Trial Lesson – Start Your Indonesian Journey Today!

Are you starting from zero (or almost zero) and want to begin speaking Bahasa Indonesia? This trial lesson is the perfect place to start.

In this lesson, we will:
• get to know your learning goals
• practice simple Indonesian greetings and phrases
• explore how Indonesian sentences work
• create a learning plan that fits your goals

Whether you want to travel to Indonesia, study here, or simply learn the language, I will guide you step by step on your journey to speaking Bahasa Indonesia with confidence.

As a native Indonesian and a senior university student involved in international projects, I also enjoy sharing insights about studying, working, and traveling in Indonesia.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you begin your Bahasa Indonesia journey!

Sampai jumpa di kelas saya!
(See you in class!)

Explore Bahasa Indonesia today! If you are starting from zero (or almost zero) and want to begin speaking Bahasa Indonesia with confidence, this course is perfect for you.

In our lessons, we will explore many interesting aspects of the Indonesian language, including greetings, everyday phrases, and how to express yourself naturally in Bahasa Indonesia.

You will also learn about Indonesian culture, along with useful travel tips and insights about Indonesia from a native speaker.

As someone involved in international projects, I enjoy sharing my knowledge and perspectives about my home country with learners from around the world.

I look forward to meeting you in class!

Sampai jumpa di kelas saya!
(See you in my class!)

Indonesian Basics for Beginners: Learn and get to know Indonesia! (A1-A2)

Halo! Selamat datang di kelas Bahasa Indonesia bersama saya, Richard Halim.

Welcome to the next step in your Bahasa Indonesia learning journey! If you already know some basic Indonesian and want to improve your speaking and sentence-building skills, this class is perfect for you.

In this course, we will explore both formal and informal Bahasa Indonesia, including sentence structures, useful expressions, and spelling patterns. We will also use examples from real-life signs, advertisements, and everyday language that you might encounter across Indonesia.

This class is designed to help you expand your vocabulary, improve your understanding of Indonesian sentence patterns, and speak more naturally.

Whether you are just finishing beginner lessons or already have some experience with Bahasa Indonesia, this course will give you new insights, practical examples, and plenty of opportunities to practice speaking.

Terima kasih telah memilih untuk belajar Bahasa Indonesia bersama saya.
Sampai jumpa di kelas!

See you in class!

Beginner Friendly Indonesian Intermediate: Exploring Sentences and Phrases in Bahasa Indonesia (A2-B1)

Are you a professional or a student preparing to work, study, or collaborate in Indonesia? If so, this course is designed for you.

As a native Indonesian teacher with over three years of teaching experience and involvement in international collaborative projects between European and ASEAN countries, I will help you develop the language skills needed for professional and academic environments in Indonesia.

In this course, we will focus on:
• Professional and formal Indonesian language
• Cultural and communication styles in Indonesian workplaces
• Practical vocabulary for business, education, and collaboration
• Real-world situations you may encounter in Indonesia

Lessons are fully customizable. You are welcome to request specific topics or materials related to your professional field, academic goals, or personal interests.

Feel free to contact me using the chat feature on italki before booking a lesson.

Sampai jumpa di kelas saya, dan sampai jumpa di Indonesia!
See you in class — and hopefully one day in Indonesia as well.

Semoga berhasil!

Explore Professional Indonesian Language and Culture (B1-C2)

Curious about the Javanese language and culture? Let’s explore it together!

This conversation class is designed for newcomers who would like to discover the basics of Javanese language and culture in a relaxed and friendly environment.

In this class, we will focus on simple and practical conversation, including:
• basic greetings and everyday expressions
• pronunciation and common phrases
• cultural insights about life in Java
• understanding when and how Javanese is used in daily life

You do not need prior knowledge of Javanese to join this class. Whether you are learning Indonesian, planning to visit Java, or simply interested in the rich culture of the island, this class will give you a welcoming introduction to the language.

Lessons are conversational and flexible, and you are encouraged to ask questions about Javanese culture, traditions, and daily life.

Let’s explore Java and its language together!

Matur suwun sanget.

Introductory Javanese Conversation: Language and Culture in Java

With the Indonesian International Student Mobility Award (IISMA), I conducted a sustainability minor program at Maastricht University. This minor program focused deeply on sustainability discourse happening right now at the UN, regarding various aspects of sustainability, be it nature, health, or environment. This was the program that really opened my eyes to how a linguistics person can collaborate in public discourse and how terminology and semantics matters for discussions on global issues.

At Singapore Polytechnic, I was trusted with representing my home country and institution as a delegate in their Temasek Foundation Specialists' Community Action and Leadership Exchange (TF SCALE), where I got to work on innovative solutions on global environmental problems as I network with fellow students and mentors from ASEAN Nations.

As a part of my undergraduate program, I was able to attend an online winter school exchange program held by KAMK Finland.

I got to improve my networking skills as well as get to know more about Human Resources within a global context

With entrepreneurship studies, I got to do a lot of public speaking training as part of my marketing course, both public speaking in Bahasa Indonesia, and English. I am also a certified senior student mentor and a campus ambassador.

With my experience at the campus, I am also trusted to represent Indonesia and my campus in multiple international forums throughout the duration of my study.

After a long selection process, I was accepted to be an English tutor at BINUS LC, here I got to help fellow students in building their public speaking and general language skills with routine online meetings.

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Teaching English to fellow Indonesian University Students as a Student Mentor. Other than that, I also guide international exchange students in their program in Indonesia. I hope to help my students sao they can master daily situations and worth though daily conversations in Indonesian.

I provide Indonesian language private tutoring that can be contracted privately by individuals or small businesses for translation services and language tutoring tailored to business and professional needs.