Introduction:
The Indonesian and the Malay language are very similar and for the most part neither peoples speak English so if you are planning to travel there, for business or pleasure, it would be a huge advantage to learn Indonesian. Indonesia is experiencing significant change and employers welcome the ability to learn the Indonesian language. Many people nowadays are taking advantage of competitive long haul airfares and visiting places like Indonesia. If you want to venture beyond the high spec tourist hotels and resorts and discover the unspoilt Indonesia, you will need to be able to speak Indonesian. You may want to hire a car, order a taxi, ask for some water or ask what is on the menu and understand the answers you're given. If you learn to speak Indonesian you will be able to communicate with people in Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Many of them also speak different Chinese dialects or local languages but they will still be able to speak Indonesian. |
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