Learn Malay Language for Traveling, Business & Studies
Master essential Malay vocabulary and conversational skills tailored for travel, work, and academic purposes. Come join our Malay Classes soon!
Course Structure & pricing per level
- Each level consists of 8 lessons (2 hours each).
- Both online and physical classes are available.
- Course fee $55/lesson before GST (i.e. $479.60 per level).
Communication Malay Class – Course Outline
Topics:
- Introduction to Malay – Basic phonics, greetings & daily expressions
- Numbers & Time – Counting, telling time, days of the week
- Everyday Conversations – Nouns, pronouns, talking about self and others
- Food & Beverage – Vocabulary & basic restaurant conversations
- Transport & Travel – Asking/giving directions, transport vocabulary
- Shopping & Trade – Shopping phrases, asking prices, making payments
- Health & Body – Describing physical condition and basic health terms
- Free Conversation & Evaluation – Role-play, fluency practice, feedback
Expected Outcome:
Learners will be able to engage in basic daily conversations in Malay, introduce themselves, ask simple questions, and understand essential vocabulary for food, travel, shopping, and health contexts.
Topics:
- Review of Basics – Basic grammar, recalling common words & expressions
- Informal Spoken Conversations – Expressing opinions & ideas casually
- Formal Spoken Conversations – Using Malay appropriately in formal settings
- Workplace Conversation Skills – Discussing work, business, and essential workplace vocabulary
- Social Conversations – Talking about social activities, hobbies, and entertainment
- News & Current Affairs – Understanding and commenting on local/global events
- Culture & Traditions – Festivals, traditions, and cultural discussions
- Emergency Conversations – Using Malay in urgent or critical situations
Expected Outcome:
Learners will gain confidence in informal and formal communication, handle workplace and social situations, and express opinions on news and cultural topics in Malay.
Topics:
- Understanding Usage of Prefixes
- Prefix “Me-”
- Prefix “Mem-”
- Prefix “Men-”
- Prefix “Meng-”
- Prefix “Meny-”
- Prefix “Ter-”
- Prefix “Di-” and “Ber-”
Expected Outcome:
Learners will be able to form verbs using Malay prefixes, improving accuracy and variety in sentence construction. They will begin using more grammatically complex Malay.
Topics:
- Understanding Usage of Suffixes
- Suffix “-kan”
- Suffix “-an”
- Circumfix “me-kan”
- Circumfix “di-kan”
- Circumfix “me-i”
- Circumfix “di-i”
- Circumfix “ber-an”
Expected Outcome:
Learners will be able to apply suffixes and circumfixes effectively, expanding vocabulary and expressing more nuanced meanings in spoken and written Malay.
Planned Topics:
- Grouping Names (classification in Malay)
- Idioms and Proverbs
- Malay Limerick/Poetry (Pantun introduction)
- Advanced Vocabulary Expansion
- Complex Sentence Structures
- Figurative Expressions & Metaphors
- Oral Storytelling Skills
- Free Conversation & Evaluation
Expected Outcome:
Learners will gain cultural and literary exposure, be able to use idioms and figurative expressions naturally, and start expressing ideas in a creative and sophisticated manner.
Planned Topics:
- 1–8. Practicing Composition, Comprehension, and Cloze Passages (across themes such as work, culture, current affairs, stories, and personal experiences)
Expected Outcome:
Learners will achieve advanced fluency in written and spoken Malay, with the ability to write structured compositions, comprehend complex texts, and participate in high-level discussions.
Conversational Malay Made Easy – Speak with Clarity & Confidence
Learn Malay from native-speaking teachers who bring rich cultural insights and help you build strong sentence structure and grammar skills.
- Taught by experienced native Malay speakers
- Gain real insights into Malay culture and language
- Practical and interactive lessons for beginners
- Build strong language foundations confidently
- Learn to form basic, grammatically correct sentences
Who this course is for?
At Inspilingua, you would have the opportunities to learn the Malay language and culture through the various Malay language programs in Singapore, as well as receive all assistance and enquiries that you might have regarding the Malay language and culture.
- Anyone who want to stay in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia for a while
- Who want to learn the basic Malay/ Indonesian Language ( Bahasa Malaysia / Indonesian )
- New language lovers
Learn from expert teachers
Our Malay teachers are native speakers who would share their extensive knowledge and offer a wide range of insights into the Malay language and culture. Let us introduce them to you.
Client Testimonials
I've been looking for Bahasa Melayu classes near my area and so lucky to have found Inspilingua centrally located in Singapore. The teachers are experienced and friendly.
Hui Fang
I have been learning Malay language for some time now and have enjoyed every lesson. The classes are fun, interactive, and engaging. Thanks Inspilingua for offering Malay language course for adults.
Eric Li
The teacher is very dedicated and patient. Materials are well thought out. My trainer was always ready to answer all questions. For Malay Classes in Singapore, I definitely recommend learning at Inspilingua.
Chuan Kee Ang
Learn to Speak Malay with Confidence – For Students, Expats, Adults & Working Professionals
This Malay language course is designed to help you build practical Malay language skills for everyday communication.
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