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First words in Malay
Apa khabar? / Hai! (A-pa KHA-bar), How are you? / Hi!
suh-LA-mat PA-gi / A-pa KHA-bar
Selamat pagi / Assalamualaikum (suh-LA-mat PA-gi), Good morning / Peace be upon you
Formal greeting
Did you know? Malay is the historical lingua franca of Southeast Asia, for centuries, it was the language of trade and diplomacy across the entire archipelago, from the coasts of Sumatra all the way to the Philippines. Its influence has shaped hundreds of regional languages. In Singapore, 'Singlish', a blend of English, Malay, Cantonese, and Tamil, is a national cultural identity in its own right ('Can lah', 'Alamak!', 'Wah lau!'). Malay politeness is deeply tied to Islamic culture: 'Assalamualaikum' is the universal greeting among Muslims.
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2 live classes per week in small groups. Ask questions, practice conversation, progress fast.

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Your typical Malay week

2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.

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8 – Jun 14, 2026
Mon8
20:00
Essential greetings
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Tue9
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Wed10
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Thu11
20:00
At the restaurant: ordering
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Fri12
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Sat13
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Sun14
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Full program

Your Malay curriculum

Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 39 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.

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Bahasa Melayu — Les bases
🔤Malais vs Indonésien — Différences clés
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👋Sapaan dan Kesopanan , Salutations et politesse
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Keluarga , La famille
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🍛Makanan , La nourriture
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👕Pakaian , Les vêtements
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🏠Rumah , La maison
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🏙️Bandar , La ville
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✈️Pelancongan , Les voyages
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💼Kerja , Le travail
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🤝Sapaan dan Budi Bahasa , Salutations et politesse
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🔢Nombor, Masa dan Tarikh , Nombres, heure et dates
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🛒Di pasar dan dapur , Au marche et en cuisine
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🌺Sapaan Lanjutan , Salutations avancees
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Malais Intermédiaire
🔤Système d'affixes (imbuhan)
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📐Grammaire et structure de phrase
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🏙️Conversations et vie en Malaisie
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🌏Société et culture malaisienne
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🧳Pelancongan Mendalam, voyages approfondis
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🏢Dunia Profesional, monde professionnel
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📺Media dan Kewartawanan, medias et journalisme
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🏛️Politik Malaysia, politique malaisienne
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📈Ekonomi Malaysia, economie malaisienne
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🎓Pendidikan, education et systeme scolaire
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🎭Seni dan Budaya, arts et culture
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💊Kesihatan dan Kesejahteraan, sante et bien-etre
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👨‍👩‍👧Keluarga dan Masyarakat, famille et societe
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💼Pekerjaan dan Kehidupan Profesional, travail et vie professionnelle
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Malais Avancé
🏛️Bahasa Malaysia formel et académique
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📚Littérature malaise classique
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🌐Malais des médias et de la diplomatie
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🎓Maîtrise linguistique avancée
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📰Akhbar, Media dan Berita Semasa , Presse, medias et actualite
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💼Pekerjaan, Perniagaan dan Rundingan , Travail, entreprise et negociation
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💹Ekonomi, Kewangan dan Perdagangan , Economie, finance et commerce
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🌿Sains, Alam Sekitar dan Iklim , Sciences, environnement et climat
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🏥Kesihatan, Perubatan dan Kesejahteraan , Sante, medecine et bien-etre
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⚖️Undang-Undang, Institusi dan Kewarganegaraan , Droit, institutions et citoyennete
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🎭Seni, Sastera dan Pawagam , Arts, litterature et cinema
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🤖Teknologi, Digital dan AI , Technologie, numérique et intelligence artificielle
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The method

Our method for learning Malay

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Quick level test

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Structured modules

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2 sessions per week with your native teacher

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What makes us different for Malay

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The curriculum

What you'll learn in Malay

A curriculum designed to get you speaking Malay in the situations that actually matter to you.

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  1. 01
    Conversational Malay from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
  2. 02
    Simple grammar: no gender, no complex conjugation
  3. 03
    Differences between Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Indonesia
  4. 04
    Business Malay for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei
  5. 05
    Malay culture: batik, keris, nasi lemak, and Malaysian Islam
  6. 06
    Manglish and Singlish: the creolized English of Malaysia and Singapore

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Malay

Malay (Bahasa Melayu) and Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) are very close, mutual intelligibility is 80-90%. The main differences: Malay borrows vocabulary from English (versus Dutch in Indonesian), some everyday expressions, and writing style (Malay is slightly more formal in official communications). A Malay speaker and an Indonesian speaker can easily understand each other in conversation.
Yes. Malay is Singapore's national language (even though English is the working language). All military chants and the Singaporean national anthem are in Malay. In the Malay quarters (Geylang, Kampong Glam), Malay is everywhere. And for relations with neighboring Malaysia, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are just 5 hours apart by train, Malay is indispensable.
Malay is considered one of the most accessible Asian languages for Europeans. Phonetic Latin alphabet, no tones (unlike Vietnamese or Thai), no grammatical gender, no tense-based conjugation (you say 'yesterday I eat', time is indicated by a word, not by a conjugation). The U.S. Foreign Service Institute rates it level 2 out of 5. The main challenges: vocabulary (few European cognates) and politeness particles.
Malaysia is one of the most developed economies in Southeast Asia, one of the highest GDP per capita in the region, a hub for electronics manufacturing (Penang = the 'Silicon Valley of Southeast Asia'), the global center of Islamic finance (Kuala Lumpur is the world's leading Islamic finance hub), and a booming tourism sector. Speaking Malay in local negotiations is a decisive advantage over English-only competitors.
The Malaysian community in France is modest but present, particularly in major university cities. More significantly: many French nationals work or travel in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei (expatriates, entrepreneurs, teachers). Singapore is one of the most sought-after expatriate destinations in the world. Speaking Malay opens up these experiences to their full local dimension.
Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.
100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.
Yes. Targumi offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. If you are not satisfied, just email [email protected] for a full refund.
You can cancel anytime from your profile (“My subscriptions” section) with no hidden fees. Your access stays active until the end of your paid period.
Resources

All Malay resources

Explore our free tools to progress outside of class.

Malay level test

Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes. 30-day learning plan included.

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Malay survival kit

A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

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Malay cultural quiz

How well do you know Malay culture? Films, music, traditions.

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Malay articles

Guides and articles to learn Malay.

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Malay vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organized by theme.

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Cultural resources

Podcasts, movies, TV shows and music to progress through immersion.

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