The effective way to boost your fluency, balance the formal grammar, and also master the slang words is choosing a structured Indonesian language course, namely BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing or Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers). Need to know more about BIPA? This article will explain clearly for you!
- What is BIPA?
- Why is it important to learn BIPA?
- How will BIPA help you to boost your fluency?
- Your gateway to fluency starts with choosing the right courses!
What is BIPA?
BIPA stands for Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing or in English Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers. BIPA is a program that is designed to teach the Indonesian Language to non-native speakers/foreign speakers. BIPA aims to build full communicative competence in all Indonesian language skills.
This program will suit not only for foreign students who want to know more about Indonesian language, but also for expats, diplomats, and business professionals. BIPA does not focus only on academics or linguistics, it also serves as a tool for introducing Indonesian culture, tradition, habit, and daily life context.
BIPA will be divided into 7 levels, ranging from BIPA 1/A1 until BIPA 7/C2+;
Beginner/Pemula (BIPA 1 – BIPA 2)
- BIPA 1 (A1) : Able to understand everyday expressions and simple sentences
- BIPA 2 (A2) : Able to communicate in simple conversation, exchange information directly, and describe one’s background
Intermediate/Madya (BIPA 3 – BIPA 4)
- BIPA 3 (B1) : Able to understand common things in everyday life and handling situations while traveling
- BIPA 4 (B2) : Able to understand complex texts and interact fluently with native speakers
Advanced/Mahir (BIPA 5 – BIPA 7)
- BIPA 5 (C1) : Able to understand long texts that require implied meaning, and use the Indonesian language flexibly for social or even professional purposes
- BIPA 6 (C2) : Able to express ideas spontaneously, fluently, and precisely in a conversation or argument
- BIPA 7 (C2+) : Able to communicate as proficiently as an educated native speaker and able to master the Indonesian language very well
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Why is it important to learn BIPA?
The reason is because it is the official and structured pathway to mastering the Indonesian language and also its unique local culture. BIPA will provide the practical linguistic tools that will help you to integrate legally, professionally, and culturally into Indonesia.
BIPA will help you to do the effortless day-to-day survival, like easier handling of daily tasks, build connections with locals by having a chit-chat naturally, and communicate clearly in critical situations. It will also help you with your career and business, like being able to use Indonesian official language to fulfill legal requirements, connect with local clients directly to gain the advantages.
From academic perspectives, BIPA will help you to enroll confidently in Indonesian universities, easier to gather premier research data by interviewing locals or reading Indonesian archival texts, and BIPA will also help your progress in learning Indonesian language more smoothly from the 1st until the 7th level.
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How will BIPA help you to boost your fluency?
If you are asking how, then the answer is that BIPA will help you by replacing random methods with a systematic framework designed specifically for helping foreigners learn Indonesian language. Instead of just teaching you Indonesian words, it will help you to build the base and structural foundation needed to think and speak the Indonesian language naturally.
First, BIPA will help you to learn both formally and informally, with effective verbal communication and focus on conversation. Then, you will learn how to communicate a wide range of day-to-day subjects such as greetings, introducing yourself, making friends, asking for directions, bargaining, asking for help, and so on. And finally, BIPA will also help you to gain more confidence in speaking Indonesian language by practicing a lot, both monologue and dialogue with friends or teacher with the addition of precise feedback and strategic guidance directly from the teacher.
Your gateway to fluency starts with choosing the right courses!
Yup that’s true! Choosing the right Indonesian language courses is the basic and important step to be fluent in Indonesian language. To find your soulmate, you need to consider your specific goals, learning style, and of course, your budget.
And English Cafe Bali will help you to achieve all your considerations. We will help you to establish appropriate learning materials and strategies that will suit your level and also your goals. Learning BIPA with us also offers a casual and cozy environment. And of course our courses will meet your budget with a flexible schedule, whether it is online or offline classes. Want to get complete information? Contact us, now!
FAQ regarding Indonesian Language Courses
Is the Indonesian Language difficult to learn by foreigners?
It is definitely not! Because the Indonesian Language is widely considered as one of the easiest languages to learn.
How do I know which level I should enroll in?
By taking the placement test. From the result you will know which level you should enroll in.
Does English Cafe Bali provide a placement test before joining the BIPA program?
Of course yes! The first step that you are required to do before enrolling in the BIPA program with English Cafe Bali is taking the placement test.
