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Indonesian: Beginner level

Indonesian at beginner is where everything starts: the alphabet or first sounds, greetings, numbers and the simplest sentences. These lessons use very short texts and common words, with audio and translation so you can follow every line.

What you can do at beginner

  • Greet people and introduce yourself.
  • Understand and use very common everyday words.
  • Read very short, simple texts.

About 500 words and roughly 80–100 hours of study to reach this level.

Indonesian lessons for beginner

Indonesian beginner by topic

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Questions about Indonesian at beginner

What is the Beginner level in Indonesian?
On Antlang, Beginner is one of six levels that describe how well you handle Indonesian. First words and simple sentences.
How many Indonesian words do I need for beginner?
Around 500 words is a good target for beginner. The number depends on the language and on which words you choose. Learn the most frequent ones first.
How long does it take to reach Indonesian beginner?
Roughly 80–100 hours of study in total, for an English speaker learning a language of average difficulty. Daily short sessions with content at your level work better than rare long ones.