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Complete Malay Course: Learn Malay for Beginners
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Complete Malay Course: Learn Malay for Beginners

Learn Malay FAST with this non-stop Malay speaking course for BEGINNERS: learning Malay will be easy and fun!
Bestseller
Created byLinguae Learning
Last updated 1/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • 250+ vocabulary words
  • How to read and write in Malay
  • Top most useful phrases you can use in everyday situations
  • How to put basic sentences together
  • Greet people and introduce yourself both formally and casually
  • Proper Malay pronunciation
  • The building blocks of Malay grammar

Course content

1 section • 41 lectures • 5h 14m total length

  • Introduction to Bahasa Melayu Alphabets9:49
  • Vowels & Consonants10:51

    Learn to pronounce vowels and consonants in Bahasa Melayu and identify them in words using color-coded syllables. Practice with examples like ayam, orang, usaha, and ibu to reinforce Malay pronunciation.

  • Basic Greetings Based on the Time of Day9:08

    This lecture teaches basic Bahasa Melayu greetings by time of day, including selamat pagi, selamat tengah hari, selamat petang, and selamat malam, plus informal apa khabar and formal selamat sejahtera.

  • Introducing Yourself9:14

    Learn to introduce yourself in Bahasa Melayu using key phrases for your name, origin, age, hobbies, occupation, and where you live or study.

  • Project: Role-play Introductions6:50

    Practice role-play introductions in Bahasa Melayu by filling blanks, answering questions, and creating dialogue to build confidence speaking using content from lessons 1–4.

  • Numbers 1-1010:44

    Learn to count from 1 to 10 in bahasa melayu with practical examples and repetition. Practice ada, berapa, and collective nouns like acre with animals and people.

  • Numbers 1-tens11:42

    Learn Malay numbers from 11 to 20 and counting in tens, with practical examples and daily usage notes on belas and puluh formation.

  • Colors4:39

    Master the basic colors in Bahasa Melayu and describe objects by placing the object first, then the color, with practical example sentences.

  • Animals6:28
  • Body Parts6:45

    Master Malay body-part vocabulary, including kepala, muka, mata, telinga, mulut, tangan, kaki, hidung, gigi, rambut, and leher. Practice forming sentences with examples and self-entry exercises to reinforce recognition.

  • Project: Food and Animal Stories9:41

    Create fun stories about animals and food in Bahasa Melayu, describing animals by color and size, then food with numbers, and finally their body parts for detail.

  • Common Food Vocabulary8:37

    Explore common Malay food vocabulary by naming popular dishes and ingredients such as nasi lemak, sambal, ikan bilis goreng, telur rebus, ayam goreng, satay, roti canai, laksa, and teh tarik.

  • Food-Related Verbs9:48
  • Asking for Directions - Key Phrases5:32

    Discover how to ask for and give directions in Bahasa Melayu, using di mana for where and left or right turns, and learn time basics with jam and minute.

  • Understanding Directions7:05

    Learn to follow directions in Bahasa Melayu using a map, with go straight, turn left, and turn right to reach the canteen, library, staff room, art room, and music room.

  • Role-Playing Directions5:11

    Practice role playing to guide someone through a night market using direction verbs, asking for and giving directions to kedai nasi lemak, satay, teh tarik, nasi ayam, and laksa.

  • Verb Conjugation - Present Tense6:54

    Learn present-tense lessons in Bahasa Melayu by using time indicators to show now or habitual actions; verbs remain in base form, with examples using pergi, makan, minum.

  • Verb Conjugation - Past Tense7:19

    Learn to form past tense in Bahasa Melayu using telah with time indicators like semalam, bulan lepas, tadi, and minggu lepas to describe completed actions.

  • Verb Conjugation - Future Tense7:31

    Master how to conjugate verbs in the Bahasa Melayu future tense by using the marker akan and time indicators to describe actions that will happen.

  • Common Verbs Pt. 110:47

    Learn five common verbs in Bahasa Melayu—jalan, lihat, dengar, tulis, beli—and how to form questions and answers using informal and formal sentence structures.

  • Common Verbs Pt. 210:23
  • Telling Time - Hours5:14

    Learn to ask and tell time in Bahasa melayu using pukul and jam berapa, with practice on stating hours, meetings, and school start times.

