Everyday Indonesian: Your Guide to Speaking Indonesian Quickly and Effortlessly in a Few Hours (Periplus Language Books)

This is a travel sized and easy–to–use Indonesian phrasebook, dictionary, and beginning Indonesian language book

The lessons in this book are prioritized, with more important words and phrases being give first, so that you may profit no matter how deeply into the book you go. By studying the first section only, you acquire a basic "survival" Indonesian, and by mastering the first three sections you should be able to get around quite well on your own. In order to present each lesson clearly as a unit and reinforce learning, Indonesian vocabulary is often repeated. Colloquial Indonesian, which is the most commonly spoken and the most readily understood form of the language is used. By repetition and memorization of the materials, you will quickly gain a grasp of the language's basic elements. Everyday Indonesian includes:

• Over 2,000 of the most commonly used Indonesian words and phrases
• A useful and concise Indonesian dictionary
• Extensive notes on grammar and the Indonesian langauge
• Cultural dos and dont's that will make your visit go smoothly

Knowing a few simple phrases of Indonesian opens up an entirely new and more fulfilling travel experience.