Free Bahasa Indonesia trial class
Our free trial is a 1-hour preview class on Zoom, led by our founder Iwan Yang. You'll find out how much Indonesian you already know, read your first words aloud and have a short conversation. Then you decide. No payment, no commitment.
Boleh coba dulu?
Can I try it first?
What you'll do in your free Bahasa Indonesia trial class
The hour answers the question most adults ask first: how hard is Indonesian, really?
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Find out how much you already know
Restoran. Komputer. Dokter. Taksi. You can probably read those already. Hundreds of Indonesian words look like words you know, so you start with more than you think.
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Read Indonesian words aloud
Indonesian is spelt the way it sounds. Learn the rules once and you can read words like besok (tomorrow) and belajar (learn) on sight.
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See why the grammar is simpler than you expect
Saya makan nasi goreng kemarin. I ate fried rice yesterday.
Saya mau makan nanti. I want to eat later.
The verb makan stays the same. There's no past tense to memorise.
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Have your first conversation
Say hello, give your name, ask where someone is from, and finish with terima kasih and sampai jumpa lagi.
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See what 12 lessons gets you
Basic A covers greetings, introductions, numbers and prices, food, travel, family, work and shopping. By the end, learners typically know 500 to 600 useful words and expressions.
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See how a real lesson runs
Each lesson is 1.5 hours of conversation practice, role-plays, quizzes and reading. Then ask us anything: levels, class times, online or Tanjong Pagar, group or private.
Who the free preview is for
Starting from zero
You want to hear Indonesian spoken, and try saying it yourself, before you commit to a level.
Not sure: group or private?
See how we teach, then choose the format that fits your week.
Comparing courses
Meet the teacher who wrote our course books and ask anything before you pay.
Choosing for a team
HR and L&D teams can see how we teach before arranging Indonesian classes for staff.
Free preview dates
We run one free preview a month, for a group of 3 to 8. Pick a date below and book your place. We'll send your Zoom link 3 days before the preview, and a reminder on WhatsApp the day before.
No date that suits you? Message us on WhatsApp and we'll tell you when the next one opens.
What the preview is, and what it isn't
- A special session for new learners. It isn't a seat in a class that's already running.
- It doesn't place you at a level. If you've learned some Indonesian before, ask us on WhatsApp for our short level quiz.
- It's a group session. If you'd like to try one-to-one first, book a paid private trial lesson.
What happens next
No follow-up pressure. If you'd like to continue, most beginners start at Basic A. Each level is 12 lessons of 1.5 hours, in classes of 3 to 8, at Tanjong Pagar or online.
Questions about the free trial class
Is the Bahasa Indonesia trial class really free?
Yes. The trial is a free preview class, and you don't need to sign up for a course to join.
Is the free preview a real class?
No. It's a special 1-hour session on Zoom for new learners. It's run like our lessons but separate from classes already in progress.
Who leads the free preview?
Iwan Yang, founder of Learn Indonesian Hub, leads every preview.
How often do you run the free preview?
We run a free preview once a month. You can see the next dates and book your place on this page.
How long is the preview, and how many people join?
The preview lasts 1 hour on Zoom, in a small group of 3 to 8 people.
When will I get the Zoom link?
We send your Zoom link 3 days before the preview, and a reminder on WhatsApp the day before.
Do I need to know any Indonesian?
No. The preview is made for complete beginners.
Is Bahasa Indonesia hard to learn?
For most English speakers it's one of the easier languages to start. It uses the Roman alphabet, it's spelt the way it sounds, many words look like English, and verbs don't change for past or future. The free preview shows you all four in an hour.
Will the preview tell me which level to join?
No. To check your level, ask on WhatsApp for our short online quiz. A teacher may follow up with a short call.
Can I have a free one-to-one trial instead?
The free preview is a group session. If you'd like to try one-to-one first, you can book a paid private trial lesson.
Can my company arrange a preview for our team?
Yes. If your company is considering Indonesian classes, we can arrange a separate preview for your staff. Message us on WhatsApp or call +65 6602 8211 to set it up.
Sampai jumpa di Zoom.
See you on Zoom.
Ready to try Bahasa Indonesia?
Pick a free preview date and spend an hour with Iwan on Zoom. Prefer to ask a question first? Message us on WhatsApp.