Indonesian Course: Beginners Level 1

Start speaking Bahasa Indonesia and connect with one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cultures with our Indonesian language short courses online!

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 will give you 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.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Indonesian: Beginners Level 1 course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Using basic Indonesian phrases for greetings, introductions and everyday interactions
• Asking and answering simple questions
• Understanding and using common vocabulary for daily life
• Communicating in simple situations such as ordering food or making arrangements
• Recognising numbers, time and basic information
• Developing awareness of Indonesian culture and communication styles
• Building confidence in speaking, listening, reading and writing Indonesian

Course content

What will be covered in this Indonesian: Beginners Level 1 course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

Basic communication:

• Alphabet and pronunciation
• Greetings, introductions and personal information
• Common question words and simple sentence patterns

Everyday interactions:

• Likes and dislikes
• Ordering food and making invitations
• Talking about places, transport, hobbies and activities

People and daily life:

• Family and relationships
• Time, days and routines
• Numbers and counting

Language development:

• Basic grammar and sentence structure
• Introduction to verb usage and simple expressions
• Common colloquial phrases and everyday language

Intended audience

Who is this Indonesian: Beginners Level 1 course for?

This course is suitable for learners who:

• Have no prior experience learning Indonesian
• Are interested in travel, culture or language learning
• Want to build confidence in basic communication
• Are connecting with Indonesian-speaking communities
• Are learning for personal or professional development

Course venue

Online via Zoom.

Zoom access details will be provided with your enrolment confirmation.

Requirements:

• A device with a stable internet connection

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Notebook and pen

No textbook is required for this course.

Certificate of completion

Achievement Recognition

Students who attend at least 80% of classes will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College.

This certificate recognises your commitment to learning Indonesian and can support your personal or professional development.

Additional information

• Course delivery: Fully online through interactive virtual classrooms.
• Certificate: A certificate of completion will be provided to students who successfully finish the course.

What's next?

What other Indonesian courses do we offer?

After completing this course, you may wish to continue your learning with our Indonesian Course: Beginners Level 2, where you’ll build on your foundation and develop greater confidence using Indonesian in everyday situations.

Enrol now in our Indonesian Course: Beginners Level 1 and Indonesian Course: Beginners Level 2 and save 10%. Use our promotion code 'GROUP10’ at the checkout. Please visit our discounts page for more information.