Table of Contents

Indonesian

Recommended Grammar Sequence

Introduction.............................................................................. 2
Grammar Sequence
Equational Sentences (Invisible is)..................................... 8
Conceptual Practice: Adjective and Possessive Word Order.11
Adjectives/Possession After Nouns....................................... 12
Simple Verbs......................................................................... 14
Possession (Ada, Punya, Milik)............................................. 16
Conceptual Practice: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs......... 19
Ber- Prefix (Intransitive Verb Roots)...................................... 20
Ber- Prefix (Noun Roots)....................................................... 22
Me- Prefix............................................................................... 24
Se- Prefix (classifiers)............................................................ 26
Conceptual Practice: Active and Passive Voice.................... 29
Di- Prefix (3rd Person Passive Voice)................................... 30
kan Suffix............................................................................. 32
i Suffix.................................................................................. 34
Ke- -an Circumfix (Adjectives)............................................... 36
Conceptual Practice: That..................................................... 39
an Suffix............................................................................... 40
Pe- Prefix............................................................................... 42
Conceptual Practice: Verbal Nouns....................................... 45
Pean Circumfix................................................................... 46
Per- -an Circumfix.................................................................. 48
Conceptual Practice: Telling time.......................................... 51
Time and Date Format........................................................... 52
Ter- Prefix (Adjectives).......................................................... 54
Ter- Prefix (verbs-accidental and completed action)............. 56

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Introduction - Overview
MTC Language Program

language study plan. Use all available resources including your dictionary,
vocabulary and phrase book, simple grammar text, Preach My Gospel and
scriptures (in your mission language), and TALL software. Also plan to spend
a portion of your language study reviewing the board display for the upcoming
Grammar Instruction.

Fulfill Your Purpose

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As you teach your investigators, you will

become aware of your own language needs
and be motivated to learn in order to help them progress. Your experience teaching
will be the driving force behind many of your decisions regarding language learning
(see above grahpic). Your teachers will also use the information they gain as
investigators to direct the focus of Grammar Instruction and Coaching Missionary
Study.

Speak Your Language (SYL)

Language immersion plays a foundational role in the MTC language program. As

a rule, you speak the language as much as possible. Teachers always speak the
mission language, except during selected activities.

Coaching Missionary Study

Your teachers will help you apply the principles of Preach My Gospel, chapter 7, to
improve your ability to become an effective language learner.

Group Language Instruction

Grammar Instruction and Task Instruction are the two major types of group
language instruction. Your teachers will generally follow the order outlined in this
book. The purpose of these activities is to provide you with multiple opportunities
for meaningful practice using essential vocabulary, phrases, and foundational
grammar structures. Grammar activities are not designed to give detailed
explanations of grammar; if you need an in-depth description, use your grammar
books or TALL (when available).

Language Study

Each day you will have 60 minutes to study the language on your own. Apply the
principles in Preach My Gospel, chapter 7, as you create and apply your own

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Technology Assisted Language Learning (TALL)

TALL is the name given to MTC language-learning software and print materials.
These materials are the primary resources you will use to learn vocabulary and
phrases during language study. TALL software is the best resource for providing
repetition and pronunciation practice. Each day (except Sundays) you will spend
60 minutes in a computer lab using TALL .

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As a missionary you have the responsibility

to seek the gift of tongues and fulfill your
purpose in the mission language. Your
teachers will guide you, but you will be
most successful as you take personal
responsibility for your language learning.
Preach My Gospel, chapter 7, and the
following components of the MTC language
program will help know how to learn your
mission language.

Language Guide Overview

Introduction

Learning your mission language is a top priority at the MTC; therefore, you are
given as many resources as possible to effectively study, practice, learn, and
apply the basic elements of your mission language. This guide contains study
resources and practice activities that will assist you in your preparation for the
many tasks you will need to accomplish each day. If you use this guide along
with your grammar book, dictionary, and the TALL program, you will acquire the
skills you need to accomplish your purpose in your mission language.

Language Functions

Each grammar principle in this language guide fits under one of ten language
functions listed below. Language functions describe what you should be able to
do as a result of learning a particular grammar principle. They also allow the MTC
to achieve a level of equivalency among the many languages taught at MTCs
around the world. Notice that each function fosters two-way communication in the
language. The ten language functions are as follows:
Asking about and expressing a state of being
Asking about and expressing possession or ownership
Asking about and describing objects, people, and their characteristics
Asking about and expressing desire, need, preference, ability, intention, or purpose
Asking about and describing actions and events
Asking and answering questions of contrasting attitudes, emotions, and feelings
Asking and answering questions of time, date, and location
Asking and answering questions of quality, quantity, number, and sequence
Asking and answering questions of cause and effect
Narrating experiences and telling stories

Introduction - Overview
Tasks

The three language tasks are designed to enable you to get acquainted with
someone, offer a simple prayer, and bear your testimony in the first few days
(without having to understand all of the grammar behind what you are saying).

Grammar Board Displays

A visual representation (board display) has been created for each basic grammar
principle in this guide. Board displays are the primary resource for group language
instruction. The header of each board display states 1) the main grammar
principle to be learned, 2) the function under which the principle falls, and 3) the
missionary context in which it will be presented and practiced. The design of
the board display is intended to present the grammar in an intuitive manner that
allows you to understand how the grammar principle(s) operate(s) without having
to rely on complex written grammar rules.
The whole purpose for having visual board displays is to minimize the need for
lengthy explanations about the language and to maximize use of the language
during the limited group language instruction time. They also minimize teacher
time spent writing on the board and your time spent taking notes. More in-depth
study of grammar structures and rules should take place at another time as part of
prework, language study (as a companionship or by yourself), or in the TALL lab
(when available).

One of the primary reasons for the order is the frequent usage of certain language
functions. The first five functions, as listed on the previous page, are especially
frequent in their usage. Where possible, their corresponding grammar principles
have been placed early in the table of contents. This arrangement will give you a
great opportunity to communicate in the language at the earliest stages of your
language learning.
For example, in the romance languages, irregular modal verbs + an infinitive (e.g.,
to want to, to need to, to know how to, to be able to, etc., + an infinitive verb) have
been placed before the learning of regular families of verbs because the modals,
even though they are irregular in their conjugations, are by far the more frequently
used verbs. By simply using these irregular verbs alongside any other infinitive
verb, you suddenly have a whole world of communication possibilities open to
you, without having to learn any additional grammar forms or conjugations. This
is very enabling and can put you miles ahead in your ability to communicate early
and more easily. Other types of languages have similar kinds of shortcuts, and
where possible, those have been placed early in the grammar sequence.

Application Activities

Each board display is followed by an application activity based on the context

stated in the header of the board display. At least one third of group language
instruction time should be spent on these activities. You will be fully engaged
in using the grammar principle and vocabulary just learned in a meaningful
missionary scenario, which mirrors the kinds of tasks you will perform in the field.

Conceptual Practices

A few grammar principles or board displays in this language guide are considered
complex enough, or different enough from your native language, to be preceded
by a conceptual practice. Conceptual practices let you more clearly understand
and practice the concept of an upcoming grammar principle in your native
language, before having to deal with the linguistic mechanics in the second
languagethus the name: conceptual practice. Teachers will conduct these
activities in the order they have been placed in this language guide to prepare you
for the grammar principles that follow them.

Sequence of Instruction

Teachers will teach grammar principles in the order they appear in the table of
contents. Occasionally, a teacher may have reason to change the order of lessons
here or there, but in general they are intended to be taught in the order given.
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Introduction - English Grammar Terms

After the1 diligent2 missionary3 read4 the scripture to his companion, they5
knelt by6 their7 beds and8 prayed fervently9 for their struggling investigator.
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Articlethe (definite); a/an (indefinite)

Adjectivedescribes a noun

Answers the question Which/What kind of?

Families are eternal.

