Learn about widely-used modes of transportation in Indonesia
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Jason:Hi everyone, I’m Jason. |
| Fira:And I’m Fira! |
| Jason:And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Indonesian Vocabulary, Lesson 19! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Transportation &around town. These are frequently used modes of transportation in Indonesia. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at IndonesianPod101.com |
| FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS |
| Jason:Fira, what’s our first word? |
| Fira:Bus |
| Jason:Bus |
| Fira:(slow) Bus (regular) Bus |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Fira:Bus |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:Not every bus in Indonesia has air conditioning, in spite of the tropical climate there. |
| - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Fira:(normal) Sopir-sopir Bus Metromini selalu mengemudi dengan ugal-ugalan di jalan. |
| Jason:Metromini Bus drivers are always driving inconsiderately on the road. |
| Fira:(slow) Sopir-sopir Bus Metromini selalu mengemudi dengan ugal-ugalan di jalan. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Fira:Mikrolet |
| Jason:Mikrolet, an Indonesian van |
| Fira:(slow) Mikrolet (regular) Mikrolet |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Fira:Mikrolet |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:A mikrolet is an Indonesian van that has a long bench in the back that accommodates up to 10 people. |
| - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Fira:(normal) Mikrolet merupakan angkutan umum yang bisa memuat 10 orang penumpang. |
| Jason:Mikrolet is a form of public transportation that can carry 10 passengers. |
| Fira:(slow) Mikrolet merupakan angkutan umum yang bisa memuat 10 orang penumpang. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Fira:Taksi |
| Jason:Taxi |
| Fira:(slow) Taksi (regular) Taksi |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Fira:Taksi |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:Some taxi drivers in Indonesia are dishonest and will try to get you to pay a set fee for the ride instead of paying according to the meter; it’s best to find another taxi in this case. |
| - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Fira:(normal) Taksi Blue Bird terkenal dengan keamanan dan keramahan sopirnya. |
| Jason:Blue Bird taxi is well known for its safety and good hospitality. |
| Fira:(slow) Taksi Blue Bird terkenal dengan keamanan dan keramahan sopirnya. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Fira:Bajaj |
| Jason:Bajaj, an auto rickshaw or three-wheeler. |
| Fira:(slow) Bajaj (regular) Bajaj |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Fira:Bajaj |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:An auto rickshaw is a form of public transportation that will carry up to three passengers. |
| - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Fira:(normal) Tarif harus ditawar-menawar dengan sopir bajaj sebelum menaiki kendaraannya. |
| Jason:Rates must be negotiated with the auto-rickshaw driver before riding the vehicle. |
| Fira:(slow) Tarif harus ditawar-menawar dengan sopir bajaj sebelum menaiki kendaraannya. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Fira:Ojek |
| Jason:Ojek, a motorcycle taxi |
| Fira:(slow) Ojek (regular) Ojek |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Fira:Ojek |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:An ojek, or motorcycle taxi, is a common form of public, unlicensed transportation in Indonesia. |
| - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Fira:(normal) Ojek adalah angkutan umum berupa sepeda motor. |
| Jason:Ojek is public transportation in the form of a motorcycle. |
| Fira:(slow) Ojek adalah angkutan umum berupa sepeda motor. |
| QUIZ |
| Jason:Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Fira will give you the Indonesian – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? |
| Fira:Bus |
| [pause]Jason:Bus |
| Fira:Mikrolet |
| [pause]Jason:Mikrolet, an Indonesian van |
| Fira:Taksi |
| [pause]Jason:Taxi |
| Fira:Bajaj |
| [pause]Jason:Bajaj, an auto rickshaw or three-wheeler |
| Fira:Ojek |
| [pause]Jason:Ojek, a motorcycle taxi |
Outro |
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| Jason:There you have it – the names of 5 frequently used modes of transportation in Indonesia! We have a more complete list at IndonesianPod101.com, so be sure to check it out. Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Fira:"Sampai Jumpa” |
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