Easy grammar, tricky prefixes
No conjugation and no tones, but prefixes like me-, ber- and di- change meaning: makan (eat), dimakan (eaten). Lina explains as you go.
Learn Indonesian · 2Lingua
Learn Indonesian by speaking it. 🇮🇩
Don't just memorize words. Have real conversations with Lina — order nasi goreng at a Jakarta warung, chat with your ojek driver, join a family gathering at Lebaran. Like a tutor, but for $7 a month.
30 min/day voice • Report card after every chat • No download
See Lina in action
Lina plays the cook at a warung in Jakarta
LinaSelamat siang! Mau pesan apa?Good afternoon! What would you like to order?
YouSaya mau nasi goreng satu, tidak pedas.I'd like one fried rice, not spicy.
LinaBaik! Minumnya apa? Es teh manis?Sure! And to drink? Sweet iced tea?
✅ “Saya mau...” = perfect - the easy, polite way to order
💡 Tip: Indonesian verbs don't change for tense: add “sudah” (already) or “akan” (will). “Saya sudah makan” = I have eaten.
Why Indonesian is different
Pak and Bu
Call older men “Pak” and older women “Bu”, and use Mas or Mbak for young people. Lina adds them when you forget.
Real life, not textbook
Warungs, ojek rides, markets, family gatherings at Lebaran — not just "the cat is on the table."
What you'll learn
- Week 1Greetings for morning, midday, afternoon, evening + introductions
- Week 2Food + market - warung orders, prices, bargaining
- Week 3Family + respect - Pak, Bu, Mas, Mbak, family words
- Week 4Daily life - ojek, directions, phone calls, small talk
5 phrases you'll speak today
A free preview. Press ▶ to hear each one, then say it out loud.
- 1Selamat pagiGood morning
- 2Apa kabar?How are you?
- 3Terima kasihThank you
- 4Nama saya...My name is...
- 5Berapa harganya?How much is it?
Conversations with Lina work in Indonesian today. The phrasebook, stories and podcasts are in Spanish and German so far; more languages are coming.
Free vs paid for Indonesian
FREE
- Read this page
- The 5 phrases above
- 1 free text demo with Lina (3 min)
PAID · $7/mo
- 30 min/day voice with Lina in Indonesian
- Unlimited text chat
- Full report cards
- Full phrasebook
- Unlimited vocabulary garden
Indonesian questions
Is Indonesian hard?
It's one of the easiest Asian languages: Latin alphabet, no tones, no verb tenses. Many learners can order food within a week.
Indonesian or Malay?
Lina teaches Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia). Malaysians will understand you, though some words differ.
Does Lina know Jakarta slang?
Yes — she explains everyday Jakarta words like gue and lo when they come up.
Can I learn for travel or work?
Yes — Bali trips, Jakarta business and family visits are all scenes you can practise.