From back cover: This beginner's guide, an indespensible companion to Standard Indonesian Made Simple, provides 213 dialogue exercises, the key to those numerous situations that make the merest day-to-day communication an obstacle course: meeting new acquaintances, identifying and describing objects, making appointments, dealing with the practical nitty-gritties of travelling and settling down in an Indonesian-speaking society. The approach is structured so that basic phrases in the dialogue exercises will help you understand the hidden meaning behind the words. The explanation of various Indonesian and Jakartan dialects enables you to understand informal and colloquial Indonesian. Whether you are a student studying the language or a traveller who needs an easy, comprehensive guide, this book is for you.