Indonesian course
Learn Indonesian by speaking
Short real-life conversations with native audio. You listen, say it out loud, and Lexemica tells you how it sounds.
- scenarios
- 84
- words
- 407
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The path, scenario by scenario
Each scenario is a conversation from a real situation. You start with what’s most useful and work your way up.
Beginner 64
Greet a neighborSay hello, ask how they are doing, and say goodbye. Introduce yourselfShare your name, where you're from, and say nice to meet you. Order a coffeeOrder your drink at the counter and say how you want it. Pay at the caféPay with your card and say goodbye politely. Say where you liveTell someone what city or country you live in. Ask for the restroomAsk an employee where to find the restroom. Ask for a priceAsk the shopkeeper how much an item costs. Buy bottled waterChoose a bottle of water and pay at the kiosk. Say you don't understandPolitely let someone know you don't understand what they said. Ask someone to repeatAsk someone to slow down or say that again. Order lunchChoose a sandwich and order a side dish. Ask for the checkCall your server over and ask to pay for your meal. Ask for the timeAsk someone on the street what time it is. Ask when a store closesAsk a store clerk what time they close today. Ask for the train stationAsk a local for directions to the nearest train station. Understand basic directionsListen to directions to go straight and turn left. Buy a train ticketAsk for a ticket to another city at the station counter. Check your platform numberAsk station staff which platform your train leaves from. Greet a coworkerSay good morning and ask your coworker how they are. Talk about your jobTell someone what you do for a living. Introduce a friendIntroduce your friend to someone you just met. Apologize in a crowdSay excuse me and apologize politely after bumping into someone. Buy fresh fruitChoose some apples at a market stall and buy them. Ask for a different sizeAsk the store clerk for a shirt in a larger size. Decline a receiptTell the cashier you do not need a paper receipt. Ask for the Wi-Fi passwordAsk the cafe staff for the network password. Say you are hungryTell your friend you want to eat something soon. Suggest getting foodInvite a friend to grab lunch at a nearby restaurant. Book a table in personWalk in and ask the host for a table for two. Order a beerAsk the bartender for a beer at the bar. Say you feel sickTell someone you are not feeling well today. Buy painkillersAsk the pharmacist for medicine for your headache. Ask for a doctorAsk someone where to find a local medical clinic. Check in at a hotelGive your name at the front desk to claim your reservation. Ask for your room keyRequest your room key at the front desk. Report a broken showerTell hotel staff that your shower is not working. Ask about the weatherAsk someone if it is going to rain today. Describe the weatherTalk about how cold and windy it is outside. Hail a taxiWave down a cab and ask if the driver is free. Give the driver your addressTell the driver which street or hotel you are going to. Pay the taxi driverPay for your ride and tell the driver to keep the change. Talk about your familyTell your friend how many siblings you have. Ask about someone's childrenPolitely find out if an acquaintance has any kids. Share what you likeTell someone about a simple hobby like reading or walking. Ask about weekend plansFind out what your colleague is doing this Saturday. Accept an invitationSay yes to joining a friend for coffee or a movie. Rent a bicycleAsk how much it costs to rent a bike for the day. Buy a museum ticketAsk for one adult entrance ticket at the counter. Ask someone for a photoAsk a stranger to take your picture with your camera. Find an open seatAsk a passenger if the seat next to them is free. Complain about noiseAsk your neighbor to turn down their loud music. Find the supermarketAsk a local where to find the nearest grocery store. Ask for a bagRequest a paper or plastic bag at the register. Say you are lostTell a local or police officer that you need directions. Ask to borrow a phoneAsk a stranger for a quick call when your battery dies. Order a pizzaCall a pizzeria to place your takeout order. Ask about ingredientsAsk your waiter if a dish contains meat. Cancel an appointmentLet them know you cannot make it to your scheduled meeting. Reschedule a meetingSuggest a new day to hold your work meeting. Wish someone a good weekendSay goodbye to your coworker before the weekend starts. Ask how someone sleptGreet your host in the morning and ask how they slept. Offer a drinkAsk your guest if they would like tea or coffee. Accept a drinkAccept a cup of tea politely and ask for sugar. Thank your hostShow appreciation for the dinner before you head home.
