Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;This practical and concise selfand#8211;study guide will help you learn Indonesian in a very short timeandlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Indonesia is the hot new Asian destination, a country where lively conversation, good humor and warm human interaction are integral parts of daily life. In addition, the Indonesian language is widely considered to be one of the easiest Asian languages for Westerners to learn. andlt;iandgt;Easy Indonesianandlt;/iandgt; brings Indonesian language and culture alive, giving you all the basics you need to start speaking Indonesian immediately. The opening chapters introduce the essentials of pronunciation and sentence construction, with each subsequent chapter moving you forward in gradually building up your knowledge for specific situations and activities, such as making new acquaintances, going shopping, traveling around, and much more.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Every chapter contains helpful information on the customs and culture of this warm and friendly country, so that you'll soon be able to read Indonesian, speak Indonesian and talk about everything from the weather to your job and home and family with ease. An extensive glossary at the back and a section on verb and noun forms are included to help you build your vocabulary and understand the different forms that Indonesian words take. The accompanying audio CD gives you a solid foundation in correct pronunciation and helps you get a feel for the spoken language, so you'll be able to understand what people are sayingand#8212;and participate in conversations!
Synopsis
Indonesians love it if you can communicate in their language, and in only a few short hours Everyday Indonesian allows you to do just that! Designed specifically with the visitor in mind, this book contains everything you need to begin communicating effectively from the very first day, including 2,000 of the most commonly used Indonesian words, extensive notes on grammar, etiquette, body language and cultural dos and don'ts that will make your visit go a lot more smoothly.
Synopsis
Contains everything needed for the visitor to begin communicating effectively from the very first day
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Thomas G. Oeyandlt;/Bandgt;, Ph.D., lives in Xiaoshing, China. He is also the author of andlt;iandgt;Everyday Malayandlt;/iandgt;.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Katherine Davidsenandlt;/Bandgt; has been a teacher of Japanese, Indonesian and ESL in Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam. She is the author of Tuttle's andlt;iandgt;Concise Indonesian Dictionaryandlt;/iandgt; and the andlt;iandgt;Compact Indonesian Dictionaryandlt;/iandgt;.