He felt the Holy Ghost.
3

(Predicative)
(Attributive)

Nouna person, place, thing, or idea

sentence on the top left are the diligent missionary and they.
Direct Objectwho or what receives the action of the verb (word or phrase).
The direct object in the sentence on the top left is the scripture.
Indirect Objectto whom or for whom an action is intended (word or phrase).
The indirect object in the sentence on the top left is his companion.
Prepositional Phraseall the words to which a preposition refers; it also includes
the preposition itself. Prepositional phrases in the sentence on the top left include
by their beds and for their struggling investigator.
Passive Voicethe subject of the sentence undergoes the action of the verb.

Answers the question Who? or What?

Active voice: God called Joseph.

Verban action; also an event or state of being

Passive voice: Joseph was called (by God).

Pronountakes the place of a noun

Active voice: We make mistakes.

It is important for you to read them.

She did that herself/for herself.
Someone testified of both books.
What did he want to know?
Can you hand me all of those pencils?
Christ is the only person who can save us.
Is this hymn book mine or yours?
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(Personal)
(Intensive/Reflexive)
(Indefinite)
(Interrogative)
(Demonstrative)
(Relative)
(Possessive)

Prepositionshows the relationship of a noun to something else

(to, at, of, from, about, in, on, with, by, for, through, around, before, under,
beneath, over, against, during, between, since, until, according to, after,
behind, without, etc.)

Possessive Adjectiveshows ownership

Answers the question Whose?

(my, your, his, her, its, our, their)

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Adverbdescribes verbs (and anything other than a noun)

Answers the question How? or When? or Where?

We should promptly repent of our sins.

I know my companion very well.
I like teaching a lot.
Interjectionany emotional greeting or exclamation
Subjectwho or what does the action (word or phrase). The subjects in the

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Vowelsthe letters A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y (unobstructed air flow)

Consonantsany other letter

(obstructed air flow)

Reflexive Verbsthe subject is also the object

(get baptized, get ready, get dressed)
Intransitive Verbshave no direct object
(disappear, smile, die, repent, pray)
Clausea group of words with a subject and a verb
Independent Clausecan stand alone as a sentence
Dependent Clausecan not stand alone as a sentence
Predicatethe part of the clause that is not the subject

Conjunctionconnects ideas
(and, but, or, neither, nor, either, rather, that, if, whether, because, yet, so)

Passive voice: Mistakes are made.

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I am a missionary.
Jesus is kind.

(Nominal)
(Adjective)

Introduction - Elements of a Board Display

Header Sentence

Application Activity

Each board display is followed by an application

activity based on the context from the board
display. You will be fully engaged in using the
grammar principle and vocabulary just learned in a
meaningful missionary scenario, which mirrors the
kinds of tasks you will perform in the field.

The header sentence demonstrates the

grammar principle that is being used in the
board display. It functions as a guide for
the rest of the board display.

Grammar principle
(Spanish
for Missionaries,
p. 25)p. 25)
(Spanish
for Missionaries,
Tener (Common Expressions)

Tengo

I have (am)

Question Words

Cunto(a/s) (no)
How much
S,
Yes,
No,
No,
Por qu
Why
Porque
Because

This section has words

or phrases used to
form questions with the
board display.

tengo
tenemos
(I) have
(we) have
tienes
tenis
(you) have (you all) have
tiene
tienen
(you) have (you all) have
tiene
tienen
(he/she) has (they) have

Examples

This section contains

example questions and
sentences that use the
grammar principles of
the board display.

Application Activity

mucho

miedo

a los perros

mucho(a)
very
poco (a)
a little

miedo a/de
afraid (of)
ganas de
to feel like doing something
diecinueve aos
nineteen years (old)
sueo
to be sleepy (tired)
hambre
hungry
sed
thirsty
calor
hot
fro
cold
fro
cold

hablar a las personas

of talking to people
ser rechazado
of being rejected
estar en esta rea
of being in this area
ser un misionero
of being a missionary
ensear a las personas
of teaching people
predicar el evangelio
of preaching the gospel

very

Tiene mucho sueo?

Are you very sleepy?
S, tengo mucho sueo.
Yes, I am very sleepy.
No, no tengo sueo.
No, I am not sleepy.

afraid of

dogs

Cuntos aos tiene?

How old are you?
Tengo diecinueve aos.
I am nineteen years old.

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Notes

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Occasionally board displays will

have notes that help explain how to
use the board display.

The zone leaders call to inform you that you are going to train a
new missionary. You are supposed to pick him/her up from the bus
station. They tell you that your companion is going to have a long
trip and that he/she will bably be hungry and tired.

Example
Missionary Leader: Tiene miedo de hablar a la gente?
Missionary: No, tengo miedo de ser rechazado.

Additional Contexts

Practice:
Missionary A. You will take the role of the trainer. Ask the
missionary about the following:
If he/she is hungry, tired, cold, etc.
How old he/she is
If he/she is afraid of anything

Describing how your investigators feel during your teaching

appointments

Missionary B. You will take the role of the new missionary. Using
the board display as a guide, answer missionary A accordingly.
Example
Missionary: Tiene hambre?
New Missionary: S, tengo hambre.
Re-practice: You are a district leader and you noticed that on the
key indicators report, one of the companionships has a zero on the
actual number for contacts of that week. You decided to go on a
division with him to find out how to help.
Missionary A. You will take the role of a loving missionary leader.
Find out the missionarys problem by asking about the following:
If the missionary is afraid of something
If the missionary likes the area, his/her companion, and being a
missionary (use the word ganas)
If the missionary feels confident
Missionary B. Use the board display as a guide to answer
missionary A accordingly.

1. When negating, the no goes between the subject and the verb: l no tiene miedo a los perro.
2. When using cunto to ask a question, the noun comes before the verb: Cuntos aos tiene?

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Scenario

Function: Asking about and expressing a state of being

Context: Helping your companion on the first day of his/her mission

Function & Context

The function best describes how the

grammar principle is actually used in
communication.
The context is the framework around
which the vocabulary of the board display
was selected. Contexts are missionary
centered.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Receptive Skill & Productive Skill

The Receptive Skill tells how the Application

Activity will help you understand your mission
language.
The Productive Skill tells what type of
communication the Application Activity will
require you to use.

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Grammar Sequence

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Equational Sentences (Invisible is)

Allah/Bapa di Surga
God/Father in Heaven

Saya
I

Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
Not,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

Anda
You
Dia
He/She

Kami(Exclusive)
Kita (Inclusive)
We
Anda/Kalian
You
Mereka
They

Bapa Surgawi
Heavenly Father
Yesus Kristus
Jesus Christ
(Para) Nabi
Prophet(s)
Iblis
Satan

Apakah Allah sempurna?

Is God perfect?
Ya, Dia sempurna.
Yes, he is perfect.
Tidak, Dia tidak sempurna.
No, he is not perfect.

(adalah)

sempurna

(tidak)
(Negates verbs/adjectives)
(bukan)
(Negates nouns)

patuh
obedient
jujur
honest
gembira
happy
sedih
sad
jahat
wicked
guru
teacher
keluarga
family
kawan/teman
friend(s)
Juruselamat
(the) Savior
anak Allah
child (children) of God

(is)

perfect

(?)

Apakah kita anak Allah?

Are we children of God?
Ya, kita anak Allah.
Yes, we are children of God
Tidak, kita bukan anak Allah.
No, we are not children of God.

Note: Adalah can be used in affirmative statements to add emphasis

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Function: Asking about and expressing state of being

Context: Teaching about God as our loving Heavenly Father

Application Activity
Scenario

You and your companion are walking towards your next appointment. On your way you notice a young man around 19 years old
sitting on the sidewalk up ahead. As you walk you realize that hes
been watching you and when you are close enough he signals for
you to come over. He asks, Ive seen you guys walking around
in several places just recently. I have heard that you teach people
about God, who is He?
1. Practice: In pairs, have one missionary take the role of the
young man and the other fill his role as the missionary. Have them
practice discussing who God and Jesus Christ are. In the meantime the teacher should be moving around among the missionaries
encouraging and giving help when necessary.

