Course Overview
Start speaking Bahasa Indonesia and connect with one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cultures!
Have you always wanted to learn Indonesian but weren’t sure where to begin? This beginner‑friendly course offers a supportive and engaging introduction to the language—no prior experience required.
From your very first class, you’ll begin using Indonesian in simple, practical ways. You’ll learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, ask questions, and navigate everyday situations, while gradually building your vocabulary, pronunciation, and confidence.
Whether you’re planning a trip, connecting with Indonesian friends or colleagues, or simply exploring a new language, this course provides a strong and enjoyable foundation. You’ll also gain insight into Indonesian culture and communication styles, helping you use the language more naturally and confidently.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
Topics include:
- Alphabet pronunciation
- Greetings and introductions
- Talking about nationalities and where you are from
- Different ways to say “no”
- Numbers
- Talking about family
- Time – asking and telling the time
- Daily routines and adverbs of frequency
- Days and months
- Inviting someone
- Offering and asking to do something
Course outcome
By the end of this program, you will be able to:
- Use basic Indonesian phrases for everyday greetings and introductions
- Understand and use common everyday vocabulary
- Ask and answer simple questions
- Say numbers, tell the time, and name days and months
- Read, listen, write, and speak Indonesian with increased confidence
What you need to know
Entry requirements
This program is suitable for complete beginners with little or no prior knowledge of the Indonesian language.
What you need to provide
- Notepad and pen