Intermediate Bahasa Indonesia course in Singapore
You can already get by in Indonesian. Intermediate A and B show you how Indonesian builds words, so you understand much more of what you hear and read, and say exactly what you mean. Each level is 12 lessons of 1.5 hours, with 3 to 8 learners and a native Indonesian teacher, at Tanjong Pagar or online.
Kalau ada waktu, saya mau ke Bandung akhir pekan ini.
If I have time, I want to go to Bandung this weekend.
Who starts here
Finished Basic B?
Intermediate A picks up where Basic B ends, with the same teachers and the same kind of course book.
Stuck at small talk?
You can order food and say hello, but conversations run out fast. Intermediate gives you the words to keep going.
Indonesian at work?
Meetings, messages and calls with Jakarta. Every chapter has a role play set at work.
Grew up speaking Malay?
Private lessons usually work better, so your teacher can focus on what's different.
What you'll learn in our intermediate Bahasa Indonesia course
Most Indonesian words start from a base word, with prefixes and suffixes changing the meaning. Learn the patterns and you can work out words you've never seen before.
Intermediate A
Build words from a base
- ber- for everyday verbs: main, bermain (to play)
- -an to make nouns: makan, makanan (eat, food)
- ke-…-an for things that happen to you: kehujanan (caught in the rain)
- me- for action verbs: masak, memasak (to cook)
- di- for the passive: Mobil saya dipakai Budi (Budi is using my car)
- ter- for "the most", for accidents and for states: terjatuh, tertutup (fell over, closed)
Intermediate B
The pairs that confuse most learners
- me-…-kan and me-…-i, and when to use which
- ber-…-an for doing things together: berkenalan (to get to know each other)
- pe- for people and tools: penyanyi (singer)
- pe-…-an for nouns: pekerjaan (job)
- Linking words that join ideas into longer sentences, for talking and writing
In every chapter: role plays about work, social life and travel, a passage to translate, and a short piece you write yourself.
How the intermediate classes work
Prefer one-to-one? Private lessons follow the same course book, on your schedule.
12 lessons of 1.5 hours
Each level, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, is 12 lessons of 1.5 hours.
3 to 8 learners
Small enough that you speak in every lesson, not just listen.
At Tanjong Pagar or online
Join in person at Tanjong Pagar or from home. In person, you collect the printed course book at your first lesson. Learning online? We deliver it free within Singapore. Outside Singapore, delivery is charged at cost, and we'll tell you the amount and timing before you pay.
Course book included
Your Intermediate A or Intermediate B course book is part of the fee.
One teacher for the whole level
The teacher who starts your level usually finishes it. A replacement steps in only if they're travelling, unwell or there's an emergency.
Review classes, free
Finish a level and you can rejoin later classes of that level free, as often as you like, when there's space in the class. Paying learners are placed first.
Intermediate A or B: where to start
Start at Intermediate A if:
- You've finished Basic B with us
- You can talk about your day, describe and compare things, and tell the time in Indonesian
Start at Intermediate B if:
- You've finished Intermediate A
Not sure? Ask us on WhatsApp for a short level assessment.
Finished Intermediate B? Advanced A is next.
Your teachers, and what intermediate learners say
Every class is taught by a native Indonesian teacher who teaches in English. Each of our teachers teaches every level, so your class follows the same course book whoever leads it.
Meet the teachers"I am now starting Intermediate A and thus far I notice that each chapter builds on the previous one, such as the use of vocabulary, and this is good because repetition helps learners remember and learn faster."
"Proprietary materials provided by LIH are by far the most structured, comprehensive, and understandable. For beginner students, this makes a world of difference especially when you progress to the intermediate levels, as the grammar rules can get very confusing (me-i; me-kan etc)."
"The teachers are dedicated and professional, sincere to impart whatever knowledge they have to the students. Additionally, the class is organized and the learning materials are comprehensive."
Rated 5.0 on Google. Read all reviews
What the intermediate course costs
You pay one level at a time. Start with Intermediate A, and decide on Intermediate B when you finish. The price on this page is the price you pay.
Classes take 8 learners at most, so review seats open once paying learners are placed.
Is your company paying? We can invoice it directly.
- 12 lessons of 1.5 hours
- 3 to 8 learners per class
- Free review classes for that level
- Course book included
- Tanjong Pagar classroom or online
Intermediate course questions
Do I need to finish Basic B before Intermediate A?
Intermediate A follows on from Basic B at Learn Indonesian Hub. If you learned Indonesian somewhere else, ask us on WhatsApp for a short level assessment and we'll tell you which level to join.
What will I be able to do after the intermediate levels?
You'll understand how Indonesian builds words from a base word with prefixes and suffixes, so you can work out new words and use them correctly. You'll also join ideas into longer sentences for conversations, messages and short pieces of writing.
How long do the intermediate levels take?
Each level is 12 lessons of 1.5 hours, one lesson a week, so a level takes about three months and both levels about six months.
Is intermediate Indonesian harder than the basic levels?
Yes, mainly because of prefixes and suffixes. Our course covers them one at a time, a chapter each, with role plays and exercises so you practise every pattern before moving on.
Can I repeat a level for free?
Yes. Once you finish a level, you can rejoin later classes of that level free, as often as you like, when there's space in the class.
Can I use SkillsFuture Credit for this course?
No. Learn Indonesian Hub courses can't be paid with SkillsFuture Credit. If your company is paying, we can invoice it directly. Read more about SkillsFuture and our courses
What happens in the free preview class?
The free preview is a 1-hour session on Zoom with a Learn Indonesian Hub teacher. It's a special session for new enquiries, not a seat in a running class. You'll try some Indonesian and ask your questions about the course before you decide.
Sampai jumpa di kelas.
See you in class.
Try a free 1-hour preview class
Meet a teacher, learn your first phrases and ask your questions. Online, with no commitment.