Additional Scenario(s)

You are meeting with a young family and early on in your conversation the mother says, Im confused about all the different things I
hear about God. Tell me what you believe about him.
You are riding on a city bus in your mission and you are sitting
next to two women who are taking about how confusing and difficult
life is, and you feel impressed to share with them the truth about
who they really are and who their Heavenly Father is.

2. Re-practice: Now the young man asks who are you to teach
these things? Have the missionaries switch roles and practice
explaining:
-Who you are
-Who a prophet is
-Who the young man is

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Conceptual Practice: Adjective and Possessive Word Order

2. Conceptual Practice: Adjective and Possessive Word Order
Give missionaries the opportunity to practice putting adjectives in the proper location in English. In
Indonesian, adjectives follow the noun they describe, unlike English. Read the English sentence below and
rearrange the word order to reflect the Indonesian structure. For example: This is Jesus Christs Gospel
would be changed to this is Gospel Jesus Christ. Also, The Gospel of Jesus Christ would be the
Gospel Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ is our Redeemer.

God is our Heavenly Father.
We are His children.
He restored the Jesus Christs Gospel.
This is the true church.
The prophets are righteous men.
Missionary work is a great calling.
Christ was a humble example.
He lived a perfect life.
He suffered for our sins.
He wants us to have eternal life.
We must follow his example.
Jesus healed blind men and made lame
men walk.
We must be hard workers.
My faith is in Christ.
Christ is the head of our church.
The Holy Ghost is our constant
companion

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Adjectives/Possession After Nouns

Ini
Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

This

(is)

ini
this/these
itu
that/those

(bukan)
(negates nouns)

keluarga

kecil.

bapa
father
ibu
mother
adik
younger sibling
kakak
older sibling
saudara
sibling/relative
keluarga
family

saya, kamu, etc.

my, your, etc. (showing possession)
besar
big
kecil
small
baik
good
saya (-ku)
bagus
I, my
good
tinggi
anda (-mu)
tall
you, your
pendek
dia (-nya)
short
he/she, his/her

(a) family

Apakah itu kakak lelaki anda?

Is that your older brother?
Ya, dia kakak lelaki-ku.
Yes, he is my older brother.
Tidak, dia bukan kakak lelaki-ku.
No, he is not my older brother.

(?)

small.

kami (Exclusive)
kita (Inclusive)
we, our
anda/Kalian
you, your (plural)
mereka
they, their

Apakah itu keluarga besar?

Is that a big family?
Ya, itu keluarga besar.
Yes, that is a big family.
Tidak, itu keluarga kecil.
No, that is a small family.

*Note: Keluarga ini kecil means This family is small, as opposed to Ini keluarga kecil which means This is a small family. The same applies for itu.

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Function: Asking about and expressing possession or ownership

Context: Talking about family

Application Activity
Scenario

You and your companion have an appointment to teach a new

investigator today, whom you met once before. When you arrive at
the investigators home, you find someone there, but it is not the
same person you met the other day. He/she quickly informs you
that he/she is a friend of the resident, and that the resident whom
you had an appointment with had to work unexpectedly and will not
be home until later.

Additional Scenario(s)

You just finished teaching a lesson to one of your recent converts.

You ask him if he has any friends, family, or neighbors who would
be interested in learning about the gospel. He tells you about the
family who lives next door to him. Have each missionary take turns
being the investigator, have them describe the family that lives next
door to them.

1. Practice: In pairs, with one missionary as the friend, have missionaries introduce themselves, ask about his/her family, and talk
about their own families. If the teacher feels that it would be helpful,
he/she may also participate as the friend.
2. Re-practice: Now that they have found out more about his/her
family and gotten to know him a little, missionaries should explain
that they teach about Christ and why they are here to invite the person to church. Missionaries then describe the church building (you
may want to tell missionaries beforehand what the building looks
like, or show a photograph of a building they can describe). Also,
missionaries should ask the person if they can meet with him/her
again, and the person should describe his/her house or apartment.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Simple Verbs
Saya

mau

Dia
He
Anda
You
Kita
We (inclusive)
Kami
We (exclusive)
Mereka
They

Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that...?)

would like
(tidak)
not

mau
to want
dapat
can
ingin
to desire
hendaknya
should
suka
to like

(to)

pergi ke

toko

makan
to eat
minum
to drink
main
to play
tidur
to sleep
belajar
to learn
datang ke
to come to
pergi ke
to go to
jumpa
to meet

nasi
rice
sarapan
breakfast
jus
juice
gereja
church
sepak bola
soccer
rumah simpatisan
investigators house

go to

(the) store.

(?)

Apakah anda mau main sepak bola?

Do you want to play soccer?
Ya, saya mau main sepak bola.
Yes, I want to play soccer.
Tidak, saya tidak mau main sepak bola.
No, I dont want to play soccer.
Note: Mau, boleh, dapat, ingin can be omitted to indicate just a simple action (eg: Saya makan sarapan = I eat breakfast)

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Function: Asking about and expressing desire, need, preference, ability, intention, or purpose
Context: Planning daily activities

Application Activity
Scenario

You and your companion are planning your activities for tomorrow.
Determine what you will do, where you will go, who you will meet,
etc
1. Practice: With your companion, plan your activities. One companion says what you will do, while the other writes the activities in
the Missionary Daily Planner. Make at least 5 or 6 different plans.
In the meantime the teacher should be moving around among the
missionaries encouraging and giving help when necessary.

Additional Scenario(s)

You are organizing a preparation day activity. You want to invite

some members and investigators to play soccer together to help
the members fellowship your investigators. With your companion,
plan where you will go, who should go, and what you will do before
or after you play soccer.

2. Re-practice: Companions will switch roles so that the companion who was writing will now say 5-6 new plans, while the companion who was speaking before will now write in his or her planner.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking, writing

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Possession (Ada, Punya, Milik)

Saya

ada

I
Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)
(Siapa)
(Who?)

Saya
I
Anda
You
Dia
He/She

have
Kami (Exclusive)
Kita (Inclusive)
We
Anda/Kalian
You (plural)
Mereka
They

Siapa mempunyai dasi?

Who has a necktie?
Saya mempunyai dasi.
I have a necktie.
Mereka tidak mempunyai dasi.
They do not have neckties.

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(tidak)
(not)

ada
to have/ to exist
mempunyai
to have
memiliki
(Siapa) to own

kawan.

(a) friend.

(?)

tulisan suci
scriptures
sepatu
shoe
kemeja
shirt
gaun
dress
barang
thing
celana
pants
dasi
necktie
mobil
car

Siapa memiliki mobil?

Who owns a car?
Anda memiliki mobil.
You own a car.
Saya tidak memiliki mobil.
I do not own a car.

Function: Asking about and expressing possession or ownership

Context: Identifying personal possessions in the classroom, residence, and at home

Application Activity
Scenario

You are asked to give a presentation about being a missionary to

the young men and young women in the ward in which you are
serving. As part of the presentation, you are asked to describe what
the MTC is like. Prepare to describe different aspects of the MTC,
specifically what the setting of different buildings was like. What did
you have in terms of furniture, books, and other objects?
1. Prepare: Give the group a couple of minutes to work individually
adding to the list of vocabulary used in this lesson items around in
the classroom, in their residence, or even at home that belong to
them and that they use and refer to frequently in preparation for the
practice.

Additional Scenario(s)

While walking to you next appointment you see a man waiting for a
bus reading a newspaper. You invite him to listen to your message.
He raises his hand and says, My young friend, dont waste your
time with me. Ive stopped believing in God. There is too much suffering, war, abuse too much injustice for me to believe in a loving
God. Though I wish it was otherwise, either He doesnt exist or He
is indifferent to our struggles. Using the possessive adjectives as
much as possible, share with him as many truths as you can think
of about the reality of his Heavenly Father and all the wonderful
things he has given to us (and to him): our families, choice, hope of
eternal life, our bodies, loved ones, etc.

