Archive for the 'Tips & Techniques' Category
July 28, 2017
How to Start Thinking in Indonesian
Learn 4 tools and techniques to stop translating in your head and start thinking in
Going through lessons is enough to get by and learn the basics of , but to truly become fluent you need to be able to think in . This will allow you to have conversations with ease, read smoothly, and comprehensively understand natives. To do this, you need to go beyond just completing daily or weekly lessons.
We naturally translate in our heads because it's viewed as the easiest way to learn the definitions needed when learning a language. This way of learning can actually hinder your skills and fluency later on. If your brain has to make neural connections between the word you're learning, what it means in your native tongue, and the physical object... Show more
December 27, 2016
The 5 Review Tactics that Will Sharpen Your Indonesian
Have you ever returned to IndonesianPod101 lessons you’ve completed?
Accessing a lesson once is enough to learn more Indonesian. But to master what you’ve learned, to understand Indonesian the second you hear it, to read with just a quick glance, and to speak smoothly, without thinking... you need to review.
In this blog post, you’ll learn the 5 review tactics and learning tools that will truly sharpen your Indonesian (all of which I’ve been able to resources for on IndonesianPod101.com).
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1. Listen to lines over and over again!
One of the best ways to learn Indonesian (or any language) is to listen to native speakers over... Show more
December 13, 2016
How to Overcome the Top 4 Indonesian Learning Fears
Every Indonesian learner will have these fears – “I’m not good enough yet.” “I don’t think I’m making any progress.” “What if I never reach my goals?” Indonesian learning fears – we all get them from time to time. What are yours? And are they worth being scared of?
In this blog post, we’re killing the top 4 Indonesian learning fears – 1) what are the fears learners tend to have the most and 2) how you can overcome them!
Here are the top 4 language learning fears according to our users:
1. “I’m not good enough to start speaking yet.”
Do you feel like you’re not good enough to start speaking yet? It’s a pretty common fear or misconception that most learners have. Here’s how you overcome it:
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August 9, 2016
3 Reasons Why Playing Games Helps You Learn Indonesian Faster
Discover 3 ways that Indonesian learning games and video games can help you learn and master Indonesian faster, retain more, and enhance your language skills.
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Can You Learn Indonesian Using Games?
Yes, Indonesian learning games and even video games can help you learn and master Indonesian faster and improve overall comprehension. Research studies have concluded that video games enhance traditional learning methods and make mastering a new language like Indonesian fun and exciting. Without the firm foundation in grammar and vocabulary provided by conventional learning programs, however, you will not be able to learn... Show more
August 5, 2016
3 Reasons Why Successful Students Learn Indonesian In the Car
Not only is it possible to learn Indonesian in your car, there are 3 great benefits that will help you master the language faster and with less effort.
With everyone so pressed for time these days, it might seem like a daydream to believe that you could learn Indonesian in your car—but it’s not! Thanks to a wide range of new technologies and resources, learning a language in your car is easier than ever. Not only is it easy to learn a language while driving, there are actually a number of benefits, especially if the lessons are part of a structured learning program like IndonesianPod101. Here are three specific benefits to learning Indonesian or any other new language in your car.
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July 28, 2016
4 Reasons Why Indonesian Slang Words Will Make You Fluent
Learn 4 honest reasons you need Indonesian slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language.
Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Indonesian slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Indonesian? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Indonesian or any new language.
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1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation
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July 1, 2016
IndonesianPod101 Free Lifetime Account: Is it really free?
You want to learn Indonesian but you don't want to spend a cent. You don't want to lose time creating an account if they ask you for your credit card just after. For you Indonesian learner, we tell you how you will access great resources for free for life and without card or having to pay. This is your unique path to fluency for free.
IndonesianPod101 is not really free, is it?
Although there are paid plans, yes, it is FREE. Every single lesson that we have ever created has been free for a certain period of time. And every new audio and video lesson (we publish 3-5 lessons a week) is completely free to access for 3 weeks before going into our lesson library.
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June 2, 2016
How to Learn Indonesian in Your Car?
Stuck in traffic? Losing time in your car? Have you ever felt that in all this wasted time, you could have watched the 750 episodes of One Piece, finished the last Super Mario ten times, or even better…you could have learned Indonesian? Between family, friends and work, in addition to this time-consuming commute, it can become difficult to find time to properly learn Indonesian.
Fortunately, every problem has a solution, and what could be a better solution than turning that commute time into learning time? Stop passing the time mindlessly listening to the radio and try some of our best tips for mastering Indonesian in your car!
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You can learn Indonesian in your car,... Show more
May 13, 2016
10 Monthly Goals to become fluent in Indonesian
Hey Indonesian Learner!
Shortcuts for learning and tips to remember Indonesian words are useful but it's even also important to fix objectives to reach every month! What Is Your Language Learning Goal for the Month?
In your journey to become fluent and conversational here are 10 monthly goals you can go after!
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1) I'll finish Survival Phrases series on IndonesianPod101.com by listening to two lesson a day.
2) I'll give a 3 minute introductory speech in Indonesian to my Indonesian friends.
3) I'll finish reading one Indonesian book by reading 10 pages a day.
4) I'll pass my Indonesian test.
5) I'll write 10 postcards in Indonesian to my Indonesian friends.
6) I'll... Show more
April 28, 2016
Top 15 tips to remember words when learning Indonesian
Hey Indonesian learner!
We recently gave you some shortcuts to learn Indonesian.
In your journey to become fluent and conversational in less time that is needed to say “Gotta catch 'em all”, we will this time give you the Top 15 tips to remember words!
1. Use repetition: reading, writing and speaking words over and over again.
2. Associate words with drawings, pictures and funny scenes.
3. Try to use the language routinely in the context of daily life.
4. Reading as much as possible, especially the newspaper, helps you to remember words.
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5. Learn about the roots of words and how different words are related to each other.
6. Speak as often as possible... Show more