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Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Imlek di Indonesia Imlek adalah perayaan terpenting bagi warga keturunan Cina di Indonesia. Hari ini jatuh pada hari pertama di Tahun Baru Cina. Imlek juga merupakan perayaan terpanjang yang berlangsung 15 hari, mulai dari hari ke-30 bulan ke-12 sampai hari ke-15 di bulan pertama di tahun yang baru. Perayaan ini meliputi sembahyang malam Imlek, sembahyang pada hari Imlek, dan sembahyang Cap Go Meh. Dalam masa ini, warga keturunan Cina bersyukur atas tahun yang lama dan memohon keberhasilan di tahun yang baru kepada Tuhan. Selain itu, mereka juga memberi persembahan kepada leluhur dan menggunakan momen Imlek untuk berkumpul dengan keluarga. Menyambut Imlek, keluarga membersihkan rumah untuk membuang kesialan agar keberuntungan bisa masuk. Rumah-rumah didekorasi dengan hiasan kertas berwarna merah. Perayaan Imlek identik dengan persembahan yang semuanya berupa makanan. Idealnya, ada 12 jenis makanan dan 12 jenis kue yang dipersembahkan, mengikuti 12 jumlah shio. Sajiannya harus melambangkan kemakmuran, panjang umur, dan kebahagiaan, dan harus merupakan makanan favorit para leluhur. Kue-kue yang dihidangkan lebih manis dari biasanya untuk melambangkan harapan akan hidup yang lebih manis di tahun yang baru. Kue lapis melambangkan kekayaan yang berlapis-lapis. Beberapa kue keranjang ditumpukkan lalu kue mangkok diletakkan di puncaknya. Ini menggambarkan harapan akan kehidupan yang manis yang tumbuh dan berkembang seperti kue mangkok. Bubur tidak boleh dihidangkan karena melambangkan kemiskinan. Semua sajian ini diatur di sebuah meja lalu leluhur dipanggil untuk menikmati sajian tersebut. Malamnya, keluarga berkumpul untuk makan malam. Mereka tidak tidur sampai pagi dan membuka pintu rumah lebar-lebar agar keberuntungan bisa masuk. Di hari Imlek, keluarga mengunjungi keluarga yang lebih tua. Anak-anak bangun pagi meyambut orang tua mereka dan orang tua memberikan ang pao. Di hari ke-7 setelah Imlek, orang-orang berdoa kepada Tuhan untuk mohon ampun dan mendoakan hidup yang lebih baik. Di hari ke-15, ada perayaan yang disebut Cap Go Meh. Orang Cina di Semarang merayakan ini dengan menyajikan lontong Cap Go Meh yang sangat terkenal di seluruh Indonesia. Di Singkawang dan Makassar, perayaan Cap Go Meh menjadi atraksi wisata yang menampilkan barongsai dan kembang api. ----Formal English---- Imlek in Indonesia Imlek is an important celebration for ethnically Chinese Indonesians that falls on the first day of the month of the Lunar New Year. It is derived from the tradition of the Chinese farmer in Tionkok. Imlek is also the longest celebration, lasting fifteen days, starting from the thirtieth day of the twelfth month to the fifteenth day of the first month of the New Year. The celebration involves Imlek's Eve praying, Imlek praying, and Cap Go Meh praying. During this time, the ethnically Chinese are thankful for the previous year and pray for better fortune in the New Year. In addition, they also serve, worship the ancestors, and gather with family and friends. It is also the tradition that every family thoroughly clean the house to sweep away any ill fortune in hopes of making way for good incoming luck. Windows and doors are decorated with red colored papers. Imlek involves offerings and all of them are food. Ideally, there are twelve kinds of food and twelve kinds of cakes, following the twelve shios. The dishes must represent prosperity, longevity, and happiness, as well as should be a favorite of the ancestors. The cakes served are sweeter than usual to represent hope for a sweeter life in the New Year. Layered cake represents [...]