  • Telling Time - Minutes8:43

    Master telling time in Bahasa Melayu with minutes, adding minute after the hour to express times like 3:30, 7:45, and 10:05 in both a.m. and p.m. conversations.

  • Days of the Week9:32

    Learn the days of the week in Bahasa Melayu, name each day from Monday to Sunday, and use pada hari before the day in sentences.

  • Months of the Year12:44

    Learn the months of the year in bahasa melayu and how to use them in sentences with pada bulan, linking each month to events like Thaipusam, Hari kemerdekaan, and Deepavali.

  • Uses of "To Be" (Adalah) and Describing a Daily Routine8:28

    Discover how to use adalah to describe things or people and to talk about daily routines in Bahasa Melayu, with examples like saya bangun pagi and saya makan sarapan.

  • Immediate Family Vocabulary6:54

    Learn Malay immediate family vocabulary by naming ibu for mother with three calling forms and aya or bapa for father, then identify abang, kaka, and adi in simple sentences.

  • Extended Family Vocabulary5:50

    Learn extended family vocabulary in Bahasa Melayu, name relatives, and describe them in sentences, using a family tree activity that combines immediate and extended family.

  • Describing Family Relationships9:07
  • Emotions - Basic Feelings10:56

    Learn to express basic emotions in Malay, describing how you feel and others feel, using sentence patterns with saya, dia, and connectors like apabila and kerana.

  • Emotions - Advanced Feelings8:27

    Explore advanced Malay emotions like heartbroken and sakit hati, taruja (excited), bimbang, rindu, and bangga, with context from breakup, exams, family, and travel.

  • Shopping Vocabulary - Asking Prices6:29
  • Shopping Vocabulary - Bargaining7:02

    Learn practical bargaining phrases in Bahasa Melayu to negotiate prices, ask for discounts, and understand final price and how much in a market shopping scenario.

  • Articles & Pronouns - Singular5:21

    Learn how to use singular pronouns in Bahasa Melayu, such as saya, dia, and kamu, and practice forming sentences to build conversations.

  • Articles & Pronouns - Plural5:11
  • Project: Shopping5:36
  • Basic Sentence Structure4:54
  • Making Small Talk6:51
  • Review of Key Vocabulary5:37
  • Final Project: Describing a Day6:11
  • Last Words0:31

    Celebrate completing the Malay course by continuing to practice and explore, join discussions, leave feedback, and connect with Malay speakers to inspire future learners.

Requirements

  • No previous knowledge of Malay is required. You can start from scratch!
  • A desire to learn a new language
  • A positive attitude!

Description

Have you ever wanted to learn Malay? As the official language of Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore, Malay is your gateway to exploring a rich cultural tapestry and traditions.

Malay is a language of simplicity and beauty. With no verb conjugations, tenses, or gendered nouns, it’s often considered one of the easier languages for beginners to pick up. But don’t let its simplicity fool you - Malay is a language with depth, rich in idiomatic expressions and cultural nuances that make it both fascinating and rewarding to learn.

In this course, we’ll take you through the basics of Malay, starting with essential greetings, introductions, and polite expressions. You’ll build up your vocabulary with topics like numbers, colors, and food while mastering simple sentence structures and common verbs. Each lesson includes interactive exercises and real-world examples to make your learning practical and engaging.


During this course you will learn:


  • The Malay alphabet and correct pronunciation techniques.

  • How to greet, introduce yourself, and hold basic conversations.

  • Vocabulary for daily life, including food, animals, and body parts.

  • Grammar essentials, including verb conjugation and sentence structure.

  • How to ask and understand directions, shop at markets, and describe emotions.

  • Practical application of Malay in real-world scenarios.


After taking this course you will be able to:


  • Communicate confidently in Malay for travel and daily interactions.

  • Navigate common scenarios, such as ordering food, shopping, and asking for directions.

  • Build meaningful connections with Malay speakers and understand cultural nuances.

  • Continue your learning journey with a solid foundation in Bahasa Melayu.


Start your Malay language adventure today!

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners eager to learn Malay for travel, work, or personal interest.
  • Language enthusiasts looking to explore a new and culturally rich language.
  • Anyone planning to visit Malaysia or connect with Malay-speaking communities.

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