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Bahasa Indonesia (Tribute To Earthquake Victims)

Bahasa Indonesia (Tribute To Earthquake Victims)


Bahasa Indonesia is spoken by people of Indonesia, an archipelago in South-east Asia. With a population of over 208 million, for those living near or intending to live in Indonesia, it is essential to know basic Bahasa Indonesia because it is the official and national language of the country. Here is a very good and [...]

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Basics To Good Spoken Language: Pitch and Intonate

Basics To Good Spoken Language: Pitch and Intonate


The essence of good spoken language skills are twofolds. The first is intonation and the second is modulation of language. In this post, we will discuss intonation, with regard to the art of speaking clearly rather than the style of expression and choice of words, which is commonly referred to as diction. Understanding Of Intonation [...]

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Reflections: Endangered Language


His grandmother turns towards him and says, “Cepat! Bus dah nak datang. Cepat pakai sepatu.” As she says this, she points her finger towards the pairs of school shoes and socks which are lying near the door, one hand holding the keys and the other carrying the school bag. The boy remains seated at the [...]

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