Is Indonesia good at English?

The Proficiency Index compiled by English First (EF) is a good indicator to measure English language proficiency in nations across the world as this index is known as the world’s largest ranking of English skills. Indonesia ranks 32nd – from a total of 72 countries surveyed – with a score of 52.91 points.

Is Indonesian useful to learn?

Just like English, Bahasa Indonesia uses the same A to Z alphabets. In essence, learning Indonesian will take a lot less time than most other languages. In conclusion, if any of the above reasons resonate with you, then ‘Yes, Indonesian is a good language to learn’.

Is English common in Jakarta?

Jakarta also many speak English especially when they regularly have a lot of contact with westerners. In other places like Yogyakarta, Bandung and Sumatra, far less people speak English. Often you will find that the Indonesians of Chinese ethnicity speak much better English as they often go to Catholic schools.

Can Indonesian understand English?

Indonesians speak Indonesian, but some Indonesians do speak English. How many Indonesians speak English is difficult to say however, perhaps 10\% of Indonesians can speak English reasonably well, in fact some can speak fluently.

Can foreigners live in Jakarta without speaking Bahasa Indonesia?

While it may be technically possible for foreigners to live in Jakarta, Bali, or other big cities without learning/speaking Bahasa Indonesia, it is highly recommended that you obtain a working knowledge of the Indonesian national language.

Can people from low social economic background speak English in Indonesia?

Some people living in big cities like Jakarta and Surabaya can speak English. There are a lot of international schools and English courses that this access makes them have a better English acquisition. However, people coming from low social economic seems like not really confidence to speak English.

Is Bahasa Indonesia difficult to learn?

Bahasa Indonesia is not as difficult to learn as many other foreign languages; for example, verbs aren’t conjugated as in English and French. Bahasa Indonesia also uses the same alphabet as English, making it much easier to learn when compared to other Asian languages where tonal differences and pictograph written languages are common.

How to learn Bahasa Indonesia as an expat?

Some expats opt to learn Bahasa Indonesia on their own. Excellent books to learn Bahasa Indonesia are available in bookstores in the major cities. Once you are in Indonesia, you will have the opportunity to practice your fledgling Indonesian with your household staff, driver, vendors, people you meet in the stores, and social encounters.