Elementary 20
Catch up with a friendShare your latest news and ask how they have been. Describe your weekend routineShare your regular habits and how often you do them. Invite a friend for coffeeAsk a friend out and suggest a place to meet. Decline an invitation politelySay no gracefully and give a simple reason. Agree on a meeting timeFind a day and time that works for both of you. Change plans due to weatherSuggest an indoor activity instead because of the rain. Describe a friend's appearanceGive a physical description to help someone find your friend. Share family updatesTell a friend what your parents or siblings are up to. Ask for a different sizeAsk an assistant for a larger or smaller size. Return a faulty itemExplain the issue to the cashier and ask for a refund. Ask for a different colorAsk the store clerk if an item comes in another color. Describe cold symptomsExplain your sore throat and cough to get medicine. Book a hair appointmentCall a salon to schedule a simple haircut. Send a packageAsk how much it costs to mail a box. Drop off shoes for repairExplain what needs fixing and ask when they'll be ready. Ask about ingredientsAsk the waiter if your dish contains meat or dairy. Report a problem with foodTell the waiter your soup is cold and ask to reheat it. Buy movie ticketsChoose your seats and buy two tickets for a movie. Check into a hotelGive your name at the front desk to claim your room. Ask for extra towelsCall the front desk to request more towels for your room.
Course vocabulary
All 407 words in the course, in the order they appear in the path.
- HaloHello
- selamatgood
- pagimorning
- apawhat
- kabarnews
- baikgood
- terimareceive
- kasihlove
- sampaiuntil
- jumpameet
- lagiagain
- Andayou
- darifrom
- manawhere
- sayaI
- bukannot
- sinihere
- senangnice
- bertemumeet
- denganwith
- jugatoo
- mauwould like
- pesanorder
- kopicoffee
- panashot
- atauor
- dingincold
- bisacan
- bayarpay
- kartucard
- yayes
- TentuSure
- tinggallive
- diin
- sekarangnow
- JakartaJakarta
- dekatnear
- Bagus!Great!
- PermisiExcuse me
- toiletrestroom
- adais
- sanathere
- sebelahside
- kananright
- berapahow much
- harganyathe price
- duatwo
- puluhtens
- ributhousand
- rupiahrupiah
- satuone
- botolbottle
- airwater
- mineralmineral
- limafive
- yangthat
- bantuhelp
- MaafExcuse me
- tidakdon't
- mengertiunderstand
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- bicaraspeak
- pelanslowly
- banyakvery much
- tolongplease
- lebihmore
- terlalutoo
- cepatfast
- ulangirepeat
- sekalionce
- sandwichsandwich
- danand
- kentangpotatoes
- gorengfried
- minumdrink
- mintaask for
- bonbill
- inihere is
- bonnyathe receipt
- semuanyain total
- siangafternoon
- jamtime
- tigathree
- soreafternoon
- samasame
- tokostore
- tutupclose
- hariday
- delapaneight
- malamevening
- stasiunstation
- keretatrain
- jalango
- lurusstraight
- keto
- depanfront
- kirileft
- laluthen
- belokturn
- belibuy
- tiketticket
- BandungBandung
- berangkatleave
- tiketnyayour ticket
- tanyaask
- peronplatform
- nomornumber
- apakahis it
- jauhfar
- bagaimanahow
- siapready
- bekerjato work
- pekerjaanjob
- kantoroffice
- komputercomputers
- sukalike
- sangatreally
- kenalkanlet me introduce
- temanfriend
- diahe
- lamaold
- kamiwe
- bersamatogether
- sengajamean to
- sajajust
- ramaicrowded
- haticareful
- buahfruit
- apelapple
- segarfresh
- manissweet
- kilokilo
- bajushirt
- kecilsmall
- ukuransize
- besarlarge
- kartunyayour card
- cetakto print
- strukreceipt
- usahneed
- butuhneed
- wifiWi-Fi
- kataword
- sandicode
- sandinyathe code
- laparhungry
- makaneat
- restoranrestaurant
- enakdelicious
- ayolet's
- barunew
- cobatry
- ideidea
- murahcheap
- makanannyathe food
- mejatable