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Apakah lima kebudayaan populer dan tradisional yang paling terkenal di Indonesia? 1. Ngaben 2. Sunat / Khitan 3. Mudik 4. Ondel-ondel 5. Tari Kecak ----Formal English---- What are the five most popular pop or traditional culture in Indonesia? 1. Cremation Ceremony 2. Circumcision 3. Homecoming, going back to one's hometown 4. Folk performance from Jakarta 5. Kecak Dance (Ramayana Monkey Chant) --------------------------- Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- --------------------------- Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101.com! You are enjoying what was a quiet picnic lunch in a quiet park, when suddenly, your children come barreling towards you screaming! It seems like it takes ten minutes to calm them and their friends down enough so that you can concentrate on one voice at a time! Your son yells in Indonesian, "Mom, mom!!! We were at the pond and we saw something moving in the water!!" His friend, equally excited, continues in Indonesian, "Come see, come see!! Pleeeease! What IS it?" Laughing, both out of relief and because they are adorable, you agree to go explore the depths of the pond with them. As you reach the edge of the water, both boys are tugging at you and screaming in Indonesian, "See it? There it is!! What is that???" You move a little closer to get a better look, almost stumbling into the water (which you are SURE they would have enjoyed tremendously), when you realize what it is they are talking about. You point to the little swimmer in the water and tell the boys in Indonesian, "That is a frog…and that one there, that is a newt." The boys stare into the water with a newfound fascination; you can almost hear the wheels spinning in their heads, when they turn and look at you and both reply in Indonesian, "Can we keep him, can we keep him? PLEEEEEAAAASE???" Well, IndonesianPod101.comcan't prepare you for everything, you know? IndonesianPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Indonesian! This Indonesian Video Vocabulary lesson will teach you how to talk about amphibians and reptiles in Indonesian. In this Indonesian vocabulary video, you will learn Indonesian by watching the video, seeing both Indonesian and Indonesian translations describing the video, and all while listening to the Indonesian translations being read aloud by our native Indonesian speakers. Visit us at IndonesianPod101.com where you will find many more great Indonesian lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Catatan Si Boy (1987) Tahun delapanpuluhan tidak bisa dilepaskan dari Si Boy. Dia adalah karakter utama film Catatan Si Boy yang sangat populer; disukai sekaligus dibenci. Catatan Si Boy adalah film drama remaja dibintangi oleh Onky Alexander dan dirilis pertama kali tahun 1987. Ceritanya tentang seorang pemuda metropolitan dari keluarga kelas atas yang ganteng, gaul, kaya, pintar, dan enerjik. Walaupun memiliki segalanya, Boy dikenal rendah hati dan relijius. Pokoknya semua kualitas yang baik yang diharapkan oleh wanita pada seorang pria, dan orang tua pada seorang anak, ada pada Boy. Dan hebatnya lagi Boy ini rajin menulis catatan. Walaupun didasarkan pada tokoh yang sangat ideal, dan tentunya jauh dari realita, film catatan Si Boy sangat populer bahkan dibuat lanjutannya sampai Catatan Si Boy (ke-) 5. Cabo, begitu film ini biasa disingkat, mengusung gaya hidup kelas atas Jakarta. Dengan semua atribut dan kekayaan yang dimilikinya, permasalahan Si Boy hanya terletak pada cinta. Dan Boy, sebegitu idealnya dia tentu saja, percaya pada cinta sejati. Karenanya inti film pun kemudian berkutat pada kisah cinta Boy dan pencarian cinta sejatinya. Mirip James Bond, Boy berganti pasangan pada tiap sequelnya. Biasanya yang jadi pertanyaan setiap sequel Cabo adalah—Siapa yang jadi pacar Boy berikutnya? Tapi di antara semua wanita yang menjadi pacarnya, dia percaya bahwa cinta sejatinya ada pada Vera (yang diperankan oleh Merriam Bellina). Lalu apa yang menarik dari Catatan Si Boy ini? Cabo menawarkan gaya hidup yang jauh dari keadaan hidup orang muda sebenarnya. Pendeknya Cabo menawarkan mimpi. Dan dengan ditemani paras menawan, mobil keren, dan pribadi yang ideal tidak ada salahnya menikmati