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Have you always been wanting to learn Indonesian, or Bahasa Indonesia? Thinking of visiting Indonesia anytime soon? Just interested to learn a little of the language spoken by the people of the world's largest archipelago?

Instructions

You can watch this video where our coach Fira teaches useful phrases to get us started. She takes care to speak slowly to help students better. Below are some examples of the phrases taught and a (rough) time stamp.

Informal & Formal Introductions : “Hi my name is _____.” (0.40 – 2.40)

Informal & Formal Thanks (3.00 - 5.00)

Informal & Formal Greetings : "Hello" / "Good afternoon" / "Good morning" / "Good night" (5.00 - 6.40)

Informal & Formal ways to say goodbye (6.40 - 7.00)

Informal & Formal ways to ask "Do you speak English?" & how Indonesians might respond (8.00 - 11.15)

Informal & Formal ways to apologise (11.40 - 14.00)

Numbers 1 - 10 (14.00 - 15.35)

"How much is this?" & possible responses (21.40 - end)

(She also adds useful tips like some customs that usually come with speaking some of the phrases.)

Alternatively, you can also visit other videos or websites to learn Bahasa!

🌟 Be creative in your sharing! Explore recording yourself speaking some of the phrases! 🌟

What to include in your SIL Journal

• Consider recording yourself speaking some of the phrases!

• Reflections

  • Was it easy learning a new language?

  • Apart from travelling, what is the advantage of learning these commonly-used phrases in another language?

Have you always been wanting to learn Vietnamese? Thinking of visiting Vietnam anytime soon? Just interested to learn a little of this beautifully intricate language?

Instructions

You can watch this video where a very encouraging coach, Giang, teaches useful phrases to get us started. Below are some examples of the phrases taught and a (rough) time stamp.

“Hi I’m _______. Nice to meet you.” (0.00 – 5.00)

“Thank you very much.” (5.00 – 6.30)

“You’re welcome.” (6.30 – 8.00)

Greetings like “Hello”, “Goodbye” and “See you soon” (8.00 – 10.00)

“Do you speak English?” (11.00 – 15.00)

“Excuse me” & related phrases like "Excuse me, one bowl of pho please! (16.00 – 18.00)

"Sorry!” (18.00 – 19.00)

Numbers 1 - 10 (19.30 - 22.00)

(You even learn about the significance of numbers to Vietnamese!)

Alternatively, you can also visit other videos or websites to learn Vietnamese!

🌟 Be creative in your sharing! Explore recording yourself speaking some of the phrases! 🌟

What to include in your SIL Journal

• Consider recording yourself speaking some of the phrases!

• Reflections

  • Was it easy learning a new language?

  • Apart from travelling, what is the advantage of learning these commonly-used phrases in another language?

Have you always been wanting to learn Thai? Thinking of visiting Thailand anytime soon? Just interested to learn a little of the language of the people from the Land of Smiles?

Instructions

You can watch this video where a native Thai coach teaches us 30 useful phrases to get us started. Below are some examples of the phrases taught and a (rough) time stamp.

“Hello” (0.00 - 0.50)

"Thank you" (0.50 - 1.30)

"No worries" / "You are welcome" / "No problem" (1.30 - 2.00)

"I'm leaving" / "May I be excused" (2.00 - 2.30)

"Sorry" (2.30 - 2.45)

"It's okay" / "It doesn't matter" (2.45 - 3.20)

"I understand" / "I don't understand" (3.20 - 4.00)

"I have food" (6.30 - 7.00)

"Good night" (7.00 - 7.20)

"Yummy" (7.20 - 7.30)

"Keep going!" / "Fighting!" (as a form of encouragement) (8.00 - 8.30)

"Good" / "Very good" / "Well done!" / "Super!" (forms of praise) (8.30 - 9.30)

Alternatively, you can also visit other videos or websites to learn Thai!

🌟 Be creative in your sharing! Explore recording yourself speaking some of the phrases! 🌟

What to include in your SIL Journal

• Consider recording yourself speaking some of the phrases!

• Reflections

  • Was it easy learning a new language?

  • Apart from travelling, what is the advantage of learning these commonly-used phrases in another language?

Have you always been wanting to learn Lao? Thinking of visiting Laos anytime soon? Just interested to learn a little of the language of this beautiful country?

Instructions

You can watch this short video with the friendly coach Vanida. Here, she teaches some useful phrases for conversation starters. Below are some examples of the phrases taught and a (rough) time stamp.

"Hello” (0.10 – 0.20)

"How are you?" (0.20 - 0.30)

"I'm fine, thank you!" (0.30 - 0.38)

"What is your name?" (0.38 - 0.48)

"My name is _____" (0.48 - 0.55)

"Where are you from?" (0.55 - 1.02)

"I'm from Laos." (1.02 - 1.07)

"What is your job?" (1.07 - 1.15)

"Do you like living in Laos?" (1.26 - 1.36)

"How old are you?" (1.47 - 1.55)

"How long have you been in Laos?" (2.22 - 2.32)

"Nice to meet you!" (2.43 - 2.50)

"Nice to meet you too!" (2.50 - 3.00)

"Goodbye" (3.00 - 3.10)

Alternatively, you can also visit other videos or websites to learn Lao!

🌟 Be creative in your sharing! Explore recording yourself speaking some of the phrases! 🌟

What to include in your SIL Journal

• Consider recording yourself speaking some of the phrases!

• Reflections

  • Was it easy learning a new language?

  • Apart from travelling, what is the advantage of learning these commonly-used phrases in another language?