Bahasa Melayu for expatriate
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Make your stay in Malaysia worthwhile!
As an expatriate in Malaysia it is important to learn basic phrases in the local language to feel closer to the community and have the opportunity to interact with those around you in a respectful way. Learning the local language can help you to broaden your knowledge, learn something new and understand the culture better.
Gratitude is of extreme importance to Malaysians. This is something that will quickly become apparent the moment you set foot at the airport.
Overview
Malay language is the national language of Malaysia and is a widely spoken language in the public arena, particularly in suburban and rural areas. It is also the official language in dealing with government and statutory bodies and staff. It is highly useful for residents in Malaysia, both locals and foreigners, to be skilled in Malay to lead more fruitful living. Malay is also a key gateway to fully understand and appreciate the Malay culture, heritage and norms which would be a big advantage to those working and living in Malaysia.
Our Bahasa Melayu or Malay lessons teach you the most important Malay words and phrases. We will make your learning as easy as possible and give you a lot of resources to master the language. We aim to make sure that you will be able to talk and understand the Malay language with ease.
Malay is a unique language: You will be amazed that:
- Words do not have genders
- Verbs are not conjugated to change tenses
- There are only three tenses: past, present and future. Nouns do not need to be in plural if there are indicators (like quantity).