2. Practice: Working in pairs and using possessive adjectives and

vocabulary just learned, have missionaries inquire of each other
what they own or dont own, as far as possessions or items in the
classroom, in their residence, or at home. Use as much detail as
possible, and use any other vocabulary and grammar you know
from previous lessons Have them try to really make this a useful
practice so that they will never have to refer to these items again in
their native language.
3. Re-practice: Have the missionaries rotate companions and repeat the activity using different vocabulary.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Conceptual Practice: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

6. Conceptual Practice: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
For each sentence, have missionaries designate the verbs as transitive or intransitive. For example, the
teacher reads, When the light rested upon me, I saw two personages standing above me, then asks
about each verbrested, saw, and standingand a missionary says, Rested is intransitive, saw is
transitive, and standing is intransitive. Be sure to point out the difference between a transitive verb
phrase (eg. I stopped the car.) and a prepositional phrase with an intransitive verb (eg. I stopped by the
car.).

-Joseph translated the gold plates into English.

-The Prophet Moroni wrote the book of Moroni.
-Nephi sought materials to build a ship, so he prayed.
-Both Lehi and Nephi saw a vision of the tree of life.
-When the light rested upon me, I saw two personages standing above me.
-The Savior taught the Nephites many important principles during his visit.
-After waking up, Lehi found the Liahona outside his tent.
-Nephi created a hand-made bow when his bow broke in the wilderness.
-Nephi cut off Labans head when he found him lying drunk in the street.
-Nephi compelled Labans servant to go with them into the wilderness.
-The Lord instructed Nephi to build a ship.
-Nephi made tools to build the ship which would sail to the promised land.
-Laman and Lemuel rebelled and tied Nephi up.
-The storm ended after Laman and Lemuel untied Nephi.
-Lehi offered a sacrifice of thanksgiving after they arrived in the promised land.
-Laman and Lemuel hated Nephi and his followers.
-The Lord warned Nephi in a dream to separate themselves from the Lamanites.
-The Lord promised both Nephites and Lamanites prosperity if they obeyed Him.

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Ber- Prefix (Intransitive Verb Roots)

Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

Saya

pernah

Anda
You
Dia
He
Kita/Kami
We
Mereka
They

sudah
already
sedang
to be in the middle of
akan
shall or will
belum
not yet
tidak pernah
have never
tidak akan
will not

berdoa

to have ever

tentang Kitab Mormon

pray

ber+

about the Book of Mormon

temu
to meet
fikir
to think
henti
to stop
angkat
to leave
buat
to do
ubah
to change

(?)

dengan orang missionaries

with the missionaries
dengan uskup
with the bishop
tentang pesan pemulihan
about the message of the Restoration
merokok
to smoke
minum teh/kopi/arak
to drink tea/coffee/alcohol
makan dadah
take drugs
ke gereja
to go to church
dosa
sin
keinginan kamu/saya
your/my desires

Apakah anda sudah berhenti merokok?

Have you already stopped smoking?
Ya, saya sudah berhenti merokok.
Yes, I already stopped smoking.
Tidak, saya belum berhenti merokok.
No, I have not yet stopped smoking.
Note: The ber- prefix does not work with all verb base words.

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Function: Asking and answering questions of time, date, and location

Context: Following up on a commitments

Application Activity
Scenario

You are teaching Septa. It is your third visit and you are following
up on a commitment to obey the word of wisdom.
1. Practice: In pairs, with one missionary taking the role of Septa
and using the grammar principles and vocabulary of this lesson
and any other grammar and vocabulary they may know up to this
point, have the missionaries follow up to see whether or not Septa
is keeping his commitment to obey the Word of Wisdom.

Additional Scenario(s)

An appointment has just fallen through, so youve decided to use

your time to visit some of your investigators and follow up on commitments. Visit briefly with Hendro to see if he and his family are
keeping their commitment to read and pray about the Book of Mormon, come to church, and obey the word of wisdom.

2. Re-practice: Have the missionaries switch roles, and rotate

practice companions and repeat the activity a second time. Move
around among them and give needed help and encouragement.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Ber- Prefix (Noun Roots)

Kita

(boleh)

We
Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

berdoa

can

Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith
Dia
He
Anda
You
Mereka
They
Saya
I

dapat
can
harus
should
perlu
(Apakah) need

pray

ber +

iman
faith
jalan
walk
lutut
to kneel
doa
to pray
tugas
task/assignment

(kepada)

Allah

to

God

kepada
to a person
untuk
to before verbs
ke
to a location
dari
from
di
in, at, on a location

Yesus Kristus
Jesus Christ
hutan kecil
small forest
berdoa
pray
Bapa di Surga
God
Dia
Him
mengenali gereja yang benar
recognize the true church
memulihkan gereja yang benar
restore the true church

(?)

Apakah dia berdoa untuk mengenali gereja yang benar?

Did he pray to recognize the true church?
Ya, dia berdoa untuk mengenali gereja yang benar.
Yes, he prayed to recognize the true church.
Tidak, dia tidak berdoa untuk mengenali gereja yang benar.
No, he did not pray to recognize the true church.
Note: Ber + noun roots can have the meaning of to have (root), to wear (root), or to ride (root).

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Function: Asking about and describing actions and events

Context: Teaching about the Restoration

Application Activity
Scenario

You are teaching Endah and Petrus for the first time. Share with
them the events of Joseph Smiths first vision of the Father and the
Son, and discuss any questions they may have.
1. Practice: Working in companionships and using the ber- prefix
(noun roots), plus any other grammar and vocabulary they may
know up to this point, have the missionaries discuss Joseph Smiths
first vision with one missionary taking the role of the investigator
and the other one the missionary.

Additional Scenario(s)

You have been asked to give a talk during sacrament meeting

about the restoration. Using the ber- prefix (noun roots), plus any
other grammar and vocabulary prepare to give a 5-10 minute talk.
Make sure to include at least 1 scripture reference.

2. Re-practice: Have the missionaries switch roles, and rotate

practice companions and repeat the activity. Move around among
them and give needed help and encouragement.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking, Writing

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Me- Prefix

Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

Yesus Kristus

mendiri(kan)

Allah
(tidak)
God
(did) not
Dia
He
Para Rasul
Apostles
Yesus Kristus
Jesus Christ
Saya
Kami
I
We (exclusive)
Kita
We (inclusive)
Anda
Anda/Kalian
You
You (pl.)
Dia
Mereka
He/She
They

mel,
m, n, ng, ny, r, w, y
mend,
j, t*, c, z
memb,
p*, f*, per
mengg,
h, k*, kh, vowels
menys*
mengemonosyllabic roots

Jesus Christ

Gereja-Nya

established

His church.

*letters marked with

asterisk are dropped

Apakah Yesus Kristus memilih duabelas rasul?

Did Jesus Christ called 12 apostles?
Ya, Yesus Kristus memilih duabelas rasul?
Yes, Jesus Christ called 12 apostles.

panggil
to call
pilih
to choose
beri
to give
derita
to suffer
ajar
to teach
laku(kan)
to do
sembuh(kan)
to heal
patuh(i)
to obey

(?)

duabelas rasul
12 apostles
wewenang Imamat
priesthood authority
bagi dosa kita
for our sins
di atas kayu salib
on the cross
Injil-Nya
His gospel
mukjizat
miracles
orang yang
sakit/buta/tuli
the sick/blind/deaf
perintah perintah
commandments

Apakah Bapa Surgawi menderita di atas kayu salib?

Did Heavenly Father suffer upon the cross?
Tidak, Bapa Surgawi tidak menderita di atas kayu salib?
No, Heavenly Father did not suffer on the cross.

Note: Using me- with some verb bases, and most adjective and noun bases, requires using a suffix also.

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Function: Asking about and describing actions and events

Context: Teaching about the Saviors earthly ministry

Application Activity
Scenario

You and your companion just met one of the members neighbors.
She is Hindu, but she proudly displays two pictures, one of Jesus
and one of the Virgin Mary, on the wall opposite her shrine to Krishna. She says, I love Jesus but I dont really know anything about
him, except that he teaches the good way.
1. Practice: In pairs, have one missionary take the role of the woman and the other fill the role as the missionary. Have them practice
discussing the Saviors earthly ministry. In the meantime the teacher should be moving around among the missionaries encouraging
and giving help when necessary.