- untukfor
- orangpeople
- silakanplease
- duduksit
- gelasglass
- birbeer
- lokallocal
- imporimported
- empatfour
- kepalahead
- sakithurts
- obatmedicine
- hanyajust
- istirahatrest
- caraway
- tablettablet
- sesudahafter
- kalitimes
- seharia day
- dokterdoctor
- klinikclinic
- bukaopen
- menitminutes
- kakifoot
- punyahave
- reservasireservation
- kamarroom
- pasporpassport
- kuncikey
- belas-teen
- lantaifloor
- showershower
- mandibath
- rusakdamaged
- keluarcome out
- periksacheck
- akanwill
- hujanrain
- nantilater
- payungan umbrella
- bawabring
- cuacaweather
- luaroutside
- beranginwindy
- jaketjacket
- pakaiwear
- taksitaxi
- kosongempty
- masukcome in
- hotelhotel
- MelatiMelati
- alamatnyathe address
- SudirmanSudirman
- betulcorrect
- tahuknow
- alamataddress
- kitawe
- sudahhave
- ambiltake
- kembaliannyathe change
- saudarasiblings
- kakakolder sibling
- adikyounger sibling
- merekathey
- anakchildren
- lakimale
- perempuanfemale
- hobihobbies
- membacareading
- bukubooks
- lainother
- tamanpark
- rencanaplans
- akhirend
- pekanweek
- SabtuSaturday
- rumahhome
- pergigo
- santairelax
- nontonwatch
- filmmovie
- mulaistarts
- tujuhseven
- dulufirst
- sewarent
- sepedabicycle
- helmhelmet
- museummuseum
- dewasaadult
- tunaicash
- petamap
- pintudoor
- fotopicture
- kameracamera
- tekanpress
- tombolbutton
- senyum!Smile!
- kursiseat
- bolehmay
- musikmusic
- kerasloud
- berisiknoisy
- kecilkanturn down
- tidursleep
- supermarketsupermarket
- terdekatnearest
- ujungend
- ituthat
- sembilannine
- kantongbag
- plastikplastic
- kertaspaper
- tersesatlost
- bingungconfused
- mencarilooking for
- jangandon't
- khawatirworry
- lihatsee
- teleponphone
- matidead
- pinjamborrow
- sebentara moment
- pizzapizza
- kejucheese
- pulanghome
- tungguwait
- sekitarabout
- makananfood
- dagingmeat
- sayurvegetables
- janjiappointment
- datangcome
- besoktomorrow
- rapatmeeting
- sibukbusy
- gantichange
- kalauabout
- RabuWednesday
- JumatFriday
- selesaifinished
- SeninMonday
- nyenyaksoundly
- tadilast
- rotibread
- telureggs
- sarapanbreakfast
- tehtea
- susumilk
- gulasugar
- sedikita little
- secangkira cup of
- gulanyathe sugar
- sendokspoons
- diminumdrink it
- mengundanginviting
- masakancooking
- lezatdelicious
- harushave to
- pamittake leave
- keluargafamily
- semuaeveryone
- sehathealthy
- tapibut
- masihstill
- biasanyausually
- lakukando
- seringoften
- selalualways
- padaon
- MingguSunday
- kadangsometimes
- waktutime
- kafecafe
- tempatnyathe place
- nyamancozy
- kuecake
- kuenyathe cake
- ikutjoin
- sayanga pity
- acaraplans
- karenabecause
- mungkinmaybe
- kapanwhen
- KamisThursday
- cocoksuitable
- atasup
- mendungcloudy
- pastidefinitely
- derasheavily
- dalaminside
- tinggitall
- kacamataglasses
- hitamblack
- rambuthair
- pendekshort
- ayahfather
- ibumother
- sedangcurrently
- liburanon vacation
- kuliahstudying
- universitasuniversity
- Hebat!Great!
- mendengarto hear
- kemejashirt
- stokstock
- gudangwarehouse
- pasfitting
- mengembalikanreturn
- cangkircup
- barangitem
- uangmoney
- kembaliback
- warnacolor
- birublue
- tenggorokanthroat
- batukhave a cough
- demamfever
- salonsalon
- buatmake
- potongcut
- cuciwash
- jadwalavailability
- kirimsend
- paketpackage
- taruhleave
- perbaikifix
- sepatushoes
- bagianpart
- bawahbottom
- diperbaikibe repaired
- ayamchicken
- saussauce
- alergiallergic to
- menumenu
- tanpawithout
- supsoup
- panaskanheat up
- bioskopcinema
- pilihchoose
- tengahmiddle
- belakangback
- layarscreen
- namaname
- siapawhat
- isifill out
- formulirform
- termasukincluded
- resepsionisfront desk
- handuktowel
- tambahanextra
- antarbring
- segeraright away
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