Review: "The handbook is Perfect for travelers, business people and anybody else that needs to know the most often used Indonesian phrases. This book and learning system offers the fastest and most efficient method to speak and understand the Indonesian that you need". A word from the author: "My book helps students and working adults who want to learn Indonesian language simple and easy by direct Indonesian speaking; included with transliteration and English translation. The unique advantage is that it was based on the author's actual life experience learning Arabic with his perspective and learning concept will enlighten the process of learning Indonesian language". Why learning Indonesian language is beneficial to you Our basic topic is “INDONESIAN SHORTCUTS”, and we will be examining that in detail, particularly why improving our skills at speaking foreign language is so important in the future. You see, there are about 23 million native Indonesian speakers and about 156 million speak it as a second language, this is according to 2010 census. Do you know that in Britain primary schools are implementing a new curriculum to encourage students to learn a foreign language? I reckon that Britain understands advance knowledge and wisdom to foresee what’s coming in the future. To say it wisely “a person with a second or third language builds deeper ingrain intellectual mind”. You see, in Asia people speak a minimum of two language and some has the ability speaking 3 languages. You will be amaze that these people can read, write and speak fluently in that third language. Nobody wants to learn something which has no benefit, but if you travel to Indonesia, and place most people go is Bali, Lombok, Jakarta. as tourist, learning a foreign language will definitely help you to know about the culture. and it makes your life more interesting. Questions: What foreign language to learn? It depends on your objective of learning. If you intend to travel or do business in Indonesia, then I suppose learning the Indonesian language does help a lot because most locals speak Indonesia, when you speak their language, you relate yourself to the people around you. Is it easy to learn speaking Indonesia? Yes, Letters and words written in Latin, no transliteration. Only the pronunciation is difference, but wants you get the sound of it, you can definitely speak Indonesia. How fast can I learn? Depends on your commitment and time. It is best to mingle with the locals. Why learn Indonesian language? Firstly, the tourist industry is expanding, some people preferred to visit Asian countries, because it is cheaper. Why spend thousands of dollars to Europe? Secondly; Opportunities to get products cheaper and import to your country. Thirdly; cheap place to spend in winter such as accommodation and food. You will get in this Indonesian shortcuts series: · 30 topics of real Indonesian dialogues, · Approximately 2000 new phrase · Lots of expression and usage of the language, · 72 hours of lesson · Recap of lessons with a list of vocabularies · and lots of quiz