The "L’Indonésien sans peine" (Indonesian with Ease) course by Assimil is a classic for French speakers, utilizing a two-phase "intuitive assimilation" method to reach a B2 level of proficiency (level may vary between A2-B2 depending on edition). 📘 Key Method Features Two-Phase Approach:

• Pros: You will finish this course with a solid A2 (low intermediate) level. You’ll understand the affix system (me-, ber-, di-) better than most students. The humor in the dialogues is actually funny, which keeps you coming back.
• Cons: It is L'indonésien—meaning the instructions are entirely in French. If you don't read French, you will be lost. Also, the vocabulary is slightly formal (Dutch-colonial era leftovers), but locals will respect you for it.

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Assimil - L'indonésien sans peine course is a comprehensive self-study program designed to take learners from absolute beginner to an intermediate B2 level

"Attention : L’indonésien sans peine ne rend pas bilingue. Il donne une très bonne base orale (A2/B1). Pour lire le journal Kompas, il faudra un complément." — Marie, professeure de langues.