INTRODUCTION FOR BASIC MALAY COMMUNICATIONS: A Language Course for Non-Native Speakers
This two-day, 16-hour practical program focuses on real-life conversational Malay used in the workplace. It emphasizes pronunciation, sentence construction, and vocabulary that learners can immediately apply in their daily tasks and interactions.
Participants will explore:
Sound and Pronunciation Techniques
How to Form Basic Sentences
Question Structures and Conversation Starters
Workplace Vocabulary
Respectful Communication in Malay Culture
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Pronounce commonly used Malay words correctly
- Construct basic, grammatically correct Malay sentences
- Expand their vocabulary for both work and social situations
- Understand simple sentences when spoken by native Malay speakers
- Communicate respectfully and effectively in everyday workplace scenarios
LEARNING METHODOLOGY
The course blends hands-on learning with minimal lectures to keep the session interactive and immersive. Activities include:
Audio-visual exercises
Group work and case studies
Individual language practice
Simulated conversations for workplace situations
WHAT’S INSIDE THE PROGRAM
The course blends hands-on learning with minimal lectures to keep the session interactive and immersive. Activities include:
Audio-visual exercises
Group work and case studies
Individual language practice
Simulated conversations for workplace situations
We also integrate cultural insights to help participants understand Malay etiquette and communication styles — a crucial factor when engaging with local colleagues and clients.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is tailored for non-native Malay speakers working or living in Malaysia who wish to improve their communication in Bahasa Malaysia. Suitable participants include:
Foreign employees from all industries (manufacturing, hospitality, construction, services, etc.)
Foreign professionals working in mixed-language environments
Non-Malaysian managers or supervisors who interact with local staff
Expatriates new to Malaysia who want to settle in smoothly
International trainees or interns posted in Malaysia
The course is open to all job levels, from non-executives to top management.
⚠️ Note: This course is not suitable for visually or hearing-impaired individuals due to the nature of the learning activities.
COURSE CONTENTS
Day 1: Getting Started with Malay Language
Morning Session
Module 1: Ice Breaking
Interactive introduction session to build rapport and set a positive tone
Module 2: Program Structure and Expectations
Overview of course objectives
Introduction to the “Vocab Parking Lot” – A live board for building vocabulary throughout the course
Module 3: Sound and Pronunciation
Vowels and diphthongs in Malay
Consonants and consonant clusters
Pronunciation practice with audio-visual tools
Module 4: Numbers, Time, Day, Date and Currency
Practical use of numbers and time-related expressions in daily communication
Module 5: Me, My Friends and Families (Part 1)
Understanding Nouns and Pronouns (Kata Nama & Kata Ganti Nama)
Sentence Structure: Frasa Nama + Frasa Nama
Introduction to sentence building using personal and familial contexts
Afternoon Session
Module 5: Me, My Friends and Families (Part 2)
Introducing Yourself
Common greetings and phrases
Sentence Structure: Frasa Nama + Frasa Adjektif
Describing People
Using adjectives for appearance, body parts, and personality
Vocabulary building: human body, shapes, and personalities
Forming questions using Kata Tanya
Demonstrative pronouns (Kata Tunjuk) and their usage
Day 2: Applying Malay in the Workplace
Morning Session
Module 6: My Workplace and Surroundings
Vocabulary related to workplace tools, spaces, and routines
Introduction to Verbs (Kata Kerja) and forming action-based sentences
Sentence Structure: Frasa Nama + Frasa Kerja
Module 7: Prepositions of Place and Time (Kata Sendi Nama)
Using place and time prepositions in context
Vocabulary: signage, office items, tools, machines, furniture
Sentence Structure: Frasa Nama + Frasa Sendi Nama
Introduction to Helping Words (Kata Bantu)
Afternoon Session
Module 8: Describing Spaces, Items and Smells
Using adjectives to describe physical environments and objects
Vocabulary: colors, tools, machineries, equipment, and spaces
Module 9: Making Simple Conversations
Role play: Common work-related conversations
Applying Kata Tanya in dialogue and workplace interactions
Module 10: Showing Respect in Malay Communication
Understanding Honorific References (Kata Rujukan Hormat)
Introduction to Conjunctions (Kata Hubung) for linking ideas
Using Helping Words (Kata Bantu) for context and meaning
Adding emphasis with Kata Penguat
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