Indonesian: Second Language
Resource list—Print materials
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Indonesian: Second Language
RESOURCE LIST—PRINT MATERIALS
Teacher resources
LIN, M., & MACKAY, C. (2004). Thinking Through Modern Foreign Languages. Cambridge:
Chris Kington.
ISBN 97818998579
Thinking Through Modern Foreign Languages provides strategies to improve language learning.
General references
ATMOSUMARTO, S. (1994). Colloquial Indonesian. London: Routledge.
ISBN 9780415307604
Colloquial Indonesian is a guide to learning Indonesian. Two 60-minute CDs complement the book.
DJENAr, D. N. (2003). A student’s guide to Indonesian Grammar. South Melbourne: Oxford
University Press.
ISBN 9780195514667
This book provides an explanation of Indonesian grammar.
ECHOLS, J. M. & SHADILY, H. (2002). Kamus Indonesia – Inggris / An Indonesian –
English dictionary.Jakarta: Gramedia.
ISBN 9789794037553
An Indonesian-English dictionary for the general reader.
ECHOLS, J. M. & SHADILY, H. (2000). Kamus Inggris-Indonesia / An English – Indonesian
Dictionary. Ithaca, NewYork: Cornell University Press. Published in association with
Gramedia, Jakarta.
ISBN 9789796864522
An English-Indonesian dictionary for the general reader.
ENDARMOKO, E. (2007). Tesaurus Bahasa Indonesia (2nd ed.). Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka
Utama.
ISBN 9789792224474
This book provides information about the grammatical status of each word and its etymology.
MINTZ, M. W. (2002). An Indonesian and Malay Grammar for Students. Perth:
Indonesian/Malay Texts and Resources.
ISBN 9780958038317
A general reference grammar source describes both conversational and formal language. Both
Indonesian and Malay usage are presented.
MINTZ, M. W. (2002). Readings in Indonesian culture = Bacaan kebudayaan Indonesia.
(2nd ed.). Perth: Indonesian/Malay Texts and Resources.
ISBN 9780958038324
This book is accompanied by two audio CDs.
MINTZ, M. W. (2007). Guided writing for students of Indonesia and Malay. (2nd ed.). Perth:
Indonesian/Malay Texts and Resources.
ISBN 9780958038362
QUINN, G. (2001). The learner's dictionary of today's Indonesian. St Leonards, New South
Wales: Allen & Unwin.
ISBN 9781864485431
SAHANAYA, W. (2006). Oxford Study Indonesian Dictionary (2nd ed.). South Melbourne:
Oxford University Press.
ISBN 97801195553116
The Oxford Study Indonesian Dictionary contains over 75,000 words, phrases and translations.
SNEDDON, J. N. (2006). Colloquial Jakartan Indonesian. Canberra: Pacific Linguistics.
ISBN 9780858835719
This book illustrates how colloquial Indonesian language is used in everyday language. This style of
language is in many ways significantly different from the formal language of government and
education.
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SNEDDON, J. N. (2000). Understanding Indonesian Grammar: a student's reference and
workbook. St Leonards, New South Wales: Allen & Unwin.
ISBN 9781864487763
This reference and workbook can help intermediate to advanced students to improve on the finer
points of the Indonesian language.
SNEDDON, J. N. (1996). Indonesian Reference Grammar. St Leonards, New South Wales:
Allen & Unwin.
ISBN 9781864480290
This reference grammar provides a comprehensive description of the structure of the Indonesian
language.
YOUNG, W. (2004). Indonesian Dictionary Skills. South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
ISBN 9780195550153
Stage 1
CARTWRIGHT, K. (2000). Bagus sekali! 3 Text book. Port Melbourne: CIS Heinemann.
ISBN 1876209550
The Bagus sekali! 3 series includes a Teacher's Resource Kit, an audio CD and student workbook.
FORMBY, L., JUNIRWANI, A. L. & FORMBY, E. (2005). Hima dan Mega: Kehidupan seharihari di Yogyakarta. Mildura South: Elizabeth Formby.
ISBN 9780975759844
This book looks at the lives of Indonesian teenagers Hima and Mega. This kit includes the 'Hima dan
Mega' textbook, the audio CD, 2 DVDs and 1 set of BLMs.
MILLER, M., Matahelumual, A., Page, M. & Horne, D. (2008). Saya bisa! Course Book 1.
Port Melbourne: Pearson Heinemann.
ISBN 9780733985522
Saya bisa! 1 is for beginning learners of Indonesian. It includes a course book with CD, a student
workbook, a teacher’s resource pack, audio CDs and a companion website.
MILLER, M. & MATAHELUMUAL, A. & PAGE, M. & HORNE, D. (2008). Saya bisa! Course
Book 2. Port Melbourne: Pearson Heinemann.
ISBN 9780733985577
Saya bisa! 2 continues on from Saya Bisa! 1. It includes a course book with CD, a student workbook,
a teacher’s resource pack, audio CDs and a companion website.
