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Indonesian is one of the friendliest languages to start: Latin script, no tones, no verb conjugations. Affixes (me-, ber-, -kan, -i) are where the fun is.

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A1 A1 · Beginner

A1✈️ TravelLiburan ke BaliHoliday to BaliA young Indonesian girl flies to Bali for the first time with her family and feels very excited when she sees the beach and the blue sea.AI · unreviewed· 27 wordsA1🍜 Food & cookingMie Ayam KesukaankuMy Favorite Chicken NoodleA young girl describes her favorite simple Indonesian dish and how she enjoys it with her family after school.AI · unreviewed· 42 wordsA1☕ Daily lifeKopi Pagi di WarungMorning Coffee at the Small ShopAndi enjoys his simple morning routine of drinking coffee at a small neighborhood warung, where he chats with the friendly owner and feels happy befo…AI · unreviewed· 39 words

A2 A2 · Elementary

A2💌 Friendship & loveSahabat dan Surat RahasiaBest Friend and the Secret LetterAndi finds a mysterious letter from his best friend Sinta and discovers her hidden feelings, teaching him that true friendship can bloom into somethi…AI · unreviewed· 49 wordsA2☕ Daily lifeKopi Pagi di WarungMorning Coffee at the Small ShopAndi enjoys his simple morning routine of drinking coffee at a small neighborhood warung, where he chats with the friendly owner and starts his day h…AI · unreviewed· 42 wordsA2🍜 Food & cookingMembuat Mie Goreng SpesialMaking Special Fried NoodlesAndi surprises his little sister by cooking her favourite fried noodles with extra vegetables and a special sauce. A warm family moment in the kitche…AI · unreviewed· 40 words

B1 B1 · Intermediate

B1🏮 Culture & traditionsLampion Merah di Kampung LamaThe Red Lantern in the Old VillageA young woman returns to her grandmother's village during the annual lantern festival and rediscovers the deeper meaning behind a family tradition.AI · unreviewed· 82 wordsB1✈️ TravelPetualangan di Bali yang Tak TerlupakanAn Unforgettable Adventure in BaliA young traveler arrives in Bali for the first time and experiences both the beauty of the island and an unexpected challenge during a solo trip to t…AI · unreviewed· 97 wordsB1📖 Short storiesRahasia Pohon ManggaThe Secret of the Mango TreeA young boy discovers an old mango tree that seems to give fruit at the wrong season. When he shares its unusual harvest with his village, he learns…AI · unreviewed· 59 words

B2 B2 · Upper intermediate

B2💼 Work & businessBisnis Kopi yang Tak TerdugaThe Unexpected Coffee BusinessA young office worker in Jakarta quits her job to start a small coffee business with her uncle, facing challenges but discovering unexpected success…AI · unreviewed· 97 wordsB2🕵️ MysteryRahasia di Balik Lukisan LamaThe Secret Behind the Old PaintingA young art restorer in Yogyakarta discovers a hidden message in an antique painting, leading her to uncover a decades-old family mystery involving l…AI · unreviewed· 71 wordsB2🏮 Culture & traditionsLampu Merah yang Menyimpan RahasiaThe Red Lantern That Holds a SecretA young woman returns to her grandmother's house in a traditional Javanese village during the full moon and discovers the deeper meaning behind the r…AI · unreviewed· 69 words

C1 C1 · Advanced

C1🔬 Science & techRahasia di Balik Layar PonselThe Secret Behind the Phone ScreenA young engineer discovers an unexpected connection between quantum entanglement and the touch sensitivity of her smartphone, leading to a breakthrou…AI · unreviewed· 92 wordsC1🏛️ HistoryBayangan di Balik Monumen NasionalShadows Behind the National MonumentA young historian experiences an unexpected emotional connection while exploring the Monas at night, uncovering the human stories behind Indonesia's…AI · unreviewed· 85 wordsC1📰 News-stylePeneliti Temukan Kota Hilang di KalimantanResearchers Discover Lost City in KalimantanIndonesian archaeologists uncover an ancient, sophisticated settlement hidden deep in the Borneo rainforest, challenging previous assumptions about t…AI · unreviewed· 79 words

C2 C2 · Mastery

C2📰 News-styleKorupsi di Balik Senyuman PejabatCorruption Behind the Official's SmileIn a tense investigative report, a veteran journalist confronts a high-ranking official whose polished public image hides a web of corruption, leadin…AI · unreviewed· 111 wordsC2🏮 Culture & traditionsLampion Merah yang Tak Pernah PadamThe Red Lantern That Never Goes OutOn a quiet evening in a traditional Chinese quarter of Jakarta, an old woman shares with her curious granddaughter the deeper meaning behind the red…AI · unreviewed· 100 wordsC2📖 Short storiesBayangan di Balik PintuThe Shadow Behind the DoorA young writer in a creaky old house discovers that the mysterious shadow lurking behind his study door is not a ghost, but a reflection of his own f…AI · unreviewed· 77 words

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Indonesian uses Latin alphabet, no tones. Tap a word to see its root and affixes; explanations show how me- and -kan change meaning.

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