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:

• Saya berumur ... tahun

• Saya tinggal di ...

• Hobi saya ...

• Makanan favorit saya ...

• Pada akhir minggu saya suka ...

• Dalam keluarga saya ada ...

• 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'ts¹. It shows many of the mistakes a culturally unaware visitor makes when visiting an Indonesian family.

• Practise self-introductions in class.

• Conduct a class survey of student hobbies.

• Write an email in Indonesian to a new friend, introducing yourself and giving some personal information.

• Make a video to introduce yourself and upload it to a class site.

• Research the Indonesian food mentioned in the videos, for example, lemper, lontong, cendol, mie goreng, bakso.

Activities – Kenalkan (.pdf 126kB)

Responses to activities – Kenalkan (.pdf 133kB)

Education resources:

• Indonesian support resources (NSW DoE)²

• How are you?³ at Languages Online⁴ (State of Victoria, DEECD)

• Favourite pastimes and pets⁵ at Languages Online⁴ (State of Victoria, DEECD)

Wikipedia:

• List of Indonesian dishes⁶

• Indonesian cuisine⁷

• Lontong⁸

• Cendol⁹

• Mie goreng¹⁰

• Bakso¹¹

• Satay¹²

Other links:

• Tasty indonesian food¹³

• 30 Delicious Indonesian dishes you need to try (Buzzfeed Community)¹⁴

• 30 Indonesian traditional culinary icons (YouTube video)¹⁵

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.

• 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?

• Write a menu in Indonesian.

• 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.

• 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?

• Imagine you are Endah. Retell events through her eyes.

• 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?

Activities – Suka pizza? (.pdf 126kB)

Responses to activities– Suka pizza? (.pdf 129kB)

California Fried Chicken (Wikipedia)¹⁶

McDonald's Indonesia¹⁷

HokBen¹⁸

Dunkin' Donuts Indonesia¹⁹

Pizza Hut (Indonesia)²⁰

Domino’s Pizza (Indonesia)²¹

Kebab Turki Baba Rafi²²

Klenger Burger²³

AEF Years 7-8 Indonesian: Exploring MasterChef Indonesia²⁴

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.

• Conduct a class survey of breakfast foods. What is the most popular breakfast food in the class?

• Interview a friend about his or her morning routine. Then write a report comparing that routine with your own.

• Role-play a scene about a typical morning routine. Make a video of the role-play and upload it to a class site.

• Imagine that you are Agus. In Indonesian, write the text of a conversation with a friend in which you describe what happened that morning.

• Imagine you are Nitra. Write a diary entry or an email to a friend in which you describe what happened that morning.

Activities – Sudah siap? (.pdf 129kB)

Responses to activities – Sudah siap? (.pdf 174kB)

Indonesian support resources (NSW DoE)²

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.

• Conduct a class survey of holiday activities. Then write a brief report in Indonesian of the results.

• 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.

• Research transport options in Indonesia.

• Interview a friend about a recent sporting or cultural event.

• Imagine you are Eddi. Write an email to your family in which you describe what happened.

• In a small group, role-play the conversation that occurs when Ben arrives at the station.

Activities – Beli tiket (.pdf 119kB)

Responses to activities – Beli tiket (.pdf 125kB)

Traditional and modern public transport in Jakarta, Indonesia²⁵

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.

• Survey your classmates about their plans for the weekend.

• Imagine you are Novi. Either write your diary entry for the weekend or email a friend recounting your weekend activities.

• 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.

• Imagine you are Tono. Write an email to a friend in which you describe your conversation with Novi.

• In a group, think of some situations where you might use the expression Ya begitulah ... mungkin lain kali saja ya.

• Imagine a meeting between Novi and Tono in six weeks. In a small group, write the script of their conversation.

• Watch the Language Learning Space video Movie date disaster²⁶. Compare it with Akhir minggu. Comment on any similarities or differences with particular reference to the language.

Activities – Akhir minggu (.pdf 144kB)

Responses to Activities – Akhir minggu (.pdf 146kB)

Indonesian support resources (NSW DoE)²

Movie date disaster²⁶ (Language Learning Space)

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.

• In a group discuss how Siti felt before meeting the principal and whether these feelings were justified.

• Discuss the language used in this video and compare it with the language used in Beli tiket. Find examples to support your answer.

• Role-play an interview with a new exchange student at your school.

• Imagine you are Siti. Write an email to your family in which you describe your first few days at your new school.

• 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.

Activities – Siswa baru (.pdf 144kB)

Responses to activities – Siswa baru (.pdf 157kB)

Buka telinga ya²⁷ (Scootle)