mimpi, walaupun itu hanya bertahan selama sembilanpuluh menit. Kepopuleran Cabo mendorong terciptanya film-film bertema serupa termasuk serial-serial di televisi. Ini kemudian dikenal dengan sebutan sinetron dan sampai sekarang masih menghiasi TV Indonesia. ----Formal English---- Boy's Diary (1987) The eighties is inseparable from Si Boy ("Boy"). He is the main character of a movie called "Boy's Diary" which was very popular; loved and at the same time hated. "Boy's Diary" is a teenage drama starring Onky Alexander and released for the first time in 1987. The story evolves around a young cosmopolitan man from an upper-class family who is sociable, wealthy, handsome, and energetic. Even with all the possessions and qualities he has, Boy is known as a humble and religious man. In short, all good qualities that a woman can wish from a man, and parents can wish from a son, can be found in Boy. And even better, Boy keeps a diary. Although based on a very idealistic character, hence unrealistic, the movie was a big hit that four sequels were made out of. Cabo, as it is usually abbreviated, introduces Jakartans upper-class life style. With all attributes and possessions he had, the problem with Boy is his love life. And Boy, perfect as he is, believes in true love. Accordingly, the main story of the movie evolves around Boy's love and his endeavour of a true love. Similar to the James Bond character, Boy changes partners in every sequel. Usually the question on a new Cabo sequel is, Who would be the next Boy's girl? But of all girls he dated, he believed that his true love is Vera (Meriam Bellina). So what's so interesting about Boy's diary? Cabo offers a life style that is well beyond the real lifestyle of ordinary young people. In short, it offers a dream. And accompanied by beautiful faces, cool cars, and perfect personality, there is no harm in enjoying a dr [...]

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Saya mau sewa mobil. Saya mau sewa sepeda. Kapan harus dikembalikan? Boleh dikembalikan di Yogya? ----Formal English---- I want to rent a car. I want to rent a bike. When do I have to return this. Can I return it at Yogya? --------------------------- Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101.com! Today, your daughter is going on a field trip to the zoo. When she left this morning, she was so excited! She has been to zoos back home, but you haven't had the time since you moved here. You can't wait to hear how things went! However, as she walks through the door, you instantly know something is wrong. Attempting to comfort her, you ask why she's so sad. She bursts into tears and replies, "The kids at school called me a baby because I don't know the words for tigers and lions in Indonesian!" Oh! Kids can be so cruel! And knowing that not just any Indonesian lesson will keep the attention of a five year old, you have to think of something clever... You turn on the computer, pull up the IndonesianPod101.com video lessons, and within minutes, your daughter is repeating the Indonesian words for her favorite big cats! A little curiosity and some clever Indonesian lessons, and even a child will be purring like a kitten! IndonesianPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Indonesian! This Indonesian Video lesson will teach you the Indonesian vocabulary you need to talk about big cats, not the kind in your house, we mean the REALLY big cats! In this Indonesian vocabulary video, you will learn by watching the video, seeing both Indonesian and Indonesian translations describing the video, and all while listening to the Indonesian translations being read aloud by our native Indonesian speakers. Visit us at IndonesianPod101.com where you will find many more great Indonesian lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101.com! Here at IndonesianPod101.com, we've discovered the easiest way for you to learn Indonesian vocabulary words. Put us to the test with this video tutorial designed to teach you about something that you can't live without. In this Indonesian video tutorial, you'll learn the words for all sorts of subjects. The video shows the Indonesian characters for each subject, and there's a fun self-test at the end to see just how much you learned.

