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Ammar K
Community TutorTeaches
Malay
Native
Speaks
English
Indonesian
Japanese
Spanish
French
Real conversations, real results!
Teaches
Malay
Native
Speaks
English
Indonesian
Japanese
Spanish
French
Real conversations, real results!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From MalaysiaLiving in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (21:51 UTC+08:00)
About Me
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Hai, apa khabar semua? 😊
🙋🏻♂️I am Ammar from Malaysia. My hometown is in Kuantan, Pahang and now I am based in Selangor.
🌿 I started teaching Malay in 2016 by doing it part-time while working full-time as a chemist, but now I am a full-time teacher for more than 5 years. Learning languages has always been my passion since I was small, and now, I find that teaching them is fulfilling as well - I get to meet people from different from different background and nationality and learn about their cultures.
Me as a Teacher
I have no background in linguistics, but I can say confidently that I have deep understanding of how Malay works in real life.
🍃 My presence here is to assist Malay learners to speak Malay as naturally as they can, with the help of my self-created learning materials, based on my observation of how native speakers speak on a daily basis.
⚠️ If a student is learning conversational Malay, it is CRUCIAL to know the difference between Malay's spoken and written versions, so that they are using suitable vocabulary words and natural sentence structures. My lessons & teaching style
I believe I am a friendly and easy-going person. Learning languages should be a fun journey for everyone. You will have a safe and comfortable environment to practice speaking the language when having a session with me!
My class is structured into several speaking proficiency levels. You will be provided notes for you to revise outside of class. In the first half of the lesson, I encourage my students to speak Malay by asking them questions. I will take this opportunity to test their understanding of previous class's topics as well. In the second half, we will take a look at some new grammar points or sentence structure to improve student's sentence construction skills.
Jumpa dalam kelas!Teaching experience
2018 - 2019
Japanese Language Instructor (N5 & N4)
2017 - 2024
Malay language teacher
Education
2019 - 2020
Master's - Master in Process Safety & Loss Preventionundefined
2012 - 2016
Bachelor’s - Chemical Enginieering
Work Experience
2016 - 2019
Chemist
2017 - 2024
Freelance translator (English/Japanese → Malay)
5.0
Rating
271
Students
4,311
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Malay Lessons
Trial Lesson
162 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
【Spoken Malay|25, 40, 55-min sessions】 The Essentials: From Beginner to Intermediate
A1 - B1Language Essentials2,710 lessons completed
USD 20.99+
Package with 10% off
【Classic Student Pack|25, 40, 55-min sessions】
A1 - B2Language Essentials124 lessons completed
USD 16.50+
Package with 18% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
196 Reviews
Kenny
31 Malay lessons
Teacher’s pick
I just finished my first package with Ammar and am booking another one right away. Our weekly hour together is flying by, and I'm making slow but steady progress. As an experienced language learner and teacher, I can absolutely say that Ammar is a great choice for your next/first Malaysian tutor.
Jul 31, 2025
Carlie
186 Malay lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ammar is a wonderful teacher and really conforms to the needs of the students. I have been studying for a week and a half and can already have decent conversations with people while I am out and about. I recommend him if you are looking for someone to move at your pace, be that slowly or quickly. He has a great understanding of how people actually speak the language in daily life.
Oct 27, 2023
Imran Syed Ali
20 Malay lessons
I have thoroughly enjoyed all my > 10 lessons with Mr. Ammar. He is a great 'Cigku' (teacher) who makes learning conversational Malay interesting and fun. He has developed a well-structured lesson notes and practice activities that help to revise easily and get a grasp of the language quickly. Cigku Ammar Sangat Baik!
Jun 28, 2025
Lisa Paulette
64 Malay lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ammar is one of the best teachers I've ever encountered on italki! He keeps the conversation going by asking questions and encourages you to speak in a comfortable and patient manner. I always feel like I get so much value out of our lessons together. Terima kasih, Ammar.
Apr 3, 2024
Imran Syed Ali
20 Malay lessons
Friendly yet very professional, well structured learning material
Aug 24, 2025
Blake Ho
4 Malay lessons
Just finished my first class with Ammar. He is very patient, encouraging and friendly. Looking forward to my next class with him!
Jun 21, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 12.00
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