ROBSON, S. (2004). Instant Indonesian: how to express 1.000 different ideas with just 100
key words and phrases. Boston Massachusetts: Tuttle.
ISBN 9780804833714
This phrase book written for travellers to Indonesia covers topics such as introductions, shopping,
travel, asking for directions, and ordering food and drinks.
Stage 2 and 3
GAGO, S. (2006). Dari Jendela Saya: A Glimpse at life in Indonesia. Wyndham Vale,
Victoria: Puteri.
ISBN 9780646448107
Each chapter in this book covers a different topic related to Indonesia.
HIBBS, L., Ferguson, T. & URE, S. (2008). Kenalilah Indonesia 2: a language and culture
course. (3rd ed.). South Yarra: Macmillan Education Australia.
ISBN 9781420224498
Kenalilah Indonesia 2 focuses on both language and culture. Available in this series is a book + CD,
workbook and teacher CD-ROM.
KAY, G. & RACHMAT, J. (2003). Bersama-sama Senior. Southbank, Victoria: Thomson
Nelson.
ISBN 9780170106474
Bersama-sama Senior series covers topics like career, travel, Western influences, work, women,
religion and tradition, Indonesian-Australian relations, environment, youth culture, social issues, and
health. This series includes a teacher resource, audio CDs, focus book and workbook.
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RAO, D. (Ed.). (2005). Letters from Aceh. Hartwell, Victoria: Sid Harta.
ISBN 9781921030420
This book is a compilation of letters written by young people In Indonesia, in response to the Aceh
Tsunami.
TAYLOR, V., & Day, A. H. (2006). Bersama-sama selalu. South Melbourne: Thomson
Nelson.
ISBN 9780170130684
‘Bersama-sama Selalu’ is the revised edition of ‘Bersama-sama 2’. The content is very relevant for
Unit 2A. It is both student book and workbook and incorporates a DVD, CD-ROM and podcasting.
Newspapers, Periodicals and Magazines
Aneka yess! (1997). Jakarta, Indonesia: Pt. Aneka Yess.
Aneka yess! is an Indonesian adolescent magazine covering popular topics such as fashion, celebrity
gossip, film reviews, relationships and technological gadgets. Some of the content is available on the
magazine’s website at http://www.anekayess-online.com/welcome/
Anita Cemerlang (1993). Jakarta, Indonesia: Pt. Anita.
Anita Cemerlang is an Indonesian adolescent magazine with short stories and articles on beauty,
health and relationships. Some of the content is available on the magazine’s website at
http://anitacemerlang.com/
Gadis (1973). Jakarta: Majalah Gadis.
An Indonesian adolescent magazine covering popular topics such as fashion, celebrity gossip, film
reviews, relationships and technological gadgets. Some of the content is available on the magazine’s
website at http://www.gadis.co.id/
Gatra (1994). Jakarta: Indonesia.
Gatra is a weekly news and current affairs magazine. Some of the content is available on the
magazine’s website at http://wap.gatra.com/majalah/index.php
Hai: Majalah remaja pria (1997). Jakarta, Indonesia: Gramedia Majalah.
Hai is a teenage magazine with articles on music, films, hobbies and recreational pursuits. Some of
the content is available on the magazine’s website at http://www.hai-online.com/
Jakarta Post (1983). Jakarta: PT Bina Media Tenggara.
Jakarta Post is Indonesia’s largest English language newspaper and covers local, national and
international news stories. It includes sections on business, education, employment and sports. Some
of the content is available at www.thejakartapost.com
Kawanku (1970). Jakarta, Indonesia: Gramedia Majalah.
Kawanku is a teenage magazine covering popular topics such as fashion, celebrity gossip, film
reviews and relationships.
Kompas (1965). Jakarta: Gramedia Pustaka Utama.
Kompas is a daily national newspaper covering national and international events. Some of the content
is available on the paper’s web site at http://www.kompas.com/
Panorama (2008). Jakarta: Panorama Multimedia.
Panorama is an Indonesian bi-monthly magazine with articles on local and international holiday
destinations, entertainment and travel. There is also an online version of this magazine at
http://readpanorama.com/
Rolling Stone Indonesia (1967). Jakarta: A&E Media.
This is an Indonesian edition of the international magazine that focuses on music, film, politics and
popular culture. Some of the content is available on their web site at http://www.rollingstone.co.id
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Spice!: smart, sexy, stylish, successful. (2000). Jakarta: A&E Media Group.
Targeting female university students, this magazine focuses on study option and issues, careers and
overseas study opportunities, and the general popular interests of fashion, leisure and celebrities.
Suara Pembaruan (1987). Jakarta, Indonesia: Berita Satu Media Holdings.
Suara Pembaruan is one of the largest newspapers in Indonesia. It features national and international
news, opinion pieces, politics, sport and entertainment. This newspaper also has a daily online
newspaper which features a handy search facility for content of previous days, months and years and
can be accessed at www.suarapembaruan.com
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