For teachers
Kenalkan
Level 1 (Years 5–8)
Kenalkan consists of eight videos in which Alifa, Amy, Anik, Bella, Irisha, Josie, Tate and Widi introduce themselves in Indonesian (duration [each video]: 1 minute or less).
‘Word is out that you are studying Indonesian. These people have uploaded short videos in which they introduce themselves.’
The language used in the introductions is standard spoken Indonesian. In some cases full verb forms have been used and in other cases me~ and ber~ prefixes have been dropped.
Language structures include:
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Saya berumur ... tahun
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Saya tinggal di ...
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Hobi saya ...
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Makanan favorit saya ...
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Pada akhir minggu saya suka ...
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Dalam keluarga saya ada ...
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Mata pelajaran favorit saya ...
The translation of Basa basi, the title of this resource, is a little complicated. Like many concepts it is difficult to translate directly. It has connotations of small talk or chit chat but also involves notions of appropriate social conventions (including phrases of greeting etc), courtesy and politeness.
A good explanation of appropriate behaviour is demonstrated in the Language Learning Space video on cultural dos and don'ts. It shows many of the mistakes a culturally unaware visitor makes when visiting an Indonesian family.
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Practise self-introductions in class.
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Conduct a class survey of student hobbies.
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Write an email in Indonesian to a new friend, introducing yourself and giving some personal information.
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Make a video to introduce yourself and upload it to a class site.
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Research the Indonesian food mentioned in the videos, for example, lemper, lontong, cendol, mie goreng, bakso.
Education resources:
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How are you? at Languages Online (State of Victoria, DEECD)
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Favourite pastimes and pets at Languages Online (State of Victoria, DEECD)
Wikipedia:
Other links:
Suka pizza?
Level 1 (Years 7–8)
In Suka pizza?, Melissa and a friend are at Melissa’s house. It is late in the afternoon and they are hungry, unable to wait until Melissa's mother comes home with dinner (duration: 3:34).
‘Find out what happens when Melissa and Endah decide to order pizza.’
The language used in Suka pizza? is standard spoken Indonesian. In some cases full verb forms have been used and in other cases me~ prefixes have been dropped, for example, memesan and pesan.
The conversation includes ordering and talking about food, expressing likes and dislikes and giving personal descriptions. Key words include lapar, coba, ganteng, halal, pesan, habis and kenyang.
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Conduct a class survey of favourite foods. What is the most popular food in the class? What is the most unusual food in the class?
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Write a menu in Indonesian.
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Role-play a scene in a restaurant ordering food with two other friends. Find out which food/s your friends like. Make a video of the role-play and upload it to a class site.
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In Indonesian, write a conversation that takes place after Melissa's mother arrives home. For example, how do the girls explain that they are no longer hungry?
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Imagine you are Endah. Retell events through her eyes.
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Research fast food in Indonesia. Which international chains operate? What are some Indonesian fast food operators? To what extent have these fast food outlets adapted to Indonesian society?
Sudah siap?
Level 2 (Years 7–9)
Sudah siap? looks at one family's morning routine. The characters are the mother, teenage daughter Nitra and younger brother Agus (duration: 4:55).
‘Nitra and Agus wake up and get ready for the day. Is this like a typical morning in your house?’
The language used in Sudah siap? is standard spoken Indonesian. In some cases full verb forms have been used and in other cases me~ prefixes have been dropped, for example, menyisir and sisir, mencuci and cuci.
The conversation includes vocabulary related to getting dressed, bathroom routine, breakfast, preparing for school , imperatives and expressing likes and dislikes. Key phrases include sabar dulu, sarapan, siap, cepat, perlu and jangan lupa.
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Conduct a class survey of breakfast foods. What is the most popular breakfast food in the class?
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Interview a friend about his or her morning routine. Then write a report comparing that routine with your own.
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Role-play a scene about a typical morning routine. Make a video of the role-play and upload it to a class site.
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Imagine that you are Agus. In Indonesian, write the text of a conversation with a friend in which you describe what happened that morning.
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Imagine you are Nitra. Write a diary entry or an email to a friend in which you describe what happened that morning.
Beli tiket
Level 2 (Years 7–9)
In Beli tiket, Josh speaks to his friend Eddi, who will be going back to Indonesia at the end of January. (duration: 2:51).
‘Josh and Eddi decide to go and see a cricket match. What arrangements do they make?’
The language used in Beli tiket is standard spoken Indonesian. In some cases full verb forms have been used and in other cases me~ prefixes have been dropped, for example, nonton.
The conversation includes questions and answers related to making arrangements, prices and transport. Key words include bermain, lawan, ikut, menonton, mahal, pengalaman, pertandingan and bagaimana.
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Conduct a class survey of holiday activities. Then write a brief report in Indonesian of the results.
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Role-play a scene with a friend about making arrangements to attend an event. Make a video of the role-play and upload it to a class site.
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Research transport options in Indonesia.
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Interview a friend about a recent sporting or cultural event.
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Imagine you are Eddi. Write an email to your family in which you describe what happened.
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In a small group, role-play the conversation that occurs when Ben arrives at the station.
Akhir minggu
Level 3 (Years 10–11)
In Akhir minggu, two friends, Tono and Novi, discuss their weekend plans. They are both approximately 17 years old (duration: 2:35).
‘Tono rings Novi to find out her plans for the weekend. Will they find a time to go out together?’
The language used in Akhir minggu is standard spoken Indonesian.
The conversation includes vocabulary related to making arrangements, birthdays, films, extending invitations and gently declining invitations. Key phrases include rencana, maaf ya, bagaimana kalau, urusan keluarga, lain kali saja, pacar and pacaran.
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Survey your classmates about their plans for the weekend.
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Imagine you are Novi. Either write your diary entry for the weekend or email a friend recounting your weekend activities.
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Role-play a scene with a friend about making arrangements for the weekend. Make a video of the role-play and upload it to a class site.
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Imagine you are Tono. Write an email to a friend in which you describe your conversation with Novi.
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In a group, think of some situations where you might use the expression Ya begitulah ... mungkin lain kali saja ya.
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Imagine a meeting between Novi and Tono in six weeks. In a small group, write the script of their conversation.
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Watch the Language Learning Space video Movie date disaster. Compare it with Akhir minggu. Comment on any similarities or differences with particular reference to the language.
Indonesian support resources (NSW DoE)
Movie date disaster (Language Learning Space)
Siswa baru
Level 3 (Years 10–12)
In Siswa baru, Siti is a little anxious about meeting the principal, Ms Jones (duration: 3:47).
‘Siti, the new exchange student, and Amy meet the school principal. What do they discuss during their meeting?’
The language used in Siswa baru is standard spoken Indonesian. Compared to the other videos in Basa basi the register is more formal and the language and structures are more complex.
The conversation includes questions and answers related to school and friends, language proficiency, settling in to a new environment and differences between school in Australia and Indonesia. Key phrases include siswa pertukaran. mengobral, kaku, santai, lancar, saya yakin, menyesuaikan diri, lingkungan yang baru and jangan malu.
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In a group discuss how Siti felt before meeting the principal and whether these feelings were justified.
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Discuss the language used in this video and compare it with the language used in Beli tiket. Find examples to support your answer.
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Role-play an interview with a new exchange student at your school.
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Imagine you are Siti. Write an email to your family in which you describe your first few days at your new school.
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Imagine that you are Siti and almost a year has passed since your arrival at school. Write an article in Indonesian for the class magazine about your experiences over the past year.
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