Indonesian (Bahasa) is the official language of Indonesia. It is also spoken by large populations in Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, East Timor, and parts of Western Papua New Guinea. Bahasa learners can communicate more effectively with Indonesians than those who do not. Bahasa is also an important language for business and tourism in Indonesia. It is often said that learning a language enriches your view of the world and embracing a country’s culture can open many doors for various opportunities.
Bahasa may actually be one of the easiest languages for English-speakers to learn because of its simple grammar rules and use of the Latin alphabet. You do not need to worry about using a certain tone when pronouncing words in the language. No matter where you put the stress, people will still recognize the word and understand the sentences.