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Apakah lima sayur-sayuran yang paling populer di Indonesia? 1. Kangkung 2. Wortel 3. Kailan 4. Rebung 5. Bayam ----Formal English---- What are the five most popular vegetables in Indonesia? 1. Morning Glory 2. Carrot 3. Chinese broccoli 4. Bamboo Shoot 5. Spinach --------------------------- Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- --------------------------- Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101.com! There absolutely could not be a more beautiful day than today. The weather is perfect, the sun is shining! Even the birds seem to notice what a great day you are having! As you casually stroll around a park on your way to meet a friend, the beauty of the day overwhelms you. As you reach the café in your dreamy state, your friend looks at you questioningly as you approach and asks in Indonesian, "Are you okay?" Bursting with the excitement of the day, you begin to tell her in Indonesian all about how beautiful the day has been. However, when you get to the part about the birds singing, you stop abruptly at a complete loss for the appropriate Indonesian words. Again, noticing the sudden disappointment on your face, your friend asks in Indonesian, "You still okay?" Deeply saddened by your inability to express the beauty of the swans in the pond or the beautiful peacock with its colorful display that you experienced today, you drop your head and answer in Indonesian, "Well, there were these birds, and they were pretty." Your friend looks at you as if you have lost your mind, replying in Indonesian, "Oh, that's nice." Another lost opportunity… IndonesianPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Indonesian! This Indonesian Video lesson will teach you the Indonesian vocabulary you need to talk about some beautiful birds and their actions in Indonesian. Don't miss the opportunity to share your beautiful day with your friends in Indonesian! In this Indonesian vocabulary video, you will learn by watching the video, seeing both Indonesian and Indonesian translations describing the video, and all while listening to the Indonesian translations being read aloud by our native Indonesian speakers. Visit us at IndonesianPod101.com where you will find many more great Indonesian lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Saya sakit kepala. Saya sakit dendam. Saya menceret! Saya perlu ke apotik. Saya perlu ambulans. Saya perlu obat. ----Formal English---- I have a headache. I have a fever. I have diarrhea. I need a pharmacy. I need an ambulance. I need medicine. --------------------------- Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Apakah lima buah-buahan yang paling populer di Indonesia? 1. Durian 2. Salak 3. Pisang 4. Nangka 5. Rambutan ----Formal English---- What are the five most popular fruits in Indonesia? 1. Durian 2. Snake fruit 3. Banana 4. Jackfruit 5. Rambutan --------------------------- Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources! -------Lesson Dialog------- ----Formal ---- Enak. Tidak enak. Panas. Dingin. ----Formal English---- Delicious. Not delicious. Hot. Cold. --------------------------- Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101! Don't forget to stop by IndonesianPod101.com for more great Indonesian Language Learning Resources!

Learn Indonesian with IndonesianPod101.com! You have finally arrived at your destination, and while others might be happy with "normal" sightseeing tours, you want to experience EVERYTHING this place has to offer! On today's agenda – the zoo! You can't wait to see how different the zoo might be from the one back home you have seen since you were two. As you walk through the zoo, you overhear people chatting about the animals in Indonesian. A lady looking at the monkeys says excitedly in Indonesian, "Look honey! The monkeys are eating ants with a stick!" You rush over to the monkeys; you have only seen them use tools on TV! How exciting! Moments later, you hear a man telling his son in Indonesian, "Look at what that baby elephant is doing!" Excited to see something new again (and feeling a little like a kid again), you rush to the elephants where you see the baby throwing dirt all around him. How cute is that? Throughout the day, you witness amazing things from wild animals that you have never seen before! And none of this would be possible if you hadn't learned Indonesian. This was definitely a great idea! Good thing you came prepared! Learning Indonesian with IndonesianPod101.com is the most fun and effective way to learn Indonesian! This Indonesian Video Vocabulary lesson will teach you the Indonesian vocabulary to talk about safari animals. Whether it's to enrich your vacation or to tell the police where the black rhinoceros hit your car, this video lesson is sure to help you tame the wild beast…well, at least the vocabulary for it! In this Indonesian vocabulary video, you will learn Indonesian by watching the video, seeing both Indonesian and Indonesian translations describing the video, and all while listening to the Indonesian translations being read aloud by our native Indonesian speakers. Visit us at IndonesianPod101.com where you will find many more great Indonesian lessons and learning materials! Leave us a message while you are there!