163 short dialogues and stories, graded A1 to B1, each one printed line by line with its English. Words stick when they turn up inside something you can nearly read already.
Level A1
Maaf, Pak, Excuse Me, Sir A customer greets a seller, asks for help and leaves politely.
Keluarga Saya, My Family Budi introduces the people in his family from oldest to youngest.
Pagi Hari, In the Morning A learner follows a short morning routine before going to work.
Bola di Dekat Jalan, The Ball Near the Road Two friends find their ball near a rock and keep playing.
Kabar untuk Besok, News for Tomorrow Two friends confirm tomorrow's time before saying goodbye.
Kunci di Dalam Kotak, The Key in the Box A missing key turns up in a box of everyday things.
Nomor Saya, My Number A new classmate repeats a number slowly so a friend can write it down.
Sarapan untuk Dua Orang, Breakfast for Two Two friends make a small breakfast from food they already have.
Harga Tas Ini, The Price of This Bag A customer asks the price, gets a small discount and pays in cash.
Cara Membaca Huruf Indonesia, How to Read Indonesian Letters A teacher helps a learner hear three important Indonesian sounds.
Kenalan di Kelas, Meeting in Class Two classmates exchange names, hometowns and details about their class.
Teman Datang Makan, A Friend Comes to Eat A host cooks while a friend arrives early and offers to help.
Tas Siapa?, Whose Bag Is It? Two classmates use basic question words to return a lost bag.
Dari Hotel ke Stasiun, From the Hotel to the Station A hotel guest asks which places to pass on the way to the station.
Ikut Makan Malam?, Coming to Dinner? A friend gives clear yes, no and maybe answers to a dinner invitation.
Bantuan di Stasiun, Help at the Station A traveller asks for slow Indonesian and finds the right platform.
Buku di Rumah, The Book at Home A student forgets a book and a classmate helps solve the problem.
Kotak yang Berat, The Heavy Box Two friends move boxes and discover that the small one is the heavy one.
Foto Kelas Baru, The New Class Photo A learner identifies the people in a new class photo.
Makan dengan Siapa?, Who Are We Eating With? Two friends connect simple ideas while arranging dinner.
Buah untuk Sarapan, Fruit for Breakfast Two friends choose fruit, milk and a simple breakfast at a stall.
Pesan Sebelum Bermain, A Message Before Playing A child finishes brushing their teeth before replying to a friend and going out to play.
Latihan Bunyi di Kaca, Sound Practice in the Mirror A learner watches mouth position in a mirror while practising Indonesian sounds.
Level A2
Di Pasar, At the Market Bargaining for fruit at a traditional market.
Teman Baru, A New Friend Meeting someone new on the beach in Bali.
Naik Ojek, Taking a Motorcycle Taxi Catching a motorcycle taxi to get across town.
Hujan di Bali, Rain in Bali Caught in a sudden downpour while exploring.
Di Kafe, At the Café Ordering coffee and chatting about the weather.
Tersesat di Kota, Lost in the City Asking a stranger for directions.
Satu Hari, Tiga Waktu, One Day, Three Times Two friends arrange a full travel day by checking morning, midday and evening times.
Harga Kemeja Batik, The Price of a Batik Shirt A customer asks for a lower price and reaches a fair agreement.
Naik Mobil di Jakarta, A Ride in Jakarta A passenger confirms the car, adjusts the route and pays after arriving.
Pesan Makanan Lewat Aplikasi, Ordering Food Through an App Ordering dinner through a delivery app and chatting with the driver about address details.
Di Puskesmas Pagi, At the Community Clinic Registering at a neighbourhood health clinic in polite Indonesian, with queue numbers and basic symptoms.
Alamat Pak RT, The Neighbourhood Head's Address A resident asks a neighbour for an address and checks each direction before leaving.
Paket di Belakang Rak, The Package Behind the Shelf A resident and a security guard carefully trace a package that was put behind the wrong shelf.
Tetangga Baru di Arisan, The New Neighbour at the Gathering At a neighbourhood gathering, two friends work out how the new guests know one another.
Potong Rambut di Barbershop, Getting a Haircut at a Barbershop Explaining a haircut clearly: short, tidy, not too much off the top, and confirming the price.
Masak Nasi Goreng Bersama, Cooking Fried Rice Together A friend teaches you to cook fried rice, explaining each ingredient as you go.
Makan Siang di Kantor, Lunch at the Office Two colleagues decide where to eat lunch and what to order.
Demam Sejak Kemarin, A Fever Since Yesterday A patient explains simple symptoms and receives clear next steps.
Beli Baju untuk Kerja, Buying Clothes for Work Choosing an outfit for a first day at work, and asking to try things on.
