This is a handy, travel-sized Indonesian phrasebook with additional
information about the Indonesian language.
As any seasoned traveler knows, the ability to communicate in the
language of the country you are visiting makes a very big difference in
the experiences you have. Even a basic grasp of a few essentials will
help you to relate to the people, get where you want to go, pay the
right prices, and get much more out of your visit. That's the reason for
this book which is designed especially for travelers to Indonesia and
Malaysia. The emphasis is on effective communication, not grammar rules
or tourist phrases. It is organized to be as simple, concise, and useful
as possibly. With this book and a few hours of practice you can start
communicating in Indonesian or Malay.
The main focus of the book is Indonesia and Indonesian. However, since
Malay is very closely related language, you will be able to make use of
it quite effectively in both countries. The book itself is written with
Indonesia and Bahasa Indonesia in mind. When necessary, the text is
market and an appendix is included to make conversion to Malay a
painless, easy step. If you pass from Indonesia into Malaysia, or vice
versa, just refer to this appendix and to the glossary.
Key features of Practical Indonesian Phrasebook are:
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Very compact travel size.
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Hundreds of useful Indonesian words and phrases.
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Arranged by topic and situation for easy use.
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Indonesian grammar, pronunciation and body-language guides.
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Indonesian dictionary and appendix for easy reference and conversion
to Malay.
Using this book: Begin by going over the Indonesian pronunciation
and grammar guides briefly, returning to them as needed. The on to the
basics: greetings, time and numbers. The rest of the book offers
sections dealing with situations and activities you'll be part of. The
three special sections are designed for easy reference to especially
useful information. The glossary and Malay appendix complete the guide.
Good luck and good traveling. Selamat jalan!
