Thread: Bahasa Indonesian Language Tuition

I’m not sure if this will be of use to anyone but I have been researching the possibilities for Indonesian language tuition in Bali.
I think these relate to Bahasa Indonesian rather than Balinese language.
Presumably it’s the former that an expat needs to learn?
Despite my research, I’m not sure if I’ll take formal tuition. Might be better to get by in Bahasa Indonesian by talking and mixing with locals.


Govt policy on Bahasa Indonesia
The Jakarta Post
December 28, 2002
Expatriates working in Indonesia have expressed mixed reactions to the government's planned policy requiring them to speak in Bahasa Indonesia, a national language in Indonesia with some supporting the move and many others calling it unwise.
Minister Jacob said on Sunday that all foreigners working in Indonesia would soon have to understand and be able to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia.
The regulation will be discussed at the Cabinet level soon.

Pondok Pekak Library & Learning Center
East Side of the Football Field
Jl. Monkey Forest
Ubud
Phone: 62 (361) 976194
email: pondok@indo.net.id

Offers 1-month group intensives and private classes.
The group intensives cost Rp600,000 for 23 hours over 4-weeks (about US$70).
The private classes are Rp50,000 per hour ($5.75).
They run a new group class every month.



Indonesia Australia Language Foundation (IALF)
Mr. Nyoman Riasa
IALF Bali
Jalan Kapten Agung 17
Denpasar 80232
Bali, Indonesia
Tel: + 62 (361) 225-243, 221-782, 221-783
Fax: + 62 (361) 263-509
e-mail: nriasa@ialf.edu
http://www.ialf.edu/bahasabali.html

Offer group classes in Bahasa Indonesia in Bali (40 hours) at beginner level to advanced.
Can be combined with 20 hours of cultural studies introducing Indonesian, and particularly Balinese culture and can include homestay accommodation with a local family.
Aus$ 590 (US$350) or Aus$ 1,100 (US$650) including cultural studies & homestay.
Course Dates
14 - 25 April 2003
7 - 18 July 2003
6 - 17 October 2003
5 - 16 January 2004

University of Victoria, BC, Canada
Collection of links about Indonesia and Bahasa Indonesia.
http://web.uvic.ca/hrd/indonesian/links.htm

Bahasa Indonesia for Travellers – includes audio files
http://www.travlang.com/languages/cgi-b ... &page=main


User-Friendly Guide to Spoken Balinese
http://www.coralreeffish.com/balinese.htm


Indonesia-Dictionary-dot-com web site.
http://www.englishindonesia.com/index.htm


Learning Indonesian in 7 Days – includes audio files
http://www.seasite.niu.edu/indonesian/p ... ays_fs.htm


Bahasa Indonesia – from Living in Indonesia website – includes audio files
http://www.expat.or.id/info/bahasa.html

I recommend BLTCC / Bali Language Training and Culture Center and Jl.Tukad Pakerisan 100 in Panjer, Denpasar. One can study Balinese language, culture, art .. and also indonesian there to probably more resonable prices than IALF. It was alot cheaper back then but i'm not so updated with prices now. It's a nice place that has a more "private" feel to it and not so institutional.

As I mentioned in a previous post I have just moved hear and am really enjoying finally immersing myself in this blog rather than just 'lurking'.

I started studying Bahasa Indonesia via the learningindonesian.com podcasts like many people on here and found it really useful. When I came I was thinking about going to IALF as I liked the idea of practicing in a group (sounds silly but I don't mind making mistakes in a class, because others do too so I feel more comfortable).

But in the end I opted for Seminyak Language School (opp Bintang Supermarket) they offer group and individual classes (my group one cost about Rp 2million for 4 week course), it was a really helpful environment and saved me the hassle of trekking all the way to Denpasar every morning. I don't have their number but you can find them at Bali Indonesian Course | Bali Language School | Learning Indonesian | Bahasa Indonesia Course

- Oh almost forgot, if you do opt for the podcast make sure to spend the time to remove the opening and closing 5min musical interlude as it can get quite tiring (ATTN Moderators - I would be happy to host/post a link to my edited playlists or would that be against forum rules?)

Cheers

[QUOTE=Vincent OG;982]I’m not sure if this will be of use to anyone but I have been researching the possibilities for Indonesian language tuition in Bali.
I think these relate to Bahasa Indonesian rather than Balinese language.
Presumably it’s the former that an expat needs to learn?
Despite my research, I’m not sure if I’ll take formal tuition. Might be better to get by in Bahasa Indonesian by talking and mixing with locals.






Indonesia Australia Language Foundation (IALF)
Mr. Nyoman Riasa
IALF Bali
Jalan Kapten Agung 17
Denpasar 80232
Bali, Indonesia
Tel: + 62 (361) 225-243, 221-782, 221-783
Fax: + 62 (361) 263-509

This adress is at least 5 years obsolete.IALF is now on jalan Sesetan in South Denpasar.
See the advertisements in the Bali advertiser or their website:
www ialf.edu

If you don't feel like learning in the crowded cities of Jakarta, Yogyakarta or Denpasar, there's a really great school in the town of Ubud in Bali.

Cinta Bahasa Indonesian Language School
cintabahasa com

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