Hobi Baru Hari Sabtu, A New Saturday Hobby Two friends choose one new activity they can enjoy together.
Anak Kambing Hilang, The Missing Kid Goat A child helps a farmer find a young goat hiding near other animals.
Salah Kirim Pesan, A Message Sent to the Wrong Person A worried friend calms down after a harmless messaging mistake.
Hari Sibuk di Rumah, A Busy Day at Home Two housemates split the chores and plan a small dinner for friends.
Siapa Bisa Memperbaiki Atap?, Who Can Fix the Roof? Neighbours choose the right tradesperson to repair a leaking roof.
Wifi Mati Lagi, The Wifi Is Down Again Getting the internet working again in a rented room, step by step.
Kapan Kamu Libur?, When Are You Off? Two friends try to find a day and a month when both are free.
Rumah Barunya Bagus Tidak?, Is the New House Nice? Describing a friend's new house and the neighbourhood around it.
Dari Check-in ke Gerbang, From Check-In to the Gate A traveller checks in, passes immigration and finds the correct gate for a flight.
Melihat Kamar Kos, Viewing a Rented Room Looking around a room for rent and checking what comes with it.
Jalan Pagi di Pulau, A Morning Walk on the Island A visitor follows a local through a garden, forest and hill as the morning sky changes.
Payung untuk Sore Ini, An Umbrella for This Afternoon Two neighbours prepare for a storm after a clear morning turns dark.
Naik Apa ke Sana?, How Do We Get There? Comparing ways to travel across the city and out to an island.
Sambal Terlalu Pedas, The Sambal Is Too Spicy A customer changes an order after learning that the sambal is very spicy.
Main Bola Sore Hari, Football in the Afternoon Getting a game together, choosing teams and keeping score.
Gambar Orang yang Lucu, A Funny Drawing of a Person A child fixes a funny drawing by adding the missing body parts.
Siap-siap ke Kondangan, Getting Ready for a Wedding Choosing what to wear to a wedding, from the outfit to the accessories.
Kopi Panas, Teh Dingin, Hot Coffee, Cold Tea A customer orders two simple drinks and pays at a neighbourhood warung.
Meja Kerja Berantakan, A Messy Desk Tidying a desk and finding everything that had gone missing on it.
Maaf, Saya Belum Lancar, Sorry, I Am Not Fluent Yet Asking someone to slow down and explaining that you are still learning.
Dinding Biru atau Hijau?, Blue or Green Walls? Two housemates test colours before painting a small room.
Sarapan di Pinggir Jalan, Breakfast by the Roadside Ordering breakfast to eat in or take away at a roadside stall.
Kabar yang Mengejutkan, Surprising News Reacting to a friend's big news with everyday exclamations.
Aturan di Kolam Renang, Rules at the Swimming Pool A pool attendant helps a young swimmer move safely around the water.
Olahraga Favorit Kamu Apa?, What Is Your Favourite Sport? Comparing favourite sports and deciding what to play at the weekend.
Belanja untuk Semua Orang, Shopping for Everyone Two housemates divide a shopping list and use linking words to keep it organised.
Cari Rumah Cat Jingga, Looking for the Orange House Finding a house by its colour, with directions given street by street.
Libur Hari Jumat, A Day Off on Friday Two colleagues move a meeting after checking the day, month and time.
Sewa Sepeda Motor, Renting a Motorbike Renting a motorbike, paying up front and asking about the roads.
Malam Nonton Film di Rumah, Film Night at Home Friends choose a film, sort out the wifi password and settle in.
Cari Sepatu dan Celana, Looking for Shoes and Trousers Bargaining for shoes and trousers at a busy market stall.
Mendaki Pagi-pagi, An Early Morning Hike Two friends hike up a hill at dawn and talk about staying fit.
Antre di Bioskop, Queueing at the Cinema Two friends queue for a film, find it sold out and make another plan.
Hewan di Kampung, Animals in the Village A child and a farmer notice where familiar animals live around a village.
Ojek Tanpa Sinyal, A Ride Without Signal A passenger and driver find each other when the phone signal disappears.
Tugas Belum Selesai, The Assignment Is Not Finished A student asks a teacher for help before an important presentation.
Jaket Terlalu Tipis, The Jacket Is Too Thin A customer compares two jackets and chooses the practical one.
Peta untuk Naik Perahu, A Map for the Boat Trip A tourist buys the small things needed for a boat trip.
Tempat Pesta Berubah, The Party Venue Changes Two organisers solve a venue problem before a birthday event.
Tas Tertinggal di Bus, A Bag Left on the Bus A student and a driver recover a bag before the next bus leaves.
