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🇮🇩Indonesia, 17,000 islands

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Live classes

Budi, your native Indonesian teacher

Regular live classes in small groups. Ask questions, practice conversation, progress fast.

Live classes

You speak Indonesian every week, with a native teacher

You join whichever slot suits you, with nothing to book. The joining link arrives by email, and the session is recorded.

  • 4 slots this week, across all three levels
  • 2 to 5 students per class, all at your level
  • Replay available the same evening, with no time limit
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A family language

Reconnect with Indonesian

The language of your parents, your grandparents or your partner. The one you want to pass on to your children.

A couple sharing a tender moment
Speaking the language of the country means reconnecting with its people.
A mother and her two daughters
Now, at home, we speak Indonesian.
A family in the mountains
Your in-laws speak Indonesian to you. Answer them in Indonesian.
A father and his daughter on a scooter
Children who speak Indonesian are the greatest cultural wealth you can bring to your family.
A baby laughing in an older woman’s arms
Your grandparents’ Indonesian should not end with them.
  • Finally understand what is said at the table, and answer back.
  • “Hi Mum, I speak Indonesian!”

A language is passed down from generation to generation. Now it is your turn.

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The platform

Progress in Indonesian between classes, at your own pace

Interactive lessons with native audio, vocabulary, dialogues and quizzes. Everything you need to reinforce your skills between live sessions.

The platform

Between classes, you move forward twenty minutes a day

Lessons follow one another in order, with no evening to set aside. Every word is recorded by a native speaker.

  • 75 lessons across 19 modules, from beginner to advanced
  • Native audio on every word, with a slow-down button
  • Your progress is kept, on phone and on computer alike
Audio

You hear the language as it is actually spoken

The recordings are made by native speakers, not by a synthetic voice. The slow-down button separates the sounds when it goes too fast.

  • Every sentence can be played and slowed down
  • The transcription and translation sit under the audio
  • You replay it as many times as you need, with no limit
Quizzes

Every module ends with a quiz, not with a ticked box

You are corrected on the spot, with the explanation. A failed quiz can be retaken, with no penalty and no record.

  • Immediate correction, with the right answer explained
  • An end-of-level test opens the next level
  • A level certificate at the end of the course
Level certificate

Your Indonesian level, certified in your name

  • Issued once you have passed every lesson of a level: beginner, intermediate or advanced
  • Downloadable as a PDF and shareable on LinkedIn
  • A unique number, verifiable online on targumi.com
  • Included in the plans with live classes, from the first payment: it is not issued during the trial
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The community

Join Targumi's Indonesian community

Dedicated WhatsApp group, exchanges between learners, resource sharing. You're never alone in your learning journey.

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Full program

Your Indonesian curriculum

Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 19 modules, 75+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.

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Bahasa Indonesia Débutant
🔤Prononciation et alphabet
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👋Les salutations — Salam
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🙋Se presenter — Perkenalan
  • Saying your name and nationality10 min
  • Work and studies , Pekerjaan dan pendidikan10 min
  • Personal pronouns , Kata ganti orang10 min
  • Basic questions , Kata tanya10 min
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦La famille — Keluarga
  • Family Members , Anggota keluarga10 min
  • Pak and Bu , Titles used as family terms10 min
  • Describing your family , Mendeskripsikan keluarga10 min
  • Having and possessing , Punya dan milik10 min
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🔢Les chiffres et l'argent — Angka dan uang
  • Counting from 1 to 100 , Satu sampai seratus10 min
  • The Rupiah and Prices , Rupiah dan harga10 min
  • Time and moments of the day , Jam dan waktu10 min
  • Days and months , Hari dan bulan10 min
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🎨Couleurs et adjectifs — Warna dan kata sifat
  • Colours , Warna10 min
  • Common adjectives , Kata sifat umum10 min
  • Making comparisons , Perbandingan10 min
  • Describing objects , Mendeskripsikan benda10 min
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🍜La nourriture — Makanan
  • Indonesian dishes , Masakan Indonesia10 min
  • Ordering at a restaurant , Memesan di restoran10 min
  • Fruit and vegetables , Buah dan sayuran10 min
  • Tastes and Preferences , Selera dan kesukaan10 min
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🛒Au marche — Di pasar
  • The traditional pasar , Pasar tradisional10 min
  • Negotiating and haggling , Tawar-menawar10 min
  • Clothes at the market , Baju di pasar10 min
  • Methods of payment , Cara pembayaran10 min
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🚗Transport et directions — Transportasi
  • Urban transport , Transportasi kota10 min
  • Asking for directions , Minta petunjuk arah10 min
  • Jakarta and the big cities , Kota-kota besar10 min
  • At the airport , Di bandara10 min
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🏠La maison — Rumah
  • Rooms in the house , Ruangan di rumah10 min
  • Furniture and objects , Perabotan dan barang10 min
  • Renting accommodation , Menyewa tempat tinggal10 min
  • Household chores , Pekerjaan rumah tangga10 min
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🏥Corps et santé — Tubuh dan kesehatan
  • The human body , Tubuh manusia10 min
  • At the doctor's , Di dokter10 min
  • Physical sensations and states , Perasaan fisik10 min
  • Healthy habits , Kebiasaan sehat10 min
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📅Activités quotidiennes — Kegiatan sehari-hari
  • Daily routine , Rutinitas harian10 min
  • Work and school , Kerja dan sekolah10 min
  • Hobbies , Hobi dan waktu luang10 min
  • Planning and making appointments , Membuat janji10 min
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💼Professions et travail — Pekerjaan
  • Common professions , Profesi umum10 min
  • The workplace , Tempat kerja10 min
  • Looking for a job , Mencari kerja10 min
  • Money and finances , Keuangan10 min
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🌿Nature et animaux — Alam dan binatang
  • Indonesian wildlife , Fauna Indonesia10 min
  • Tropical nature , Alam tropis10 min
  • Tropical weather , Cuaca tropis10 min
  • The environment and ecology , Lingkungan10 min
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✈️Voyager en Indonésie — Berwisata
  • At the hotel , Di hotel10 min
  • Tourist sites , Tempat wisata10 min
  • Inter-island transport , Transportasi antar pulau10 min
  • Emergencies and safety , Keadaan darurat10 min
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🏛️Culture Bali et Java — Budaya
  • Bali , The Island of the Gods10 min
  • Java , The Island of Culture10 min
  • National holidays , Hari nasional10 min
  • Regional Gastronomy , Masakan daerah10 min
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❤️Émotions et sentiments — Perasaan
  • Basic Emotions , Emosi dasar10 min
  • Expressing opinions , Mengungkapkan pendapat10 min
  • Compliments and criticism , Pujian dan kritik10 min
  • Love and relationships , Percintaan10 min
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📖Verbes et grammaire avancée — Tata bahasa
  • Movement verbs , Kata kerja gerak10 min
  • Communication verbs , Kata kerja komunikasi10 min
  • Negation and questions , Negasi dan interogasi10 min
  • Time markers , Penanda waktu10 min
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🎓Révision et consolidation — Ulangan
  • Revision: essential communication15 min
  • Indonesian Proverbs , Peribahasa10 min
  • Bahasa Indonesia in a modern context , Bahasa Indonesia modern10 min
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The curriculum

