Learn Indonesian for Beginners: Level 1

Start speaking Bahasa Indonesia and connect with one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cultures at home!



10 x 2 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests    

  $429 (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Pick up a new skill and learn to speak Bahasa Indonesian over 10 weeks with this online Indonesian language course!
In our Indonesian Course for Beginners: Level 1, our qualified and experienced tutors will teach you the basics of Bahasa Indonesian in a friendly and relaxed environment.
During this Indonesian course on Zoom, you will learn how to communicate in Indonesian with simple vocabulary and basic sentences while exploring Indonesian culture. When you are learning Indonesian online, you can be sure that you will learn in the most convenient and fun way possible!
What will be covered in this Indonesian beginners course?
Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.
Language foundations:
  • Indonesian alphabet and pronunciation
  • Basic sentence structure and word order
  • Common question words and simple question forms
  • Introductory grammar and verb usage
  • Common colloquial expressions and everyday language
Everyday communication:
  • Greetings, introductions, and personal information
  • Expressing likes, dislikes, and interests
  • Ordering food and making invitations
  • Talking about places, transport, hobbies, and activities
  • Asking and responding to simple everyday questions
People, time, and daily life:
  • Family and relationships
  • Numbers and counting
  • Time, days, and daily routines
  • Building vocabulary for everyday situations
  • Indonesian culture and communication styles
By the end of this Indonesian: Beginners Level 1 course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:
  • Greeting people and introducing yourself using everyday Indonesian
  • Asking and answering simple questions about personal information and daily life
  • Using common vocabulary and expressions in everyday conversations
  • Ordering food, making invitations, and communicating in simple social situations
  • Talking about family, interests, places, and everyday activities
  • Using numbers and basic expressions for time and daily routines
  • Applying foundational Indonesian grammar and sentence structures
  • Developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for basic communication
  • Demonstrating introductory awareness of Indonesian culture and communication styles
Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation, where a device and stable internet connection will be required.
All students must be over 18 years of age.
Knowledge required
This course is for complete beginners with no prior Indonesian language experience.
What to bring
  • Notebook and pen
  • A device with a stable internet connection
Session repeats

This class series runs over 10 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

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Marini Sari

Marini Sari


Marini Sari is a native Indonesian speaker who is passionate about helping students build confidence in using Bahasa Indonesia in real-life situations. She believes that learning a language should be practical, engaging, and enjoyable, with plenty of opportunities to speak and interact from the very beginning.

Marini creates a relaxed and supportive classroom where students are encouraged to actively participate, ask questions, and use Indonesian as much as possible. Her lessons combine conversation, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural insights to help students develop both their language skills and their understanding of Indonesian culture.
Known for her friendly and encouraging teaching style, Marini believes that language learning is built through regular practice. Her goal is to help students feel comfortable communicating in Indonesian and to inspire them to continue using the language with confidence beyond the classroom.




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Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College

4.8 (303)

Sydney Community College is a social enterprise with a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
Our mission is to enrich lives, to strengthen adult individuals and to build communities through innovative high quality continuing education and training.

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