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
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
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
Bahasa Indonesia is said to be one of the easiest Asian languages to pick up, but the constant use of slang words in daily conversation only makes the language sound more foreign. Indonesians have quite a reputation for their informal … 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