What you'll learn in Indonesian

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

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  1. 01
    Conversational Bahasa Indonesia: Jakarta, Bali, Yogyakarta
  2. 02
    Simplified grammar: prefixes/suffixes, no gender or conjugation
  3. 03
    Differences between formal Bahasa Indonesia and bahasa gaul (slang)
  4. 04
    Business Indonesian for the ASEAN market and investment
  5. 05
    Indonesian culture: batik, gamelan, wayang, cuisine, and moderate Islam
  6. 06
    Regional dialects: Javanese, Sundanese, and Bahasa Melayu
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Indonesian

Indonesian is ranked at level 2 out of 5 for difficulty by the Foreign Service Institute, one of the most accessible Asian languages for Europeans. No tones (unlike Thai or Vietnamese), a phonetic Latin alphabet, no grammatical gender, no complex conjugation. The main challenges are the prefix/suffix system that modifies word meaning, and vocabulary (few cognates with European languages). But the core grammar is genuinely simple.
Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and Malay (Bahasa Melayu) are very close and mutually intelligible at around 80-90%. Both descend from commercial Malay, which was the lingua franca of Southeast Asia for centuries. The main differences are in vocabulary (Dutch loanwords for Indonesian, English for Malay), some expressions, and the spelling of certain words. An Indonesian speaker can communicate without issue with a Malaysian or a Singaporean.
Indonesia is the 7th largest economy in the world by PPP GDP and the largest economy in Southeast Asia. Jakarta is the ASEAN hub for many industries (textiles, natural resources, tech, finance). English is not widely spoken outside major international companies, speaking Indonesian is a significant competitive advantage for businesses and individuals targeting this market of 270 million consumers.
Standard Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) is understood everywhere. But in Bali, Balinese is the local language and Indonesian is coloured by Balinese influences. In Jakarta and Java, Javanese sometimes influences vocabulary and expressions. 'Bahasa gaul' (Jakarta urban slang) is very different from formal Indonesian, our teachers cover both registers depending on your goal.
Yes, Arabic has heavily influenced Indonesian vocabulary, particularly in religious, ethical, and everyday domains: 'maaf' (sorry, from Arabic), 'selamat' (congratulations / hello, from 'salamat'), 'insya Allah' (God willing), 'alhamdulillah' (thank God). These Arabic loanwords account for around 10-15% of everyday vocabulary. Indonesia is the most populous Muslim country in the world, with a tradition of moderate and tolerant Islam.
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Reviews

They are learning Indonesian with Targumi

Verified learner testimonials.

4.9 / 5 · Verified learner reviews

CT

“Veterinarian, Indonesian changed my life: I read instruction manuals coming straight from the manufacturer.”

Carmen TanakaVerified purchase
AM

“Every Indonesian class is a journey. Expressions, customs, a different philosophy of life to discover.”

Abena MeyerVerified purchase
MP

“After being laid off, I recommended Targumi to everyone around me. Indonesian works for me, it'll work for them.”

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EB

“After 9 weeks of Indonesian, I can even correct sloppy Netflix subtitles. the result is concrete and tangible.”

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MV

“Effective Indonesian. Time zone management isn't clear when booking.”

Maria VincentVerified purchase
AH

“Indonesian good for beginners. Intermediate content could be expanded.”

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VC

“Pilot, Indonesian changed my life: my workshops sell better when I announce them in this language.”

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IA

“I cook recipes in Indonesian now. Reading the original instructions gives a more authentic result.”

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