Learning Indonesian

Learning Indonesian at IALF Surabaya

IALF Surabaya runs intensive and semi-intensive courses in Bahasa Indonesia for groups and individuals at premises located in central Surabaya. Courses are usually delivered on a one-to-one basis although groups can be arranged.

Intensive and Semi-intensive Courses at IALF Surabaya

Courses are designed primarily for expatriates living in Surabaya who need to develop their communication skills in Indonesian.

Courses range from Beginners (Level 1) to Upper Intermediate (Level 6). An entrance test is required for students to enter Level 2 or above.

The courses focus on active use of Indonesian in everyday life. Classroom methodology emphasises the practising of language in pairs and small groups, and provides opportunities for students to gain confidence as well as competence in the use of Indonesian. Aspects of culture, as revealed in language, are also explained.

Teachers are also available to conduct classes on company premises or at other locations as determined by the client.

For more information about studying Bahasa Indonesia at IALF Surabaya, please contact us.

Learning Indonesian at IALF Bali

IALF Bali has established an international reputation for its Bahasa Indonesia programs and offers a range of intensive and semi-intensive programs to suit all needs.

IALF Bali also offers its popular Study Bahasa Indonesia in Bali program - an attractive package combining 40 hours of Indonesian language training combined with 20 hours of cultural studies introducing Indonesian, and particularly Balinese culture. Please refer to the Study Bahasa Indonesia in Bali page for further details.

General Indonesian at IALF Bali

The General Indonesian program at IALF Bali is ideally suited to expatriates living in Bali who need to improve their Indonesian but cannot devote time to an intensive study program. Courses are offered at a range of levels, each over a period of four weeks with two hours study per day, either morning or evening. Each level is 40 hours in duration and syllabuses are based on a series of themes and tasks designed to enable participants to use newly acquired language in real life communication.

Course Schedule 2008 – General Indonesian

• 28 January - 25 February
• 10 March - 8 April
• 5 May - 2 June
• 9 June - 4 July
• 28 July - 29 August
• 1 - 26 September
• 20 October - 14 November
• 17 November - 15 December

Morning class: 10.30 – 12.30, Monday – Friday
Evening class: 16.00 – 18.00, Monday - Friday

Intensive courses can be run for particular groups who want to learn Indonesian at any time during the year. Our program Study Bahasa Indonesia in Bali is conducted in Denpasar, Bali four times a year.

Group Study Tours at IALF Bali

IALF Bali offers customised programs of Indonesian courses for groups with specific interests. You can apply for these programs at any time of the year.

Previous programs of this type have included:

• language and culture courses for teachers of Indonesian from high schools in NSW, funded by the NSW Department of Education
• language and business culture course for students from the Faculty of Business, Edith Cowan University
• language and language and culture courses for students from NSW high schools
• familiarisation course for businessmen and senior government personnel from the Northern Territory

The IALF recommends a maximum group size of 12 students, all having similar levels of proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia. A cultural, education or other study focus can also be arranged, according to the group’s interests.

Accommodation can be arranged either with host families (homestay) or at hotels.

Through consultation with clients regarding various aspects of the program, IALF Bali will design a syllabus ensuring that the group’s specific needs and purposes are met.

If you are interested in studying Indonesian on a Group Study Tour, please complete the online inquiry form.

Chit Chat

Holiday Indonesian for Travelers enhances your holiday visit to Bali by helping you to communicate with the Indonesian people you meet. Better than a phrase book because our staff teach basic conversational phrases through real-life tasks, and highlight what is culturally appropriate. You learn Indonesian to make your holiday time more enjoyable as you can begin to communicate with the locals.

Just an hour a day for 5 days, the classes are relaxed and fun – and can take place at your hotel.

Individualised Tuition at IALF Bali

Intensive one-to-one programs provide highly specialised and individualised language training. This mode of learning is particularly relevant to those who already have a reasonable proficiency in Indonesian but who wish to develop specific skills.

Indonesian for Specific Purposes at IALF Bali

IALF Bali has proven expertise in providing customised training services to the corporate sector. We have designed Bahasa Indonesia programs for expatriate managers and personnel, and for visiting business people in a range of commercial and industrial sectors, such as education, mining, forestry, hospitality, law and health.

For more information about learning Bahasa Indonesia at IALF Bali, please contact us or email directly to:

Dian Wijayanti
ils@ialf.edu

Translating and Interpreting

The IALF offers a full range of translating and interpreting services: Indonesian to English and English to Indonesian. Our interpreters are available to work in Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali as well as farther afield.

Please refer to the Translating and Interpreting page for more information.