📘 Course Description 

The BIPA Essential Course is a 32-hour Bahasa Indonesia for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) program offered over 16 sessions. This course is intended as a short-term, foundational program that introduces participants to basic Indonesian language skills for essential communication in daily life. This course enables learners to experience a bit-sized piece of BIPA level (BIPA 1, 2, or 3). 

It is ideal for newcomers, exchange participants, short-stay professionals, or those who are curious about the language and culture and want a quick and practical entry point to Bahasa Indonesia. 

⏱️ Course Duration 

  • 32 hours total 
  • 16 sessions (2 hours per session) 
  • Available online or on-site 

🎯 Program Objectives 

  • To introduce basic vocabulary and expressions for simple daily communication 
  • To enable learners to understand and use familiar phrases in predictable contexts 
  • To help participants gain confidence in using Bahasa Indonesia in informal, real-life situations 
  • To provide cultural context relevant to language use 

🧩 Structure & Learning Content 

This course focuses on practical language functions through interactive and communicative activities, using simplified materials and situational examples. 

🗂️ Sample Topics: 

  • Greetings and introductions 
  • Numbers, dates, and time 
  • Basic daily routines 
  • Asking for help and directions 
  • Shopping and food 
  • Describing people or objects in simple terms 

🧠 Learning Activities: 

  • Role-plays (e.g., at a market or in class) 
  • Listening to short, practical dialogues 
  • Simple question-answer practice 
  • Vocabulary-building games 
  • Writing basic personal information or short sentences 

✅ Benefits of the Program 

  • Fast and effective orientation to the Indonesian language 
  • Ability to manage common everyday situations in Bahasa Indonesia 
  • Increased cultural understanding and communication readiness 
  • Certificate of participation 
  • Suitable as a standalone course or preparation for more advanced BIPA levels 

 👥 Recommended For: 

  • Short-term international visitors, students, or volunteers 
  • New expatriates living or working in Indonesia 
  • Travelers seeking basic Indonesian language competence 
  • Anyone who wants a quick introduction to Bahasa Indonesia 

💰 Investment for a group of 5 pax: 

Course Type  Length  Price 
BIPA Essential  32 hours/16 sessions  3,900,000 

 

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