to Indonesian translations as well as other tools and info for learning Indonesian. All the of the information on this site is free’. Select from the links in the menu on the left of the page, e.g. Vocabulary Lessons, Vocabulary Builder, Most Common Words, Indonesian Word of the Day’. -
Indonesian vocabulary [50 Languages]
‘42 free vocabulary topics with more than 1 900 words in Indonesian [and English]. Topics such as feelings, animals, sports, tools, traffic and many more’. -
Indonesian Vocabulary [Linguanaut]
‘This page contains the most commonly used vocabulary in English and Indonesian [Bahasa], there are more than 300 words. The table includes the following : Indonesian adjectives verbs, animals, body parts, objects food, people, and survival words that you might want to know when chatting. Most of the vocabulary is used for everyday life conversations’. -
Indonesian Vocabulary [MyLanguages]
‘Learning Indonesian Vocabulary is very important because its structure is used in every day conversation. The more you master it the more you get closer to mastering the Indonesian language. But first we need to know what the role of Vocabulary is in the structure of the grammar in Indonesian’. -
Indonesian Vocabulary Sets
‘Use this page to study the everyday words from the Indonesian vocabulary and use flash cards or online games to learn the words. Click one of the word sets [below] to review and learn the Indonesian words for that category. You can learn a random collection from all sets of words either using the Flash Card exercise, or by playing Hangman or Word Search’. -
Learn Indonesian Vocabulary [IndonesianPod101]
‘Learning Indonesian is no different from learning any other language. By gaining comprehension of Indonesian words, you will increase the success of your lessons’. -
LingvoSoft Online PhraseBook
15 sub-directories covering the Basics to Calling Police and Sport/Leisure. -
Indonesian
Education & Training, Victoria. Learning and teaching resources. Educational kits and online resources. FUSE material, books, readers, language lessons and more.
OTHER SITES
CULTURE
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Culture
Dance, Music, Arts, Religion, People. Part of a larger site which covers several aspects of Indonesian life. -
Culture in Indonesia [Lonely Planet]
‘National Identity; Lifestyle; Multiculturalism; Religion; Women in Indonesia; Arts; Crafts; Sport’. Most sections have sub-sections for specific aspects. -
Culture of Indonesia
‘Orientation [background]; Demography; History and ethnic relations; Urbanism, architecture and the use of space; Food and economy; Social stratification; Political life; Gender roles and statuses; Marriage, family and kinship; Socialisation; Etiquette; Religion; The Arts and Humanities;’ and more. -
INDONESIA - The Beautiful People, Culture and Cuisine
Click on Show more just below the image. At the bottom of the new section you will find a series of 8 video “chapters” ranging from about 2 minutes to nearly 12 minutes and covering different aspects of Indonesia and its culture. -
Indonesian Culture [Cultural Atlas, SBS]
‘Core concepts; 12 sections from Greetings to Reference material; Specific areas [see menu on the right]; Indonesians in Australia’. For a small fee you can download all the information in PDF format for use at your convenience. -
The History of Indonesian
Puppet Theatre [Wayang]
Overview; related resources; activities; lessons. -
The Wayang Puppet Theatre
‘Renowned for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles, this ancient form of storytelling originated on the Indonesian island of Java. The Wayang Puppet Theatre still enjoys great popularity. However, to compete successfully with modern forms of pastimes such as video, television or karaoke, performers tend to accentuate comic scenes at the expense of the story line’. [5.5min.] Links to similar videos. -
Wonderful Indonesia : Culture and Heritage
‘Visitors from around the world come to Indonesia, attracted by its unique and diverse cultures and vibrant heritage. As a country with over 350 cultural ethnic groups, the cultural diversity of Indonesia deserves to be explored’. Other links can be found in the listing on the right. [3.9min.] -
Wonderland Indonesia 2 : The Sacred Nusantara
[Official Music Video.] ‘The Sacred Nusantara is a special masterpiece initiated by Alffy Rev, together with Dewatlantis Studio & REV Production, taking the inspiration from a piece of history of Nusantara [the Indonesian archipelago] to depict its diversity and wonders. This is our dedication, as children of our nation, in the hope of reviving the love for our Motherland, Indonesia, on the 77th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence’.
NOVELS
The novels listed are designed for students in the teenage years and adults. They cover many topics, but all are set in various parts of Indonesia and feature easy to understand characters. While needing to be assessed for your students, they could be used to expand an understanding of life and culture in Indonesia and how people in Australia relate to this. Where possible, links are to the specific book information on an author’s pages, or specific books are noted in the link provided. The author’s name is provided with each link.
