Indonesian

Indonesian is a language spoken by about 250 million people. It is the official language of Indonesia and is also spoken by some communities in other parts of Southeast Asia.

How hard is it to learn Indonesian?

One of the benefits of learning Indonesian is that it is relatively easy for English speakers to learn, as it has a simple grammar and vocabulary. Indonesian is also a phonetic language, meaning that it is pronounced exactly as it is written, which can make it easier to learn to speak.

It can take an English speaker approximately 36 weeks of study to reach proficiency in Indonesian.

Why should I learn Indonesian?

1. Business: Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country and has a growing economy, making it a potentially important market for international business. Knowing Indonesian can be a useful skill for conducting business in Indonesia or with Indonesian companies.

2. Travel: Indonesia is a beautiful and diverse country with many interesting places to visit, such as Bali, Jakarta, and Yogyakarta. Knowing Indonesian can help you to communicate with locals and make the most of your travels in Indonesia.

3. Cultural enrichment: Indonesia has a rich and diverse culture, with a long history and many interesting customs and traditions. Learning Indonesian can be a great way to learn more about this fascinating culture and to connect with Indonesian people.

Test Your Indonesian

Use our short placement test to determine your CEFR level in Indonesian.

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Vocabulary and Grammar

4 questions

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Reading Comprehension

4 questions

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Conversational Fluency

3 questions

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Listening Comprehension

4 questions

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💬 Vocabulary and Grammar

Select the appropriate response to the chat dialog

📖 Reading Comprehension

Read the following text and answer the questions:

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🗣️ Conversational Fluency

Prepare to speak for at least 30 seconds about the question below:

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👂 Listening Comprehension

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