Makan Siang Tanpa Daging, Lunch Without Meat A customer asks which Indonesian dishes are suitable for a meat-free lunch.
Alergi Makanan Laut, A Seafood Allergy A diner checks a soup carefully before ordering because of an allergy.
Hari Orientasi Kampus, Campus Orientation Day A new student follows a simple orientation schedule and asks for help when tired.
Reservasi Wisata Kota, A City Tour Reservation A hotel guest checks out and confirms the practical details of a city tour.
Peralatan Dapur Baru, New Kitchen Equipment A cook shows a helper which tool to use for each part of a simple meal.
Level B1
Liburan ke Gunung, Mountain Holiday A weekend trip to the mountains with friends.
Cerita Nenek, Grandmother's Story A grandmother shares stories from her youth.
Kopi di Ubud, Coffee in Ubud Learning about Indonesian coffee culture in a Ubud café.
Memesan Hotel, Booking a Hotel Booking a room over the phone.
Di Dokter, At the Doctor's Describing symptoms at a clinic.
Rencana Hari Sabtu, Saturday's Plan Two friends put a Saturday plan in order and agree on what each person will do.
Wawancara Kerja, Job Interview A first job interview exchange.
Si Kancil dan Buaya, The Mouse Deer and the Crocodiles The classic Indonesian folk tale. Clever Kancil the mouse deer wants to cross a crocodile-filled river, and tricks the crocodiles into becoming his bridge. The defining Indonesian children's story.
Timun Mas, The Golden Cucumber A beloved Indonesian folk tale about a brave girl born from a magic cucumber who outwits a giant using four enchanted pouches from her mother.
Menanyakan Sewa Kos, Asking About the Rent A renter checks the price, facilities and house rules before deciding.
Gigi Sakit, A Painful Tooth A patient describes a toothache and agrees on the next safe step.
Kamar Terlalu Ribut, The Room Is Too Noisy A guest reports two room problems and accepts a quieter replacement.
Makan Malam dengan Keluarga Nina, Dinner with Nina's Family Alex meets Nina's parents, brings a gift and follows their lead at dinner.
Olahraga Pagi di Taman, Morning Exercise in the Park A trainer walks you through a warm up and you discover which muscles ache.
Wawancara Kerja Pertama, A First Job Interview An interview covering the contract, salary, schedule and leave.
Buka Rekening di Bank, Opening a Bank Account Opening an account, changing money and learning where the ATM is.
Menurut Saya Begini, In My Opinion Two colleagues disagree politely about a decision and find common ground.
Meminjam Buku di Perpustakaan, Borrowing a Book at the Library Borrowing books, returning them late, and choosing what to read next.
Cita-cita Kamu Apa?, What Do You Want to Become? A conversation about dreams, choices, mistakes and what really matters.
Motor Rusak di Jalan, A Broken Motorbike A mechanic checks a broken motorbike, explains the fault and fixes it.
Memperbaiki Panggung Pesta, Fixing the Party Stage A team leader accepts responsibility after a party decoration falls and guides the repair.
Kabar Teman Lama, News About an Old Friend Catching up on who has married, separated or met someone new.
Hasil Ujian Sudah Keluar, The Exam Results Are Out A student and lecturer discuss results, a scholarship and what to study next.
Membantu Tetangga Pindah, Helping a Neighbour Move Helping carry furniture, lending tools and agreeing who does what.
Orang Baru di Kantor, The New Person at the Office Describing a new colleague and what makes someone good to work with.
Dompet yang Hilang, The Missing Wallet A worried customer learns that an honest stranger returned a missing wallet.
Rencana Liburan Keluarga, Planning a Family Holiday A family compares destinations, weighs the cost and decides together.
Periksa di Klinik, A Check-up at the Clinic Booking an appointment, describing symptoms and getting a prescription.
Naik Gunung Pertama Kali, Climbing a Mountain for the First Time A guide describes the route up a volcano and what you will see.
Rapat Tim Proyek, A Project Team Meeting A team discusses a problem, compares options and agrees who does what.
Masak untuk Tamu, Cooking for Guests Step by step cooking instructions given over the phone.
Obrolan di Warung Kopi, Talking at the Coffee Stall Two friends talk about the world, the government and what skills matter.
Kunci Saya Hilang, I Have Lost My Key Losing a bag on the bus and reporting it, step by step.
Siapa Ini di Foto?, Who Is This in the Photo? Going through an old family photo and explaining how everyone is related.
Kerja Bakti di Kampung, Community Work Day Neighbours clean up the neighbourhood together and share the jobs.
Malam di Desa, Night in the Village Sitting outside at night in a village, noticing the small creatures around.
