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Perkenalan (Introduction)
Welcome to the JADI podcast! Learn how to introduce yourself in Indonesian and pick up essential phrases for meeting new people.
Listen now →Free Indonesian lessons with dual-language captions — follow along with a scrolling transcript and tap any word for its definition
Welcome to the JADI podcast! Learn how to introduce yourself in Indonesian and pick up essential phrases for meeting new people.
Listen now →What does 'bule' mean and why do Indonesians use it? Explore this cultural phenomenon and learn vocabulary around foreigners living in Indonesia.
Listen now →Discover key cultural differences between Indonesia and Western countries. Learn phrases to talk about customs, habits, and social norms.
Listen now →Master the art of Indonesian small talk. Learn common basa-basi phrases that Indonesians use daily in casual conversation.
Listen now →Explore the Indonesian concept of 'jam karet' — rubber time. Learn how Indonesians think about time and the vocabulary to talk about it.
Listen now →Learn about the Indonesian tradition of eating with your hands. Discover the etiquette, vocabulary, and cultural meaning behind this everyday practice.
Listen now →Why do Indonesians say 'belum makan kalau belum makan nasi'? Explore Indonesia's deep relationship with rice and learn food vocabulary along the way.
Listen now →Why is there toilet tissue on the dining table? A funny look at a very Indonesian experience while dining.
Listen now →Is there a need to take a shower twice a day in Indonesia?
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