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 practical and supportive introduction to Bahasa Indonesia — no prior experience required. With a phonetic writing system and approachable sentence structures, you'll start building useful communication skills from your very first classes.

Through interactive lessons and guided practice, you'll learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, and communicate in everyday situations such as ordering food, making plans, and talking about your interests. You'll develop your speaking and listening while gradually building your vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, and writing skills.

Whether you're planning a trip to Indonesia, connecting with Indonesian friends, family, or colleagues, or simply exploring a new language, this course will give you a strong foundation for everyday communication. Along the way, you'll also gain insight into Indonesian culture and communication styles, helping you interact 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:

• Greeting people and introducing yourself using everyday Indonesian
• Asking and answering simple questions about personal information and daily life
• Using common vocabulary and expressions in everyday conversations
• Ordering food, making invitations, and communicating in simple social situations
• Talking about family, interests, places, and everyday activities
• Using numbers and basic expressions for time and daily routines
• Applying foundational Indonesian grammar and sentence structures
• Developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for basic communication
• Demonstrating introductory awareness of Indonesian culture and communication styles

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:

Language foundations

• Indonesian alphabet and pronunciation
• Basic sentence structure and word order
• Common question words and simple question forms
• Introductory grammar and verb usage
• Common colloquial expressions and everyday language

Everyday communication

• Greetings, introductions, and personal information
• Expressing likes, dislikes, and interests
• Ordering food and making invitations
• Talking about places, transport, hobbies, and activities
• Asking and responding to simple everyday questions

People, time, and daily life

• Family and relationships
• Numbers and counting
• Time, days, and daily routines
• Building vocabulary for everyday situations
• Indonesian culture and communication styles

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Indonesian: Beginners Level 1 course for?

This course is suitable for:

• Complete beginners with no prior Indonesian language experience
• Travellers preparing to visit Indonesia
• Learners with Indonesian-speaking friends, family, or colleagues
• People interested in Indonesian language and culture
• Anyone wanting to develop practical Indonesian communication skills for personal or professional use

No prior Indonesian language experience is required.

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.

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.