Belajar Berlayar, Learning to Sail A fisherman teaches a visitor the basics of handling a small boat.
Kelas Memasak untuk Turis, A Cooking Class for Visitors A cooking teacher explains a dish and answers questions from visitors.
Antrean Khusus Hari Ini, Today's Special Queue A guide uses everyday particles and emphasis while organising visitors into groups.
Hitung-hitungan di Toko, Doing the Sums at the Shop A shopkeeper and a customer work out a bulk price together.
Data di Handphone Hilang, Losing the Data on a Phone A phone stops working and a technician explains what can be recovered.
Belajar Peribahasa, Learning Indonesian Sayings A teacher explains a few common Indonesian sayings and what they mean.
Sampai di Bandara Internasional, Arriving at the International Airport Going through immigration, collecting luggage and finding the exit.
Adat dan Tradisi di Sini, Customs and Traditions Here A host explains local customs, greetings and what to bring as a guest.
Lapor Kehilangan ke Polisi, Reporting a Theft to the Police Reporting a stolen phone and learning the emergency numbers.
Taman atau Tempat Parkir?, A Park or a Car Park? Two neighbours disagree politely about an empty lot and find an idea they can both support.
Kerja dari Rumah, Working from Home Two colleagues talk about deadlines, working hours and staying sane at home.
Menerima Tamu di Rumah, Receiving Guests at Home A host welcomes guests, shows them around and offers refreshments.
Ungkapan yang Pakai Anggota Badan, Expressions That Use Body Parts A teacher explains idioms built from body words and when to use them.
Kelas Tata Bahasa, A Grammar Class A teacher explains the small connecting words that hold sentences together.
Memilih Klub Sekolah, Choosing a School Club A teacher helps a student turn several interests into one clear decision.
Pelajaran tentang Bumi, A Lesson About the Earth A geography lesson about continents, deserts and the land we live on.
Dongeng Ratu dan Nelayan, The Tale of the Queen and the Fisherman A grandmother tells a moral tale about a fisherman whose honesty prevents a war.
Pesta Kejutan untuk Ibu, A Surprise Party for Mum Siblings organise a surprise party and count who is coming.
Pelayanan di Restoran, Service at the Restaurant A manager trains a new waiter on how to look after guests.
Pinjam Uang dari Teman, Borrowing Money from a Friend An honest conversation about a debt, a plane ticket and paying it back.
Les Matematika Sore, An Afternoon Maths Lesson A tutor walks a student through a word problem step by step.
Bunyi dan Penekanan, Sounds and Stress A teacher explains how consonants and stress keep Indonesian words clear.
Pesan Belum Dibalas, The Unanswered Message Two colleagues clear up an unanswered message without sounding demanding.
Oleh-oleh di Bandara, Souvenirs at the Airport A traveller checks the price before buying a last-minute gift.
Rumah di Ujung Barat, The House at the Western End A visitor follows precise directions to a house at the edge of a village.
Kerja di Kantor atau Rumah?, Work at the Office or at Home? Two colleagues compare office and remote work before proposing a compromise.
Hujan di Kebun Binatang, Rain at the Zoo Keepers move the animals to shelter when a storm arrives suddenly.
Pertunjukan Budaya, The Cultural Performance A visitor follows a cultural programme through several buildings and traditional art forms.
Jatuh di Kebun, A Fall in the Garden A gardener seeks prompt medical care after a fall causes pain and chest heaviness.
Pameran Belum Siap, The Exhibition Is Not Ready A community team solves a safety and budget problem before an exhibition opens.
Foto Keluarga Lama, An Old Family Photo Two relatives identify people and details in an old family photograph.
Mual Setelah Makan, Nauseous After Eating A parent calls a clinic after a child develops stomach pain and is advised to seek an examination.
Cuaca untuk Pendakian, Weather for the Hike Two hikers move their trip after checking a worsening forecast.
Foto Kamar Ungu, A Photo of the Purple Room A client asks a designer to remove an unapproved photo, and they agree on how to replace it.
Situs Komunitas Baru, A New Community Website A small team plans, builds and protects a community website together.
Pentas Seni Akhir Pekan, Weekend Arts Showcase Two friends prepare for a weekend arts showcase and calm their nerves before performing.
Dapur Setelah Pesta, The Kitchen After the Party Two housemates clean a busy kitchen after cooking for friends.
Koper Belum Masuk, The Suitcase Is Not Checked In A traveller catches a suitcase problem before the check-in desk closes.
Bukti untuk Pertunjukan, Proof for the Performance A director asks a writer to demonstrate that an ambitious ending will work on stage.
Rencana Menikah, Plans to Marry A friend shares the details of an upcoming wedding and confirms that an invitation will follow.