Indonesian Course: Beginners Level 1
Start speaking Bahasa Indonesia and connect with one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cultures in this interactive online beginner course. Designed for students with no prior experience, this class provides a supportive and engaging introduction to the Indonesian language.
From your very first lesson, you’ll begin using practical Indonesian for greetings, introductions and everyday conversations. As the course progresses, you’ll gradually build vocabulary, improve pronunciation and gain confidence communicating in simple real-life situations.
Whether you’re preparing for travel, connecting with Indonesian-speaking friends or colleagues, or learning for personal enrichment, this course offers a strong and enjoyable foundation. You’ll also gain valuable insights into Indonesian culture and communication styles to help you use the language naturally.
Course Content
- Basic communication: alphabet, pronunciation, greetings and simple sentence patterns
- Everyday interactions: ordering food, invitations, hobbies, transport and places
- People and daily life: family, time, routines, numbers and counting
- Language development: foundational grammar, verb usage and common expressions
Schedule & Pricing
- Delivered fully online via Zoom in interactive virtual classrooms
- Upcoming intakes available throughout the year
- Course fee: $429
Certificate
- Students who attend at least 80% of classes will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sydney Community College
Details
You will learn
- Use basic Indonesian for greetings, introductions and daily interactions
- Ask and answer simple questions with correct pronunciation
- Communicate in everyday situations such as ordering food and making arrangements
You will get
- Certificate of Attendance (with minimum 80% attendance)
Appropriate for
Beginners with no prior Indonesian experience, travellers, language enthusiasts, and those connecting with Indonesian-speaking communities for personal or professional reasons.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- Device with stable internet connection
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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