Whether you have travelled to Indonesia or another country, a universal tip to getting by is to learn basic language phrases. Regardless, of how long you are in another country for, being able to communicate in just few words can … Read More
I first heard of the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) when I was studying Indonesian at University. My Indonesian language teacher recommended it as a way of practicing Indonesian outside of class. I figured it would be helpful … Read More
For those who are not familiar with telling time in Indonesian or struggle to (there’s no shame in this), then this article is for you. Arguably, it’s a little more complicated than English because there is flexibility around the concept … Read More
Being familiar with Indonesian greetings is advantageous in promoting friendly and effective interactions. Its also a great introduction into the language and culture of Indonesia. This article will explore some key Indonesian greetings that have served me well and can … Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has created disruptions and uncertainties for thousands of Australian university students including myself. We have had to adjust to a new reality. Remote learning will never replace the authentic experience of traveling to Indonesia. But it has … Read More
Fellow Indonesia-philes! Entry into the 2021 National Australia Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) closes on August 31, and so there’s still time to participate in Australia’s premier Indonesian language competition. Founded in 2015 by Sally Hill, NAILA accepts submissions from Australians … Read More
Each year, volunteers in the Australia-Indonesia space organise the National Australia-Indonesia Language Awards (NAILA) and this year’s event took place via Zoom on a Friday night in early December. Founded in 2015 by Sally Hill, NAILA accepts submissions from Australians of all … Read More
Indonesian is often said to be one of the easier languages to learn, and there’s something to this claim. The language doesn’t possess a complex tense system and it uses the Latin alphabet. It has a loose grammatical structure that … Read More
The Indonesia-Australia relationship is extremely important. However, lately it seems as though each month brings fresh controversies highlighting the troubled nature of the national government-to-government relationship. The 2015 Lowy Institute Poll claims that Australians’ feelings towards Indonesia are the … Read More