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Voice of Indonesia presents “Let’s Speak Bahasa Indonesian,” a lesson in the Indonesian language on the radio, introducing some Indonesian vocabulary and tips on how to use it in conversation. This segment is a joint initiative of Voice of Indonesia and the Language Development Agency at the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture. Today’s  topic is Musim  or ‘Season’.

Next  is a conversation between Tony and Tour Guide at Prambanan Temple area. They are talking about the season.

As usual, after the conversation, I’ll introduce some vocabulary and expressions related to the topic today. I’ll say each word slowly, and twice. You can follow after me.

There are two seasons in Indonesia, namely the dry season and the rainy season. In Indonesian language, you can say, Di Indonesia ada dua musim, yaitu musim kemarau dan musim hujan.

Another example to mention the season in your country: Di Amerika ada  empat musim, yaitu musim panas, musim semi, musim gugur dan musim dingin  which mean ‘there are four seasons in America, namely summer, winter, spring and autumn’.

This is Voice of Indonesia with “Let’s Speak Bahasa Indonesian,” a lesson in the Indonesian language on the radio, introducing some Indonesian vocabulary and tips on how to use it in conversation. This segment is a joint initiative of Voice of Indonesia and the Language Development Agency at the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture. Today’s  topic is Arah Mata Angin or ‘Wind Direction’.

Next  is a conversation about  Arah Mata Angin  or in English  ‘Wind Direction’. Tony is at Prambanan Temple area along with a tour guide, Nina.

As usual, after the conversation, I’ll introduce some vocabulary and expressions related to the topic today. I’ll say each word slowly, and twice. You can follow after me.

There are 4 wind directions in the Indonesian language. They are utara (north), timur (east), selatan (south)and barat (west).

The question which is usually asked in some tourism objects is like ‘Pintu keluar ada di mana?’ or in English where is the exit gate?. The answer are Di sebelah barat (on the west), Di sebelah utara (on the north).

When someone answers by using wind directions, you have to know where you are and of course, you also have to remember the direction of the wind in Indonesian Language.

Before we end today’s “Let's Speak Bahasa Indonesia”, for more details, let's listen to the conversation once more.

This is RRI World Service VOI with Let’s Learn Bahasa Indonesia.  A lesson in Bahasa  Indonesia or the Indonesian language on the radio,  introducing    some  Indonesian vocabulary and  guiding   you to use them in a conversation.

Let's Learn Bahasa  Indonesia is a collaboration between  Voice Of Indonesia, RRI Foreign Broadcasting Station and the Agency for Language Development, the  Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia.

Today’s topic is " SAYA MAHASISWA"  or in English,  “I’m a college student”

Next is an example of a conversation on “Saya Mahasiswa” (I’m a college student).

In Joko’s family room, Tony and Endah are talking about job. Tony wants to know what Endah does.

Tony  :Kamu kerja di mana?

Endah :Aku masih kuliah

Tony   :  Oh, kamu mahasiswa. Jurusan apa?

Endah:   Jurusan Geografi

I’ll introduce some phrases and vocabulary related to today’s topic which is “Saya mahasiswa” (2x) or “I’m a college student”. I’ll say every sentence 2 times and you can repeat after me.

When Endah is asked by Tony about her job, she answers, “Aku masih kuliah” (2x) Which means “Im still at college”. Ususally, when somebody in Indonesia says he is a college student, he would  say:

“Saya mahasiswa Jurusan ekonomi” (2x) Which means I’m a student majoring in Economics.  ……………

- “Saya mahasiswa Universitas Indonesia” (2x) Which means “I’m a University of Indonesia student.”

If he says he studies at a University or college the phrase used is  : “Saya kuliah di………” (2x) Which means “I study at ….” Ten mention the name of university or college.

Example: ”Saya kuliah di ITB”  (2x) Which means “I study at ITB.” 

If you are asked about your job, while you don’t work nor study, you can answer ”Saya tidak bekerja” (2x dalam bahasa Indonesia) Which means  “I don’t work” or “I have no job”. Or if you have just graduated, you can say,“Saya baru lulus kuliah dan sekarang sedang mencari pekerjaan.” (2x) Which means “I have just graduated and now  is looking for a job.”

If you are a student the usual questions are:

-      “Kamu kuliah di mana?” (2x) Which means “Where do you study?”

-      “Jurusan apa?” (2x) Which means  “Whatr major?”

-      “Semester berapa?” (2x) Which means  “What semester?”

Example to describe your study:, “Saya mahasiswa Jurusan Hubungan Internasional, tingkat dua, semester tiga di Universitas Bali.” (2x) Which means  “I’m a student of International Relations , second year, third semester  at Bali University.” 

Before ending LLBI today, let’s listen to the conversation once again.

Tony  : Kamu kerja di mana?

Endah :Aku masih kuliah

Tony    :  Oh, kamu mahasiswa. Jurusan apa?

Endah :    Jurusan Geografi

That was today’s edition of Let's Speak Bahasa  Indonesia. Hopefully it  can be useful for those of you who want to know more about  Bahasa Indonesia. Let's meet  again tomorrow with a different topic.

Sampai berjumpa lagi. (Till we meet again).

A lesson in Bahasa Indonesia or the Indonesian language on the radio, which introduces   some Indonesian vocabulary and guides you to use them in a conversation. The segment of Let's Speak Indonesia is a cooperation of RRI World Service Voice Of Indonesia, with the Language Development Agency, the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture. Today’s topic is "Mohon Maaf" or in English, “Apologize”.

Next is a conversation about "Mohon Maaf" or in English ‘Apologize’. As usual I’ll say every sentence slowly, twice, and you can follow after me. Eid Al-Fitr has passed three days ago. Tony also commemorated the holiday at Joko’s house. He congratulated the Eid holiday to Joko and Dina, Joko’s wife.

Conversation (sudah direkam):

Tony       :   Selamat hari raya Idul Fitri

Joko       :   Terima kasih. Saya mohon maaf atas semua kesalahan saya

Tony       :   Sama-sama. Saya juga minta maaf , ya.

After the conversation, now I’ll introduce some vocabularies and idioms related to the topic today.

To ask congratulation for a commemoration like religious holiday or other important days you can use the word “selamat” in English congratulation or happy anniversary. For example “Selamat Hari Raya Idhul Fitri 2X in English “Happy Eid al-Fitr Holiday” , “Selamat Tahun Baru” 2X in English “Happy New Year” , “Selamat Ulang Tahun” 2X in English “Happy Birthday”.

During Eid al-fitr muslims apologize each other. They usually use expression “saya mohon maaf atas semua kesalahan saya” 2X in english “I apologize for all my mistakes”.

The expression can also be used in a daily activity. If you accidentally step someone’s foot, you can say, “Saya minta maaf” or “maaf ya” 2x in English "I am sorry". Expression “mohon maaf” is more polite than “maaf ya”. “Maaf ya” is usually used in a relaxed situation with friends. While “mohon maaf” is usually used in a formal situation.

Eid al-Fitr in Indonesia also called Lebaran. On this day Muslims visit family homes, relatives, and neighbors to get together and hospitality. They apologize for any intentionally or un-intentionally wrongdoing.