French is Still a Fascinating Language for IndonesiansEric BuvelotMarch 30, 2020March 30, 2020 by Eric BuvelotMarch 30, 2020March 30, 202002870 The French language remains an influential language in the diplomatic world, aside for being dubbed as a romance language. Spoken...
Mind your EnglishDaniel PopeMarch 30, 2020 by Daniel PopeMarch 30, 202001590 Until translation technology is perfected and the converted English sentence “The s**t’s about to hit the fan,” doesn’t prompt foreigners...
Is it Nice Being a Bule in Indonesia?Indonesia ExpatMay 29, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatMay 29, 20180947 More often than not, the humour from Stevenson’s comedy sketches can be found in our day-to-day experiences as a foreigner...
8 Free Ways to Learn Bahasa IndonesiaKirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoMarch 13, 2017March 14, 2017 by Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoMarch 13, 2017March 14, 2017013902 So you’ve moved to Indonesia and are all set to adapt and start anew in a country that feels so...
Indonesia Falls Behind Malaysia and Vietnam in English ProficiencyKirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoDecember 16, 2016December 16, 2016 by Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoDecember 16, 2016December 16, 20160676 Malaysia and Vietnam rank higher than Indonesia in an English Proficiency Survey done by international education company, Education First (EF)....
Madura — Java’s Different NeighbourGraeme SteelSeptember 22, 2014August 8, 2017 by Graeme SteelSeptember 22, 2014August 8, 201701475 The Javanese may tell you that the island of Madura – only 30 minutes away by ferry from Surabaya –...
Daisy Luck Strikes AgainEamonn SadlerAugust 11, 2014August 11, 2017 by Eamonn SadlerAugust 11, 2014August 11, 20170446 I love the way the Indonesian language and the English language have blended over the years. For example, many non-Indonesians...
Parlez Vous Bahasa?Eamonn SadlerMay 6, 2014August 18, 2017 by Eamonn SadlerMay 6, 2014August 18, 20170659 For most people, the Indonesian language is without doubt one of the easiest languages to learn. It has very simple...
Essential Addendum to Your Pocket Indonesian-English DictionaryJacques R. DucquesOctober 7, 2013August 23, 2017 by Jacques R. DucquesOctober 7, 2013August 23, 20172 1389 This is a list of three letter words/sounds you’ll never find in any Indonesian Dictionary....
A Language Education MessNithin CocaMay 20, 2013August 23, 2017 by Nithin CocaMay 20, 2013August 23, 20171438 Schools across the country are preparing for a huge shift; beginning this next term, English will no longer be a...
Confessions of a Third Culture KidGrace SusetyoMay 20, 2013August 23, 2017 by Grace SusetyoMay 20, 2013August 23, 20174 716 “Where are you originally from?” is a question new people often ask me. The simple answer is “Indonesia,” but then...