We might be familiar with TOEFL and IELTS as the standardized tests to determine your English proficiency level. In Indonesia, the equivalent test is called UKBI (Uji Kemahiran Berbahasa Indonesia). This proficiency test developed by Indonesian Language Agency has been around since the 1990s. This test is not a pass-fail test, but a proficiency test […]
In the midst of the current COVID-19 outbreak, staying healthy is a must. Jamu which is dubbed the traditional medicine of Indonesia might just be your answer. Different type of jamu has different benefits. Let’s check it out.
Learning Indonesian has become more important than ever. With the vast territory and tremendous size of its population, Indonesia will dominate the economy in Asia for the next few decades. More and more new businesses will enter Indonesia. Bahasa Indonesia is the official language spoken in Indonesia. Although most people in big cities can speak English, there are major benefits of learning Indonesian.
Raja Ampat is an island paradise in Eastern Indonesia surrounded by 40,000 km² of land and sea. It is home to over 1,500 small islands and over 1,200 fish species and regarded as the Mecca of Diving by divers all over the world.
Indonesia adalah negara yang memiliki banyak suku dan budaya. Menurut sebuah sensus Badan Pusat Statistik pada tahun 2010, ada 1340 suku di Indonesia. Semua tentunya tahu bahwa masing-masing suku punya ciri khas budaya termasuk kulinernya. Bayangkan seandainya sebuah suku mempunyai 5 kuliner saja, maka kita tinggal kalikan 1340 dengan 5. Hasilnya adalah 6700 macam kuliner!
Do you think Indonesian and Malay are the same? Wait until you see these… After reading this, you might want to think twice when speaking Malay in Indonesia!
Indonesian slang or commonly referred to as “bahasa gaul” (social language) is informal language that is widely spoken in Indonesia. The structures and vocabulary are different than those of standard formal Indonesian. It is used in daily conversations on a casual basis as the primary language medium. Indonesian slang is constantly changing, often so different from its standard formal Indonesian. Let’s learn some Indonesian slang.
If you’re on a business trip to Jakarta, it’s highly beneficial for you to pick up some Indonesian language beforehand. Your willingness to communicate in Indonesian undoubtedly makes the good impression last. They will be more cooperative since you show some interest in their language and culture.