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Grammar

Indonesian Formal Language – Structures – Forms – Examples

Selamat datang! Learning Bahasa Indonesia is one thing, but mastering Indonesian Formal Language is a little bit harder. Why? Unlike English, which has strict rules of grammar, Bahasa Indonesia is more flexible (Check Indonesian to English Grammar). Do you know why the Indonesian chose Malay (Melayu) instead of Javanese as their national language even though […]

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Conversation

Offensive Hand Gestures in Indonesia – Culture – Etiquette

Welcome back! Ready for the new lesson? Learning about a certain language does not only means remember all of the words or understand its grammar, but also learn about culture, society and people. On the other word, learning Bahasa Indonesia means you need understand its sacred Communication Etiquette in Indonesian and even Indonesian Greeting Etiquette […]

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Linguistics

Indonesian High Context Culture – Communication – Tradition

Hi! Welcome back! Do you know that every language in the world could not be separated with their context, especially in terms of communication. They related to when, where, who as well as the culture itself. As a diverse country, of course there is general Indonesian High Context Culture and some specific one. Indonesian High […]

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Vocabulary

A-Z Javanese Swear Words – Meaning – Rules

Hi! Welcome back! What is the most interesting as well as sensitive part of learning new language? Yes, the swear words. You have learned about Indonesian Bad Words and Balinese Swear Words. Now, let’s move to another local language, which is about Javanese Swear Words! Then, you will know and understand the meaning and could […]

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Conversation

How to Greet People in Indonesia – Gesture and Culture

Selamat datang! When you having a conversation, you want to have a good impression right? One of the key factor is about greeting. Therefore, let’s learn the proper way of how to greet people in Indonesia! It is not as simple as Good Morning Greetings only, but also includes Sacred Communication Etiquette in Indonesia. Yes, […]

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Greetings

How to Say Good Morning in Indonesian Language

Welcome back! Ready for new lesson? Have you known that Indonesia has Indonesian Greeting Etiquette and Manners and Sacred Communication Etiquette ? If yes, I think you understand that greetings have important part in Indonesian communication. Of course, it is essential to deliver yourself with good impression to someone new. How to Say Good Morning in […]

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Learning

11 List of The Countries that Learn Indonesian Language

Selamat datang! As you know Indonesia is the fourth biggest country and also fourth most populated country in the world. It has also has long history as other nation and most importantly consists of heterogeneity. The complexity makes studying about Indonesia interesting as well as exciting. In fact, beside Bahasa Indonesia, there are many countries […]

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Linguistics

Indonesian Language Abbreviations – Examples and Meaning

Hi! Welcome back! As you may found, abbreviation makes communication become easier and efficient. However, you should understand about the abbreviation form of a word. Therefore, we will learn about Indonesian Language Abbreviations because it is very common to be found in the daily life. Some of it might be considered as formal abbreviation, but […]

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Vocabulary

A-Z Useful Words to Get You Anywhere in Indonesia

Hi! Welcome back! Indonesia is the fourth biggest country in the world and also fourth most populated one. It also consists more than 17,000 islands and diverse ethnicity with their own culture. But, we have one national language that unite us, which is Bahasa Indonesia. Therefore, after learn about useful words to get you anywhere […]

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Literature

Indonesian Folktales for Storytelling – Stories with Morals for Kids

Hello! When you were kid, what is your favorite bedtime story? Have you ever heard story of Malin Kundang or Batu Menangis or even another Indonesian Folktales? If you have not, this time we will explore about Indonesian Folktales for Storytelling! As you know every nation has its own culture product, including folktales. In fact, […]