Learning Bahasa Indonesia was, for me, a way into quality conversations and through conversation, into culture. Speaking even a little opened doors to deeper connection, unexpected kindness, and a much richer experience of Indonesia and its people.

I'm reasonably fluent in everyday Bahasa Indonesia now, though I'm still learning and always will be. Below are some of the courses and resources that supported me along the way; each offered something different and valuable. One simple insight to share: the more willing you are to try speaking in real-life situations, the faster both your language skills and cultural understanding grow.