Indonesian · B1 · Unit 15
In the news
Di berita
By the end you can
- Tell a news story in your own words
- Say what you think about a news story
- Understand a short news article
Words and phrases
| Indonesian | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| menurut berita | according to the news | Menurut berita, jalan tol baru dibuka minggu depan. |
| saya baca di | I read in, I read on | Saya baca di Kompas pagi ini. |
| viral | viral; go viral | Video itu viral di media sosial. |
| warga | residents, locals | Warga setempat membersihkan sungai bersama-sama. |
| wartawan | a journalist | Banyak wartawan datang ke desa itu. |
| kejadian | an incident, an event | Kejadian itu terjadi Selasa malam. |
| katanya | apparently, they say | Katanya desa itu akan jadi tempat wisata. |
| berita lokal | local news | Saya suka mengikuti berita lokal. |
| mendadak terkenal | suddenly famous | Desa kecil itu mendadak terkenal. |
| dilaporkan | reportedly; was reported | Dilaporkan bahwa semua penumpang selamat. |
| judul berita | a headline | Judul beritanya terlalu berlebihan. |
| saya kurang setuju | I don't really agree | Saya kurang setuju dengan keputusan itu. |
Then talk it through
Talking about a local news story with a colleague over coffee. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.