Additional Scenario(s)

You are teaching a recent convert who is struggling to obey the

word of wisdom. You feel impressed to share with him Gods love
for him and about the Saviors earthy ministry.
You just met a teenager on the train. She tells you that her mom
has been stealing money from her in order to continue her drinking
and gambling habits. She asks, How can I help her, and forgive
her? You respond by testifying about Christs earthly ministry.

2. Re-practice: Now the woman asks why do people follow the

Jesus? Switch roles and practice explaining about
the miracles Jesus Christ performed
how He established His church
how He died on the cross

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Se- Prefix (classifiers)

Joseph Smith

adalah

seorang

nabi Allah.

Yohanes
John
Kitab Mormon
The Book of Mormon
Lehi
Lehi
Alma
Alma
Raja Benyamin
King Benjamin

melihat
to see
menulis
to write

batang
a/an (something cylindrical)
buah*
a/an (objects)
ekor
a/an (animal)
suatu*
a/an (abstract)
(do not add se-)

kitab suci
a book of scripture
pohon
tree
penglihatan
vision
malaikat
angel
pengkhotbahan
Sermon
sapi
cow

Joseph Smith
Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

is

(bukan)
(notfor
nouns)
(tidak)
(notfor
verbs and
adjectives)

Apakah Yohanes seorang rasul Kristus?

Was John an apostle of Christ?
Ya, Yohanes adalah seorang rasul Kristus.
Yes, John was an apostle of Christ.

se +

prophet of God.

(?)

Apakah Lehi melihat seekor kuda dalam penglihatan dia?

Did Lehi see a horse in his vision?
Tidak, Lehi melihat sebatang pohon dalam penglihatan-nya.
No, Lehi saw a tree in his vision.

Note: Sebuah can be used for just about any tangible object, yet there are many other classifiers. For more specific classifiers, see the grammar text.

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Function: Asking and answering questions of quality, quantity, number, and sequence
Context: Teaching about scripture stories

Application Activity
Scenario

One of your investigators has a question about faith, what is faith?

And what can he do to increase his faith? You decide to share a
story from the scriptures with him.

Additional Scenario(s)

You are teaching the restoration to Mos. Using the Se- Prefix and
any other grammar principles explain about the First Vision and the
Book of Mormon.

1. Practice: In pairs, have one missionary take the role of the

investigator and the other fill his role as the missionary. Have them
practice discussing a scripture or a passage about faith (Alma 32).
In the meantime the teacher should be moving around among the
missionaries encouraging and giving help when necessary.
2. Re-practice: Choose another scripture or passage about faith
and explain more to your investigator.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Conceptual Practice: Active and Passive Voice

11. Conceptual Practice: Active and Passive Voice
Have missionaries practice changing the active voice sentences shown below into passive voice. For
example, the teacher gives an active voice sentence: Joseph translated the gold plates into English; a
missionary changes it to passive voice: The gold plates were translated into English by Joseph Smith.

-Joseph translated the gold plates into English.

-The Prophet Moroni wrote the book of Moroni.
-The Prophet Nephi accomplished many great things through his faith.
-Both Lehi and Nephi saw a vision of the tree of life.
-2500 people saw the Savior on the first day of his visit to the Nephites.
-The Savior taught the Nephites many important principles during his visit.
-Lehi found the Liahona in front of his tent door early one morning.
-Nephi created a hand-made bow when his bow broke in the wilderness.
-Nephi cut off Labans head when he found him lying drunk in the street.
-Nephi compelled Labans servant to accompany them into the wilderness.
-The Lord instructed Nephi in the art of ship building.
-Nephi made tools in order to build the ship for their voyage to the promised land.
-Laman and Lemuel tied Nephi up and threatened to throw him overboard.
-The Lord calmed the storm after Laman and Lemuel untied Nephi.
-Lehi offered a sacrifice of thanksgiving upon their arrival in the promised land.
-After Lehis death, Laman and Lemuel threatened to kill Nephi and his followers.
-The Lord warned Nephi in a dream to separate themselves from the Lamanites.
-The Lord promised both Nephites and Lamanites prosperity if they were righteous.
-The Lamanites eventually destroyed the Nephites because of their wickedness.
-The Lord withdrew his disciples from among the people at the end of the BofM.

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Di- Prefix (3rd Person Passive Voice)

Kitab Mormon

diterjemahkan

The Book of Mormon

Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

Injil
Gospel
Imamat
Priesthood
Gereja
Church
Kebenaran
Truth

was translated
(tidak)
(negates verbs/adjectives)

di +

oleh
by

beri(kan)
oleh
to give (something)
by
pulih(kan)
to restore (something)
bangun(kan)
to establish (something)
khotbah(kan)
to preach (something)
tulis
to write

Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith

(?)

Allah
God
para rasul Kristus
Christs apostles
para misionaris
misisonaries
para nabi
prophets

Apakah imamat dipulihkan oleh para rasul Kristus?

Was the priesthood restored by Christs apostles?
Ya, imamat dipulihkan oleh para rasul Kristus.
Yes, the priesthood was restored by Christs apostles.
Tidak, imamat tidak dipulihkan oleh para rasul Kristus.
No, the priesthood was not restored by Christs apostles.
Di+(verb root) means to be (verb)ed. It does NOT create past tense. Passive voice means the subject is done unto, whereas active voice means the subject is doing the verb.

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Function: Asking about and describing actions and events

Context: Testifying of the Restoration

Application Activity
Scenario

You and your companion just met a family. Their neighbors are
members and sometimes they allow two of their children to go to
church with them. The father asks, how is your church different
from other churches?

Additional Scenario(s)

You are teaching an investigator who only comes to church once a

month, because he has a calling in his other church. You feel inspired to share again with him the message of the restoration, and
testify that this is the Saviors church.

1. Practice: In pairs, have one missionary take the role of the

father and the other fill the role as the missionary. Have them practice discussing the restoration. In the meantime the teacher should
be moving around among the missionaries encouraging and giving
help when necessary.
2. Re-practice: The father states, I dont see much of a difference
between your church and the Catholic Church. Practice explaining
about the restoration.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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kan Suffix
Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith
Ya,

Allah
God
Dia
He/She
Orang-orang
People
Simpatisan
(The) Investigator

Tidak,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

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Kitab Mormon

memulihkan
to restore (something)
mentafsirkan
to interpret (something)
menjalankan
to live/follow
(somethingabstract)
mendengarkan
to listen to/hear
(someone/something)
melakukan
to do

injil Yesus Kristus

Jesus Christs Gospel
injil-Nya
His Gospel
asas-asas Injil
(the) principles of the gospel
imamat
priesthood
kebenaran
truth
doa anak-anak-Nya
the prayers of His children
apa yang benar
what is right

translated
(tidak)
(negates
verbs and
adjectives)

Apakah Allah memulihkan Injil-Nya?

Did God restore his Gospel?
Ya, Allah memulihkan Injil-Nya.
Yes, God restored His Gospel.

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menterjemahkan

(the) Book of Mormon.

(?)

Apakah simpatisan melakukan tekad?

Did the investigator do the commitment?
Tidak, simpatisan tidak melakukan tekad.
No, the investigator did not do the commitment.

Function: Asking and answering questions of cause and effect

Context: Teaching about the Restoration

Application Activity
Scenario

One of the members just introduced you to his dad, John. John is
Seventh Day Adventist. He has seen and read parts of the Book of
Mormon. He wants to know more about the Book of Mormon and
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Additional Scenario(s)

You are planning on inviting Tina to read from the Book of Mormon.
Create a lesson plan explaining the importance of the Book of Mormon and the Restoration.