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Cut Loose
Lucy Chesser. ‘A novel for young adults [15+]. It is set in Sumatra, Indonesia and follows the adventures of two young Australian brothers, Ethan, 14 and Jon, 19. It successfully evokes the rich texture of life in Indonesia : the everyday lives of the people who inhabit the land, drenching torrential rains, tropical rainforests, chaotic transport, Padang restaurants, the tourist industry, housing and more’. - Updated !
Escaping Paradise
. Warren Flynn‘Escaping Paradise follows the adventures of Nikita Scoperta, a Perth teenager visiting Bali with her mother. Their package tour to Nusa Dua quickly degenerates into a holiday in hell when Nicki is kidnapped by political activists. A terrifying journey across the island of Java ensues, taking the reader through a cross-section of contemporary Indonesian culture, seen through Nicki’s eyes’. -
Indo Dreaming
Neil Grant. ‘Indo Dreaming is a vivid and enigmatic novel for anyone who has the spirit of travel wedged in their soul. Grant’s ability to take the reader into the wild and foreign Indonesia is a delight’. If interested you may need to go through a site such as Goodreads or Booktopia. -
Senior Novels
Allan Baillie. Two novels relate to Indonesia. They are “Treasure Hunters” and “Saving Abbie”. Each is detailed on this site, with descriptors giving a summary of each novel, any awards, other items of information. Also try “Krakatoa Lighthouse”. Biography and book list available here. Click on titles for further information. -
Steve Tolbert Novels
This author has two novels that relate to Indonesia. They are “Escape to Kalimantan” and “Surfing for Wayan and Other Stories”. Each is provided with a good summary of the storyline. Also try “O’Leary, JI Terrorist Hunter”. These can be found by scrolling down the site page. -
The Tiger
Sophie Masson. ‘The Tiger is a novel set in Java, the main island of Indonesia. Combining realistic description, mystery and the supernatural, it is a rich and complex novel. Nick and his family travel to Java for holidays and also to see where his father was born : and get caught up in a mystery whose roots go back thirty years before, to the troubled ’60’s in Indonesia. This novel, which has been very popular and widely reviewed, gives an interesting picture of Javanese culture, life and history’. You can also try the Book Depository.
OTHER SITES
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Dua Orang Utan Yang Lucu Sekali [Two Very Silly
Orangutans]
FUSE [Department of Education & Training] ‘This literacy-rich unit, designed to encompass the abilities of all students, is presented as a continuum that makes clear to teachers what is to be taught across two school terms. The unit is framed around a simple narrative Dua Orang Utan Yang Lucu Sekali [Two Very Silly Orangutans]. It incorporates a wide range of visual resources and promotes best practice methodologies for language learning and literacy acquisition’. -
Indonesian Collection
Extensive collection, in several sections, of briefly annotated links. -
Indonesian Language Resources - Language Links
Database
Grammar & pronunciation; Digitised Grammar Books; Indonesian Vocabulary; Vocabulary-related [and Digitised] Ebooks; Indonesian Reading Materials; Indonesian Dictionaries; Digitised Dictionaries; Indonesian Listening and Video Resources. All links briefly annotated. -
Indonesian Resources
‘View curated digital resources that gather together Asia-related web links relevant to year-level content descriptions of the Australian Curriculum : Languages - Indonesian’. Multiple links to further resources and information. -
Indonesian Travel Phrasebook
‘Connect in Indonesia with these handy phrases’. -
Traditional Indonesian Children’s Games
‘The toys and the games that are described below are commonly seen and played by Indonesian children’.
PODCASTS, BLOGS, …
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ANAKJAJAN.COM
‘Food, Travel and Lifestyle blog based in Jakarta, Indonesia’. Blog. -
Radio.net Learning Indonesian
‘This English podcast teaches the Indonesian language online’. 48 episodes and much more. Podcast. -
SBS Podcasts : Indonesian
‘Podcast of related news stories, sports, entertainment’. Podcasts. -
Selaksa Senja
‘Selaksa Senja is a space for you to listen and practice speaking Indonesian with authentic communication based on Indonesian society. You’ll listen to the Indonesian language, culture, songs, dialogue, experiences, another country and all in Indonesian and English’. Podcast. -
Talking Indonesia
‘While this show is entirely in English, Talking Indonesia — produced by the University of Melbourne — can be a good podcast to listen to. Each episode is an interview that talks about the current events going on in the country. The topics can be a little intense, like the war on drugs, racism and pornography laws, but it’s the kind of stuff that will help you understand the language and the people who speak it much more’. Podcast. -
The Glossika Blog
Learn the Basics of Indonesian Language and Culture. ‘Whether you would like to live, do business or travel in Indonesia, it’s important to know the Indonesian language and culture’. Blog.