Everyday Indonesian: Phrasebook and Dictionary (Periplus language books) [Paperback]

Thomas G. Oey (Author)

Book Description

Series: Periplus language books | Publication Date: September 10, 2009

Indonesians love it if you can communicate in their language, and in only a few short hours Everyday Indonesian allows you to do just that! Designed specifically with the visitor in mind, this book contains everything you need to begin communicating effectively from the very first day, including 2,000 of the most commonly used Indonesian words, extensive notes on grammar, etiquette, body language and cultural dos and don'ts that will make your visit go a lot more smoothly.

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About the Author

Thomas G. Oey, Ph.D., lives in Nashville, TN. He is also the author of Everyday Malay.

Product Details

• Paperback: 198 pages
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (September 10, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0945971583
• ISBN-13: 978-0945971580
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #659,865 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Education & Reference > Dictionaries & Thesauruses > Foreign Language > Bahasa Malay

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction, July 19, 2003

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This review is from: Everyday Indonesian: Phrasebook and Dictionary (Periplus language books) (Paperback)

I felt the book provides an excellent exposure to the first time learner. The book is structured well with sections outlining the use of the language on a day to day situations, such as shopping eating out travelling etc.

The book avoids the need to learn long and tedious list of words and phrases.

I visited Indonesia shortly after recieving the book, I could travel quite independently without having concerns about communicating.

1.0 out of 5 stars No show!, January 7, 2012

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This review is from: Everyday Indonesian: Phrasebook and Dictionary (Periplus language books) (Paperback)

This is deeply disappointing - I should give no star instead of one star, as I never got the book!
Also Amazon is also not up to what I expected. I never was able to get any tracing of the book.
So, up to now, as far as the book is concerned, it is a no show!

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful for the beginning Bahasa Indonesia student, December 10, 2011

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This review is from: Everyday Indonesian: Phrasebook and Dictionary (Periplus language books) (Paperback)

I found Everyday Indonesian very useful and well-organized. The format was clear and the cultural notes and photos were helpful. Appendix A on "Verb and Noun Affixes" was worth the price of the book. It clearly explains the prefixes and suffixes which are confusing for beginners. Although the book was written in 1992, it clearly has resonated with Bahasa learners as this is the 8th printing (2007). Note: my July 2007 edition, which I recently bought, has a different cover.