1. Practice: In pairs, have one missionary take the role of John and
the other fill his role as the missionary. Have them practice teaching about the Book of Mormon and the Restoration, using the kan
suffix and any other known grammar. In the meantime the teacher
should be moving around among the missionaries encouraging and
giving help when necessary.
2. Re-practice: After you finish explaining about the Book of Mormon and the Restoration, John asks a few questions. Answer the
following questions.
a. What is the priesthood?
b. Who translated the Book of Mormon?
c. How is the Book of Mormon different from the Bible?

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking, Writing

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i Suffix
Saya

mendatangi

I
Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

draw close to

Allah
God
Yesus Kristus
Jesus Christ
Anda
you
Roh Kudus
The Holy Ghost

(tidak)
Not

mengasihi
to love (someone)
melayani
to serve (someone)
mengatasi
to overcome (something)
mengikuti
to follow (someone/something)
mengilhami
to inspire (someone)

surga
heaven

semua Orang
everyone
pencobaan
trials
sesama kita
eachother
Yesus Kristus
Jesus Christ
nabi
prophet
kita
us

dengan doa
by

prayer
pelayanan
service
pertobatan
repentance
sepenuh hati
all (his/your) hearts
pengorbanan
sacrifice
kasih Tuhan
the love of the Lord

(?)

Apakah anda mengatasi pencobaan dengan doa?

Do you overcome trials with prayer?
Ya, saya mengatasi pencobaan dengan doa.
Yes, I overcome trials with prayer.
Tidak, saya tidak mengatasi pencobaan dengan doa.
No, I dont overcome trials with prayer.
Note: The i suffix can be attached to most me- and di- prefixed verbs.

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Function: Narrating experiences and telling stories

Context: Teach about Gods love

Application Activity
Scenario

The Kristanto family has been recently baptized. The family has
been very enthusiastic about the gospel, but they have recently
run into a trial. Brother Kristanto lost his job and now the family is
struggling to make it to church each week because the cost to pay
the angkot fares is too high. The family wants to do what is right,
but also wonders if God may be punishing them for their decision to
leave their former church and join this one.
1. Practice: In companionships, one missionary take on the role of
Brother Kristanto, and the other the role of the missionary. Practice
sharing that God loves the Kristantos and would not punish them
for making such a good decision. The missionary will share an experience in which he or she felt Gods love in a time of trial. Use the
i suffix and any other known grammar and vocabulary.

Additional Scenario(s)

Atika is a recent convert of only a few weeks. She is experiencing

difficulty because her family is displeased with her decision to join
the church. You stop by her house to give some words of encouragement, but she is not home. Write a note using the grammar
principle and vocabulary that gives words of encouragement and
testifying of Gods love for her. Also, remind her to read the Book of
Mormon, giving a specific section that has helped you in times of
need. Exchange your note with another missionary.

2. Re-practice: Have the missionaries switch roles, and then switch

practice companions. Move among them to give needed help and
encouragement.

Receptive Skill: Listening, Reading

Productive Skill: Speaking, Writing

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Ke- -an Circumfix (Adjectives)

Kita

(akan) merasa

We
Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
Apakah
(Is it that?)

Saya
I
Anda
You
Dia
He/She

(will)
Kami(Exclusive)
Kita (Inclusive)
We
Anda/Kalian
You (pl.)
Mereka
They

(tidak)
(negates verbs)

Kegembiraan

feel

(?)

happiness

diberkati dengan ke +
blessed with

gembira
happy
lembut
soft
damai
peaceful
sabar
patient
gelap
dark
benar
true
kuat
strong

+ an

Apakah anda merasa kedamaian?

Do you feel peace?
Ya, saya merasa kedamaian.
Yes, I feel peace.
Tidak, saya tidak merasa kedamaian.
No, I dont feel peace.

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Function: Asking and answering questions of cause and effect

Context: Recognizing the promptings of the Holy Ghost

Application Activity
Scenario

You are teaching Iwan about the Book of Mormon. You just read
Moroni 10:4-5 and he asks How do we recognize the promptings
of the Holy Ghost?

Additional Scenario(s)

Anna is struggling with some big challenges in her life. You have
asked her to pray. Explain how she will recognize answers to her
prayers.

1. Practice: In pairs, have one missionary take the role of the

investigator and the other fill his role as the missionary. Have them
practice discussing how to recognize the Holy Ghost, using the
kean circumfix and any other grammar they knwo. In the meantime the teacher should be moving around among the missionaries
encouraging and giving help when necessary.
2. Re-practice: Now the investigator asks how did you know the
Book of Mormon was the word of God? Explain how you recognize
the promptings of the Holy Ghost.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Conceptual Practice: That

16. Conceptual Practice: That
Have missionaries practice deciding which that: yang, bahwa, itu, agar/supaya to
use. For example, the teacher gives a sentence using the word that: The Book of
Mormon is proof that Joseph Smith was a prophet. The missionaries decide which
that to use in Indonesian: The Book of Mormon is proof bahwa Joseph Smith was a
prophet.
__________________________________________________________________
-God has a body of flesh and bone that is glorified and perfected.
-He sent us to earth so that we can learn and grow.
-That knowledge helps me to be happy.
-God blessed us with parents that teach us.
-The gospel that was restored blesses families.
-God calls prophets who teach us about the plan of salvation.
-They teach us that Jesus Christ is central to Gods plan.
-That helps us to prepare for eternal life.
-God sent his Son so that if we have faith in him we can return to Gods presence.
-I know that Jesus Christ suffered for our sins.
-People that were wicked rejected Jesus Christ.
-The Church that Jesus Christ established was destroyed.
-Joseph Smith was a young boy that was called to restore the Church of Jesus Christ
-Peter, James, and John, appeared to Joseph smith so that the priesthood could be
restored.
-The book of Mormon provides evidence that Joseph Smith is a true prophet of God.
-We can know that it is true by the Holy Ghost.
-The Holy Ghost will help you know that what we are teaching is true.
-God answers our prayers through feelings that are quiet and peaceful.
-I promise you that you will receive answers to your prayers.

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an Suffix
Kita

akan

We

Kenapa?
Why?

Karena
Because
Sebab
Reason/Because
Supaya/Agar
So that

will

Anda
You
Elder ____
Elder _____
Sister ____
Sister _____
Tuhan
The Lord

(tidak)
selalu
(negate verbs/ always
adjectives)
sering
often
jarang
rarely
harus
must
bisa
can

mengalami

tantangan.

menerima
to receive
membaca
to read
dihalangi oleh
to be impeded by
diberikan
to be given
membuat
to do/to make

pilihan
choice
tindakan
action
godaan
temptation
makanan
food
tulisan
writings
tulisan suci
scriptures

experience

challenges.

(?)

Kenapa anda sering membaca tulisan suci?

Why do you often read the scriptures?
Karena saya suka membaca tulisan suci.
Because I like to read the scriptures.
Supaya saya jarang dihalangi oleh godaan.
So that I will rarely be impeded by temptation.
Note: Literally, the an suffix translates to the things which are (verb)ed [e.g.: makan = to eat, makanan = the things which are eaten (food)]

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Function: Asking about and expressing desire, need, preference, ability, intention, or purpose
Context: Teach about our life on earth

Application Activity
Scenario

While you are teaching the first lesson, Subadi says that he is
interested in what the prophets teach and wants to know why those
things are important to us right now. He says that he often wonders
why he is here on the earth and what the purpose of his existence
here is. He is interested to learn what the prophets have to say
about these questions.

Additional Scenario(s)

You are teaching a Gospel Essentials class in Church in the ward

where you are assigned and a member of the class asks the question: What really is the purpose of this life with all of its difficulties?
Rather than just give him answers, use questions to teach as many
of the truths as you can from the vocabulary in this lesson and other
words you may know.

1. Prepare: With your companion, discuss the principles that would

be important to teach Subadi at this point in the lesson. Discuss
what Subadi needs to know, feel and do following your teaching.
Find one scripture that you might share to teach this principle.
2. Practice: Working in pairs, one missionary teaching his companion (taking the role of Subadi) what the prophets have taught about
our life on this earth. Read the scripture together and talk about
things that we have while in this life (a physical body, an opportunity
to learn, experiences to help us learn, a Savior, etc.) using the an
suffix and as much of the vocabulary from the lesson as possible,
plus other words you may know. After teaching Subadi this principle, use the an suffix to find out if he has any questions about
what you have taught. Also, use the an suffix to bear your own
testimony that what you taught is true.
3. Re-practice: Have the missionaries switch roles or companions
and practice again.

Receptive Skill: Listening, Reading

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Pe- Prefix
Nabi

(A) prophet
Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

(is)

Yesus Kristus
(bukan)
Jesus Christ
(is not)
Nabi
Prophet
(Para) rasul
The apostles
Elder/Sister ___
Elder/Sister ____
Saya
Kita (Inclusive)
I
Kami(Exclusive)
We
Anda
Kalian/Anda
You
You
Dia
Mereka
He/She
They

Apakah Thomas S. Monson seorang pewahyu?

Is Thomas S. Monson a revelator?
Ya, Thomas S. Monson seorang pewahyu.
Yes, Thomas S. Monson is a revelator.

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seorang

pewayu.

seorang
a (person)

revelator
pel, m, n, ng, ny, r, w, y
pend, j, t*, c
pemb, p*, f, per
pengg, h, k*, kh, vowels
penys*
pengemonosyllabic roots
*letters marked with
asterisk are dropped

(?)

besar umum
general authority
tebus
redeemer
pimpin
(leader)
utus
messenger
layan
one who serves
ikut
follower
tulis
writer
jahat
wicked person

Apakah anda seorang penulis?

Are you a writer?
Bukan, saya bukan seorang penulis.
No, I am not a writer.

Function: Asking about and describing objects, people, and their characteristics
Context: Teaching and testifying about church organization

Application Activity
Scenario

One of your investigators introduced you to their friends, a beautiful family. Although hesitant, the parents agreed to let you visit later
that evening. They are the parents of 2 young children. Early in the
lesson the father, Petrus, says that he and some of his friends disagree with their pastor and are considering creating their own study
group. He mentions that he is somewhat skeptical about the idea of
new scripture and prophets.

Additional Scenario(s)

Hold a short testimony meeting and give the missionaries an opportunity to bear their testimonies about the organization of the church,
using the grammar principle and as much of the vocabulary as possible.

1. Prepare: Give the missionaries a couple of minutes to review

the grammar and vocabulary from the lesson and prepare to share
about the organization of the church.
2. Practice: Working in pairs, have one missionary take the role of
the investigator and the other the missionary. Have them ask questions and discuss the organization of the church using the grammar
and vocabulary and other words they may know.
3. Re-practice: Have the missionaries switch roles and partners so
they are not working with the same person the second time around,
and have them go through the scenario a second time. Move
around among them and give help and encouragement as needed.

Receptive Skill: Listening, Reading

Productive Skill: Speaking, Writing

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Conceptual Practice: Verbal Nouns

19. Conceptual Practice: Verbal Nouns
A verbal noun is a noun of an action. They refer to the process of the action, rather than the actual
doing. For example, in English, verbal nouns often end with -ing, like we went to Spain for the
running of the bulls. In this sentence, running is a noun, not a verb. Not all verbal nouns end in ing. Some of them end in -ment, as in establishment, -tion, as in glorification, or -ence/-ance,
as in difference. Taking a word such as glorification, and changing it to -ing may help: glorification
glorifying. Often the verbal noun is used in the phrase, the (verb)ing of something.
Practice deciding whether the italicized word in each sentence is a verb or a verbal noun.
________________________________________________________________
- Joseph Smith decided that praying to God was the only way to receive an answer.
- Joseph Smith was given the task of translating the Book of Mormon.
- God is our loving Father in Heaven.
- By reading the Book of Mormon, you can feel the Spirit.
- God showed his love for us through the restoration of the Gospel.
- Through repentance, we can be forgiven of our sins.
- Taking the sacrament renews our baptismal covenants.
- In the Garden of Eden, Jesus Christ completed the atonement.
- By atoning for our sins, the Savior saved us from spiritual death.
- We serve our Father in Heaven when we are serving others.
- Studying the scriptures helps us feel Gods love.
- The church is led by a living prophet.
- The organization of the church is inspired.
- Christ visited His other sheep after His resurrection.
- We can be cleansed from sin by repenting of our sins and striving to keep our covenants.

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Pean Circumfix
Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

Pembaptisan

(adalah)

perjanjian

Penetapan
Confirmation
Pendamaian
The Atonement
Pelayanan
Service/Ministry
Pemulihan
Restoration
Wahyu
Revelation

(tidak/bukan)
(no/not)
berarti
means

penerimaan
reception/receiving
pemberian
giving
penderitaan
suffering
pemahaman
understanding
pengetahuan
knowledge/knowing

Baptism

(is)

Apakah wahyu berarti pengetahuan dari Tuhan?

Does revelation mean knowledge from God?
Ya, wahyu berarti pengetahuan dari Tuhan.
Yes, revelation means knowledge from God.

covenant

kita
our

yang pertama.
which is first.

(?)

waktu
time
Yesus Kristus
Jesus Christ
sempurna
perfect
Kurnia Roh Kudus
The Gift of the Holy Ghost
Tuhan
Lord
Allah
God

Apakah penetapan berarti pemulihan Injil Yesus Kristus?

Does confirmation mean the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ?
Bukan, penetapan berarti penerimaan Kurnia Roh Kudus.
No, confirmation means the receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost.

Note: The Pean circumfix creates a verbal noun. It conjugates in the same manner as the me- and pe- prefixes.

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Function: Asking about and answering questions of contrasting attitudes, emotions, and feelings
Context: Teaching about baptism and confirmation

Application Activity
Scenario

You have now had two visits with Ari, and you have discussed
lesson one. Today you are in his home and plan to teach about
the plan of salvation. Give a simple overview about how Heavenly
Father has a plan for us to be happy, and explain that baptism and
confirmation are part of that plan. Answer any questions he may
have.

Additional Scenario(s)

Today you are on an exchange with the junior companion of your

district leader in his area. You have a lesson with one of his investigators, Bambang. Your companion has asked you to give a brief
message about the Atonement. You plan to discuss any questions
he may have or give more details of what you have shared during
your overview as he expresses interest, following the overview.

1. Practice: Working in companionships and using the grammar

principles and vocabulary of this lesson and any other grammar
and vocabulary they may know up to this point, have the missionaries discuss the plan of salvation, with one missionary taking the role
of the investigator and the other one the missionary.
2. Re-practice: Have the missionaries switch roles, and rotate
practice companions and repeat the activity. Move around among
them and give needed help and encouragement.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Per- -an Circumfix

Di mana

kita

mendapatkan

pertolongan

Bagaimana
How
Dari mana
From where
Apakah
Is it that
Kapan
When

dia
he
kami
we (exclusive)
anda
you
Elder/Sister
Elder/Sister

menerima
to receive
menemukan
to find (something)
melihat
to see
mencari
to find
membuat
to make

pekerjaan
work
perbuatan
actions
pelajaran
lesson
perjanjian
promise/covenant
peraturan
rule
perhatian
attention
perbaikan
repair

Where (can)

we

Bagaimana saya membuat perjanjian?

(How do I make a covenant?)
Anda membuat perjanjian dengan pembaptisan.
(You make a covenant by baptism.)

find

help

(?)

Apakah dia menemukan pekerjaan?

(Did he find work?)
Tidak, dia tidak menemukan pekerjaan
(No, he did not find work.)

Note: Per- -an creates nouns with meanings that vary depending on the type of base word used. Many are related to intransitive ber- verbs, and create a noun indicating
the result of the action. Others indicate the location of an action. For more detailed information, consult the grammar text.

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Function: Asking and answering questions of time, date, and location

Context: Answering questions about enduring to the end

Application Activity
Scenario

You are teaching the Sinaga family about the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. When you teach about enduring to the end, Brother Sinaga
asks some questions of how he and his family can do this. Some
of his questions include, How can I give attention to my family and
my job? Where can we find help when we struggle?
1. Practice: Each missionary thinks of 3-4 questions Brother Sinaga may ask and writes them down. Then, in companionships, share
your questions with each other, and write each others questions
down. Then, together, think of ways to answer these questions using the per- -an circumfix and all other grammar you have learned
up to this point.

Additional Scenario(s)

The Mongan family is very active in the area in which you are serving. Brother and Sister Mongan invite you over for dinner. They
have 3 young children who love to listen to the missionaries teach.
With your companion prepare a lesson teaching about what we
must do to be happy in this life. Use the per- -an circumfix, the
question words in this lesson, as well as any other vocabulary you
have learned.

2. Re-practice: Switch companions and create 2 more questions

together. Now, in groups of two companionships, one companionship share a question. The other companionship listens, then gives
an answer.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking, Writing

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Conceptual Practice: Telling time

22. Conceptual Practice: Telling Time

Telling time in Indonesian is different than English.

Kurang

Time is given by saying

Jam then the hour, and
the number of minutes
either past, or before the
hour. For example, 3:20
would be Jam three pass
20. Between 1 minute and
29 minutes is given in this
format. If the time is
between 31 minutes and 59
minutes, the time is given
from the next hour, minus
the number of minutes. So,
6:50 is jam six minus ten.
The half hour is given by
saying jam half then the
next hour. So, 3:30 is jam
half four.

Lewat

Minus

11

12

Pass

10

Seperempat
Quarter

4
7

Practice saying the following times, using

English numbers:
2:15
12:09
8:11
7:15

3:17
10:30
2:00
5:45

11:49
4:32
9:16
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Time and Date Format

Kita

(boleh)

bertemu lagi

Saya
I
Anda
You
Dia
He
Kami/Kita
We
Mereka
They

(dapat)
can
(tidak boleh)
cannot
(tidak dapat)
cannot

datang lagi
pada hari
come again
on
jumpa lagi
meet again
datang ke gereja
come to church

We
Ya,
Yes,
Tidak
No,
Bolehkah
May?
Kapan
When?

can

meet again

pada hari Senin,

on

Monday

jam
(at)

Minggu
pukul
Sunday
Senin
Monday
Selasa
Tuesday
Rabu
Wednesday
Kamis
Thursday
Jumat
Friday
Sabtu
Saturday

tujuh

malam

empat
four
lima
five
enam
six
tujuh
seven
sembilan
nine
duabelas
twelve

pagi
morning
siang
afternoon
sore
evening

seven

night

(?)

Bolehkah kita jumpa lagi pada hari Selasa jam tujuh malam?
Can we meet again on Tuesday at 7 pm?
Ya, kita boleh jumpa lagi pada hari Selasa jam tujuh malam
Yes, we can meet again on Tuesday at 7 pm.
Tidak, kita tidak dapat jumpa lagi pada hari Selasa jam tujuh malam
No, we cannot meet again on Tuesday at 7 pm.

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Function: Asking and answering questions of time, date, and location

Context: Making an appointment

Application Activity
Scenario

Additional Scenario(s)

1. Practice: In pairs, with one missionary taking the role of Stefan

and using the grammar principle and vocabulary of this lesson and
any other grammar and vocabulary they may know up to this point,
have the missionaries set up an appointment to meet with Stefan.

Sister Movina brought her friend Tina to church and has asked
you to set up an appointment so that you can teach her.

You and your companion just met Stefan on the bus. He is interested in learning more about the church. Try to set up a time for you to
meet with him. He is very busy.

You met Paryoto on the bus. He is interested in coming to church.

Tell him when church is and then, set up a time to meet with him
and teach him more about the gospel.

2. Re-practice: Have the missionaries switch roles, and rotate

practice companions and repeat the activity a second time. Move
around among them and give needed help and encouragement.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Ter- Prefix (Adjectives)

Dia

(adalah)

Anda
You
Keluarga
Family
Injil Yesus Kristus
Gospel of Jesus Christ
Kita
We
Simpatisan
The investigator

(tidak)
(not)

He

Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

(is)

Apakah keluarga terpenting?

Is family the most important?
Ya, keluarga terpenting.
Yes, family is the most important.

paling

pandai

ter +
(most

baik
good
besar
big/great
kuat
strong
semangat
enthusiastic
lemah
weak
tinggi
tall
rendah hati
humble
gembira
happy

(the) (most)

paling
(most)
kurang
(less)

smart

(?)

Apakah dia rendah hati?

Is he humble?
Tidak, dia tidak rendah hati.
No, he is not humble.

It is important to remember that ter- has four primary functions in Indonesian, thus it is important to remember that not every root preceded by the prefix ter- will result in
an elative meaning.
Function: Asking about and describing objects, people, and their characteristics
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Context: Getting to know someone

Application Activity
Scenario

You are waiting for the bus, when a man walks up to you. He says
he has seen people like you before, dressed in white shirts and
ties, and wondered who you were and what you were doing. He
introduces himself as Leo, and asks who you are.
1. Practice: In pairs, get to know Leo by asking questions about
him, his family and his background using the superlative. After introducing yourselves, Leo asks why the gospel is so important to you.
Explain how the Church and its teachings bring the most happy
feelings and experiences in life, and less sadness and negative experiences, using the superlative and any other grammar principles
you have learned.

Additional Scenario(s)

You are teaching a recent convert to the Church, and he/she has
some questions about what type of person Jesus Christ is. Using
the superlative and any other grammar principles you have learned,
explain to this member how Jesus Christ is the most perfect example of good attributes.

2. Re-practice: Switch roles, then rotate practice companions and

repeat the practice activity.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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Ter- Prefix (verbs-accidental and completed action)

Adam dan Hawa
Adam and Eve
Ya,
Yes,
Tidak,
No,
(Apakah)
(Is it that?)

Tubuh kita
Our bodies
Rencana Keselamatan
The Plan of Salvation
Mereka
They
Kita
We
Perintah-perintah Allah
Gods commandments
Kejatuhan
The fall

terjatuh

karena

dosa mereka.

tercipta
created
terdiri
built
tertipu
tricked
terpaksa
forced
terdapat
found
tersebut
mentioned
terjadi
happened/occured

dari
from/of
sebab
because of
di atas
upon
agar/supaya
so that

daging dan tulang

flesh and bone
pendamaian
atonement
godaan
temptation
tulisan Suci
scriptures
Taman Eden
Garden of Eden
kita boleh dilahirkan
we could be born
kita boleh datang
dan menerima tubuh
we could come and
receive a body.

fell
(tidak)
not

because of

their sin.

(?)

Apakah Injil Yesus Kristus terdiri di pendamaian?

(Is the Gospel of Jesus Christ built upon the atonement?)
Ya, Injil Yesus Kristus terdiri di atas pendamaian.
(Yes, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is built upon the atonement.)
Tidak, Injil Yesus Kristus tidak terdiri di atas pendamaian.
(No, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is not built upon the atonement.)
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Function: Asking and answering questions of cause and effect

Context: Teach about the Plan of Salvation

Application Activity
Scenario

You are sitting on the train, when a man sits down next to you. He
says he has seen people like you before, dressed in white shirts
and ties, and he wonders about his purpose in this life. He introduces himself as Petrus and asks, What is the purpose of this life?

Additional Scenario(s)

You have been meeting with a less active family. They are confused
about the Plan of Salvation. They have a lot of questions about
Adam and Eve. Explain about the fall and bear your testimony
about the Plan of Salvation.

1. Practice: Working in companionships and using the Ter-Prefix

(verbs-accidental and completed action), plus any other grammar
and vocabulary they may know up to this point, have the missionaries teach about the plan of salvation with one missionary taking the
role of the investigator and the other one the missionary.
2. Re-practice: Switch roles, then rotate practice companions and
repeat the practice activity. Move around among them and give
needed help and encouragement.

Receptive Skill: Listening

Productive Skill: Speaking

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